Morning PostSydney Monday, 15 June 2026 • Issue #714 |
Possible shower today, sunny tomorrow 🌅 Sunset 4:53 PM |
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Good morning. The paddleboarder who pulled Saturday's shark attack victim to safety has described his panic in the water, while the rescue has reignited fierce debate over beach protection. Plus, have you received a suspicious delivery text? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Rescuer describes moment he pulled shark victim from water 📍 Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir + 2 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The Urgent Parcel Delivery SMS 🕰️ On this day in 1862: Frank Gardiner, Ben Hall and Johnny Gilbert bailed up the Lachlan... |
Today's Sydney Charlie Verco was training 100 metres away when he heard screaming and paddled toward the 35-year-old woman at Coogee. via ABC SydneySix months after 15 people were killed in the Hanukkah terror attack, a permanent tribute will be built at Bondi Beach. The package also includes support for schools and the Jewish Community Security Group. via 7NEWS NSWSaturday's incident has prompted renewed demands for tougher action on ocean safety. State government faces pressure to consider culling programs as some beaches remain closed. via 9News Sydney |
Around Australia The celebrated pathologist completed the four-day ride for Tour de Cure eleven weeks before passing away. via ABC News |
Around the World |
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What’s On: Arts 🎨 Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay21 May – 19 Oct Newly opened major exhibition showcasing sculpture, photography and installation from one of Australia's leading First Nations artists. Art Gallery of NSW, Domain7 Feb – 31 Dec Ongoing gallery highlight exploring humanity's changing relationship with nature through the permanent collection. Free 395 Oxford St, PaddingtonEvery Saturday 10am-4pm Sydney's beloved artisan market celebrating 50 years with quality handmade fashion, jewellery and crafts every Saturday morning. Got an event or notice to share? Add it to the community noticeboard → |
Scam Watch We help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The Urgent Parcel Delivery SMSYou receive a text claiming Australia Post or another courier couldn't deliver a parcel and you need to click a link to reschedule. The link takes you to a fake website that either steals your personal details or installs malware on your phone. Many people fall for this because we're all expecting deliveries these days. How to protect yourself: ✓ Don't click links in unexpected SMS messages—open the courier's app or website directly instead ✓ Check your Australia Post account at auspost.com.au to see if you actually have any parcels in transit ✓ Forward suspicious texts to the ACMA on 0429 999 888, then delete the message 📊 Today's Poll Have you received a suspicious parcel delivery text message? Yes, I haveNo, not yet📊 Yesterday's Poll Which would you board a plane for first? Cherry blossoms in Japan led with 66% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min FLAT → SEAL Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 191 played · 💡 122 played · ✏️ 142 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Frank Gardiner, Ben Hall and Johnny Gilbert bailed up the Lachlan Gold Escort in Eugowra Rocks near Forbes, New South Wales. This hold up is still considered to be the largest ever gold robbery in Australia's history. (1862) • Representatives from England, Australia and South Africa meet at Lord's and form the Imperial Cricket Conference. (1909) • The Troubles: The Provisional IRA detonated a powerful truck bomb in central Manchester, England, devastating the city centre and injuring 200 people. (1996) • Assyrians record a solar eclipse that is later used to fix the chronology of Mesopotamian history. (-763) 🎂 Born on this day: Scottish-Australian colonel Thomas Mitchell (1792), German organist Georg Joseph Vogler (1749), and American minister Josiah Henson (1789). |
Brainteaser Answer
A teapot. It starts with T, ends with T, and has tea in it. |
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One Last Smile  Winter gardening is deciding which weeds look deliberate enough to stay until spring. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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