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Morning PostMelbourne Tuesday, 24 March 2026 • Issue #631 |
Showers increasing, storms tomorrow ☀️ UV 6.9 • 🌅 Sunset 7:26 PM |
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Good morning. Today we're looking at a controversial aged care algorithm that's reducing support for older Australians, while tens of thousands of teachers strike across Victoria for the first time in 13 years. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 🌧️ 29°/19° — Showers increasing, storms tomorrow 📰 Aged care algorithm 'like Russian roulette' 📚 Turkish Lamp Mosaic Workshop + 4 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1989: The Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil... |
Today's Melbourne Aged care algorithm 'like Russian roulette'A new algorithm deciding how much aged care support people receive to stay at home is being blamed for reducing care to older Australians. The system determines funding levels automatically, but critics say it's leaving vulnerable people with less support than they need. via ABC MelbourneVictorian teachers strike shuts schoolsTens of thousands of government school teachers, principals and education staff walked off the job today in Victoria's first statewide strike in 13 years. Parents faced school closures as educators rallied over pay and conditions. via The AgeFamily honours hero security guard's 'heart of gold'The family of Aidan Becker, the Mernda security guard allegedly stabbed to death after intervening to help a 14-year-old robbery victim on March 6, have paid tribute to his generous spirit. Four teenagers have been charged over the fatal attack at Mernda train station. via 9News Melbourne |
Around Australia Vixens star explains daughter's 'freak accident' at birthMelbourne Vixens netballer Emily Mannix has opened up about why she took extended leave from Super Netball — her daughter Mabel needed emergency care after being separated from her at birth. She's now ready to return to the court. via ABC NewsGeneration Alpha faces $185k climate billWithout urgent climate action, Australia's youngest generation will face a $185,000 lifetime cost from global heating, according to new Deloitte modelling. Millennials face $130,000 and Gen Z $165,000. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Civilian toll mounts in Iran conflict — The civilian cost of the US-Israeli war on Iran is mounting fast, with casualties including a pharmacist and lifestyle blogger among those killed. via BBC World |
What's On Classes & Workshops Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Melbourne. ArtsArt Masterclass Melbourne, Flinders Lane, until 25 May Create your own handmade glass mosaic lamp with Turkish tea and sweets included ArtsFractal Studios, Docklands, until 2 May Japanese flower arranging with seasonal blooms, finishing with wine and small plates FreeRoyal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Every Sunday Japanese forest bathing for stress reduction through mindful nature connection FoodLife's Too Short Bar, East Melbourne, 29 Mar to 25 Apr Seven artisan cheeses and back-vintage wines in historic 170-year-old brewery cellars ArtsRoyal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 21 Apr to 30 Jun Watercolour, graphite and coloured pencil classes for all skill levels Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. This week's question: Is Melbourne still the world's most liveable city? AbsolutelyNot anymore |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Social rank or school group | | 6 Across Not heavy in weight | | 7 Across See eye to eye |
Yesterday 14 people played · Average time: 2m 34s |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil in Alaska's Prince William Sound. (1989) • NATO began air strikes against Yugoslavia in response to the Kosovo crisis. (1999) • Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated while celebrating Mass in San Salvador. (1980) • Argentine President Isabel Perón was deposed in a military coup led by Jorge Videla. (1976) 🎂 Born on this day: American Hollywood action star Steve McQueen (1930), American basketball coach and broadcaster Jim Valvano (1946), and American actress from Buffy Alyson Hannigan (1974). |
Brainteaser Answer
Mount Everest — it was still the highest, just undiscovered. |
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One Last Smile  The MCG on Grand Final day: where even the seagulls know the words to the anthem. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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