Morning PostPerth Friday, 10 April 2026 • Issue #648 |
Partly cloudy with a pleasant top of 26° ☀️ UV 6.8 • 🌅 Sunset 6:02 PM |
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Happy Friday, Perth. An arrest captured on video has sparked an internal investigation up north, while debate continues over refinery emissions in the South West. Here's what's happening today. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Arrest video sparks internal investigation in Broome 🎭 Fremantle Markets + 2 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1912: RMS Titanic departed Southampton on its ill-fated maiden voyage to... |
Today's Perth WA Police are examining footage showing an officer pushing a woman to the ground during an arrest in the state's far north. The incident was captured on video and shared online. via ABC PerthIndustry push for faster approvals is undermining WA's environmental protections just as extreme weather events intensify, conservation groups say. Calls grow for premier to prioritise long-term safeguards. via WAtoday |
Around Australia Jason Day fired a three-under opening round at the Masters, while Adam Scott was among several players recording eagles on day one. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What's On FreeFremantle Markets, South Terrace, every Fri-Sun Browse local produce, artisan crafts and street food in this heritage market hall since 1897. FestivalLangley Park, Saturday 11 April Live music, authentic food stalls and cooking demonstrations celebrate Italian culture with free entry. ArtsElizabeth Quay, until 5 May Discover sacred sites and ancient stories with Aboriginal guides along the Swan River foreshore. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Mystery RoadDrama Series · ABC iview Aaron Pedersen stars as Indigenous detective Jay Swan investigating crimes in the Australian outback. Gripping storytelling with stunning cinematography and a uniquely Australian perspective on the crime genre. Slow HorsesSpy Series · Apple TV+ Gary Oldman leads this brilliant British spy thriller about MI5 agents relegated to the departmental dumping ground. Sharp writing, dark humour, and edge-of-your-seat espionage that rivals the best of le Carré. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 How many letters are in 'the alphabet'?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min FIVE → FAME Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 65 played · 💡 31 played · ✏️ 38 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • RMS Titanic departed Southampton on its ill-fated maiden voyage to New York. (1912) • Paul McCartney announced the Beatles had disbanded, ending the world's most successful musical act. (1970) • Australian runner John Landy broke the world mile record with a time of 4:02.0 at Turku, Finland. (1954) • The New South Wales Government announced plans for a $1 billion redevelopment of Darling Harbour in Sydney. (1985) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian country music star Kasey Chambers (1976), American action film actor Steven Seagal (1952), and Egyptian actor Omar Sharif (1932). |
Brainteaser Answer
Eleven — t, h, e, a, l, p, h, a, b, e, t. |
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