Morning PostSydney Friday, 22 May 2026 • Issue #690 |
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Happy Friday! The city's getting its drone spectacle back at Vivid, while questions swirl about intelligence spending after the Bondi attack. Grab your brolly—it's a showery one out there. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Vivid brings back aerial drone spectacle 📍 Effie + 3 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1967: The Holt Government announced that the referendum on Aboriginal... |
Today's Sydney After a year away, the soaring light displays will once again fill Sydney's sky as part of the festival's biggest program yet. The choreographed shows were a crowd favourite in 2024. via ABC SydneyVivid's 6.5-kilometre trail features everything from a cascading waterfall cube to a field of illuminated mushrooms. The bold outdoor artworks transform parks and streets into glowing galleries. via The Guardian SydneyPolice allege a Castle Hill man was killed after falling from a balcony in the early hours. A neighbour reported hearing desperate calls for help before dawn. via 9News Sydney |
Around Australia ASIO's counterterrorism funding hit a century low before the Bondi massacre, despite warnings attacks were probable and antisemitism rising. via ABC NewsStaff say the company told Chinese employees different reasons for the layoffs than workers elsewhere. Nearly 30 per cent of roles are being shed. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Theatre & Stage 🎭 This week: National Sorry Day An intimate portrait of comedy icon Mary Coustas brings Effie's unforgettable journey to the stage with warmth and humour. The beloved Disney classic roars to life on stage with stunning puppetry, music and timeless storytelling for all ages. A hilarious comedy about two aspiring writers staging a spectacularly misguided musical about the printing press inventor. The grand Broadway musical sweeps into Sydney with romance, mystery and unforgettable songs from the beloved animated film. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. ShrinkingComedy Series · Apple TV+ Jason Segel and Harrison Ford star as therapists breaking the rules to help their patients—and themselves. Warm-hearted with genuine emotional depth beneath the laughs. The KitchenFilm · Netflix A near-future London drama about a community resisting gentrification, featuring Kane Robinson and a standout debut from Jedaiah Bannerman. Beautifully shot and surprisingly hopeful. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 There are 5 apples on a table. You take away 3, then someone gives you 6 more. How many apples do you have?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 5 steps · ~2 min WALK → RIDE Change one letter at a time · Par: 5 steps Yesterday: 🧠 148 played · 💡 88 played · ✏️ 96 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Holt Government announced that the referendum on Aboriginal rights and constitutional reform would be held on 27 May. (1967) • Ceylon officially changed its name to Sri Lanka and adopted a new constitution establishing a republic. (1972) • The High Court of Australia delivered its Mabo decision, overturning the legal doctrine of terra nullius and recognising native title. (1993) • Mexico declared war on the Axis powers, joining the Allied forces in World War II. (1942) 🎂 Born on this day: British author and Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle (1859), British supermodel Naomi Campbell (1970), and Australian businessman and politician Clive Palmer (1954). |
Brainteaser Answer
Nine — three taken plus six given equals nine in your possession. |
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One Last Smile  The biscuit tin's always full until everyone comes over for tea. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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