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Saturday, 11 April 2026  •  Issue #649

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Good morning! A South West school is spending more than $100,000 a year just to keep its oval green, while Synergy customers are being told their accounts are safe despite hacking claims. We've also got your weekend brainteaser and the pot pie pastry debate.

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Primary school's water bill hits six figures

🎭 Revealed: Aboriginal Art Market & Exhibition

🍳 Recipe of the Week: Golden Chicken and Leek Pot Pie

🕰️ On this day in 1951: President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his...

Today's Perth

Primary school's water bill hits six figures

A Dunsborough school is spending over $130,000 annually on oval irrigation—vastly more than neighbouring schools. The massive outlay is eating into funds meant for student programs and building maintenance.

via ABC Perth

Energy giant dismisses data breach warning

Synergy says there's no proof hackers accessed 900,000 customer records, despite claims circulating online this week from someone calling themselves 'hackboy'.

via WAtoday

Around Australia

Long-distance goals reshaping AFL tactics

Teams with accurate kicking from distance are dominating early in the season, challenging the traditional reliance on inside-50 numbers.

via ABC News

War Memorial updates Roberts-Smith exhibit

The display featuring the former soldier remains on show but now includes references to the war crime allegations he faces.

via SBS News

Around the World

Middle East peace talks scheduled — Lebanese and Israeli officials will meet in the US on Tuesday for negotiations.

via BBC World

Harry faces legal action from own charity — Sentebale is suing the Duke following his acrimonious resignation as patron last year.

via The Guardian World

What's On

Free

Revealed: Aboriginal Art Market & Exhibition

PICA & WA Museum Boola Bardip, 18 Apr–14 Jun

WA's biggest Aboriginal art market kicks off, followed by months of stunning exhibitions.

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Recipe of the Week

Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying.

Golden Chicken and Leek Pot Pie

Serves 6 · 1 hour

Nothing says comfort quite like a homemade pot pie with flaky pastry and a creamy filling. This version uses rotisserie chicken to save time, making it perfect for a cosy midweek dinner.

1 barbecued chicken, meat shredded, 2 large leeks, white part only, sliced, 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 carrots, peeled and diced, 50g butter, 1/3 cup plain flour, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 cup thickened cream, 1 cup frozen peas, 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed, 1 egg, lightly beaten, Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and cook leeks for 5 minutes until soft. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.

2. Gradually add stock and cream, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add potatoes and carrots, simmer for 15 minutes until tender.

3. Stir through chicken and peas, season well with salt and pepper. Pour into a large pie dish (approximately 23cm) and allow to cool slightly.

4. Top with puff pastry, trimming edges and pressing to seal. Cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape, brush with beaten egg.

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving with a simple green salad.

📊 Today's Poll

Puff pastry or shortcrust on a pot pie?

Puff pastryShortcrust

Daily Brainteaser

🧩

A man builds a house with all four walls facing south. A bear walks by. What colour is the bear?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

✏️ Today's Featured Game

Crossword

10 clues · ~3 min

1 Across Take place or happen
6 Across Construction site lifting machine
7 Across Small wooden dwelling
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Yesterday: 🧠 73 played  ·  💡 46 played  ·  ✏️ 39 played

🧠 Trivia · Australia · 7 Qs→
Which Australian state is known as the 'Sunshine State'?
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On This Day

Anniversary of

• President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his commands in Korea and Japan. (1951)

• The Apple I computer was released by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak at a price of $666.66. (1976)

• Australia defeated Samoa 74-0 in a rugby union international at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney. (2001)

• The Australian dollar reached parity with the US dollar for the first time since it became a freely traded currency in 1983. (2011)

🎂 Born on this day: Australian comedian and radio host Meshel Laurie (1974), British soul singer Joss Stone (1987), and Welsh singer from Catatonia Cerys Matthews (1969).

Brainteaser Answer
White — it's a polar bear. The only place all walls can face south is the North Pole.

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