Morning PostPerth Monday, 18 May 2026 • Issue #686 |
Partly cloudy today, sunny tomorrow ☀️ UV 4 • 🌅 Sunset 5:26 PM |
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Good morning. Perth's property boom has pushed most suburbs past the million-dollar mark, while the community mourns a father lost at Rottnest. We've also got this week's Scam Watch question inside.
P.S. Thank you to the people who purchased The Just-In-Case Folder I shared on Wednesday, it was my first foray into building something of my own for Morning Post readers. A handful of you have written in to say it prompted some genuinely important realisations & conversations about preparedness with parents and partners — exactly what it's meant to do. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Wife pays tribute to spearfisher killed off Rottnest 📍 Revealed: Aboriginal Art Market & Exhibition + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: Fake Online Shopping Sites 🕰️ On this day in 1860: The Burke and Wills expedition departed Melbourne on their ill-fated... |
Today's Perth Steven Mattaboni, 38, died in Saturday's shark attack while diving with friends. His wife Shirene says the father of two young daughters was endlessly generous and one of a kind. via The Guardian WAThe housing surge has vaulted dozens of neighbourhoods built in the seventies and eighties into million-dollar territory. Analysts are now questioning whether the rapid climb can continue much longer. via The West Australian🔒 paywallOfficers in Kalgoorlie seized almost 2,000 illegal cigarettes and three kilograms of loose tobacco on the first day of the new enforcement laws. The shop has been ordered shut. via WAtoday🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Andrew McLachlan has publicly questioned Angus Taylor's budget reply language and proposal to strip welfare from taxpaying migrants. via ABC NewsNSW police laid over 2,000 charges and conducted 1,800 bail checks during a four-day sweep targeting repeat offenders. via The Guardian Australia |
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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 exhibition closes mid-June—explore powerful contemporary Indigenous works before it ends. Free Northbridge Centre, Perth17 Dec 2025 – 30 Jun Over 300 authentic Titanic artefacts and a full-scale Grand Staircase replica—final weeks to experience this immersive exhibition. Celebrate Fremantle's rich history with guided walks, talks, and special heritage site openings across the port city. A thought-provoking exploration of connection and belonging through modern and contemporary art works. Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Cultural Centre1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec A powerful permanent display of Aboriginal art from WA's State Collection—always worth another visit, always free. Free Victoria Quay, Fremantle1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec Explore WA's seafaring heritage from Aboriginal canoes to the America's Cup in this engaging waterfront museum. Free Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Fake Online Shopping SitesCopycat websites are popping up that look identical to legitimate Australian retailers, offering heavily discounted products that either never arrive or are poor-quality fakes. These sites often disappear shortly after taking your money and credit card details. The deals look too good to be true because they are. How to protect yourself: ✓ Check the website URL carefully - scam sites often use slight misspellings or unusual domain extensions like .com.au.xyz instead of .com.au ✓ Look for Australian Consumer Law information, ABN numbers, and local contact details - legitimate Australian businesses must display these ✓ Use PayPal or credit cards for online purchases as they offer better buyer protection than direct bank transfers or debit cards 📊 Today's Poll Have you spotted a dodgy online deal recently? YesNo |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A woman walks into a library and asks for a book on Tuesdays. The librarian says, 'You'll have to come back tomorrow.' It's currently Tuesday. Why does she have to wait?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment · 7 questions · ~2 min Which actress played the iconic role of Holly Golightly in the 1961 film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'? | A) Grace Kelly | | B) Audrey Hepburn | | C) Elizabeth Taylor | | D) Sophia Loren |
Yesterday: 🧠 126 played · 💡 84 played · ✏️ 116 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Burke and Wills expedition departed Melbourne on their ill-fated journey to cross Australia from south to north. (1860) • Mount St Helens erupted in Washington State, killing 57 people in one of the most destructive volcanic events in US history. (1980) • Prime Minister Harold Holt announced that Australia would convert to decimal currency, replacing pounds, shillings and pence. (1967) • The Australian Constitutional Convention opened in Canberra to debate whether Australia should become a republic. (1997) 🎂 Born on this day: Australia's longest-serving Prime Minister Robert Menzies (1894), Australian singer and songwriter Tina Arena (1967), and Polish Pope and world leader Pope John Paul II (1920). |
Brainteaser Answer
The book's title is 'Tuesdays' — and it's currently checked out until Wednesday. |
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One Last Smile  Saturday morning is the sound of someone else making the first cup of tea. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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