Morning PostMelbourne Friday, 8 May 2026 • Issue #676 |
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Good morning! Forgery allegations rock a Brisbane court, while two Melbourne shows close this weekend — just in time for Mother's Day. Plus, we're asking about your favourite childhood Melbourne outing. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Brisbane man faces court over alleged certificate fraud 📍 Julius Caesar — Bell Shakespeare + 5 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1973: A bomb exploded outside the Redfern headquarters of ASIO in Sydney. |
Today's Melbourne A Brisbane man whose wife is believed to have been killed abroad now stands accused of falsifying official death documents. Police allege the woman was murdered overseas while the couple were estranged. via ABC MelbourneA Melbourne court has thrown out charges against a woman accused of assisting her spouse in enslaving another person, ruling prosecutors failed to prove their case. via 9News MelbourneHow well do you know the Murray River and other Victorian landmarks? The Age's weekly quiz challenges readers on local geography and trivia. via The Age🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Fremantle erased a 15-point margin with a powerful last-quarter surge to defeat Hawthorn in Thursday night's AFL clash. via ABC NewsAn Australian drinks firm says its Methanol Moonshine brand predates the 2024 Laos tragedy and relates to motorsport, despite criticism. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Theatre & Stage 🎭 This week: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne23 Apr – 10 May Shakespeare's political thriller reimagined in 1990s Eastern Europe with Leon Ford and Mark Leonard Winter. Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse, Southbank14 May – 23 May Bloomshed's witty and inventive staging of Jane Austen's beloved romance and society satire. Southbank Theatre, The Sumner27 Apr – 5 Jun Tennessee Williams' haunting memory play returns with Alison Whyte and Tim Draxl in this acclaimed revival. Flemington Racecourse, MelbourneWed 20 May, 19:30 Cirque du Soleil's spectacular acrobatic show blending thrills, comedy and breathtaking physical artistry under the big top. Regent Theatre, Collins St6 Jun – 16 Jun Cranko's sweeping choreography meets Prokofiev's score in this grand production with Orchestra Victoria. Princess Theatre, Spring St1 Jan 2025 – 30 Jun Nine-time Tony winner from the South Park creators delivers outrageous laughs in this extended season. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Mystery Road: OriginDrama Series · ABC iview This prequel to the acclaimed Mystery Road series follows a young Jay Swan in 1999 as he arrives in a remote outback town as a new police officer. Gripping storytelling with stunning Australian landscapes and a compelling look at race, corruption, and justice. Slow HorsesSpy Drama Series · Apple TV+ Gary Oldman leads this brilliant British espionage series about MI5 agents who've been demoted to a dumping ground department. Witty, tense, and thoroughly entertaining—think John le Carré with a darkly comic edge. |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A man pushed his car to a hotel and immediately knew he was bankrupt. What happened?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Lesson of a fable | | 6 Across La Bohème or Carmen | | 7 Across Bus or train station |
Yesterday: 🧠 112 played · 💡 92 played · ✏️ 78 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • A bomb exploded outside the Redfern headquarters of ASIO in Sydney. (1973) • The World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated. (1980) • VE Day celebrations began in Australia after Germany's surrender. (1945) • Joan of Arc lifted the Siege of Orleans. (1429) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt (1981), British rock musician Mike D'Abo (1944), and British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough (1926). |
Brainteaser Answer
He was playing Monopoly. Landing on a hotel meant he couldn't pay the rent. |
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