Morning PostMelbourne Friday, 10 April 2026 • Issue #648 |
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Good morning! A sister is championing awareness for men battling eating disorders after losing her brother, three arrests have been made over a targeted shooting in Box Hill, and we've got family-friendly events perfect for the school holidays. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Raising the alarm on men's silent struggle with food 👪 Dinos at the Zoo + 5 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1912: RMS Titanic departed Southampton on its ill-fated maiden voyage to... |
Today's Melbourne A Melbourne woman is working to shine light on eating disorders among males following her brother's death at 25 after battling the condition for over a decade. Statistics reveal many more men face similar risks. via ABC MelbourneMajor thoroughfares are seeing thousands fewer vehicle trips each day as petrol prices bite. Government figures confirm Melburnians are driving significantly less amid the ongoing supply crunch. via The Guardian Melbourne |
Around Australia The reigning premiers have suffered their first loss of the year in emphatic fashion at Stadium Australia. Canterbury dominated Penrith in a major NRL upset. via ABC NewsTropical Cyclone Maila is tracking towards flood-weary Queensland communities still recovering from storm devastation just weeks ago. The system has broken meteorological records. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On Family & Grandkids Every Friday we share family-friendly outings around Melbourne. FamilyMelbourne Zoo, until 12 Jul Animatronic dinosaurs, fossil sandpits, and secret trails — kids under 16 free on weekends. FamilyACMI Federation Square, until 12 Jul Sixty years of nostalgia meets hands-on fun for grandparents and little ones together. ExhibitionScienceworks Spotswood, until 26 Jan Mind-bending hands-on science plus Lightning Room and Planetarium — children enter free. ExhibitionMelbourne Museum, until 25 Oct Ancient treasures from Imperial Rome — over 150 objects in this Melbourne-exclusive blockbuster. FreeRoyal Botanic Gardens, daily Paddle, explore bamboo forests, and craft with nature — completely free during school holidays. FamilyAbbotsford, open daily Working farm just 4km from the CBD with animals, heritage gardens, and riverside walks. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Mystery RoadDrama Series · ABC iview Aaron Pedersen stars as Indigenous detective Jay Swan investigating crimes in the Australian outback. Gripping storytelling with stunning cinematography and a uniquely Australian perspective on the crime genre. Slow HorsesSpy Series · Apple TV+ Gary Oldman leads this brilliant British spy thriller about MI5 agents relegated to the departmental dumping ground. Sharp writing, dark humour, and edge-of-your-seat espionage that rivals the best of le Carré. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 How many letters are in 'the alphabet'?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min FIVE → FAME Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 65 played · 💡 31 played · ✏️ 38 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • RMS Titanic departed Southampton on its ill-fated maiden voyage to New York. (1912) • Paul McCartney announced the Beatles had disbanded, ending the world's most successful musical act. (1970) • Australian runner John Landy broke the world mile record with a time of 4:02.0 at Turku, Finland. (1954) • The New South Wales Government announced plans for a $1 billion redevelopment of Darling Harbour in Sydney. (1985) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian country music star Kasey Chambers (1976), American action film actor Steven Seagal (1952), and Egyptian actor Omar Sharif (1932). |
Brainteaser Answer
Eleven — t, h, e, a, l, p, h, a, b, e, t. |
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