Morning PostPerth Tuesday, 12 May 2026 • Issue #680 |
Sunny skies with a top of 27° ☀️ UV 4.4 • 🌅 Sunset 5:30 PM |
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Quick note before we get into it — tomorrow I'm sharing something I've been working on for the past few months. Not a sponsor, not an ad. It's something I built for you, after watching too many friends scramble through their parents' paperwork in the worst week of their lives.
More tomorrow. For today, the news, the weather, and a poll I'd love you to vote in (it's especially relevant). — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Virus-affected cruise passengers arrive for Perth quarantine 📍 Gin Tasting Experience with Gin and Tonic + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1937: George VI was crowned King of the United Kingdom. |
Today's Perth Five Australians and one New Zealander from the hantavirus cruise have landed and will spend at least three weeks isolated at the Bullsbrook facility. It's the first real use of the centre since its completion. via ABC PerthThe $400 million Bullsbrook facility took so long to build that the pandemic had moved on by the time it opened. Now it finally has guests. via WAtoday🔒 paywallPeter Rogers has resigned from Mandurah council after years of service, saying the city no longer matches his professional values and lacks clear strategic direction. via The West Australian🔒 paywall |
Around Australia After two election rejections, Jim Chalmers believes voters are finally ready to accept changes to lucrative property tax arrangements in tonight's budget speech. via ABC NewsPolice have found remains believed to be Julian Ingram, who was wanted over three alleged murders. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 Herne HillRuns regularly · $20 Sample premium gins with guided tasting notes in the Swan Valley—relaxed, social, and surprisingly affordable. CloverdaleRuns regularly · $42 Decorate a planter, fill it with succulents, and take home your own mini garden. Mount HawthornRuns regularly · $120 Roll, fill, cook, eat. Hands-on Italian pasta workshop with an instructor who feeds you at the end. ApplecrossRuns regularly · $94 - $102 Hand-pour a candle with botanicals or fragrance of your choice—calm, hands-on, satisfying. Osborne ParkRuns regularly · $68 - $90 Learn the ancient art of tea ceremony in a peaceful setting—meditative, cultural, and beautifully presented. FremantleRuns regularly · $99 - $109 Master your phone camera with a friendly instructor exploring Fremantle's historic streets and harbour views. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll If something happened to you tomorrow, could your family find what they'd need? Yes — mostly sortedHonestly, no📊 Yesterday's Poll The ATO calls about a tax debt — suspicious or not? Immediately suspicious led with 93% (111 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 die. How many sheep are left?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min Which country did Iraq invade in 1990, triggering the Gulf War? | A) Iran | | B) Kuwait | | C) Saudi Arabia | | D) Jordan |
Yesterday: 🧠 115 played · 💡 85 played · ✏️ 89 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • George VI was crowned King of the United Kingdom. (1937) • The Australian Bicentenary Authority held major commemorations nationwide. (1988) • Russia and Chechnya signed a peace treaty. (1997) • The Old Parliament House in Canberra was officially opened. (1926) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket captain and legend Steve Waugh (1965), Australian cricket champion Mark Waugh (1965), and American actress Katharine Hepburn (1907). |
Brainteaser Answer
9 sheep. 'All but 9' means 9 survived. |
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One Last Smile  Kings Park joggers always slow down at the war memorial, every single time. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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