Morning PostPerth Wednesday, 15 April 2026 • Issue #653 |
Showers with possible storms, then clearing tomorrow ☀️ UV 6.3 • 🌅 Sunset 5:56 PM |
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Good morning! A major court decision in Gina Rinehart's billion-dollar legal battle is expected today, while shocking dash cam footage has sparked fresh calls for highway safety. Plus, could you stand on one leg for half a minute? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Court to rule on billion-dollar mining fortune dispute 🎭 Revealed: Aboriginal Art Market & Exhibition + 1 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Balance Exercises Could Prevent One in Three Falls 🕰️ On this day in 1865: President Abraham Lincoln died from an assassin's bullet at 7:22 am... |
Today's Perth A judge will hand down a decision today in the legal fight between Australia's richest person and descendants of her late father's business partner. The case centres on who controls lucrative iron ore wealth. via ABC PerthSecurity cameras recorded the distressing moment two large dogs attacked and killed a woman's pet in Dianella. The owner tried desperately to intervene during the assault. via WAtoday |
Around Australia Jim Chalmers says the IMF is sounding alarms about the world economy as Middle East tensions drive up fuel costs for Australian families. via The Guardian AustraliaRoblox has launched new accounts for young users following mounting concerns about child grooming on the popular video game service. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On FreePICA & WA Museum Boola Bardip, 18 Apr-14 Jun WA's largest Aboriginal art market kicks off Saturday, followed by a major exhibition running through winter. MusicPerth Concert Hall, 19 Apr Prog-rock pioneers bring five decades of classics to the Concert Hall this Saturday night. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Balance Exercises Could Prevent One in Three FallsSimple balance activities like standing on one foot while brushing your teeth or doing heel-to-toe walks can significantly reduce fall risk. Research shows that just 10-15 minutes of balance training three times a week improves stability and confidence. Try adding these quick exercises to your daily routine—no gym required. Source: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 I am not alive, but I grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air. Water kills me. What am I?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Sport · 7 questions · ~2 min Which Australian swimmer won three gold medals at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and later became famous for her acting role in Tarzan films? | A) Dawn Fraser | | B) Shane Gould | | C) Lorraine Crapp | | D) Murray Rose |
Yesterday: 🧠 58 played · 💡 44 played · ✏️ 48 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • President Abraham Lincoln died from an assassin's bullet at 7:22 am in Washington. (1865) • RMS Titanic sank at 2:20 am in the North Atlantic, killing more than 1,500 people. (1912) • Ninety-six Liverpool football fans were killed in a crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. (1989) • Fire destroyed much of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris during restoration work. (2019) 🎂 Born on this day: British pop singer Samantha Fox (1966), British actress Emma Watson (1990), and Australian rugby union prop James Slipper (1989). |
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