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Morning PostMelbourne Monday, 23 March 2026 • Issue #630 |
Mostly sunny today, shower or two tomorrow ☀️ UV 7.2 • 🌅 Sunset 7:28 PM |
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Good Monday morning. Rising insurance costs are turning retirement into a 'prison' for some Melburnians, fast-tracked housing projects sit frozen, and we're asking: have you been hit by a scam text lately? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance ☀️ 25°/15° — Mostly sunny today, shower or two tomorrow 📰 Rising insurance costs risk turning retirement into a 'prison' 🎨 Formula 1® Exhibition + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: Fake Toll Road Notices 🕰️ On this day in 2001: Russian space station Mir was deliberately de-orbited and broke up... |
Today's Melbourne Rising insurance costs risk turning retirement into a 'prison'The Australian retirement dream is being destabilised by skyrocketing home insurance premiums. Retirees on fixed budgets are finding themselves unable to absorb the rising costs, forcing difficult choices about their future. via ABC MelbourneMinister's 'fast-tracked' housing towers become ghost projectsTwo and a half years since this program was launched to great fanfare, just six homes have been built. Sites across Melbourne remain untouched despite promises of rapid development. via The AgeMelbourne expert celebrates lifetime of rare book discoveriesProf Wallace Kirsop, 92, is one of Australia's foremost experts in rare books — exploring not just their contents but their makers, buyers and readers. He's spent decades uncovering the archaeology of the printed book. via The Guardian Melbourne |
Around Australia Matildas need grand plan to avoid end-of-era concernsThe Women's Asian Cup has exposed the need for a long-term strategy. Without one, the Matildas may never capture an elusive major trophy. via ABC NewsPalm Island appointment 'opens old wounds'A police officer criticised after the 2004 Palm Island riots has been appointed to Queensland's Legal Aid board by the attorney general, sparking controversy. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Iranian missiles injure 180 near Israeli nuclear site — Israel is investigating how ballistic missiles penetrated the country's sophisticated air defences. via BBC World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Melbourne. ExhibitionMelbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, until 19 Apr Iconic F1 cars, 60+ helmets, racing simulator across seven immersive rooms ExhibitionNGV International, until 3 May Major exhibition exploring how light has shaped art across centuries FreeACMI, Federation Square, until 31 Dec Interactive journey through film, TV, video games and digital culture history ExhibitionRoyal Exhibition Building, 25-29 Mar Southern Hemisphere's premier flower show with spectacular floral displays and landscape installations FreeHeritage sites across Melbourne, 18 Apr - 18 May Month-long celebration with open days, guided tours and exhibitions statewide ExhibitionNGV International, 12 Jun - 4 Oct 300+ exquisite treasures including tiaras, jewels and rare pieces never before seen here Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Fake Toll Road NoticesAn SMS or email claims you have an unpaid toll and your fine is increasing by the hour. The link looks like a real toll road website but it's designed to steal your credit card details. Linkt and CityLink will never text you a payment link out of the blue. How to protect yourself: ✓ Never click links in unexpected toll or fine messages ✓ Log into your toll account directly through the official app or website ✓ Check your actual toll account — if there's no outstanding balance, it's a scam Have you received a scam text in the last month? YesNo |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What disappears as soon as you say its name?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 6 steps · ~2 min COAL → FUEL Change one letter at a time · Par: 6 steps Yesterday 15 people played · Average: 5.1 steps |
On This Day Anniversary of • Russian space station Mir was deliberately de-orbited and broke up over the Pacific Ocean after 15 years in orbit. (2001) • President Ronald Reagan proposed the Strategic Defense Initiative, nicknamed Star Wars. (1983) • Wayne Gretzky scored his 802nd NHL goal, breaking Gordie Howe's all-time record. (1994) • Benito Mussolini founded the Italian Fascist Party in Milan. (1919) 🎂 Born on this day: American funk and soul singer Chaka Khan (1953), American Hollywood film star Joan Crawford (1905), and British runner who broke four-minute mile Roger Bannister (1929). |
Brainteaser Answer
Silence. |
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