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Saturday, 11 April 2026  •  Issue #649

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Good morning! Today we take you inside the wastewater plant behind Sydney's beach pollution crisis, share news of a manhunt entering day three, and ask the ultimate comfort food question: what belongs on top of your pot pie?

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Inside the plant where Sydney's beach pollution begins

🎭 My Brilliant Career + 3 more events

🍳 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 Sydney

Inside the plant where Sydney's beach pollution begins

Journalists toured Malabar's troubled wastewater facility where a massive accumulation of fats and oils sits inaccessible behind locked doors. Officials say the deposit is responsible for mysterious tar-like spheres washing up on beaches.

via The Guardian Sydney

Third day of search for hospital escapee

Police continue hunting for a gang rapist who fled Bankstown Hospital while awaiting deportation. Michael Angok was serving time for assaulting a teenager in western Sydney.

via 9News Sydney

Around Australia

Roberts-Smith arrest divides nation

The decorated soldier and Victoria Cross recipient now faces criminal charges on remand. His detention has sparked fierce debate about Australia's military identity.

via The Guardian Australia

Australian sprinter breaks historic barrier at home

Lachlan Kennedy became the first runner to crack ten seconds in the 100 metres on Australian soil at the national championships.

via ABC News

Around the World

Harry faces lawsuit from his own charity — Sentebale is suing the Duke for defamation after his resignation as patron sparked a public dispute.

via The Guardian World

Trump criticises Iran over shipping route — The president says Tehran is mishandling the Strait of Hormuz despite this week's fragile truce agreement.

via BBC World

What's On

Theatre & Performance

Every Saturday we spotlight theatre and performances around Sydney.

Arts

My Brilliant Career

Roslyn Packer Theatre, until 3 May

A spirited musical adaptation with pub-rock songs and award-winning design from Sydney Theatre Company

Arts

The River

Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, until 16 May

Miranda Otto stars in this alluring mystery about a fisherman and an enigmatic stranger

Dance

Flora — Bangarra x Australian Ballet

Joan Sutherland Theatre, until 18 Apr

Thirty-five dancers unite in Frances Rings' stunning collaboration with William Barton's original score

Comedy

Sydney Comedy Festival Gala

Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, 20 Apr

Felicity Ward, Sammy J and more of Australia's funniest performers on one stage

Got an event to share? Let us know →

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
Play Crossword →

Yesterday: 🧠 73 played  ·  💡 46 played  ·  ✏️ 39 played

🧠 Trivia · Australia · 7 Qs→
Which Australian state is known as the 'Sunshine State'?
💡 Word Ladder · 3 steps→
VILE → ??? → MUSE

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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Retirement: when happy hour starts whenever you say it does.

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