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Morning PostMelbourne Tuesday, 31 March 2026 • Issue #638 |
Mostly sunny with pleasant conditions ☀️ UV 6.7 • 🌅 Sunset 7:15 PM |
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Good morning! The CBD is about to get a lot quieter as cars are barred from Flinders Lane in a pedestrian trial, while Victoria's voluntary assisted dying debate continues. Plus: an extraordinary identity theft story that led to a cult. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Flinders Lane to become pedestrian-first in little streets trial 📚 Perfect Pairings: Cheese & Wine Matching + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1986: A fire at the Hampton Court Palace in London caused extensive damage... |
Today's Melbourne Flinders Lane to become pedestrian-first in little streets trialCars will be barred from sections of Flinders Lane as the City of Melbourne trials pedestrian-friendly zones in the Hoddle Grid's little streets. The council will track how the partial closures affect traffic flow as it works to transform laneways into promenades. It's part of a broader push to prioritise foot traffic over vehicles in the city centre. via The AgeHow Simon Kadwill's identity was used to run a cultIn 2009, British citizen Simon Kadwill-Kelly discovered his identity had been stolen while trying to board a ferry from France. What followed was an extraordinary story of how his name was used by Gary Felton to operate a cult. via ABC Melbourne |
Around Australia Italy's World Cup fate decided today, Socceroos learn final opponentThe last of 48 teams for the FIFA World Cup will be confirmed tomorrow, with Italy hoping to end a 12-year absence from the tournament. Turkey and Kosovo could join the Socceroos' group. via ABC News |
Around the World Spain closes airspace to US aircraft in Iran war — Spain has denied the US use of two jointly-run military bases in Andalusia and closed its airspace to American aircraft involved in the Iran conflict. via BBC World |
What's On Classes & Workshops Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Melbourne. FoodLife's Too Short Bar, East Melbourne, until 25 Apr Taste seven artisan cheeses with vintage wines in 170-year-old cellars guided by a sommelier. ArtsArt Masterclass Melbourne, Flinders Lane, until 25 May Create your own handmade mosaic lamp with glass beads, tiles, apple tea and Turkish delights. ArtsFractal Studios, Docklands, until 2 May Explore contemporary Japanese flower arranging with seasonal florals, feedback, small plates and wine. ArtsRoyal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 21 Apr to 30 Jun Learn watercolour, graphite and pen-and-ink techniques from practising botanical artists at all skill levels. FreeRoyal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Every Sunday Japanese Shinrin-yoku practice: two hours of mindful nature connection for stress reduction and wellbeing. ArtsMelbourne CBD, Every Friday 10am Discover Melbourne's hidden laneways and gems on this 3-hour guided tour with like-minded explorers. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. Last week you voted: Is Melbourne still the world's most liveable city? | Absolutely 72% | | | Not anymore 28% | |
📊 Today's Poll Do you think Melbourne's public transport has improved in the last 10 years? Yes, it's betterNo, it's worse📊 Yesterday's Poll Do you trust text messages from government agencies? Never led with 57% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has hands but can't clap?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min What year did the Tiananmen Square protests occur in Beijing, China? | A) 1987 | | B) 1989 | | C) 1991 | | D) 1993 |
Yesterday 27 people played · Average score: 5/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • A fire at the Hampton Court Palace in London caused extensive damage to the historic royal residence. (1986) • Commodore Matthew Perry signed the Treaty of Kanagawa, opening Japan to American trade after centuries of isolation. (1854) • The Dalai Lama fled Tibet and crossed into India to escape Chinese forces. (1959) • An estimated 200,000 people demonstrated against the poll tax in central London, with riots breaking out in Trafalgar Square. (1990) 🎂 Born on this day: American Vice President and environmentalist Al Gore (1948), American Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken (1943), and Scottish actor and star Ewan McGregor (1971). |
Brainteaser Answer
A clock. |
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One Last Smile  Southbank on a blustery autumn day: where umbrellas go to become inside-out sculptures. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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