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Morning PostMelbourne Saturday, 21 March 2026 • Issue #628 |
Partly cloudy, UV 6.7, sunset 7:31 PM ☀️ UV 6.7 • 🌅 Sunset 7:31 PM |
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Good morning! Today we're looking at a disturbing random attack on a 71-year-old walker, the craft boom connecting Melburnians, and why rooftop tennis courts are the new private school status symbol. Plus: pumpkin or tomato soup? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance ⛅ 23°/13° — Partly cloudy, UV 6.7, sunset 7:31 PM 📰 71-year-old stabbed by stranger on morning walk 🎭 Flora — Australian Ballet & Bangarra + 5 more events 🍳 Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Soup with a Kick 🕰️ On this day in 1963: Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay closed after 29... |
Today's Melbourne 71-year-old stabbed by stranger on morning walkPolice say they're shocked after a 71-year-old man was randomly stabbed during his morning walk in Port Melbourne. Despite a thorough search of the area, officers have been unable to locate the offender. The attack follows another random stabbing of a 25-year-old woman on a Clayton shopping centre escalator. via 9News MelbourneThe craft boom helping us escape modern lifeFrom pottery to knitting circles, Melburnians are flocking to social arts and crafts classes in droves. The resurgence proves that creativity and human connection are still very much in vogue, offering a tactile escape from our screen-dominated world. via ABC MelbournePrivate schools' $100m facilities arms raceMelbourne's elite private schools are locked in a multimillion-dollar infrastructure race, with one building a $100 million sports complex and another spending $55 million on a humanities centre. Rooftop tennis courts and Olympic-sized pools are the new must-haves. via The Age |
Around Australia Daylight saving ends in two weeksEarly on Sunday 5 April, clocks go back one hour as daylight saving ends in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania and the ACT. That's an extra hour in bed to look forward to. via The Guardian AustraliaJosh Giddey sets new Aussie NBA assists recordThe Chicago Bull continues his remarkable form with a record-breaking assists tally, though it wasn't enough to secure victory for his struggling team. via ABC News |
Around the World Norway's crown princess says Epstein 'manipulated' her — Crown Princess Mette Marit told Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender. via BBC World Madagascar ministers must pass lie detector tests — The country's military president says new ministers will undergo polygraph testing in a bid to root out corruption. via The Guardian World |
What's On Theatre & Performance Every Saturday we spotlight theatre and performances around Melbourne. ArtsRegent Theatre, until 21 Mar Landmark collaboration: 35+ dancers explore Australian flora with William Barton's original score. ArtsSouthbank Theatre, until 18 Apr Powerful world premiere revisiting the 1970 bridge collapse that killed 35 workers. ArtsFairfax Studio, 23 Apr–10 May Shakespeare's political masterpiece reimagined in 1990s Eastern Europe. ArtsSouthbank Theatre, 27 Apr–5 Jun Tennessee Williams' haunting memory play returns after 20 years with Alison Whyte. ArtsMerlyn Theatre, 14–23 May Bloomshed's witty, inventive reimagining of Jane Austen's classic romance. ArtsRegent Theatre, 6–16 Jun Cranko's sweeping choreography to Prokofiev, performed with Orchestra Victoria. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Pumpkin Soup with a KickServes 6 · 45 minutes A bowl of golden pumpkin soup is one of autumn's great pleasures. This version has a gentle chilli kick and a swirl of cream that makes it feel special. 1 kg butternut pumpkin, peeled and chopped, 1 large onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock, 1 tsp ground cumin, Pinch of chilli flakes (optional), Cream and crusty bread to serve Method 1. Sauté onion and garlic in a large pot with butter until soft. 2. Add pumpkin, cumin and chilli flakes. Stir for a minute. 3. Pour in stock, bring to the boil, then simmer 25 minutes until pumpkin is very soft. 4. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Serve with a swirl of cream and warm crusty bread. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has a head and a tail but no body?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Cite a passage from a book | | 6 Across Extremely or excessively | | 7 Across Different or alternative |
Yesterday 6 people played · Average time: 3m 45s |
On This Day Anniversary of • Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay closed after 29 years of operation. (1963) • The Sharpeville Massacre occurred in South Africa when police opened fire on protesters, killing 69 people. (1960) • Namibia gained independence from South Africa after decades of struggle. (1990) • Twitter launched publicly, introducing the social media platform to the world. (2006) 🎂 Born on this day: British Academy Award-winning actor Gary Oldman (1958), Brazilian Formula One racing legend Ayrton Senna (1960), and American comedian and talk show host Rosie O'Donnell (1962). |
Brainteaser Answer
A coin. |
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