Morning PostPerth Sunday, 26 April 2026 • Issue #664 |
Mostly sunny with a top of 27° ☀️ UV 5.2 • 🌅 Sunset 5:44 PM |
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Good morning! Political leaders are seething after disruptive hecklers marred yesterday's Anzac ceremonies across the state. We've also got a courtroom meltdown and your warm Sunday forecast below. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 State leaders furious after hecklers disrupt Anzac ceremonies 📍 parkrun Perth + 3 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Wendy Wu Tours: 2027 Japan cherry blossom departures with up to $2,000pp off and $99 deposit 🕰️ On this day in 1986: The Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine exploded, causing the... |
Today's Perth Political figures have expressed outrage following incidents where attendees shouted and jeered during yesterday's dawn services around Perth. The premier described the behaviour as deeply offensive to veterans and their families. via ABC PerthA 36-year-old unleashed an angry verbal assault on a Perth magistrate last month after being refused bail. He's now facing contempt charges for the courtroom tirade. via WAtodayWorking in a remote outback community, one woman discovered love wasn't about perfect baking skills. His generous nature and excellent taste in music won her over instead. via The Guardian WA |
Around Australia Despite being scratched from yesterday's Anzac Day match against Fremantle, Ollie Hollands is reportedly handling the disappointment well, his coach says. via ABC NewsSeveral women and children have departed a detention facility in Syria, attempting once again to secure passage back to Australia. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ Claisebrook Cove, East PerthEvery Saturday 8am Free timed 5km run or walk every Saturday morning—walkers, joggers and runners all welcome at Claisebrook Cove. Free Support Relay for Life at a classic bingo evening—social fun and a great cause rolled into one. An evening with Hawthorn legend Luke Hodge sharing stories from his decorated AFL career at Sports Garden Hotel. Hear AFL champion Gary Ablett Jr discuss his legendary career at this special Ulverstone Football Club sportsman's night. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Fully escorted small-group tours from Australia covering Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima during peak sakura season. Includes return international flights, all accommodation, daily meals on classic tours, transport and expert local guides. Tours from 9 to 22 days, priced from $9,380pp twin share for the 9-day 'A Week in Japan' itinerary. Offer ends: Early bird offer — limited time 💡 Cherry blossom timing shifts year to year — late-March and early-April 2027 departures cover the peak window. Book early for the most popular dates. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What runs all day but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a bed but never sleeps?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Mediterranean fruit or its tree | | 6 Across Fabric made from flax | | 7 Across Chemically inactive |
Yesterday: 🧠 61 played · 💡 50 played · ✏️ 47 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine exploded, causing the world's worst nuclear disaster. (1986) • The Geneva Conference on Indochina began, leading to the temporary division of Vietnam. (1954) • John Farnham's album Whispering Jack became the highest-selling Australian album of all time. (1988) • Robert Steinhäuser killed 16 people in a school shooting in Erfurt, Germany. (2002) 🎂 Born on this day: AFL footballer, Western Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli (1995), Chinese martial artist and actor Jet Li (1963), and American comedian and actor Kevin James (1965). |
Brainteaser Answer
A river. |
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