Morning PostSydney Sunday, 14 June 2026 • Issue #713 |
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Good morning. A confronting Saturday in Sydney's waters — a woman fights for life after a shark bite at Coogee, while a father and daughter were lost in a Concord boating tragedy. Today we've also lined up your sport and active options for the week ahead.
P.S. Something new this morning — the Community Noticeboard: free space in this newsletter for local events, club and volunteer notices, fundraisers, and a bit of good news from your corner of Sydney. Got something your neighbours should know about? Add it via the link — I read every submission before it goes in. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Swimmer fighting for life after shark bite at popular beach 📍 parkrun Sydney + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Wendy Wu Tours winter sale: up to $2,000 per person off escorted tours of Japan, China, Vietnam and beyond 🕰️ On this day in 1940: The Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Lithuania, resulting in... |
Today's Sydney A woman in her 30s remains critical after a large shark attacked her at Coogee beach Saturday morning. Bystanders pulled her from the water and began first aid before paramedics arrived. via The Guardian SydneyThere are shows you enjoy, but they kinda follow you around like a shadow after you’ve finished them, and pop into your head like a jumpscare while you’re making dinner ... via City Hub SydneyDashcam footage captured a police officer being pulled into a busy Villawood intersection Friday evening as a 17-year-old rider allegedly tried to flee. Neither was injured; the teen faces four charges. via 7NEWS NSW |
Around Australia Right-wing populism is reshaping UK politics, prompting observers to ask whether surging parties can deliver — with some looking to Australia's shifting landscape for clues. via ABC NewsAziz Behich will line up against Türkiye when the Socceroos kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign, navigating deep personal ties to the country. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ Centennial Park (and 30+ other Sydney locations)Every Saturday 8am Free timed 5km run or walk every Saturday morning at Centennial Park and 30-plus other Sydney locations. Free Ten-week karate course designed especially for adults aged 55 and over to build strength and confidence. Free Sydney Swans take on St Kilda in round 13 AFL action at the SCG. Join competitive Sunday volleyball matches for men's and mixed teams at city recreation centres. Low-impact water aerobics sessions in the shallow end, perfect for gentle exercise and joint health. Drop-in pickleball sessions at KGV Recreation Centre for players of all skill levels. Got an event or notice to share? Add it to the community noticeboard → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Fully escorted touring is the unhurried way to see Asia — accommodation, meals, sightseeing and an expert guide all arranged, so you just enjoy it. Until 30 June, more than 1,600 departures across 2026 and 2027 are on sale, and you can hold your place with a $99 deposit instead of the usual $300. Browse the sale → Offer ends: 30 June 2026 💡 Departures run right through 2027, so you can lock in the sale price now with the $99 deposit and settle on dates later — handy if you're planning around family. 📊 Today's Poll Which would you board a plane for first? Cherry blossoms in JapanLanterns in Vietnam📊 Yesterday's Poll Do you prefer your fish with the skin on and crispy, or skin removed? Skin on and crispy led with 70% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A woman enters a room where there are four dead people lying on the floor with a pool of liquid around them. The door was locked from the inside. What happened?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Arts & Literature · 7 questions · ~2 min Which beloved British author created the character of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood? | A) A.A. Milne | | B) Beatrix Potter | | C) Kenneth Grahame | | D) C.S. Lewis |
Yesterday: 🧠 187 played · 💡 122 played · ✏️ 138 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Lithuania, resulting in Lithuanian loss of independence. (1940) • Pennsylvania becomes the first (and only) state of the United States to celebrate Flag Day officially as a state holiday. (1937) 📍 Closer to home: Trains link Sydney and Melbourne. (1883) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian actor Ross Higgins (1931), American photographer Margaret Bourke-White (1904), and American bass player Marcus Miller (1959). |
Brainteaser Answer
They were goldfish. The fishbowl broke and they died without water. |
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One Last Smile  Asked my husband to get milk, he came back with four kinds and none regular. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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