Morning PostMelbourne Thursday, 16 April 2026 • Issue #654 |
Showers developing, cooler change tomorrow ☀️ UV 5.1 • 🌅 Sunset 5:52 PM |
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Good morning! Melbourne councillors are weighing up a controversial fountain donation, while the royals split duties across two cities. Plus, we've gathered what's on around town this week. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Council debates water feature funded by mayoral supporter 📍 AFL Round 6: Carlton vs Collingwood + 5 more events 💰 Money Matters: Review Your Home and Car Insurance Every Year 🕰️ On this day in 1943: Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered the psychedelic... |
Today's Melbourne A proposed fountain backed by the Lord Mayor has councillors divided after it emerged the project is being paid for by a prominent family who supported his election campaign. via The Age🔒 paywallMeghan appeared unexpectedly on the cooking competition while Prince Harry travelled separately to the nation's capital on day two of their Australian visit. via 9News MelbourneAuthorities are examining claims made on social media by Australian actor Ruby Rose about an alleged incident involving singer Katy Perry at a Melbourne venue. Perry has rejected the accusations. via The Guardian Melbourne |
Around Australia Liberal leader outlines immigration overhaul emphasising reduced intake and assessment based on Australian values for prospective arrivals. via The Guardian AustraliaMiddle East tensions are revealing vulnerabilities across Australia's energy supply, trade networks and defence capabilities, according to new analysis. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On SportMelbourne Cricket Ground, tonight 7:30pm Thursday night blockbuster as two of the AFL's fiercest rivals clash under lights. ComedyCitywide venues, until 19 Apr Nearly 800 shows celebrating the festival's 40th year across stand-up, cabaret and theatre. ExhibitionMelbourne Convention Centre, until 19 Apr Immersive journey through seven rooms featuring iconic cars, helmets and a racing simulator. MusicMelbourne Recital Centre, until 19 Apr Baroque masterworks performed by one of Australia's finest period-instrument ensembles. ArtsSouthbank Theatre, until 18 Apr Powerful world premiere revisiting the 1970 bridge collapse that claimed 35 lives. ArtsRegent Theatre, 6-16 Jun Cranko's sweeping choreography meets Prokofiev's score with Orchestra Victoria performing live. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Review Your Home and Car Insurance Every YearLoyalty doesn't pay when it comes to insurance — premiums often creep up while your coverage needs may have changed. Take an hour each year to compare quotes and check if you're over-insured on items like contents or vehicles that have depreciated. You might save hundreds of dollars, and ensure your excess levels still suit your budget. Source: ASIC MoneySmart 📊 Today's Poll Do you shop around for insurance each year? Every yearSet and forget📊 Yesterday's Poll Could you stand on one leg for 30 seconds? Easy led with 63% (76 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What English word keeps the same pronunciation even after you remove four of its five letters?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 2 steps · ~2 min FEAR → DEAD Change one letter at a time · Par: 2 steps Yesterday: 🧠 62 played · 💡 48 played · ✏️ 38 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered the psychedelic effects of LSD. (1943) • Apollo 16 launched from Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts to the moon's Descartes Highlands. (1972) • Australian forces landed at Tarakan Island in Borneo, beginning the first stage of the Borneo Campaign. (1945) • The bodies of Australian and Dutch MH17 victims arrived in the Netherlands after the plane was shot down over Ukraine. (2014) 🎂 Born on this day: British silent film legend Charlie Chaplin (1889), Australian Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett (1953), and British actress Gina McKee (1964). |
Brainteaser Answer
Queue — remove the 'u, e, u, e' and the 'Q' still sounds the same. |
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One Last Smile  Fitzroy: where the baristas have opinions and the rent has even stronger ones. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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