Morning PostMelbourne Monday, 20 April 2026 • Issue #658 |
Mostly sunny with light winds ☀️ UV 4.5 • 🌅 Sunset 5:47 PM |
| |
Good morning! Melbourne commuters get more free rides after the premier reversed course, while Town Hall sees another round of empty chairs at planning meetings. Plus: have you spotted dodgy investment offers online? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Premier caves on transport fares after backlash 📍 Perfect Pairings: Cheese & Wine Matching + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: Cryptocurrency Investment Scams 🕰️ On this day in 1902: Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium in... |
Today's Melbourne Victorians will keep riding trams, trains and buses without paying for now, but the government confirmed charges will return later this year. The premier yielded to mounting public pressure. via 9News MelbourneNick Reece and his allies have now excused themselves from eight planning decisions in 18 months. That's nearly as many as Sally Capp racked up across her entire four-year mayoral term. via The Age🔒 paywallA 33-year-old Werribee man faces dangerous and culpable driving charges after someone was killed at the Supanova Comic Con event. The accused was a learner driver at the time. via The Guardian Melbourne |
Around Australia Former NRL player Zac Lomax made his first start for Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific, marking a successful crossover regardless of result. via ABC NewsBikram Lama's body went unnoticed in St James station tunnel for days, exposing major holes in homeless support systems across the city. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On FoodLife's Too Short Bar, East Melbourne, until 25 Apr Sommelier-led tasting in 170-year-old cellars pairs seven artisan cheeses with back-vintage wines. FreeHeritage sites across Melbourne & Victoria, until 18 May Month-long celebration with open days, guided tours and exhibitions at historic locations statewide. ArtsMerlyn Theatre, Malthouse, Southbank, 14–23 May Bloomshed's witty reimagining of Austen's classic won acclaim on its 2025 tour. SportLorne to Apollo Bay, 16–17 May Nine distances from 1.5km to 60km along coastal cliffs with spectacular ocean vistas. MusicHamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 22 May True Blue legend's final Melbourne show after 55 years and turning 80. SportMelbourne Cricket Ground, 8 Jun Annual public holiday blockbuster at the MCG kicks off at 3:15pm. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Cryptocurrency Investment ScamsFraudsters are using fake celebrity endorsements and slick websites to lure Australians into bogus cryptocurrency schemes promising guaranteed high returns. They often start with a small investment that appears to grow rapidly, convincing you to invest larger amounts before disappearing with your money. These scams are costing Australians over $150 million annually. How to protect yourself: ✓ Be extremely wary of any investment promising guaranteed returns or 'get rich quick' opportunities - if it sounds too good to be true, it is ✓ Check the ASIC register at asic.gov.au to verify any financial adviser or investment company before handing over money ✓ Never invest based on social media ads or cold calls - do your own independent research and seek advice from a licensed financial adviser 📊 Today's Poll Have you seen crypto or investment scams on social media? Yes, constantlyNot really📊 Yesterday's Poll Which Tasmanian experience appeals to you more? MONA and Hobart's food scene led with 73% |
|
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A clerk at a butcher shop is 180cm tall and wears size 12 shoes. What does he weigh?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Understand or hold firmly | | 6 Across Countryside; not urban | | 7 Across Debate or quarrel |
Yesterday: 🧠 56 played · 💡 51 played · ✏️ 35 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium in Paris. (1902) • Australian yachtsman Alec Rose completed his solo circumnavigation of the world in his yacht Lively Lady. (1968) • The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, causing the worst oil spill in US history. (2010) • The Ludlow Massacre occurred when the Colorado National Guard attacked a tent colony of striking coal miners. (1914) 🎂 Born on this day: British Olympic runner Sebastian Coe (1956), American actress Jessica Lange (1949), and Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr (1983). |
Brainteaser Answer
Meat — he works at a butcher shop. |
|
One Last Smile  The perfect morning walk: just brisk enough to justify a second biscuit with tea. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
Make it official You read Morning Post every day. If it’s become part of your routine, consider becoming a Founding Supporter — and help us keep it free for everyone. Become a Founding SupporterFrom around $1 a week. |
|
How was today's edition? |
Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. Advertise · Editorial policy · Unsubscribe Sponsors and advertising help keep Morning Post free. We only partner with brands relevant to our readers. Morning Post is an independent publication — news summaries are original editorial content with links to source articles. |