Morning PostMelbourne Tuesday, 7 April 2026 • Issue #645 |
Showers easing this morning, partly cloudy tomorrow ☀️ UV 5.9 • 🌅 Sunset 6:05 PM |
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Good morning. AFL legends are still waiting for their gold cards to arrive in the mail, a man faces murder charges after an airport arrest, and we're asking: would you trade Melbourne's moody skies for endless sun? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 AFL legends still waiting for prestigious gold cards 📚 City of Literature Walking Tour + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1906: Mount Vesuvius erupted in Italy, devastating the town of Ottaviano... |
Today's Melbourne Some of football's greatest names—including a Hawthorn champion—are frustrated that their lifetime gold membership cards haven't shown up yet. The AFL's slow delivery of the sought-after passes has left the sport's elder statesmen decidedly unimpressed, with one reportedly saying he doesn't care what the excuse is. via The Age🔒 paywallHomicide detectives arrested a man at Melbourne Airport yesterday as he allegedly tried to board an international flight. Police had just discovered his estranged partner's body beside a road in Little River, near Melbourne. via 9News Melbourne |
Around Australia A $700 million beef business won't be investigated over cattle dying of thirst, despite reassurances to regulators. A legal expert has called the decision completely unacceptable, arguing the industry has effectively captured government oversight. via ABC MelbourneConservationists say using artificial intelligence to prepare and evaluate environmental assessments risks pushing species closer to extinction. They're calling for clearer environmental rules instead of automated decision-making. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On Classes & Workshops Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Melbourne. ArtsMelbourne CBD, Every Thursday 10am Explore Melbourne's UNESCO literary heritage on a 3-hour guided walk for curious readers ArtsRoyal Botanic Gardens, until 30 June Watercolour and pencil classes taught by practising artists—all skill levels welcome FreeRoyal Botanic Gardens, Every Sunday Japanese-inspired forest bathing practice for stress reduction and mindful connection with nature ArtsFlinders St Station, Every Friday 10am Discover Melbourne's hidden laneways and meet new friends on this 3-hour city tour Class30 April Perfect for beginners—create your own miniature garden ecosystem to take home Class25 May Craft a stunning Turkish-style mosaic lamp under expert guidance—no experience needed Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Would you swap Melbourne's unpredictable weather for guaranteed sunshine? Give me sunshineI love four seasons in one day📊 Yesterday's Poll If someone claiming to be from your bank calls asking for your PIN, what should you do? Hang up and call your bank directly led with 93% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A bus driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street, passing a police officer, and doesn't get a ticket. Why?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min LARK → PORT Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 56 played · 💡 37 played · ✏️ 43 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Mount Vesuvius erupted in Italy, devastating the town of Ottaviano and killing more than 100 people. (1906) • The internet's symbolic birth occurred when RFC 1 was published, describing the first host-to-host protocol. (1969) • The ABC television series The Sullivans reached its 500th episode, chronicling an Australian family during World War II. (1978) • Former Queensland Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen died at age 94, ending one of Australia's most controversial political careers. (2009) 🎂 Born on this day: New Zealand-Australian actor Russell Crowe (1964), Hong Kong martial arts star Jackie Chan (1954), and American jazz legend Billie Holiday (1915). |
Brainteaser Answer
He was walking. |
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One Last Smile  Another morning at the Botanic Gardens: where the ibis have more confidence than most CEOs. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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