Morning PostMelbourne Monday, 2 March 2026 • Issue #1 |
| 🌧️ | 23°/20° | Rain, easing later. Winds shifting southerly this afternoon. |
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Good morning! A wet start today but clearing this afternoon—perfect timing for a stroll to Queen Vic Market. Today we're looking at AI's impact on jobs, extended shopping centre patrols, and a new push for tick safety awareness. — Nathan, Editor |
Today's Melbourne Is AI job replacement finally here?Something fundamental has shifted in the past year. An entire retail and wholesale ecosystem has emerged using AI in ways most people don't yet understand—and it's raising real questions about the future of work across Australia. Worth understanding what's actually happening behind the scenes. via ABC MelbourneShopping centre patrols extended to year's endPremier Jacinta Allan is extending the police and safety officer presence at Northland, Eastland, Highpoint and Fountain Gate through to December. The three-month trial led to hundreds of arrests, and the government says it's making a difference in tackling rising crime at major shopping centres. via The AgeTick safety push after teenager's deathAustralia's first death from a tick-induced allergy has sparked calls for a 'slip, slop, slap'-style awareness campaign. Health experts say both the public and medical professionals need better education about tick dangers—something particularly relevant for those of us who love our bush walks and gardens. via ABC MelbourneOur Sponsor Thinking about downsizing? The autumn market is your moment.With Melbourne clearance rates strong and demand high in the eastern suburbs, now is an excellent time to consider your next move. We've helped over 200 Melbourne homeowners downsize to their ideal lifestyle — from Toorak townhouses to Mornington Peninsula retreats. Kay & Burton — South Yarra Get a free, private appraisal →Online shopping driving diesel surgeNew figures show diesel fuel sales are climbing as more Australians shop online—all those delivery vans need fuel. Meanwhile, E10 and LPG sales continue their downward slide. The way we shop really is reshaping everything, including what powers our roads. via ABC Melbourne |
What's On | Free Wed 5–10pm, Queen Vic Market. 50+ food stalls, live music, free entry |
| Market Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am–4pm. Fresh produce, dim sims, coffee culture |
| Exhibition Until 19 Apr, MCEC. Iconic cars, helmets, simulator. From $49.90 |
| Exhibition Until 3 May, NGV International. Light in art across centuries |
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On This Day 2 March 1882 Queen Victoria survives assassination attemptOn this day 144 years ago, Queen Victoria narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by Roderick Maclean at Windsor. The attack shocked the empire and led to changes in how threats against the monarch were handled. Victoria's long reign shaped the era that gave Melbourne so much of its Victorian-era architecture. |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Which Melbourne suburb's name means 'meeting place' in the Wurundjeri language?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Health & Wellbeing Tick check after outdoor timeWith today's tick safety story in mind: The Australian Paralysis Tick Advisory Panel recommends checking yourself thoroughly after spending time in gardens or bushland. Pay special attention to warm, hidden spots like behind ears, hairline, and underarms. Early removal reduces allergy risk significantly. |
Community Voices Yesterday we asked: Do you remember your first ever trip on a Melbourne tram? Where were you going? “I was about five, going into the city with my grandmother on the number 8 tram from Toorak. The conductor had a leather bag and punched our tickets—I thought it was magic! Still catch that same route when I visit my daughter in town.” — Margaret, Glen Iris “First tram trip was to the MCG in 1968 with my dad for a Carlton game. We caught it from North Fitzroy and I remember being amazed at how packed it was, everyone in scarves and beanies. Those old green rattlers had real character.” — Robert, Thornbury |
Over To You What's one Melbourne restaurant that's sadly closed down but you still think about? Just hit reply and tell us — we'll share the best answers tomorrow. |
Brainteaser Answer
Boronia — though many Melbourne place names have Indigenous origins, this one stuck. |
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