Morning PostPerth Tuesday, 7 April 2026 • Issue #645 |
Partly cloudy with a high of 25° ☀️ UV 6.6 • 🌅 Sunset 6:05 PM |
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Good morning! A Perth hospital has issued an apology after a young Navy candidate nearly lost his leg following serious treatment delays. Plus, we're asking what memories you have of Perth's Italian community. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Perth hospital apologises after young man's leg nearly amputated 🎭 Perth Italian Festival + 1 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1906: Mount Vesuvius erupted in Italy, devastating the town of Ottaviano... |
Today's Perth A Navy recruit almost lost his leg after two Perth hospitals failed to properly diagnose and treat his emergency condition. The young man developed compartment syndrome but was sent home despite needing urgent surgery. The hospital has now issued an apology for the dangerous delays in care. via ABC PerthPolice are asking for witnesses after a violent Easter long weekend in Northbridge left two men in hospital. Several altercations broke out in the early hours, with two people already charged over the separate incidents. via WAtoday |
Around Australia Mollie O'Callaghan and Kyle Chalmers both claimed gold in the 100m freestyle events at the Australian Open on the Gold Coast. Sam Short also dominated his 400m race on night one of competition. via ABC NewsEnergy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia's fuel supply is secure until May, despite a 30 per cent spike in demand over Easter. He's warned people not to stockpile petrol at home as supplies stabilise. via SBS News |
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What's On FestivalLangley Park, 11 April Celebrate Italian culture with live music, authentic food stalls and cooking demonstrations FreePICA & WA Museum, 18 Apr–14 Jun WA's biggest Aboriginal art market plus a stunning exhibition at PICA Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. Check back next week for more. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A bus driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street, passing a police officer, and doesn't get a ticket. Why?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min LARK → PORT Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 56 played · 💡 37 played · ✏️ 43 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Mount Vesuvius erupted in Italy, devastating the town of Ottaviano and killing more than 100 people. (1906) • The internet's symbolic birth occurred when RFC 1 was published, describing the first host-to-host protocol. (1969) • The ABC television series The Sullivans reached its 500th episode, chronicling an Australian family during World War II. (1978) • Former Queensland Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen died at age 94, ending one of Australia's most controversial political careers. (2009) 🎂 Born on this day: New Zealand-Australian actor Russell Crowe (1964), Hong Kong martial arts star Jackie Chan (1954), and American jazz legend Billie Holiday (1915). |
Brainteaser Answer
He was walking. |
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One Last Smile  Elizabeth Quay on a weekday morning: joggers, coffee, and one lost tourist asking about Rottnest. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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