Morning PostMelbourne Monday, 11 May 2026 • Issue #679 |
Mostly sunny with a pleasant autumn day ahead 🌅 Sunset 5:23 PM |
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Good morning! A council's bike-lane backflip has inner-city locals talking, while questions are being raised about an Iranian politician's Melbourne connections. Plus, our Scam Watch asks: should you trust that tax office call? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Push and shove at disability funding demonstration 📍 Hyperworlds: Unreal Cartography + 4 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The ATO Tax Debt Phone Call 🕰️ On this day in 1960: The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. |
Today's Melbourne An elderly protester was knocked down as tempers flared during a rally over NDIS changes. The incident highlights growing frustration around proposed disability funding reforms. via 9News MelbourneThe son of a senior Tehran politician who now leads peace talks acquired property, a visa and university work here, raising security and sanctions concerns. via The Guardian MelbourneOfficials have recommended abandoning plans to shut a main street to through-traffic after fierce pushback from residents. The proposed bike lane overhaul sparked heated community opposition. via The Age🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Social media is flooded with 'escape the nine-to-five' promises aimed at apprentices. Those who've signed up warn about hidden costs. via ABC NewsA woman faces charges following alleged antisemitic behaviour at a Sydney game. Netball NSW says discrimination has no place in sport. via SBS News |
Around the World |
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What’s On: Arts 🎨 13 May Last days to explore immersive digital worlds and reimagined maps at this free exhibition. Free Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse, Southbank14 May – 23 May Bloomshed's witty reimagining of Austen's beloved romance opens this week for a limited season. 17 May Free exhibition celebrating the art and history of books, opening this Saturday. Free Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens1 Apr – 25 Oct Melbourne-exclusive showcase of 150+ Roman Imperial treasures exploring ancient power and legacy. Upper Esplanade, St KildaEvery Sunday Melbourne's beloved seaside arts market showcasing local artisans' handmade crafts beside the bay. Free Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The ATO Tax Debt Phone CallScammers are impersonating Australian Taxation Office officers, claiming you have an urgent tax debt that must be paid immediately to avoid arrest or legal action. They use aggressive tactics and demand payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or bank transfer. The ATO will never threaten immediate arrest or demand payment through these methods. How to protect yourself: ✓ Hang up immediately if someone claiming to be from the ATO demands immediate payment or threatens arrest - the real ATO doesn't operate this way ✓ If you're unsure about a tax matter, call the ATO directly on 1800 008 540 (don't use any number the caller provides) ✓ Report tax scams to the ATO via their online form at ato.gov.au/general/online-services/identity-security and to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au 📊 Today's Poll The ATO calls about a tax debt — suspicious or not? Immediately suspiciousMight fall for it📊 Yesterday's Poll If you took a European river cruise, which would tempt you most? Danube — Budapest to Vienna and Salzburg led with 74% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If you multiply all the numbers on a telephone dial pad together, what number do you get?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Weekly pay | | 6 Across Grown-up | | 7 Across Tour leader |
Yesterday: 🧠 111 played · 💡 91 played · ✏️ 85 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. (1960) • Deep Blue, IBM's chess computer, defeated world champion Garry Kasparov. (1997) • Australian forces captured Ville-sur-Ancre in France during World War I. (1918) • Israel was admitted to the United Nations. (1949) 🎂 Born on this day: American football quarterback Cam Newton (1989), Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí (1904), and Australian actress Natasha Bassett (1992). |
Brainteaser Answer
Zero. Since zero is on the dial pad, multiplying any number by zero gives you zero. |
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