Morning PostSydney Thursday, 28 May 2026 • Issue #696 |
Showers today, easing tomorrow ☀️ UV 3 • 🌅 Sunset 4:55 PM |
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Good morning. Royal commission witnesses are being targeted with vile online abuse, while WA shows the world how batteries can transform power grids. Plus: your weekend markets guide and a question about those sneaky subscriptions. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Witnesses face death threats after giving evidence 📍 Artisans in the Park market + 5 more events 💰 Money Matters: Trim the Fat: Cancel Subscriptions You're Not Actually Using 🕰️ On this day in 1961: Amnesty International was founded in London by British lawyer Peter... |
Today's Sydney People who testified at the royal commission examining the Bondi terror attack have been sent death threats and AI-generated images depicting them as animals. The online harassment has escalated since they appeared before the inquiry. via ABC SydneyTwo men have been charged after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife when she pulled over to change a flat tyre in broad daylight. via 9News SydneyJosh Heuston has landed a lead role in Off Campus, a new YA drama being compared to hit show Heated Rivalry. via Sydney Morning Herald🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Western Australia is proving batteries can play a central role in electricity networks, not just support them. The state is racing ahead globally. via ABC NewsEmployment Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced a $312 million reform package reshaping how job seekers access support and services. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Markets & Dining 🛒 30 May 2026 Browse handmade crafts and local artisan goods in the relaxed atmosphere of a Glebe park this Saturday. 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. Free Carriageworks, EveleighEvery Saturday 8am-1pm Over 70 stalls of sustainable NSW produce under cover at one of Sydney's most respected farmers markets. Free 395 Oxford St, PaddingtonEvery Saturday 10am-4pm Sydney's oldest continuously running artisan market since 1973 features 100-plus stalls of fashion, jewellery and crafts. 7 Jun 2026 Enjoy French produce, pastries, cheeses and gourmet treats at this authentic European-style market in Moore Park. 20 Jun 2026 Celebrate Japanese culture with authentic street food, artisan goods and live entertainment at this popular festival. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
🍴 New to the Table Freshly opened in Sydney |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Trim the Fat: Cancel Subscriptions You're Not Actually UsingThe average Australian household pays for streaming services, gym memberships, magazines, and apps that go unused for months. These small expenses can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year. Take an hour to review your bank and credit card statements for recurring charges, and cancel anything you don't genuinely use or value. Source: ASIC MoneySmart 📊 Today's Poll Do you know exactly how many subscriptions you're paying for? Yes, I track themHonestly, no idea📊 Yesterday's Poll Do you set reminders to get up and move during the day? I should start led with 75% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Pick any number. Double it. Add 10. Halve it. Subtract your original number. What's your answer?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 4 steps · ~2 min HEAR → SEEN Change one letter at a time · Par: 4 steps Yesterday: 🧠 130 played · 💡 111 played · ✏️ 106 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Amnesty International was founded in London by British lawyer Peter Benenson to campaign for human rights globally. (1961) • The Australian Parliament passed legislation establishing the National Native Title Tribunal to handle Indigenous land claims. (1993) • German teenager Mathias Rust landed a small plane in Moscow's Red Square, embarrassing Soviet air defences. (1987) • The Australian Imperial Force began major offensive operations near Villers-Bretonneux in France during World War I. (1918) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian pop music icon Kylie Minogue (1968), Australian singer and actress Gladys Moncrieff (1892), and British author and James Bond creator Ian Fleming (1908). |
Brainteaser Answer
5. This works for any starting number because the operations always leave you with half of 10. |
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One Last Smile  Cronulla locals can tell you're a visitor by which end you park at. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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