Morning PostMelbourne Sunday, 12 April 2026 • Issue #650 |
A shower or two, max 16° ☀️ UV 4.9 • 🌅 Sunset 5:58 PM |
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Good morning! Today we're looking at urgent calls from medical staff about our struggling health system, a remarkable ocean conservation journey across the ditch, and where to catch some laughs this weekend. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Medical staff sound alarm on hospital crisis ⚽ AFL Round 6: Carlton vs Collingwood + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Virgin Australia Holidays: Double Status Credits on flight + hotel packages to favourite destinations 🕰️ On this day in 1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space aboard... |
Today's Melbourne Healthcare workers are witnessing violence and corridor overcrowding in Victorian hospitals. They've got solutions, but say they're being silenced from speaking publicly about the escalating problems facing emergency departments. via The Age🔒 paywallTwo men were stabbed when intruders forced entry to a home, attempting to steal luxury vehicles and jewellery. Police are still searching for the offenders. via 9News Melbourne |
Around Australia Lachlan Kennedy claimed his first Australian 100m championship in Sydney, matching his personal best time of 9.96 seconds in the final. via ABC NewsNew research reveals some Australians are deciding between groceries and medications when prescriptions aren't subsidised under the PBS. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On Sport & Outdoors Every Sunday we feature sport and outdoor activities around Melbourne. SportMCG, Thursday 16 April, 7:30pm Thursday night blockbuster featuring one of the AFL's biggest and fiercest rivalries under lights SportMCG, Friday 25 April The most iconic match on the AFL calendar returns with dawn service tributes beforehand SportLorne to Apollo Bay, 16-17 May Nine distances from 1.5km to 60km along Australia's most spectacular coastal route SportYarra Bend to St Kilda, 17 May Challenge yourself with 35km across Melbourne while raising funds for the Mito Foundation Free46 locations, every Saturday 8am Free timed 5km at Albert Park, Princes Park and more—walk or run welcome ExhibitionAustralian Sports Museum, MCG, until 31 Aug Explore Shane Warne's legendary career through trophies, baggy greens and iconic moments Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Velocity members booking bundled flight and hotel packages through Virgin Australia Holidays by Hopper earn Double Status Credits on eligible bookings, plus benefit from great overall value by booking together. This offer covers selected Australian and international destinations with flexible booking options. Perfect for frequent flyers looking to boost their status while planning their next getaway. Offer ends: 23 March 2026 💡 Even if you're not close to your next status tier, Double Status Credits roll over and help you maintain or achieve status for future years - particularly valuable for retirees who travel regularly. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has one eye but can't see?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Arts & Literature · 7 questions · ~2 min Which classic novel by Mary Shelley is often considered the first work of science fiction? | A) Dracula | | B) Frankenstein | | C) The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde | | D) The Time Machine |
Yesterday: 🧠 55 played · 💡 40 played · ✏️ 45 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space aboard Vostok 1. (1961) • The Space Shuttle Columbia launched on STS-1, the first flight of NASA's Space Shuttle program. (1981) • Bill Haley and His Comets recorded Rock Around the Clock in New York City. (1954) • Former South Australian Premier Don Dunstan died at age 81, remembered for progressive social reforms. (2007) 🎂 Born on this day: American singer Tiny Tim (1932), American talk show host David Letterman (1947), and Australian AFL footballer Brendon Goddard (1985). |
Brainteaser Answer
A needle. |
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One Last Smile  Retirement means I can finally use the good towels. Still haven't, though. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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