Morning PostMelbourne Thursday, 9 April 2026 • Issue #647 |
Showers today, easing tomorrow ☀️ UV 5.6 • 🌅 Sunset 6:02 PM |
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Good morning! A new campaign is asking Victorians to make personal pledges against gendered violence, while some heartbreaking animal cruelty has shocked the city. Plus, we've got your guide to Melbourne's best markets. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 New campaign asks Victorians to make personal pledges against domestic violence 🛒 Queen Victoria Market + 5 more events 💰 Money Matters: Could You Qualify for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card? 🕰️ On this day in 1865: Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General... |
Today's Melbourne A platform called Justice For Her has launched, encouraging people to make small, personal commitments to tackle gendered violence. The idea is to turn overwhelming statistics into practical action — giving people concrete steps they can actually take rather than feeling paralysed by the scale of the problem. via ABC MelbourneSomeone tossed two kittens from a moving car in Melbourne, with a bystander managing to rush one to an animal hospital. The second kitten couldn't be found, and authorities are investigating the disturbing incident. via 9News MelbourneA student is being investigated for sharing a video of RMIT's defence research centre on the RMIT Students for Palestine Instagram account. The university has accused the student of claiming it's 'complicit in genocide', triggering formal misconduct proceedings. via The Guardian Melbourne |
Around Australia Trucking operators are reporting more diesel being siphoned from vehicles and an uptick in drive-offs at service stations. Industry leaders say it's a sign people are struggling with the cost of living, though official police data hasn't caught up yet. via The Guardian AustraliaJust 11 months after a career-threatening injury, Williamson has won the 50m breaststroke at the Australian Open Swimming Championships. It's a triumphant return for one of the sport's comeback stories. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What's On Markets & Food Every Thursday we feature markets and food events around Melbourne. MarketQueen St, open Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Melbourne's 146-year-old icon with fresh produce, deli hall, and the famous doughnut van Market163 Commercial Rd, South Yarra — Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Australia's oldest continuous market since 1864, now with premium produce and cooking classes MarketCecil St, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am–4pm A beloved 158-year-old tradition for artisan food, dim sims, and weekend atmosphere Market40 Cleeland St, Dandenong — Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun A multicultural foodie treasure hunt reflecting 50+ cultures since 1866 MarketStation St car park, every Sunday 7am–12:30pm Celebrating 50 years of vintage treasures, antiques, and secondhand finds for charity FoodQueen Victoria Market, every Wednesday 5pm–10pm Asian street food with rotating traders and weekly cultural themes, free entry Got an event to share? Let us know → |
🍴 New to the Table Freshly opened in Melbourne |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Could You Qualify for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?If you're over Age Pension age but don't qualify for the full pension due to assets, you might still be eligible for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. It offers cheaper prescriptions, bulk-billed doctor visits, and other health concessions. Check the income test limits on the Services Australia website — many self-funded retirees miss out simply because they don't apply. Source: Services Australia 📊 Today's Poll Do you have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card? YesNo📊 Yesterday's Poll What type of strength training sounds more appealing to start with? Resistance bands at home led with 53% (51 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What is full of holes but still holds water?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Food & Drink · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the thick Spanish tomato-based cold soup traditionally served in summer? | A) Minestrone | | B) Gazpacho | | C) Vichyssoise | | D) Borscht |
Yesterday: 🧠 60 played · 💡 48 played · ✏️ 51 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the American Civil War. (1865) • Japanese forces captured Bataan in the Philippines, leading to the infamous Bataan Death March of Allied prisoners. (1942) • Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser set a new world record for the 100-metre freestyle at the Australian Championships in Adelaide. (1960) • The Australian Labor Party, led by Paul Keating, won a historic fifth consecutive federal election victory. (1992) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket legend Dennis Lillee (1949), American Playboy founder Hugh Hefner (1926), and Spanish golf champion Seve Ballesteros (1957). |
Brainteaser Answer
A sponge. |
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One Last Smile  The Yarra: Melbourne's river that flows upside down, just like the traffic. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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