Morning PostMelbourne Monday, 27 April 2026 • Issue #665 |
Partly cloudy with mild conditions ☀️ UV 3.6 • 🌅 Sunset 5:38 PM |
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Good morning. Community concern is mounting after two more hospitality venues were targeted overnight. Plus, we're curious: do you answer the door to unexpected sales pitches? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Fear spreads as nightspots face fresh attacks 📍 Nathalie Anne: Held In Line + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The Pushy Door-to-Door Solar Panel Pitch 🕰️ On this day in 1967: Expo 67 opened in Montreal, Canada, attracting 50 million visitors... |
Today's Melbourne Community anxiety is rising after two more Melbourne bars were hit in overnight incidents. The attacks add to mounting concern about organised targeting of the city's hospitality venues. via 9News MelbourneThe rural property owned by late luxury fashion figure Georgina Weir has been listed. The home's styling reflects her distinctive aesthetic and celebrated career. via The Age🔒 paywall |
Around Australia War's ripple effects are changing how Australian families spend, with some cutting healthcare and other essentials beyond just petrol. via The Guardian AustraliaHani Watson will compete at the Commonwealth Games carrying more than weight plates—her journey taught her to listen to what her bones were saying. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Arts 🎨 29 Apr Contemporary line work and abstract forms closing this week — catch this free exhibition before it's gone. Free NGV International, St Kilda Rd28 Nov 2025 – 3 May Major exhibition exploring how artists across centuries have captured and transformed light closes Sunday — final week. Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne23 Apr – 10 May Shakespeare's political thriller reimagined in 1990s Eastern Europe, now playing at Arts Centre through May. Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens1 Apr – 25 Oct Step into Imperial Rome through 150 artefacts exploring power, culture and daily life — children under 16 free. ACMI, Federation Square1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec Australia's screen culture museum offers free interactive galleries tracing film, TV and digital storytelling through the ages. Free State Library Victoria1 Jan 2025 – 27 Jan 2027 Intimate letters and declarations spanning centuries reveal the timeless language of love and devotion — free entry. Free Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The Pushy Door-to-Door Solar Panel PitchDoor-to-door salespeople are pressuring homeowners to sign contracts for solar panel installations with inflated prices, hidden fees, and false claims about government rebates. They often create urgency by saying special deals expire today or that your neighbour just signed up. Many victims end up with poor quality installations or loans they can't afford. How to protect yourself: ✓ Never sign contracts or agree to work on the spot - legitimate businesses will give you time to think and compare quotes ✓ Get at least three written quotes from different companies and verify they're accredited with the Clean Energy Council ✓ Contact Fair Trading in your state or Consumer Affairs Victoria if you've been pressured into a contract - you may have cooling-off rights 📊 Today's Poll Do you open the door to cold callers? SometimesNever📊 Yesterday's Poll What excites you most about visiting Japan? Traditional temples and gardens led with 63% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What can't walk backwards — and appears on the Australian coat of arms for exactly that reason?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment · 7 questions · ~2 min Which 1969 outdoor music festival on a dairy farm in New York State became a defining moment of the counterculture era? | A) Monterey Pop Festival | | B) Woodstock | | C) Isle of Wight Festival | | D) Altamont Free Concert |
Yesterday: 🧠 75 played · 💡 49 played · ✏️ 49 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Expo 67 opened in Montreal, Canada, attracting 50 million visitors during its six-month run. (1967) • South Africa held its first democratic elections, with all races allowed to vote, leading to Nelson Mandela's presidency. (1994) • Construction began on the Darling Harbour redevelopment in Sydney, transforming the former industrial precinct. (1978) • Construction of the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center site in New York City officially began. (2006) 🎂 Born on this day: American actor Jack Klugman (1922), Scottish singer Sheena Easton (1959), and Australian Olympic hurdler Sally Pearson (1986). |
Brainteaser Answer
The kangaroo and the emu — symbolising a nation that only moves forward. |
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One Last Smile  Nothing says Saturday morning like choosing a trolley based purely on wheel alignment. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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