Morning PostMelbourne Tuesday, 12 May 2026 • Issue #680 |
Cloud clearing this morning 🌅 Sunset 5:22 PM |
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Quick note before we get into it — tomorrow I'm sharing something I've been working on for the past few months. Not a sponsor, not an ad. It's something I built for you, after watching too many friends scramble through their parents' paperwork in the worst week of their lives.
More tomorrow. For today, the news, the weather, and a poll I'd love you to vote in (it's especially relevant). — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Schoolboy fighting for life after peak-hour rail accident 📍 Camberwell Sunday Market + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1937: George VI was crowned King of the United Kingdom. |
Today's Melbourne Emergency crews spent nearly an hour freeing a Year 7 student pinned beneath a train carriage at North Melbourne station yesterday. The teenager remains in critical condition, with paramedics describing the rescue as deeply distressing. via ABC MelbourneIt took almost an hour for emergency workers to free the young teenager from under the carriage. via 9News MelbourneTest your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. via The Age🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to wind back generous property tax arrangements in tonight's budget, betting voters are finally ready for reform after twice rejecting. via ABC NewsResearch examining 27,000 supermarket products reveals items labelled 'natural' or 'sustainable' sometimes produce more emissions than unlabelled alternatives, with terms amounting to marketing spin. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 Station St car park, CamberwellEvery Sunday 7am–12:30pm Celebrating 50 years of vintage treasures, antiques and collectibles — gold coin entry supports Rotary charities. Melbourne CBDEvery Thursday 10am Explore Melbourne's UNESCO literary heritage on this three-hour guided walk for curious readers and history enthusiasts. Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne21 Apr – 30 Jun Watercolour and drawing classes in the Gardens taught by practising botanical artists — all skill levels welcome. NorthcoteRuns regularly · $39 An affordable introduction to wine appreciation — learn tasting techniques and varietals in a relaxed setting. South Yarra & ElsternwickRuns regularly · $130 Knead dough, top your own pizza, then share lunch — a sociable hands-on cooking class. South YarraRuns regularly · $130 Roll and cook fresh Italian gnocchi with an expert instructor, then enjoy your handmade lunch together. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll If something happened to you tomorrow, could your family find what they'd need? Yes — mostly sortedHonestly, no📊 Yesterday's Poll The ATO calls about a tax debt — suspicious or not? Immediately suspicious led with 93% (111 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 die. How many sheep are left?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min Which country did Iraq invade in 1990, triggering the Gulf War? | A) Iran | | B) Kuwait | | C) Saudi Arabia | | D) Jordan |
Yesterday: 🧠 115 played · 💡 85 played · ✏️ 89 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • George VI was crowned King of the United Kingdom. (1937) • The Australian Bicentenary Authority held major commemorations nationwide. (1988) • Russia and Chechnya signed a peace treaty. (1997) • The Old Parliament House in Canberra was officially opened. (1926) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket captain and legend Steve Waugh (1965), Australian cricket champion Mark Waugh (1965), and American actress Katharine Hepburn (1907). |
Brainteaser Answer
9 sheep. 'All but 9' means 9 survived. |
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One Last Smile  Carlton: where parking inspectors move faster than the traffic ever will. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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