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Saturday, 11 April 2026  •  Issue #649

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Good morning! Melbourne's athletics championship delivered drama with a controversial crash and disqualification, while the Lord Mayor's safety initiative faces serious questions. Plus, we've got your weekend theatre picks.

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Athletics champion denied fourth consecutive national crown after track collision

🎭 West Gate + 5 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 Melbourne

Athletics champion denied fourth consecutive national crown after track collision

Jess Hull's quest for a fourth straight 1,500-metre title ended when she was clipped by Claudia Hollingsworth during the national championships. Hollingsworth was later disqualified from the race.

via ABC Melbourne

Former safety officer calls council program a waste after dismissal

Nick Reece's public safety initiative is unravelling after a protective services officer was terminated. The former officer labelled the entire program pointless and costly.

via The Age🔒 paywall

Shooting in Box Hill high-rise leads to murder charge

A 47-year-old faces murder charges after a 32-year-old man died in what police describe as a targeted shooting at an eastern suburbs apartment tower.

via 9News Melbourne

Around Australia

Sprinter makes Australian history with sub-10-second performance on home soil

Lachlan Kennedy became the first Australian to break the 10-second barrier at home, running the 100-metre heats in record time at the national championships.

via ABC News

Orthodox Easter celebrations expected to draw half a million Australians

Orthodox Christians across the country will mark Easter this weekend, with significant observances planned in communities nationwide.

via SBS News

Around the World

Trump criticises Iran's management of crucial shipping lane — The US president accused Iran of mishandling Strait of Hormuz operations despite the fragile two-week ceasefire agreement.

via BBC World

Prince Harry faces defamation lawsuit from charity he helped establish — Sentebale is taking legal action against the Duke of Sussex following his resignation as patron and subsequent public.

via The Guardian World

What's On

Theatre & Performance

Every Saturday we spotlight theatre and performances around Melbourne.

Theatre

West Gate

Southbank Theatre, until 18 Apr

Dennis McIntosh's world premiere drama about Australia's deadliest industrial disaster comes to powerful life

Musical

Book of Mormon

Princess Theatre, until 30 Jun

The outrageous nine-time Tony winner from South Park's creators continues its extended Melbourne season

Shakespeare

Julius Caesar

Arts Centre Melbourne, 23 Apr to 10 May

Bell Shakespeare reimagines the political classic with a gripping 1990s Eastern European setting

Theatre

The Glass Menagerie

Southbank Theatre, 27 Apr to 5 Jun

Alison Whyte stars in Tennessee Williams' haunting memory play, first MTC staging in two decades

Classic

Pride and Prejudice

Malthouse Theatre, 14 to 23 May

Bloomshed's inventive and witty reimagining of Austen's beloved romance returns after acclaimed tour

Ballet

Romeo & Juliet

Regent Theatre, 6 to 16 Jun

Australian Ballet's grand production features Cranko's choreography and Prokofiev's sweeping score live with Orchestra Victoria

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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

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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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