Morning PostSydney Monday, 18 May 2026 Β β’Β Issue #686 |
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Good morning. New plans could soon let renters charge their homes from electric vehicles, while fresh polling shows a political shake-up and data exposes how our two biggest grocers move in lockstep.
P.S. Thank you to the people who purchased The Just-In-Case Folder I shared on Wednesday, it was my first foray into building something of my own for Morning Post readers. A handful of you have written in to say it prompted some genuinely important realisations & conversations about preparedness with parents and partners β exactly what it's meant to do. β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° Landlords may be required to install EV-ready outlets π Event Horizon + 4 more events π‘οΈ Scam Watch: Fake Online Shopping Sites π°οΈ On this day in 1860: The Burke and Wills expedition departed Melbourne on their ill-fated... |
Today's Sydney Renters could gain access to special power points designed for charging homes from electric cars, under proposed new energy efficiency rules targeting landlords across the state. via ABC SydneyA taxi passenger spotted someone following a pedestrian late at night, stopped his cab and stayed with her until she reached home safely. via The Guardian SydneyPost-budget polling places Angus Taylor ahead as voters' preferred PM, marking a reversal for the federal government's standing since the budget was handed down. via Sydney Morning Heraldπ paywall |
Around Australia Andrew McLachlan has voiced unease with his leader's budget-reply rhetoric on immigration and proposed welfare restrictions for taxpaying migrants. via ABC NewsNew analysis reveals the supermarket giants often end promotions on identical products within hours of each other, from toothbrushes to frozen meals. via The Guardian Australia |
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Whatβs On: Arts π¨ Artspace, Woolloomooloo6 Mar β 7 Jun Explore astrophysics through art in five interconnected zones with live performances β closes early June. Multiple venues (AGNSW, White Bay Power Station, Chau Chak Wing Museum)14 Mar β 14 Jun Australia's leading contemporary art event exploring memory and erased histories across five sites β final weeks. Free Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay21 May β 19 Oct Largest-ever showcase of this prominent First Nations artist's sculpture, photography and installation β opens Wednesday. George St & Playfair St, The RocksEvery Saturday, Sunday 10am-5pm Handmade jewellery, fashion and art in historic cobbled laneways with live music every weekend. Free Art Gallery of NSW, Domain7 Feb β 31 Dec Charting human immersion in nature through highlights from the Gallery's permanent collection β runs all year. Free Got an event to share? Let us know β |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Fake Online Shopping SitesCopycat websites are popping up that look identical to legitimate Australian retailers, offering heavily discounted products that either never arrive or are poor-quality fakes. These sites often disappear shortly after taking your money and credit card details. The deals look too good to be true because they are. How to protect yourself: β Check the website URL carefully - scam sites often use slight misspellings or unusual domain extensions like .com.au.xyz instead of .com.au β Look for Australian Consumer Law information, ABN numbers, and local contact details - legitimate Australian businesses must display these β Use PayPal or credit cards for online purchases as they offer better buyer protection than direct bank transfers or debit cards π Today's Poll Have you spotted a dodgy online deal recently? YesNo |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠A woman walks into a library and asks for a book on Tuesdays. The librarian says, 'You'll have to come back tomorrow.' It's currently Tuesday. Why does she have to wait?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π§ Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment Β· 7 questions Β· ~2 min Which actress played the iconic role of Holly Golightly in the 1961 film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'? | A) Grace Kelly | | B) Audrey Hepburn | | C) Elizabeth Taylor | | D) Sophia Loren |
Yesterday: π§ 126 played Β Β·Β π‘ 84 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 116 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ The Burke and Wills expedition departed Melbourne on their ill-fated journey to cross Australia from south to north. (1860) β’ Mount St Helens erupted in Washington State, killing 57 people in one of the most destructive volcanic events in US history. (1980) β’ Prime Minister Harold Holt announced that Australia would convert to decimal currency, replacing pounds, shillings and pence. (1967) β’ The Australian Constitutional Convention opened in Canberra to debate whether Australia should become a republic. (1997) π Born on this day: Australia's longest-serving Prime Minister Robert Menzies (1894), Australian singer and songwriter Tina Arena (1967), and Polish Pope and world leader Pope John Paul II (1920). |
Brainteaser Answer
The book's title is 'Tuesdays' β and it's currently checked out until Wednesday. |
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One Last Smile  Saturday morning is the sound of someone else making the first cup of tea. Send this to a friend whoβd laugh |
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