Morning PostMelbourne Tuesday, 21 April 2026 • Issue #659 |
Cloud clearing, pleasant autumn day ☀️ UV 4.2 • 🌅 Sunset 5:45 PM |
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Good morning. Volunteers who helped locate a missing tourist are now turning their effort into something bigger, while Melbourne Zoo celebrates an unlikely rescue of its own — one with roots going back a century. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Volunteers turn success into formal rescue operation 📍 Botanical Art Classes + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1918: German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, was shot... |
Today's Melbourne The crew that located missing tourist Celine Cremer want to establish an organised group focused on finding missing people. Their next mission: searching for a man who disappeared twelve months ago. via ABC MelbourneA dedicated arborist has reversed decades of visitor-inflicted damage to a heritage tree at Melbourne Zoo. Technology and careful attention rescued the ailing giant from decline. via The Age🔒 paywallA 12-year-old boy was pulled down the road when his bag caught in closing bus doors in Wheelers Hill last month. The driver has been dismissed. via 9News Melbourne |
Around Australia A towering debutant and a taunted Aussie are among the talking points as the first playoff round begins across the Pacific. via ABC NewsImport shocks reveal Australia hasn't learned from past crises, with experts warning the nation's food security strategy remains dangerously vulnerable. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 This week: ANZAC Day — Dawn services, remembrance. Respectful and solemn tone. Lest we forget. This week Royal Botanic Gardens MelbourneRoyal Botanic Gardens Melbourne · 2026-04-21 to 2026-06-30 Learn watercolour, graphite and pen techniques with practising botanical artists in the gardens — all skill levels welcome. Senior friendlyDaytime Life's Too Short Bar, East MelbourneLife's Too Short Bar, East Melbourne · 2026-03-29 to 2026-04-25 Sommelier-led tasting in 170-year-old cellars matching seven artisan cheeses with back-vintage wines. Senior friendlyBooking required Coming up Art Masterclass Melbourne, Flinders LaneArt Masterclass Melbourne, Flinders Lane · 2026-03-09 to 2026-05-25 Create a handmade mosaic lamp with glass beads — all materials, tea and Turkish delights included. Senior friendlyDaytimeBooking required Fractal Studios, DocklandsFractal Studios, Docklands · 2026-03-14 to 2026-05-02 Contemporary Japanese flower arranging exploring form and balance, concluding with small plates and wine. Senior friendlyBooking required Regular groups & volunteering Station St car park, CamberwellStation St car park, Camberwell · Every Sunday 7am–12:30pm Celebrating 50 years of vintage treasures, antiques and collectibles — run by Rotary, gold coin entry. Senior friendlyDaytimeOutdoor Melbourne CBD (meets at Flinders St Station)Melbourne CBD (meets at Flinders St Station) · Every Friday 10am Three-hour guided tour of Melbourne's laneways and hidden gems — meet new friends over coffee. Senior friendlyDaytimeBooking required Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Was Federation Square a good addition to Melbourne? Yes, I've grown to love itNo, it's still an eyesore📊 Yesterday's Poll Have you seen crypto or investment scams on social media? Not really led with 67% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Three men were in a boat. It capsized, but only two got their hair wet. Why?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min Which year did India and Pakistan gain independence from British rule? | A) 1945 | | B) 1947 | | C) 1950 | | D) 1952 |
Yesterday: 🧠 61 played · 💡 47 played · ✏️ 53 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, was shot down and killed over France. (1918) • Australian troops fought the Battle of Coral-Balmoral during the Vietnam War, one of Australia's heaviest engagements of the conflict. (1967) • The Tamil Tigers carried out their first suicide attack in Sri Lanka. (1987) • The Australian film Lantana, starring Geoffrey Rush and Anthony LaPaglia, was released. (2001) 🎂 Born on this day: Queen of Australia Elizabeth II (1926), American rock musician Iggy Pop (1947), and Mexican-American actor Anthony Quinn (1915). |
Brainteaser Answer
The third man was bald. |
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One Last Smile  Richmond: where loyalty is fierce, the pubs are full, and humility is permanently out of season. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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