Morning PostMelbourne Tuesday, 28 April 2026 • Issue #666 |
Partly cloudy skies with pleasant autumn temperatures ☀️ UV 3.8 • 🌅 Sunset 5:37 PM |
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Good morning! A fast-food giant has won its battle for High Street, a billionaire's private jet keeps flying despite fuel concerns, and a waste-to-energy plan sparks fierce debate. Plus: do you still visit the Queen Vic regularly? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Fast food chain wins High Street approval despite local opposition 📍 Camberwell Sunday Market + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1945: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was executed by Italian partisans... |
Today's Melbourne A tribunal has ruled McDonald's can open a 24-hour outlet on Northcote's High Street after overturning council rejection. The decision found the chain couldn't be blocked simply because it clashed with the area's character. via The Guardian MelbourneBillionaire Adrian Portelli's private jet has completed 19 trips since March, despite growing fuel shortage concerns. He maintains several were charter bookings rather than personal travel. via The Age🔒 paywallA $1.5 billion waste-to-energy facility proposed near Beaudesert has created deep divisions. Backers argue it could address the landfill crisis, while critics raise health and environmental concerns. via ABC Melbourne |
Around Australia A Noongar woman died from sepsis while homeless, having fled public housing to escape an allegedly abusive partner. via The Guardian AustraliaDespite rising global military expenditure reaching $4 trillion, Australia has fallen in international defence spending rankings. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 Station St car park, CamberwellEvery Sunday 7am–12:30pm Fifty years of vintage treasures, books and collectibles at this beloved Sunday market run by Rotary. Free Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne21 Apr – 30 Jun Learn watercolour and botanical drawing in the gardens with practising artists, all skill levels welcome. Art Masterclass Melbourne, Flinders Lane9 Mar – 25 May Create a handmade mosaic lamp with glass tiles, no experience needed, includes apple tea and sweets. Fractal Studios, Docklands14 Mar – 2 May Contemporary Japanese flower arranging with seasonal florals, individual guidance, and wine to finish. Royal Botanic Gardens MelbourneEvery Sunday Two-hour Japanese forest bathing practice for stress reduction and wellbeing in beautiful garden surroundings. Melbourne CBD (meets at Flinders St Station)Every Friday 10am Three-hour guided walk through Melbourne's laneways and hidden gems, meet new friends every Friday. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Do you still shop at Queen Victoria Market regularly? Yes, love itNot as much as I used to📊 Yesterday's Poll Do you open the door to cold callers? Never led with 73% (75 votes) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A ship is anchored with a rope ladder hanging over the side. The rungs are 30cm apart and six are above the waterline. The tide rises 90cm. How many rungs are now above water?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min BIDE → SAKE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 66 played · 💡 44 played · ✏️ 54 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was executed by Italian partisans near Lake Como. (1945) • Martin Bryant was captured by police after the Port Arthur massacre, Australia's worst mass shooting. (1996) • The Occupation of Japan formally ended as the Treaty of San Francisco came into effect. (1952) • Australian forces began their deployment to South Vietnam, with the first contingent of combat troops arriving. (1965) 🎂 Born on this day: American television host Jay Leno (1950), Spanish actress Penelope Cruz (1974), and American actress Jessica Alba (1981). |
Brainteaser Answer
Still six — the ship rises with the tide. |
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One Last Smile  The Tan Track: where Melburnians jog their regrets and walk their good intentions in circles. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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