Morning PostSydney Friday, 24 April 2026 • Issue #662 |
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Good morning. With Anzac Day falling tomorrow, we've rounded up service times and what's open across NSW. Plus, calls grow louder for action on homelessness after a tragedy in the city. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Your complete guide to Anzac Day services and trading hours 📍 STC: My Brilliant Career + 5 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1990: The Space Shuttle Discovery launched carrying the Hubble Space... |
Today's Sydney Dawn services begin across NSW tomorrow morning, with specific timing varying by location. The guide also covers which retailers and services will operate during the public holiday and restricted trading hours. via ABC SydneyA man's body remained unnoticed for up to seven days in a busy Sydney park, prompting a business lobby to call for better welfare monitoring and a complete system overhaul. via The Guardian SydneyCharlotte MacInnes became emotional while testifying about her experience on set, telling the court the Hollywood director created a difficult working environment amid sexual harassment allegations. via 9News Sydney |
Around Australia The Wallaroos face New Zealand tomorrow after a chaotic US preparation that included tornado alerts and matches starting near midnight. via ABC NewsWhile requests for voluntary assisted dying continue rising, Australia uniquely prohibits remote consultations, creating obstacles for patients seeking end-of-life choices. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Theatre & Stage 🎭 Tomorrow: ANZAC Day — Dawn services, remembrance. Respectful and solemn tone. Lest we forget. Closing soon Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh BayRoslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay · 2026-03-21 to 2026-05-03 Joyful musical adaptation of Miles Franklin's classic with pub-rock soundtrack and award-winning design, ends May 3. Booking requiredSenior friendly Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera HouseDrama Theatre, Sydney Opera House · 2026-03-30 to 2026-05-16 Miranda Otto stars in Jez Butterworth's alluring two-hander set by a river, closing mid-May. Booking requiredSenior friendly Now showing The festival's flagship gala brings together Australia's finest comedians at the iconic Opera House. Booking requiredEvening Learn salsa in a relaxed, social setting without spending a cent in harbourside Woolloomooloo. FreeSenior friendly Season tickets The beloved Disney classic comes to life on stage with enchanting music and spectacular production. FamilyBooking required The sweeping romance of the lost Russian princess comes alive in this lavish Broadway musical. Booking requiredFamily Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip WilliamsHistorical Fiction · Available at bookstores and libraries An Australian author imagines the untold story of women's words left out of the Oxford English Dictionary. Beautifully written and perfect for anyone who loves language, history, and stories about forgotten voices. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltFiction · Available at bookstores and libraries A widowed woman forms an unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus while working at an aquarium. Charming, poignant, and surprisingly funny—this debut novel has captured hearts worldwide. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 You have two coins that add up to 30 cents. One of them is not a 20-cent piece. What are the coins?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia General Knowledge · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the largest desert in the world? | A) Sahara Desert | | B) Antarctic Desert | | C) Arabian Desert | | D) Gobi Desert |
Yesterday: 🧠 44 played · 💡 39 played · ✏️ 37 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Space Shuttle Discovery launched carrying the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit. (1990) • The Eureka Hotel in Ballarat was burned down by gold miners, an event that contributed to the Eureka Stockade rebellion. (1854) • Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov became the first person to die during a space mission when Soyuz 1 crashed. (1967) • The Port Arthur massacre occurred in Tasmania when a gunman killed 35 people, leading to major gun law reforms in Australia. (1996) 🎂 Born on this day: American singer and actress Barbra Streisand (1942), American singer Kelly Clarkson (1982), and Australian rugby union player Radike Samo (1976). |
Brainteaser Answer
A 20-cent piece and a 10-cent piece. One of them isn't a 20 — but the other one is. |
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