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Morning PostMelbourne Wednesday, 18 March 2026 • Issue #625 |
Partly cloudy today, possible shower tomorrow ☀️ UV 7.3 • 🌅 Sunset 7:35 PM |
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Good morning! Melbourne's planning map is getting a serious shake-up with 20-storey towers approved for the inner north, while four train lines are about to ditch Myki for good. Here's what's happening today. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance ⛅ 23°/13° — Partly cloudy today, possible shower tomorrow 📰 20-storey towers approved for Melbourne's inner north 🎵 Paris Cat Jazz Club + 4 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: The Power of a Good Night's Sleep 🕰️ On this day in 1965: Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov became the first person to walk in... |
Today's Melbourne 20-storey towers approved for Melbourne's inner northThe state government has locked in its final planning controls for 25 activity centres across Melbourne, clearing the way for high-rise development in the inner north. The maps include some tweaks — lower height limits in parts of Kew and Oakleigh, but higher towers approved elsewhere. It's all part of the push to increase density around transport hubs. via ABC MelbourneTap-and-go comes to four Melbourne train lines MondaySay goodbye to Myki — at least on four lines. Commuters on the Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be the first to trial tap-and-go technology from Monday. It's been a long time coming, and if all goes well, the rest of the network will follow. via The Guardian MelbourneCrown Melbourne cutting 200 jobsCrown has announced around 200 full-time gaming team staff will lose their jobs, with voluntary redundancies offered first. The casino cites 'challenging economic conditions' for the cuts. via 9News Melbourne |
Around Australia Matildas into Asian Cup final after thrilling China winGoals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr fired the Matildas to a 2-1 semifinal victory over China. They're now one win away from their first continental crown since 2010. via ABC NewsRemote NT town fears for survival as Woolworths considers closureNhulunbuy is already dealing with Rio Tinto closing its bauxite mine, and now Woolworths may pull out too. Locals fear their town won't survive the double blow. via SBS News |
Around the World Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war — National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent has resigned, urging Trump to 'reverse course' on the Iran conflict. via BBC World |
What's On Music & Entertainment Every Wednesday we highlight live music and entertainment around Melbourne. Music6 Goldie Place, Melbourne CBD — Wed-Sat evenings Intimate underground jazz in a 1930s French-inspired 70-seat club with Melbourne's finest artists. ComedyMelbourne Town Hall & citywide, until 19 Apr The world's largest comedy fest turns 40 with nearly 800 shows across four weeks. MusicPalais Theatre, St Kilda — 27 Mar The Powderfinger legend performs his ARIA-winning solo album in full plus fan favourites. MusicRod Laver Arena — 13-14 May Tim and Neil Finn reunite for the first time in 20 years celebrating 50 years of music. MusicHamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne — 22 May The True Blue legend's final show after 55 years — your last chance to see an Australian icon. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. The Power of a Good Night's SleepAdults over 60 who consistently get 7-8 hours of sleep have sharper memory and lower inflammation. If you're waking during the night, try keeping your bedroom cool (around 18°C), avoiding screens an hour before bed, and keeping a consistent wake-up time — even on weekends. Source: Sleep Health Foundation Australia Do you have a bedtime routine that works for you? Hit reply and share your sleep tips. Just hit reply and tell us — we'll share the best answers on Tuesday. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min LAND → SAIL Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps |
On This Day Anniversary of • Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov became the first person to walk in space. (1965) • The oil tanker Torrey Canyon ran aground off the coast of Cornwall, England, causing major environmental damage. (1967) • Thieves stole 13 artworks worth $500 million from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. (1990) • Russia formally annexed Crimea following the controversial referendum. (2014) 🎂 Born on this day: American singer and actress Vanessa Williams (1963), French film director Luc Besson (1959), and American rapper and actress Queen Latifah (1970). |
Brainteaser Answer
A postage stamp. |
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One Last Smile  The moment you realise the biscuit tin has only crumbs and one broken Scotch Finger. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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