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Morning PostMelbourne Thursday, 19 March 2026 • Issue #626 |
Cloudy all day with moderate UV ☀️ UV 7.2 • 🌅 Sunset 7:34 PM |
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Good morning! Today we're following the hunt for an 80-year-old crocodile that's sparked a rights battle, shocking aged care revelations, and Japan's ominous form ahead of Sunday's Matildas showdown. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance ☁️ 21°/16° — Cloudy all day with moderate UV 📰 The fight for Old Faithful: Missing croc becomes human rights case 🛒 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival + 3 more events 💰 Money Matters: The Downsizer Super Contribution 🕰️ On this day in 1932: The Sydney Harbour Bridge officially opened in Sydney, connecting the... |
Today's Melbourne The fight for Old Faithful: Missing croc becomes human rights caseAn 80-year-old, 4.5-metre crocodile has gone missing from Australia Zoo, and it's become much more than a wildlife story. Old Faithful is a totemic crocodile with deep Indigenous significance, and the battle to find him is now raising serious questions about cultural rights and custodianship. via ABC MelbourneDementia patients found tied to chairs in filthy conditionsRegulators took three years to close a Melbourne aged care facility despite warnings first raised in March 2023. Inspectors found dementia patients restrained in chairs, lying in filth, and suffering from open sores — a damning indictment of oversight failures. via The AgeCCTV captures Melbourne café shootingDramatic security footage shows the moment shots were fired outside a Melbourne café, sending people running for cover. Police have launched a manhunt for the shooter. via 9News Melbourne |
Around Australia Japan storm into Asian Cup final with ominous 4-1 winJapan produced a frighteningly good performance to overpower South Korea and book their spot in Sunday's Women's Asian Cup final against the Matildas. The dominant display will have Tony Gustavsson taking notes. via ABC NewsNDIS neglect reports surging in disability group homesDocuments released under FOI show the disability regulator is fielding increasing reports of abuse, injuries and unauthorised restraint in NDIS group homes. One man, Sam, endured four miserable years the scheme was meant to prevent. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Iran's intelligence minister killed in Israeli air strike — Israel killed Esmail Khatib in an air strike, with his death confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday. via BBC World Belgian ex-diplomat, 93, to stand trial for Congo PM's 1961 murder — A Belgian court has ordered Étienne Davignon to face trial over alleged complicity in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba 65 years ago. via The Guardian World |
What's On Markets & Food Every Thursday we feature markets and food events around Melbourne. FoodVarious venues, 20–29 March 200+ events including World's Longest Lunch and free pizza and Korean fried chicken FoodMCEC, 26–28 March One of the world's biggest coffee shows with tastings and the latest brewing tech MarketCecil St, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am–4pm 158 years of fresh produce, dim sims and weekend atmosphere MarketQueen St, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun The iconic Saturday morning ritual with the famous American doughnut van Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. The Downsizer Super ContributionIf you're 55 or older and sell your home, you can contribute up to $300,000 (or $600,000 for a couple) into your super from the proceeds. It doesn't count toward your usual contribution caps. It's a powerful way to boost your retirement savings — but there are eligibility rules to check first. Source: Australian Taxation Office Have you or someone you know used the downsizer contribution? Was it worth it? Just hit reply and tell us — we'll share the best answers on Tuesday. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 I am an odd number. Take away one letter and I become even. What number am I?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Instruct in a classroom | | 6 Across Bonus or additional | | 7 Across Book of maps |
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On This Day Anniversary of • The Sydney Harbour Bridge officially opened in Sydney, connecting the city's northern and southern shores. (1932) • The United States, United Kingdom, and coalition forces began the invasion of Iraq. (2003) • Argentine forces landed on South Georgia Island, escalating tensions that led to the Falklands War. (1982) • France began military operations in Libya as part of international intervention during the Libyan Civil War. (2011) 🎂 Born on this day: American action film star Bruce Willis (1955) and American actress and producer Glenn Close (1947). |
Brainteaser Answer
Seven — remove the 's' and you get 'even.' |
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One Last Smile  Chapel Street on a Saturday: where parking costs more than the coffee. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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