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Morning PostMelbourne Monday, 16 March 2026 • Issue #623 |
Rain increasing today, clearing tomorrow ☀️ UV 8 • 🌅 Sunset 7:38 PM |
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Good morning! Today we're looking at a major push to protect workers from deadly chemicals, what rising oil prices mean for your mortgage, and a vape scare at the airport. Plus your guide to Melbourne's best exhibitions. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 🌧️ 22°/16° — Rain increasing today, clearing tomorrow 📰 Doctors push for tougher regulation of 'killer' workplace chemicals 🎨 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The 'Hi Mum' Text Scam 🕰️ On this day in 1968: American soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in the My Lai... |
Today's Melbourne Doctors push for tougher regulation of 'killer' workplace chemicalsMedical experts are calling for sweeping changes to chemical exposure limits in Australian workplaces. The proposed rules would slash benzene exposure limits by five times, cut chlorine exposure ten-fold, and halve the permissible levels of silica dust that causes deadly silicosis. via ABC MelbourneVape fire on plane triggers emergency response at Melbourne AirportA Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane made an urgent call after a passenger's vape ignited mid-flight. Flight VA328 landed safely with emergency crews on standby at Melbourne Airport. via 9News Melbourne |
Around Australia Hannah Green ends 12-year drought with Australian Open winThe West Australian golfer held her nerve for a one-stroke victory at the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide, describing the final round as nerve-racking. via ABC NewsDanish royals Queen Mary and King Frederik trek to UluruDenmark's monarchs have begun their Australian visit with a trip to the red centre, following in the footsteps of Princess Diana and King Charles. via SBS News |
Around the World BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon — A family was killed in an Israeli strike targeting what the IDF says was Hezbollah infrastructure, though relatives dispute they were operatives. via BBC World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Melbourne. 25 Mar · ExhibitionRoyal Exhibition Building, 25-29 March Spectacular floral displays inside the heritage building plus landscape installations in Carlton Gardens. 29 Nov · ExhibitionMCEC, until 19 April Iconic F1 cars, 60+ helmets, racing simulator across seven immersive rooms from $49.90. 28 Nov · ExhibitionNGV International, until 3 May Major exhibition exploring how artists have captured and reimagined light across centuries. 01 Jan · FreeFederation Square, ongoing Free interactive exhibition tracing film, TV, video games and digital culture history. 18 Apr · FreeHeritage sites statewide, 18 Apr - 18 May Month-long celebration with open days, guided tours and talks at heritage sites. 12 Jun · ExhibitionNGV International, 12 Jun - 4 Oct 300+ exquisite tiaras, jewels and timepieces, many never before seen in Australia. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The 'Hi Mum' Text ScamA text arrives from an unknown number: 'Hi Mum, I dropped my phone and this is my new number. Can you transfer $500 for an urgent bill?' Thousands of Australians have fallen for this one — scammers count on parental instinct overriding caution. How to protect yourself: ✓ Call your child on their usual number before responding ✓ Never transfer money based on a text from an unknown number ✓ Report it to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au Have you or someone you know received a suspicious 'Hi Mum' text? Hit reply and warn your neighbours. Just hit reply and tell us — we'll share the best answers on Tuesday. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has keys but no locks, space but no room, and you can enter but can't go inside?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧩 Today's Featured Game Sudoku 3 difficulties · 5-20 min Daily Sudoku Three difficulties: Gentle · Moderate · Tricky |
On This Day Anniversary of • American soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War. (1968) • The oil tanker Amoco Cadiz ran aground off the coast of Brittany, France, causing a massive oil spill. (1978) • Iraqi forces used chemical weapons against Kurdish civilians in Halabja, killing thousands. (1988) • Crimea voted in a referendum to join Russia, a result not recognized by most countries. (2014) 🎂 Born on this day: American comedian and actor Jerry Lewis (1926), Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci (1941), and French actress Isabelle Huppert (1953). |
Brainteaser Answer
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