Morning PostMelbourne Wednesday, 6 May 2026 • Issue #674 |
Showers developing, easing tomorrow ☀️ UV 3.2 • 🌅 Sunset 5:28 PM |
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Good morning. The Reserve Bank has lifted rates again, making life harder for households. Plus, local fashion designers are throwing in the towel on fighting overseas copycats. Free lunchtime music today at St Paul's Cathedral at 1pm. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Victorian budget crisis driven by ballooning interest bills 📍 Music Matinee Concert Series + 5 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Don't Skip Your Free Health Checks 🕰️ On this day in 1954: Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile at Oxford. |
Today's Melbourne Spiralling debt repayments are now the biggest pressure on Victoria's finances, according to readers and analysts weighing in on the state's fiscal challenges. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is also facing growing advice on Commonwealth spending. via The Age🔒 paywallMelbourne's independent fashion labels say pursuing Shein over copied designs takes too much time and effort. The fast-fashion retailer continues reproducing Australian originals without consequence, leaving small businesses exhausted and unprotected. via ABC Melbourne |
Around Australia The widely anticipated increase marks another blow for mortgage holders already stretched thin. The central bank cited persistent inflation pressures in today's decision. via SBS NewsDerek Jones, 56, alleges police assaulted him at February's rally against the Israeli president's visit. He described officers' conduct as 'absolutely mad'. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Music 🎵 This week: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Scots' Church, Collins StEvery Tuesday 1pm Free classical music performances supporting young musicians at this beloved Collins Street lunchtime tradition. Free St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders StEvery Wednesday 1pm Free half-hour concerts showcasing young local talent in one of Melbourne's most beautiful cathedral settings. Free Arts Centre Melbourne11 May Singer-pianist performs classic favourites and timeless standards in this popular intimate matinee series. Athenaeum Theatre One, MelbourneFri 22 May, 20:00 The world's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute show delivers two hours of moonwalks, hits, and pure nostalgia. 170 Russell, MelbourneWed 15 Jul, 20:00 South African singer-songwriter brings his live-looping folk-pop sound to Melbourne this July. 170 Russell, MelbourneFri 31 Jul, 19:00 UK's premier Arctic Monkeys tribute band delivers note-perfect indie-rock anthems from the Sheffield legends. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Don't Skip Your Free Health ChecksAustralians aged 50+ are eligible for various free or subsidised health screenings that can catch problems early when they're most treatable. These include bowel cancer screening, blood pressure checks, and diabetes assessments through your GP's 45+ health check. Booking these preventive appointments now could save you worry (and serious health issues) down the track. Source: healthdirect.gov.au 📊 Today's Poll Have you had a health check-up this year? YesNot yet📊 Yesterday's Poll Has your suburb changed for the better since you moved there? Yes, it's improved led with 67% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Sport · 7 questions · ~2 min In cricket, what name is given to the person who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball and dismiss batsmen? | A) Wicket-keeper | | B) Slip fielder | | C) Long stop | | D) Boundary guard |
Yesterday: 🧠 113 played · 💡 88 played · ✏️ 76 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile at Oxford. (1954) • The Queen opened Brisbane's World Expo 88. (1988) • The Australian federal election campaign began with Julia Gillard as Prime Minister. (2010) • The German airship Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed. (1937) 🎂 Born on this day: English football manager Bob Paisley (1919), American actor George Clooney (1961), and Australian footballer Tom Rogic (1992). |
Brainteaser Answer
Easily — concrete floors are very hard to crack with an egg. |
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One Last Smile  The biscuit tin's full of sewing supplies again and nobody's surprised. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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