Morning PostPerth Saturday, 9 May 2026 • Issue #677 |
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Happy Saturday, Perth! Today we're helping you figure out how much budget relief you can claim, sharing a Mother's Day story that will lift your heart, and asking the age-old pie question. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Thousands in relief awaits — here's your claim guide 📍 parkrun Perth + 5 more events 🍳 Recipe of the Week: Traditional Beef and Mushroom Pie 🕰️ On this day in 1901: The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall opened Australia's first federal... |
Today's Perth WA households can access up to $3,600 through this year's state budget relief measures. The package includes power credits, a $100 fuel payment, and other concessions tailored to different family types. via ABC PerthJasper Jones author Craig Silvey has entered guilty pleas to possessing and distributing exploitation material. Prosecutors withdrew two additional charges including production allegations. via The Guardian WACruz Kelly, battling an aggressive brain tumour, has shown his mum how to find moments of happiness even through fear and heartbreak this Mother's Day. via The West Australian🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Jim Chalmers expects fierce criticism over Tuesday's federal budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains, but says the reforms will address generational inequality. via ABC NewsYazidi Australians say they feel stressed and worried after several women linked to Islamic State arrived back from Syria this week. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Weekends Out 🌲 Tomorrow: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Claisebrook Cove, East PerthEvery Saturday 8am Free timed 5km walk or jog every Saturday morning — all ages and paces welcome, no pressure. Free 16 May 2026 Learn to propagate WA natives from seed in this practical autumn workshop at Kings Park. Victoria Quay, Fremantle1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec Discover WA's maritime history from Aboriginal seafaring to modern sailing — includes the America's Cup gallery. Free Perth Zoo, South Perth1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec Get up close with native animals in intimate keeper-led sessions — perfect for grandparents and grandkids together. 31 May 2026 Stock up on WA natives and expert advice at this popular monthly plant sale in Kings Park. 5 June - 26 July 2026 Wander through illuminated gardens after dark — a magical evening walk through Kings Park's botanical landscapes. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Traditional Beef and Mushroom PieServes 6 · 2 hours Nothing beats a homemade pie with flaky golden pastry and rich, savoury filling. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and can be made ahead for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. 800g beef chuck steak, diced, 2 tbsp plain flour, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large brown onion, diced, 300g button mushrooms, sliced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1½ cups beef stock, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed, 1 egg, beaten, Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Toss beef in flour with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot and brown beef in batches. Set aside. 2. In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, then add mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture. 3. Return beef to pot with stock, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer covered for 1 hour until beef is tender. Let cool completely—this helps prevent soggy pastry. 4. Preheat oven to 200°C. Spoon filling into a pie dish and cover with puff pastry, trimming edges and crimping with a fork. 5. Cut a small steam vent in the centre, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and puffed. 6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with mashed potatoes and peas for a proper Aussie dinner. |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Australia · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the Australian airline founded by Reg Ansett in 1936 that ceased operations in 2001? | A) Ansett Australia | | B) Trans Australia Airlines | | C) East-West Airlines | | D) Compass Airlines |
Yesterday: 🧠 97 played · 💡 88 played · ✏️ 86 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall opened Australia's first federal parliament in Melbourne. (1901) • The Duke of York opened the provisional Parliament House in Canberra. (1927) • The Channel Islands were liberated from German occupation. (1945) • Robert Schuman proposed the European Coal and Steel Community. (1950) 🎂 Born on this day: British singer Depeche Mode Dave Gahan (1962), American singer-songwriter Billy Joel (1949), and Australian cricket fast bowler Geoff Lawson (1957). |
Brainteaser Answer
Short. When you add 'e' and 'r', it becomes 'shorter'. |
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