Morning PostSydney Tuesday, 12 May 2026 • Issue #680 |
Shower or two today, showers continuing tomorrow ☀️ UV 3.6 • 🌅 Sunset 5:05 PM |
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Quick note before we get into it — tomorrow I'm sharing something I've been working on for the past few months. Not a sponsor, not an ad. It's something I built for you, after watching too many friends scramble through their parents' paperwork in the worst week of their lives.
More tomorrow. For today, the news, the weather, and a poll I'd love you to vote in (it's especially relevant). — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Con artists using AI to trick families hunting for lost pets 📍 Beginner Fresh Flower Arrangement Workshop + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1937: George VI was crowned King of the United Kingdom. |
Today's Sydney Scammers are sending photos of missing animals to desperate owners, then demanding payment before handing them over. The fraudsters appear to be using artificial intelligence to make their schemes more convincing. via 9News SydneyRelatives of Lake Cargelligo shooting victims say justice hasn't been done, despite police discovering remains thought to be Julian Ingram's. The accused killer had been on the run for days. via ABC SydneyZak Butters is putting together an eye-catching season for the Power while shrugging off match review scrutiny and speculation about his next contract. via Sydney Morning Herald🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Jim Chalmers will announce changes to lucrative tax breaks for property investors after twice failing to get reform through. Voter sentiment appears to have shifted. via ABC NewsA survey of 27,000 products found many items labelled natural or sustainable actually have higher emissions than unlabelled alternatives, researchers say. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 Crows NestRuns regularly · $99 - $119 Create a beautiful seasonal bouquet to take home in this friendly, hands-on floristry workshop. Neutral BayRuns regularly · $40 - $120 Learn the fundamentals of keeping bees, from hive management to honey harvesting in this outdoor session. MaroubraRuns regularly · $220 - $240 Master the art of laminated dough and take home freshly baked croissants in this small group. MarrickvilleRuns regularly · $150 Blend a personal scent from natural ingredients in this relaxing two-hour creative workshop. BurwoodRuns regularly · $59 Try your hand at the potter's wheel and shape a bowl or cup in this welcoming class. SydneyRuns regularly · $135 Learn the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold in this meditative, mindful workshop. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll If something happened to you tomorrow, could your family find what they'd need? Yes — mostly sortedHonestly, no📊 Yesterday's Poll The ATO calls about a tax debt — suspicious or not? Immediately suspicious led with 93% (111 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 die. How many sheep are left?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min Which country did Iraq invade in 1990, triggering the Gulf War? | A) Iran | | B) Kuwait | | C) Saudi Arabia | | D) Jordan |
Yesterday: 🧠 115 played · 💡 85 played · ✏️ 89 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • George VI was crowned King of the United Kingdom. (1937) • The Australian Bicentenary Authority held major commemorations nationwide. (1988) • Russia and Chechnya signed a peace treaty. (1997) • The Old Parliament House in Canberra was officially opened. (1926) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket captain and legend Steve Waugh (1965), Australian cricket champion Mark Waugh (1965), and American actress Katharine Hepburn (1907). |
Brainteaser Answer
9 sheep. 'All but 9' means 9 survived. |
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One Last Smile  Bronte Pool proves Sydney's best office has saltwater and no reception. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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