Morning PostMelbourne Thursday, 2 April 2026 • Issue #640 |
Mostly sunny today, then showers tomorrow ☀️ UV 6.4 • 🌅 Sunset 7:12 PM |
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Good morning! Victoria's about to ban phones and smartwatches from every classroom in the state — yes, including private schools. Plus teachers are preparing to strike again, and we've got a museum trivia challenge that might just stump you. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Phones, smartwatches and earbuds banned in every Victorian classroom 🛒 South Melbourne Market + 4 more events 💰 Money Matters: Check If You're Missing Out on the Pension Supplement 🕰️ On this day in 1982: Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, beginning the Falklands War... |
Today's Melbourne Phones, smartwatches and earbuds banned in every Victorian classroomVictoria's pioneering phone ban is expanding. From January 2027, every school in the state — government, Catholic and private — will ban phones, smartwatches and earbuds from classrooms. The nation-first ban started in government schools back in 2020, and now it's going universal. via 9News MelbourneTeachers union gears up for strikes in Term 2The Australian Education Union says there's an appetite for serious escalation as negotiations over pay and working conditions drag on. Members are preparing for more industrial action when students return next term. via The Age🔒 paywallTest your knowledge with this museum trivia challengeAustralia's museums are packed with odd facts, native animals and even burlesque history. The ABC has put together a curious collection of trivia questions to see how much you really know about what's hiding in our nation's vaults. via ABC Melbourne |
Around Australia Adelaide forces NBL Grand Final to a deciderThe Sixers levelled the championship series at 2-2 with a nail-biting 92-91 win over Sydney. Torrey Craig missed a crucial free throw in the dying seconds, handing Adelaide the lifeline. via ABC NewsIraq qualifies for World Cup after 40-year absenceThe final spot is locked in, and Iraq is heading to the World Cup for the first time since 1986, coached by former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold. via SBS News |
Around the World Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran support — The US President has attacked NATO members for failing to back American objectives in Iran, raising fresh doubts about the alliance's future. via BBC World |
What's On Markets & Food Every Thursday we feature markets and food events around Melbourne. MarketSouth Melbourne Market, Cecil St · Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am–4pm Fresh produce, artisan food and those famous dim sims at Melbourne's beloved 158-year-old institution MarketQueen Victoria Market, Queen St · Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun The Saturday morning ritual for generations — don't miss the American doughnut van Market163 Commercial Rd, South Yarra · Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 7am–5pm; Sun 10am–3pm Australia's oldest continuously operating market since 1864, with premium produce and cooking classes MarketStation St car park, Camberwell · Every Sunday 7am–12:30pm Fifty years of secondhand treasures — vintage fashion, antiques and records for a gold coin FoodQueen Victoria Market · Every Wednesday 5pm–10pm Asian street food from 25+ rotating traders with weekly cultural themes from Bollywood to Japanese Got an event to share? Let us know → |
🍴 New to the Table Freshly opened in Melbourne Wellness/BathhouseSouth Melbourne The inner-city bathhouse pioneer is opening a second luxe location in South Melbourne soon via concreteplayground.com → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Check If You're Missing Out on the Pension SupplementAge Pension recipients automatically receive the Pension Supplement of around $70 fortnightly, but many don't realise they may also be eligible for additional supplements like the Remote Area Allowance or Telephone Allowance. Contact Services Australia to ensure you're receiving all the supplements you're entitled to, as they're not always automatically applied. Source: Services Australia |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What starts with an 'e' and contains only one letter?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Banana dessert or divorce | | 6 Across Dried fruit or trim back bushes | | 7 Across Fencing thrust forward |
Yesterday: 🧠 35 played · ✏️ 27 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, beginning the Falklands War with Britain. (1982) • Pope John Paul II died at the Vatican after a 26-year pontificate. (2005) • Mafia boss John Gotti was convicted of murder and racketeering in New York. (1992) • The British Royal Navy defeated the Danish-Norwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen. (1801) 🎂 Born on this day: American country music singer Emmylou Harris (1947) and American soul singer Marvin Gaye (1939). |
Brainteaser Answer
An envelope. |
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One Last Smile  Waiting for the 86 tram: Melbourne's true test of patience and optimism. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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