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Morning PostMelbourne Sunday, 29 March 2026 • Issue #636 |
Cloudy day ahead, warming to mostly sunny 26° tomorrow ☀️ UV 7.2 • 🌅 Sunset 7:18 PM |
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Good morning! Victoria's giving us all free public transport for April as petrol prices soar. Plus, we've got the data on our most dangerous train stations and why the private school scramble now starts in primary. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Free public transport for all Victorians in April ⚽ parkrun Melbourne + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Royal Caribbean Australia cruises: South Pacific and New Zealand from Sydney or Brisbane with kids from $59 per day 🕰️ On this day in 1974: Chinese farmers discovered the Terracotta Army near Xi'an while... |
Today's Melbourne Free public transport for all Victorians in AprilThe Allan government is making all public transport free for the month of April as petrol prices surge due to the Middle East energy crisis. It's a temporary measure to ease pressure on household budgets while fuel demand spikes across the state. via The GuardianVictoria's most dangerous train stations revealedViolent crimes at railway stations across Victoria have surged since COVID lockdowns ended, with new data revealing which stations are the most dangerous. The figures show a concerning trend as more commuters return to public transport. via The Age |
Around Australia Piastri qualifies third for Japanese GPOscar Piastri will start third on the grid for today's Japanese Grand Prix, behind the Mercedes duo of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. via ABC NewsDaylight saving ends next SundayDon't forget: clocks go back one hour at 3am on Sunday 5 April as daylight saving ends in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. That's an extra hour of sleep next weekend. via The Guardian |
Around the World Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike — The Israeli military confirmed it killed Ali Shoeib from Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV along with two other Lebanese journalists. via BBC World |
What's On Sport & Outdoors Every Sunday we feature sport and outdoor activities around Melbourne. Free46 locations including Albert Park Lake, every Saturday 8am Free weekly 5km timed run or walk—all fitness levels welcome, many walk the full distance ExhibitionAustralian Sports Museum, MCG, until 31 Aug Trophies, memorabilia and moments that crowned Shane Warne the King of Spin SportMCG, Thursday 16 April, 7:30pm One of the AFL's biggest rivalries under the lights at the MCG SportMCG, 25 April The biggest rivalry on the biggest day—Bombers vs Magpies on ANZAC Day SportLorne to Apollo Bay, 16-17 May Nine distances from 1.5km to 60km with sweeping ocean views—walking events included SportYarra Bend Park to St Kilda, 17 May 35km walking challenge through Melbourne raising funds for the Mito Foundation Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Royal Caribbean is offering up to $850 off select Australian departure cruises aboard Anthem of the Seas (Sydney) and Voyager of the Seas (Brisbane). Itineraries cover South Pacific islands, New Zealand ports, and Airlie Beach with options from weekend breaks to longer multi-port voyages. Kids sail from just $59 per day, plus you can save an additional $150 AUD on 7-night Caribbean repositioning cruises. 💡 Book early to secure saver fares and flexible deposit options - prices rise as departure dates approach and cabins fill up. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What English word has three consecutive double letters?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 5 steps · ~2 min WILD → TAME Change one letter at a time · Par: 5 steps Yesterday 11 people played · Average: 5.1 steps |
On This Day Anniversary of • Chinese farmers discovered the Terracotta Army near Xi'an while digging a well. (1974) • The Republic of Ireland became the first country to ban smoking in all workplaces. (2004) • The last United States troops withdrew from Vietnam as the Vietnam War wound down. (1973) • Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted of espionage for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. (1951) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian supermodel and businesswoman Elle Macpherson (1964), American tennis champion Jennifer Capriati (1976), and New Zealand actress from Xena Lucy Lawless (1968). |
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