Australia releases emergency petrol stockpile

For the first time since the Ukraine invasion, Australia is making available about seven days of petrol and five days of diesel from emergency reserves. The release comes as global fuel supply concerns escalate amid Middle East tensions.

Melbourne dad deleted his $50m lottery win

A Melbourne man was watching footy with his son when he became the sole Powerball winner — but he'd already deleted the 'life-changing' email, assuming it was junk. He eventually checked his account and discovered the $50 million prize.

Inside the career of Melbourne's 'killer catcher'

After 35 years in the homicide squad, Sol Solomon opens up about murder investigations, Carl Williams, and why the gangland kingpin's death was so devastating to his work. It's a rare glimpse into the mind of one of Victoria's most experienced detectives.

Qantas to pay $105m over Covid flight credits

The airline has agreed to settle a major dispute over pandemic-era flight credits, with the $105 million payment addressing customer complaints about cancelled bookings during lockdowns.

Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis breaks world record again

Swedish legend Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis has shattered his own world record for the 15th time, continuing his extraordinary dominance of the sport.

Iran's new leader vows to keep Hormuz Strait closed — Mojtaba Khamenei says the leverage of closing the strategic waterway will continue and attacks on Gulf countries will persist.

via BBC World

Suspect shot dead after ramming truck into Michigan synagogue — Security personnel killed the suspect after the attack; no staff or children at the early childhood centre were injured.

via SBS News

Kids Day Out — Good Friday Appeal

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 3 April

Free carnival rides, giant inflatables, and live shows supporting the Royal Children's Hospital.

Dinos at the Zoo

Melbourne Zoo, Royal Park, 3 Apr–12 Jul

Sixteen lifelike animatronic dinosaurs along trails not normally open to visitors.

ROME: Empire, Power, People

Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens, 1 Apr–25 Oct

Melbourne-exclusive with 150+ Roman artefacts exploring one of history's greatest civilisations.

Colour — Hands-On Science Exhibition

Scienceworks, Spotswood, 21 Mar 2026–26 Jan 2027

Mind-bending colour exploration from Questacon, plus Lightning Room and Planetarium favourites.

Children's Garden Nature Play

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Daily

Paddle in the rill, explore bamboo forests, and enjoy nature crafts year-round.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

King Street, Melbourne CBD, Daily

Penguin Playground with real snow and a massive 2.2-million-litre Oceanarium.

The Last Daughter

Documentary · ABC iview

The powerful true story of Noeleen, a Stolen Generation survivor searching for her biological family. An essential piece of Australian history, told with extraordinary intimacy.

Fisk

Comedy Series · ABC iview

Kitty Flanagan stars as a reluctant probate lawyer in the suburbs. Dry, sharp, and very Australian — if you haven't watched it yet, you're in for a treat.

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