Morning PostPerth Tuesday, 5 May 2026 • Issue #673 |
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Good morning! The state government is poised to scrap its own climate goals, while a rare disease has turned up in our wastewater. Plus: we're asking if Perth's remoteness is a gift or a burden. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 State to drop its own climate goals 📍 Natural Candle and Perfume Making Class + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1788: Australia's first land grant was made to former convict James Ruse at... |
Today's Perth WA is set to abandon the greenhouse gas reduction commitments it previously made, marking a major shift in how the state will tackle climate policy. The move will dramatically reshape the state's environmental approach. via ABC PerthThe deadly virus, unseen in Australia for more than half a century, has been picked up in local sewage testing. Health authorities had believed the disease was effectively wiped out here. via 9News PerthLegends of football and broadcasting gathered at Optus Stadium to pay tribute to the late commentator. The state memorial drew some of Australia's biggest names. via WAtoday |
Around Australia Four Australians are aboard a luxury vessel stranded off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus killed three passengers and seriously sickened three others. via The Guardian AustraliaThe prime minister has sealed agreements with Japan covering military cooperation, critical minerals and energy security as Chinese influence grows regionally. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 This week: Mother's Day — A few of the picks below would suit a Saturday with Mum. WorkshopSubiaco · Runs regularly · $95 - $110 Make a candle and a small bottle of perfume side by side — leave with two things you made together. WorkshopBeckenham · Runs regularly · $90 Hand-pour a cinnamon-spiced soy candle with dried botanicals. Cosy, warm-room kind of class — perfect for the two of you. FremantleRuns regularly · $85 - $89 Craft your own ceramic mug from scratch in this hands-on pottery class in Fremantle's creative heart. CloverdaleRuns regularly · $39 Create your own painted planter and fill it with greenery in this relaxed gardening and craft session. Herne HillRuns regularly · $20 Sample locally crafted gins and discover tasting notes in the Swan Valley's beautiful wine country setting. PerthRuns regularly · $95 Master your camera settings and composition basics to capture better photos of family, travel and everyday life. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Is Perth's isolation a blessing or a curse? It's what makes us specialWish we were closer to the east📊 Yesterday's Poll Would you share your Medicare number over the phone? Never over the phone led with 74% (89 votes) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 There are 30 cows in a paddock. Twenty-eight see the farmer coming and run to the gate. How many cows are left in the paddock?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Chose | | 6 Across Demonstrate to be true | | 7 Across Bathroom item for drying off |
Yesterday: 🧠 114 played · 💡 80 played · ✏️ 91 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Australia's first land grant was made to former convict James Ruse at Parramatta. (1788) • Federal Parliament House opened in Canberra. (1927) • Alan Shepard became the first American in space. (1961) • Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on Saint Helena. (1821) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian actor David Wenham (1965), New Zealand actress Danielle Cormack (1970), and British singer-songwriter Adele (1988). |
Brainteaser Answer
Thirty — running to the gate doesn't take them out of the paddock. |
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One Last Smile  Hillarys Boat Harbour: where the fish and chips queue moves slower than the boats. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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