Morning PostPerth Friday, 3 April 2026 Β β’Β Issue #641 |
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Happy Good Friday. As the long weekend begins, local seafood is scarce under WA's new fishing rules, and police pulled off a dramatic Swan River rescue at dawn. Here's what's happening around Perth today. β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° Why local fish may be hard to find this Easter π Perth Italian Festival + 1 more events πΊ What We're Watching π°οΈ On this day in 1973: Martin Cooper made the first handheld mobile phone call in New York... |
Today's Perth Why local fish may be hard to find this EasterThis is the first Easter under WA's tough new demersal fishing rules, and seafood retailers say the impact on supply and price is already noticeable. If you're planning fish for the holiday table, expect slimmer pickings and higher costs at your local shop. via ABC PerthPolice perform daring Swan River rescueJust before 6am, police received reports of a woman in distress near Riverside Drive and the Narrows Bridge. Officers mounted a swift early-morning rescue operation to pull her from the water to safety. via WAtoday |
Around Australia Sam Kerr shoots down Chelsea exit rumoursThe Matildas captain has moved quickly to dismiss reports she'll leave Chelsea at season's end to join US club Denver Summit. Kerr says the speculation is wide of the mark. via ABC NewsFuel crisis hits vanlifers hardSharon built a $65,000 vanlife dream but now faces a $15,000 fuel headache as Australia's fuel crisis threatens those living on the road full-time. via SBS News |
Around the World Iran's two largest steel plants shut down β Air strikes have forced the closure of Iran's biggest steel facilities, threatening major damage to the country's economy. via BBC World Uganda receives first US deportation flight β A dozen people arrived in Uganda under a new third-country deportation agreement with the United States, though legal challenges are expected. via The Guardian World |
What's On FestivalLangley Park, Saturday 11 April Live music, authentic food stalls, cooking demos and family fun celebrating Italian culture. FreePICA & WA Museum, 18 April - 14 June WA's biggest Aboriginal art market plus a stunning exhibition running through winter. Got an event to share? Let us know β |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. CompassDocumentary Β· ABC iview This long-running documentary series explores faith, ethics, and spirituality across different cultures and communities in Australia and beyond. Each episode offers thoughtful insights into how people find meaning and purpose in their lives, presented with respect and genuine curiosity. All Creatures Great and SmallDrama Β· Binge Based on James Herriot's beloved memoirs, this charming series follows a young veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire as he learns his trade among the dales. The show perfectly captures the warmth, humour, and gentle wisdom of the original books, offering comfort viewing at its finest. π Today's Poll Do you prefer watching programmes that make you think deeply or ones that provide gentle comfort? Make me think deeplyProvide gentle comfortπ Yesterday's Poll Do you know what pension supplements you're currently receiving? No, I should look into this led with 94% |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠What can you hold in your right hand but never in your left hand?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π§ Today's Featured Game Trivia General Knowledge Β· 7 questions Β· ~2 min What is the name of the world's longest river that flows through Egypt? | A) The Amazon | | B) The Nile | | C) The Yangtze | | D) The Mississippi |
Yesterday: π§ 38 played Β Β·Β π‘ 35 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 53 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ Martin Cooper made the first handheld mobile phone call in New York City. (1973) β’ Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber, was arrested at his cabin in Montana. (1996) β’ US President Truman signed the Marshall Plan, providing aid to rebuild Europe. (1948) β’ The Pony Express mail service began its first run from Missouri to California. (1860) π Born on this day: American comedian and actor Eddie Murphy (1961) and American actor Alec Baldwin (1958). |
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Your left elbow. |
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