Morning PostSydney Thursday, 21 May 2026 • Issue #689 |
A shower or two, clearing tomorrow ☀️ UV 3.4 • 🌅 Sunset 4:59 PM |
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Good morning. A court has issued protection orders in a surprising turn for a well-known Sydney hero, while Canberra faces growing heat over its tax plans. Plus: could you spot a financial scam? Let us know below. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Court bars family members from contacting Bondi rescuer 📍 Carriageworks Farmers Market + 5 more events 💰 Money Matters: Spot the Red Flags: How Retirees Can Protect Themselves From Scams 🕰️ On this day in 1927: Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo non-stop transatlantic... |
Today's Sydney Two relatives of Ahmed Al Ahmed appeared at Bankstown court yesterday following allegations they made verbal threats by phone. Magistrates granted stay-away orders protecting the man who became widely known for his beach heroism. via ABC SydneyDetectives say they're investigating organised crime connections after a shooting at a Canley Heights residence in Sydney's south-west. Police described the alleged incident as brazen. via The Guardian SydneyThe monarch shared a laugh with onlookers in Northern Ireland after a bird left an unwelcome mark on his jacket during a public appearance. via Sydney Morning Herald🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Labor is losing support from traditional allies as debate intensifies around its reform proposals. One influential figure has publicly backed the plan. via ABC NewsMore than one hundred chairs by local designers are on display, chosen through open submission for the event's tenth edition. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Markets & Dining 🛒 This week: National Sorry Day Carriageworks, EveleighEvery Saturday 8am-1pm Seventy-plus stalls of sustainable NSW produce under cover at Sydney's most respected farmers market. Free George St & Playfair St, The RocksEvery Saturday, Sunday 10am-5pm Handmade jewellery, fashion and art in historic cobbled laneways with live music on weekends. Free 395 Oxford St, PaddingtonEvery Saturday 10am-4pm Sydney's oldest artisan market since 1973 with over one hundred stalls of crafts and fashion. Bondi Beach Public School, Campbell ParadeEvery Saturday, Sunday Farmers market Saturday mornings and artisan market Sundays, steps from the iconic beach. 20 Jun 2026 Celebrate Japanese food and culture with stalls, cooking demos, and traditional street eats. 7 Jun 2026 French cheeses, pastries, charcuterie and artisan goods in a lively European-style marketplace. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
🍴 New to the Table Freshly opened in Sydney Multi-venue (beer garden, pub, restaurant)Circular Quay Four harbour-facing levels have transformed the old Quay restaurant space at the Overseas Passenger Terminal. via sitchu.com.au → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Spot the Red Flags: How Retirees Can Protect Themselves From ScamsScammers increasingly target older Australians with sophisticated phishing emails, fake investment offers, and phone calls impersonating the ATO or banks. Never share your banking passwords, don't click links in unexpected emails, and remember that legitimate organisations won't ask for remote access to your computer. If something feels off, hang up and call the organisation directly using a number you find yourself. Source: ASIC MoneySmart and Scamwatch |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Five pieces of coal, a carrot, and an old scarf are lying on the lawn. Nobody put them there, but there's a perfectly logical reason. What is it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Food & Drink · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the traditional Indian clay oven used to make naan bread and tandoori dishes? | A) Kadai | | B) Tandoor | | C) Karahi | | D) Handi |
Yesterday: 🧠 111 played · 💡 98 played · ✏️ 93 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight, landing in Paris after 33 hours. (1927) • The Australian Parliament passed the Banking Act, allowing the Commonwealth Bank to engage in central banking functions. (1949) • Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suicide bomber during an election campaign. (1991) • The New South Wales government announced plans to restore the historic Rocks area of Sydney after years of threatened demolition. (1979) 🎂 Born on this day: Aboriginal activist and administrator Charles Perkins (1936), Australian Academy Award-winning actor Geoffrey Rush (1951), and American rapper and musician Notorious B.I.G. (1972). |
Brainteaser Answer
Children built a snowman in the garden — the coal for eyes and buttons, the carrot for a nose, the scarf around its neck. The snow has since melted, leaving the props behind. |
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One Last Smile  The walk from Bondi Junction station to Westfield measures commitment not distance. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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