Morning PostSydney Thursday, 4 June 2026 • Issue #703 |
Shower or two expected 🌅 Sunset 4:53 PM |
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Good morning! Driverless taxis could soon roll onto Sydney streets, while the state prepares new THC limits for medicinal cannabis patients. Plus: have you checked your super fees lately? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Self-driving taxi firm eyes Sydney launch 📍 Le Marché French Markets at The Entertainment Quarter + 4 more events 💰 Money Matters: Review Your Super Fund's Investment Fees and Administration Costs 🕰️ On this day in 1924: The first human voice was successfully transmitted from London to... |
Today's Sydney Waymo, the American autonomous vehicle company already operating in major US cities, is exploring bringing its driverless ride-hailing service to Sydney. The technology uses sensors and cameras to navigate without human drivers. via 7NEWS NSWNSW will introduce a permitted concentration level of THC for drivers with medicinal cannabis prescriptions, ending the current zero-tolerance approach. The government says the reform will restore mobility for thousands of patients. via ABC SydneyGrassroots organisations in western Sydney are building campaigns to counter One Nation's growing support in the region, following the party's recent byelection success and stated ambitions for the area. via The Guardian Sydney |
Around Australia Zoladex, prescribed for breast cancer and endometriosis, will be discontinued in Australia and several other countries, leaving patients frustrated and seeking alternatives. via ABC NewsNia Pericles has cared for her mother through sixteen years of dementia and recently discovered she inherited the same genetic marker. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Markets & Dining 🛒 This week: Queen's Birthday 7 Jun 2026 French cheeses, charcuterie, pastries and artisan goods bring a taste of Provence to Moore Park Sunday. 7 Jun 2026 Hunt for vintage fashion, homewares and collectibles while enjoying the Sunday beachside atmosphere at Bondi. Carriageworks, EveleighEvery Saturday 8am-1pm Seventy-plus stalls of sustainable NSW produce under cover at one of Sydney's most respected farmers markets. Free George St & Playfair St, The RocksEvery Saturday, Sunday 10am-5pm Handmade jewellery, fashion, homewares and art in Sydney's historic cobbled laneways with live music entertainment. Free 20 Jun 2026 Japanese street food, sake tasting, cultural performances and artisan crafts celebrate the flavours of Japan. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Review Your Super Fund's Investment Fees and Administration CostsEven in retirement, the fees charged by your super fund can erode your balance over time. Compare your fund's fees against similar products using the ATO's YourSuper comparison tool. If you're paying more than 1% in total fees annually, it might be worth exploring lower-cost options. Source: Australian Taxation Office (YourSuper) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 In a single day, one man visited over thirty foreign countries. He was welcomed in each one, left of his own accord, and never showed a passport. How?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across See eye to eye | | 6 Across Barbecue cooking surface | | 7 Across Inflexible or stiff |
Yesterday: 🧠 157 played · 💡 109 played · ✏️ 106 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first human voice was successfully transmitted from London to Australia from Marconi's experimental station. (1924) • The Uniform Income Tax Act, giving the Commonwealth government the sole right to collect tax for the duration of the war, came into effect. (1942) • The Civic Forum of the Romanians of Covasna, Harghita and Mureș is founded. (2005) • The Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco via the first transcontinental railroad, 83 hours and 39 minutes after leaving New York City. (1876) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers (1976), American actress Rosalind Russell (1907), and Congolese soldier Joseph Kabila (1971). |
Brainteaser Answer
He was a postman delivering mail to the foreign embassies in his own city. By diplomatic convention, embassy grounds count as the soil of the country they represent. |
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One Last Smile  Manly Ferry proves thirty minutes can feel like a holiday twice daily. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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