Morning PostMelbourne Tuesday, 5 May 2026 • Issue #673 |
Cloudy day ahead, rain moving in tomorrow ☀️ UV 3.3 • 🌅 Sunset 5:29 PM |
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Good morning. A Sunshine resident cops a massive water bill after an 18-month bungle, Victoria's books show a surprise return to black, and we're asking: has your suburb improved since you arrived? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Sunshine household cop $2,640 billing blunder 📍 Under The Clocks — Premium City Walking Tour + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1788: Australia's first land grant was made to former convict James Ruse at... |
Today's Melbourne A local family received an unexpected demand covering a year and a half of water charges after their direct debit quietly stopped working. via 9News MelbourneThe bitter dispute over Oscar involves $1.2 million in legal fees and returns for another directions hearing this month. The case has dragged on for years. via The Age🔒 paywallThe NRL's expansion has ramifications for more than the existing 17 clubs, with Australian and New Zealand rugby talent also in the crosshairs. via ABC Melbourne |
Around Australia Victoria recorded a $700 million surplus this year, the first since the pandemic, with another forecast for next year. via The Guardian AustraliaThe deal covers military cooperation, mineral supply and energy security as China expands its regional presence and AUKUS faces scrutiny. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 This week: Mother's Day — A few of the picks below would suit a Saturday with Mum. Melbourne CBD (meets at Flinders St Station)Every Friday 10am · $20 Discover Melbourne's hidden laneways and meet friendly locals on this relaxed three-hour guided walk. Melbourne CBDEvery Thursday 10am · $20 Explore Melbourne's UNESCO literary heritage on a fascinating morning walk through the city's storied streets. WorkshopBox Hill South · Runs regularly · $99 (now $79) Pour a soy candle, press a wax flower in. A quiet morning making something the two of you keep. WorkshopMalvern East · Runs regularly · $95 Build a seasonal posy together over a glass of champagne — classic Mother's Day, two-handed and easy. Station St car park, CamberwellEvery Sunday 7am–12:30pm · Gold coin entry A Melbourne institution for 50 years: vintage treasures, antiques and collectibles supporting Rotary charities. Royal Botanic Gardens MelbourneEvery Sunday · $50/session Japanese forest bathing sessions guiding mindful connection with nature for stress reduction and wellbeing. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Has your suburb changed for the better since you moved there? Yes, it's improvedNo, I miss the old days📊 Yesterday's Poll Would you share your Medicare number over the phone? Never over the phone led with 74% (89 votes) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 There are 30 cows in a paddock. Twenty-eight see the farmer coming and run to the gate. How many cows are left in the paddock?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Chose | | 6 Across Demonstrate to be true | | 7 Across Bathroom item for drying off |
Yesterday: 🧠 114 played · 💡 80 played · ✏️ 91 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Australia's first land grant was made to former convict James Ruse at Parramatta. (1788) • Federal Parliament House opened in Canberra. (1927) • Alan Shepard became the first American in space. (1961) • Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on Saint Helena. (1821) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian actor David Wenham (1965), New Zealand actress Danielle Cormack (1970), and British singer-songwriter Adele (1988). |
Brainteaser Answer
Thirty — running to the gate doesn't take them out of the paddock. |
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One Last Smile  The MCG in winter: where fifty thousand people gather to debate umpiring decisions with certainty. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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