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Morning PostPerth Tuesday, 31 March 2026 • Issue #638 |
Possible shower today, partly cloudy tomorrow ☀️ UV 7.9 • 🌅 Sunset 6:14 PM |
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Good morning! Today we're unpacking a bizarre identity theft used to run a cult, justice delivered four decades after a Perth woman's murder, and how Cyclone Narelle turned WA's sky blood red. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 How one man's stolen identity was used to run a cult 📚 Boorloo Heritage Festival + 2 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1986: A fire at the Hampton Court Palace in London caused extensive damage... |
Today's Perth How one man's stolen identity was used to run a cultIn 2009, British citizen Simon Kadwill-Kelly tried to board a ferry from France only to discover his identity had been stolen by the man accused of running an international cult. The shocking case reveals how a stolen passport enabled years of deception across borders. via ABC PerthHow Cyclone Narelle turned the sky red in Western AustraliaDry ground, iron-rich earth and powerful winds combined to create an eerie dust storm that bathed Denham in crimson light. The dramatic footage shows nature's spectacular power in the cyclone's wake. via The Guardian WA |
Around Australia Vaping likely to cause lung and oral cancer, Australian researchers findA new review of evidence shows there's no doubt that e-cigarettes alter the cells and tissues of the mouth and lungs. Australian researchers say the link to cancer is clear. via The Guardian Australia15-year-old cricket sensation smacks another rapid half-century in IPLVaibhav Sooryavanshi has smashed a 15-ball fifty for Rajasthan Royals, leading his team to an easy win over Chennai Super Kings. via ABC News |
Around the World Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war — Spain has denied the US use of two jointly run military bases in Andalusia amid escalating Middle East tensions. via BBC World |
What's On What's On Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Perth. FreeVarious heritage sites across Perth, 1–30 April Over 100 free events celebrating Perth's built, cultural and natural heritage with tours and exhibitions FestivalLangley Park, 11 April Live music, Italian food stalls, cooking demos and family entertainment with free entry FreePICA & WA Museum, 18 April–14 June WA's biggest Aboriginal art market plus a major exhibition running through mid-June Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. Check back next week for more. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has hands but can't clap?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min What year did the Tiananmen Square protests occur in Beijing, China? | A) 1987 | | B) 1989 | | C) 1991 | | D) 1993 |
Yesterday 27 people played · Average score: 5/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • A fire at the Hampton Court Palace in London caused extensive damage to the historic royal residence. (1986) • Commodore Matthew Perry signed the Treaty of Kanagawa, opening Japan to American trade after centuries of isolation. (1854) • The Dalai Lama fled Tibet and crossed into India to escape Chinese forces. (1959) • An estimated 200,000 people demonstrated against the poll tax in central London, with riots breaking out in Trafalgar Square. (1990) 🎂 Born on this day: American Vice President and environmentalist Al Gore (1948), American Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken (1943), and Scottish actor and star Ewan McGregor (1971). |
Brainteaser Answer
A clock. |
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One Last Smile  The Narrows Bridge traffic report: same as yesterday, same as tomorrow, eternally same. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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