Morning PostPerth Monday, 11 May 2026 • Issue #679 |
Sunny skies with a crisp start ☀️ UV 4.5 • 🌅 Sunset 5:30 PM |
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Good morning! Six Australians caught up in a virus outbreak at sea touch down tomorrow, while every WA driver just got handed $100 for the bowser. Plus today: can you spot a tax scam? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Six passengers fly home after ship virus scare 📍 Revealed: Aboriginal Art Market & Exhibition + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The ATO Tax Debt Phone Call 🕰️ On this day in 1960: The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. |
Today's Perth A government-chartered plane carrying Australians from a cruise vessel hit by hantavirus will arrive in Perth tomorrow. Health officials say the six passengers show no symptoms of infection. via ABC PerthWestern Australia's latest budget includes a $100 fuel payment for all motorists as petrol prices continue to climb across the state. via 9News PerthFremantle cemented their finals credentials with a powerful final-quarter surge to defeat Hawthorn in what many are calling their finest performance of the year. via WAtoday |
Around Australia Social media courses promising escape from traditional work are attracting apprentices, but former participants warn of hidden costs and broken promises. via ABC NewsTomorrow's federal budget will allocate half a billion dollars to speed up environmental approvals for housing, energy and mining developments. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
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What’s On: Arts 🎨 PICA & WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre18 Apr – 14 Jun WA's largest Aboriginal art market and major PICA exhibition showcasing exceptional Indigenous creativity, closing mid-June. Free Northbridge Centre, Perth17 Dec 2025 – 30 Jun Over 300 authentic artefacts and personal stories bring the Titanic's human drama to life, ending June. Spring festival celebrating flowers, local artisans and community gathering in the heart of Subiaco. Celebrate Fremantle's rich history through heritage walks, talks, exhibitions and special open days across the port city. Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Cultural Centre1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec A powerful ongoing display of Aboriginal art from the State Collection, accessible and inspiring year-round. Free Victoria Quay, Fremantle1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec Explore WA's seafaring story from Aboriginal maritime culture to the America's Cup, free at Fremantle's waterfront. Free Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The ATO Tax Debt Phone CallScammers are impersonating Australian Taxation Office officers, claiming you have an urgent tax debt that must be paid immediately to avoid arrest or legal action. They use aggressive tactics and demand payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or bank transfer. The ATO will never threaten immediate arrest or demand payment through these methods. How to protect yourself: ✓ Hang up immediately if someone claiming to be from the ATO demands immediate payment or threatens arrest - the real ATO doesn't operate this way ✓ If you're unsure about a tax matter, call the ATO directly on 1800 008 540 (don't use any number the caller provides) ✓ Report tax scams to the ATO via their online form at ato.gov.au/general/online-services/identity-security and to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au 📊 Today's Poll The ATO calls about a tax debt — suspicious or not? Immediately suspiciousMight fall for it📊 Yesterday's Poll If you took a European river cruise, which would tempt you most? Danube — Budapest to Vienna and Salzburg led with 74% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If you multiply all the numbers on a telephone dial pad together, what number do you get?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Weekly pay | | 6 Across Grown-up | | 7 Across Tour leader |
Yesterday: 🧠 111 played · 💡 91 played · ✏️ 85 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. (1960) • Deep Blue, IBM's chess computer, defeated world champion Garry Kasparov. (1997) • Australian forces captured Ville-sur-Ancre in France during World War I. (1918) • Israel was admitted to the United Nations. (1949) 🎂 Born on this day: American football quarterback Cam Newton (1989), Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí (1904), and Australian actress Natasha Bassett (1992). |
Brainteaser Answer
Zero. Since zero is on the dial pad, multiplying any number by zero gives you zero. |
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