Morning PostMelbourne Monday, 6 April 2026 • Issue #644 |
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Happy Easter Monday! Hope you've had a lovely long weekend. Today we're looking at how dance is bringing joy to older Melburnians, plus a closer look at Victoria's financial journey and what's happening in Scam Watch. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 How dance classes are helping older women thrive 🎨 NGV: A Legacy of Light + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The Fake Bank Security Call 🕰️ On this day in 1896: The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a... |
Today's Melbourne How dance classes are helping older women thriveJudy Taylor discovered dance later in life, and it's become a source of joy, energy and purpose. An 'experiential' movement class is helping older women across Melbourne stay active — improving both brain function and physical health through the simple pleasure of dancing. via ABC MelbourneVictorian Labor's financial transformation revealedEight hundred pages of confidential cabinet documents show how Labor's disciplined 2014 government evolved into a 'crash through' administration. The documents reveal the journey from 'no extra cost' promises to record debt — until the government hit unexpected roadblocks. via The Age🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Used EV prices climb as fuel crisis bitesStock of secondhand electric vehicles is running low as Australia's oil crunch drives more buyers toward EVs. Dealers say it 'doesn't make sense to hold onto a combustion engine' anymore. via The Guardian AustraliaTim Tszyu claims middleweight title in WollongongTim Tszyu has won the WBO international middleweight title with a dominant unanimous points victory over Albanian Denis Nurja. via ABC News |
Around the World US airman rescued from Iran — A seriously wounded US airman has been recovered from Iran following separate search efforts by both countries, President Trump says. via BBC World Burkina Faso ruler tells citizens to 'forget about democracy' — Military leader Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in a 2022 coup, has told state media that 'democracy isn't for us'. via The Guardian World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Melbourne. ExhibitionNGV International, until 3 May Explore how artists across centuries have captured light — one of NGV's major autumn shows. FreeACMI, Federation Square, until 31 Dec Free permanent exhibition tracing film, TV, video games and digital culture with interactive displays. FreeShrine of Remembrance, until 30 Aug Powerful free exhibition honouring the stories of Australian women who served in uniform. ExhibitionDocklands, until 31 Jul Real anatomical specimens reveal the fascinating science behind happiness and wellbeing. ExhibitionMelbourne Convention Centre, until 19 Apr Iconic F1 cars, 60+ helmets, a racing simulator and immersive experiences across seven rooms. FreeSouth Melbourne, first Sunday each month Rare 19th-century prefab homes shipped from England during the Gold Rush — monthly open day. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The Fake Bank Security CallScammers are calling Australians pretending to be from their bank's fraud department, claiming suspicious activity on their account. They sound professional and may even know some of your personal details, then ask you to 'verify' your identity by providing your PIN, passwords, or banking app codes to 'secure' your account. How to protect yourself: ✓ Your bank will never ask for your PIN, passwords, or SMS codes over the phone ✓ Hang up and call your bank directly using the number on your card or statement ✓ Don't be pressured by claims your account will be frozen - legitimate banks don't operate this way ✓ Be suspicious if the caller asks you to move money to a 'safe account' - this is always a scam |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What can you break without touching it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment · 7 questions · ~2 min Which 1960s TV comedy featured a bumbling secret agent named Maxwell Smart who worked for CONTROL? | A) The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | | B) Get Smart | | C) Mission: Impossible | | D) I Spy |
Yesterday: 🧠 44 played · 💡 33 played · ✏️ 43 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a 1,500-year hiatus. (1896) • Hostilities in the Gandhi-led Salt Satyagraha campaign intensified as thousands marched to the sea to make salt in defiance of British law. (1930) • The $7 billion Roxby Downs copper and uranium project in South Australia was approved by the State Government. (1984) • Macquarie Bank launched a $1.5 billion takeover bid for Qantas, beginning months of corporate manoeuvring. (2005) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian Prime Minister 1991-96 Paul Keating (1944), Australian rock singer Russell Morris (1948), and American actress Candace Cameron Bure (1976). |
Brainteaser Answer
A promise. |
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One Last Smile  The Sunday paper: still unbeaten for wrapping scraps and lining the bin. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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