Morning PostSydney Friday, 15 May 2026 • Issue #683 |
Showers today, easing to a shower or two tomorrow ☀️ UV 3.5 • 🌅 Sunset 5:03 PM |
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Good morning. A stabbing case with an unusual defence heads to court, Miranda Otto takes her final bow at the Opera House this weekend, and the Coalition unveils a tax plan aimed at property investors. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Woman blames weight-loss medication for mother-in-law's knife attack 📍 STC: The River + 3 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1940: The first McDonald's restaurant opened in California. |
Today's Sydney A grandmother in the Illawarra told a court her defence for repeatedly stabbing her daughter-in-law on a roadside rests on side effects from diabetes drug Ozempic. The victim says the images still haunt her. via ABC SydneyThe mother of a former police officer facing double murder charges has been denied bail on allegations she tried to influence a witness ahead of her son's trial. via 9News SydneyRonda Rousey has opened up about her return to mixed martial arts after ten years away from the sport, in a candid interview that's answering the question fans have been asking. via Sydney Morning Herald🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor says the Coalition will reverse all Labor property tax changes and return $22.5 billion in bracket creep to workers if elected. via ABC NewsA University of Melbourne academic says he was listed as co-author on research with Iran's chief peace negotiator without his knowledge or consent. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Theatre & Stage 🎭 Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House30 Mar – 16 May Miranda Otto captivates in Jez Butterworth's haunting two-hander about fishing, love and memory—final weekend tomorrow. Two writers pitch their hilariously misguided Broadway musical about the printing press inventor in this comedy gem. The beloved board game springs to life in a witty whodunit perfect for mystery lovers and theatre fans. The Broadway musical sweeps audiences into Imperial Russia with romance, mystery, and a soaring score worth booking ahead. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. DeadlochComedy Series · Prime Video A darkly funny murder mystery set in a quirky Tasmanian town, starring Kate Box and Madeleine Sami as mismatched detectives. Sharp writing with plenty of laughs and local colour. The TwelveDrama Series · Binge An Australian courtroom drama that follows the jurors as much as the trial itself, exploring how personal biases shape justice. Gripping and thought-provoking. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What do the words 'stressed,' 'drawer' and 'reward' have in common?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia General Knowledge · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the smallest bone in the human body? | A) Stapes | | B) Malleus | | C) Incus | | D) Patella |
Yesterday: 🧠 114 played · 💡 93 played · ✏️ 95 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first McDonald's restaurant opened in California. (1940) • The Flying Doctor Service made its first official flight from Cloncurry, Queensland. (1928) • Soviet troops began their withdrawal from Afghanistan. (1988) • The Adelaide to Darwin railway link was officially approved by the federal government. (1997) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian television personality Lainie Anderson (1937), Indian actress and chef Madhur Jaffrey (1933), and British tennis champion Andy Murray (1987). |
Brainteaser Answer
Each spells another English word backwards: 'desserts,' 'reward' (from drawer), and 'drawer' (from reward). |
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One Last Smile  The ceiling fan gets turned on in April and doesn't stop until June. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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