Morning PostMelbourne Thursday, 30 April 2026 • Issue #668 |
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Good morning! A stunning Whiteley painting has fetched big money at auction, while a new play is set to spark plenty of conversation. Plus, have you checked your will lately? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Whiteley masterpiece drives blockbuster auction result 📍 Lygon Street Market + 5 more events 💰 Money Matters: Don't Wait to Update Your Will and Power of Attorney 🕰️ On this day in 1975: Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces, ending the Vietnam War with... |
Today's Melbourne A major sale of Australian artworks has concluded with more than $20 million changing hands. The standout piece was a 1980s beach scene by Brett Whiteley, previously owned by the late Smorgon family. via The Age🔒 paywallA teenage waitress has required dental surgery following an attack by a stranger outside her workplace. The cafe has shared security footage of the incident, describing it as shocking. via 9News MelbourneA fresh theatrical production opening soon follows a couple who meet at the tennis courts. Writer Megan Wilding describes it as starting sweet before taking unexpected turns. via The Guardian Melbourne |
Around Australia Inflation has reached its highest point in nearly three years. Economists predict the Reserve Bank will lift interest rates again following recent global events. via SBS NewsThe AFL is again under scrutiny after a player received a lengthy ban for using offensive language. The suspension was later reduced on appeal. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Markets & Dining 🛒 3 May Browse artisan goods and local produce on Lygon Street this Saturday morning. Free 3 May Special Mother's Day market featuring handmade gifts, homewares and artisan finds. Free Queen Victoria Market, Queen StTue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Melbourne's iconic 146-year-old market with fresh produce, deli hall and the famous American doughnut van. Queen Victoria MarketEvery Wednesday 5pm–10pm Five-week hawker-style night market with Asian street food and weekly cultural themes. Free Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre29 May – 31 May Celebrity chefs, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and hundreds of exhibitors from across Australia. 13 Jul Guided tour celebrating Australian cuisine and local producers. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Don't Wait to Update Your Will and Power of AttorneyLife changes like new grandchildren, property purchases, or the loss of a loved one mean your estate planning documents may be outdated. Review your will and enduring power of attorney every few years, and after major life events. Dying without an up-to-date will can create stress and expense for your family at an already difficult time. Source: NSW Trustee & Guardian / State Trustees (varies by state) 📊 Today's Poll Is your will up to date? YesNeed to update it📊 Yesterday's Poll Eggs or yoghurt for your daily protein hit? Yoghurt led with 54% (74 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 In cricket, can a batsman score 100 runs without hitting a single boundary?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 small, ring-shaped Italian cookies traditionally served with coffee or dessert wine? | A) Biscotti | | B) Amaretti | | C) Pizzelle | | D) Cantucci |
Yesterday: 🧠 66 played · 💡 55 played · ✏️ 59 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces, ending the Vietnam War with the capture of the South Vietnamese capital. (1975) • Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his Berlin bunker as Soviet forces closed in on the city. (1945) • Tennis player Monica Seles was stabbed on court in Hamburg by a deranged fan of Steffi Graf. (1993) • Queen Juliana of the Netherlands abdicated in favor of her daughter Beatrix. (1980) 🎂 Born on this day: American country music legend Willie Nelson (1933), British-Indian actor Kunal Nayyar (1981), and Australian Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell (1992). |
Brainteaser Answer
Yes — by running every single run between the wickets. |
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One Last Smile  The tram on Bourke Street: always full, always late, always somehow still the quickest option. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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