Morning PostSydney Monday, 11 May 2026 • Issue #679 |
Morning drizzle clearing, UV moderate ☀️ UV 3.6 • 🌅 Sunset 5:06 PM |
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Good Monday morning. A charged atmosphere at a junior netball match has led to serious consequences, while young tradies are being warned about online wealth schemes. Plus: can you spot a tax scam? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Netball body suspends spectator after junior match incident 📍 Event Horizon + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The ATO Tax Debt Phone Call 🕰️ On this day in 1960: The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. |
Today's Sydney A 42-year-old woman faces charges over racist remarks allegedly made during an under-12 girls game in Maroubra. The state's peak netball organisation has immediately suspended her. via ABC SydneyNSW police called to incident in Maroubra amid reports of offensive comments made at under-12s gameGet our breaki via The Guardian SydneyFinding help for a traumatised toddler who witnessed his mother's murder proved devastatingly difficult, a Sydney grandmother says. She's now pushing for improved services for children caught in domestic violence situations. via Sydney Morning Herald🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Social media is flooded with promises to help tradies ditch their day jobs and get rich quick. via ABC NewsThe son of a powerful Tehran politician acquired property, a visa and university work in Melbourne, raising questions about security screening and sanctions enforcement. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
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What’s On: Arts 🎨 Artspace, Woolloomooloo6 Mar – 7 Jun Astrophysics meets art in five interconnected zones exploring quantum physics through new works and live performances. Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney14 Mar – 14 Jun A fascinating dive into the world of leeches, ticks and mosquitoes — part of the Biennale of Sydney. Free Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay21 May – 19 Oct Australia's largest-ever exhibition from prominent First Nations artist Tony Albert — sculpture, photography and powerful installation works. Multiple venues (AGNSW, White Bay Power Station, Chau Chak Wing Museum)14 Mar – 14 Jun Australia's leading contemporary art event exploring memory and erased histories across five Sydney sites with free entry. Free Art Gallery of NSW, Domain7 Feb – 31 Dec Journey through human immersion in nature drawn from the Gallery's outstanding collection, free with general admission. Free 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 entry. Free Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The ATO Tax Debt Phone CallScammers are impersonating Australian Taxation Office officers, claiming you have an urgent tax debt that must be paid immediately to avoid arrest or legal action. They use aggressive tactics and demand payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or bank transfer. The ATO will never threaten immediate arrest or demand payment through these methods. How to protect yourself: ✓ Hang up immediately if someone claiming to be from the ATO demands immediate payment or threatens arrest - the real ATO doesn't operate this way ✓ If you're unsure about a tax matter, call the ATO directly on 1800 008 540 (don't use any number the caller provides) ✓ Report tax scams to the ATO via their online form at ato.gov.au/general/online-services/identity-security and to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au 📊 Today's Poll The ATO calls about a tax debt — suspicious or not? Immediately suspiciousMight fall for it📊 Yesterday's Poll If you took a European river cruise, which would tempt you most? Danube — Budapest to Vienna and Salzburg led with 74% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If you multiply all the numbers on a telephone dial pad together, what number do you get?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Weekly pay | | 6 Across Grown-up | | 7 Across Tour leader |
Yesterday: 🧠 111 played · 💡 91 played · ✏️ 85 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. (1960) • Deep Blue, IBM's chess computer, defeated world champion Garry Kasparov. (1997) • Australian forces captured Ville-sur-Ancre in France during World War I. (1918) • Israel was admitted to the United Nations. (1949) 🎂 Born on this day: American football quarterback Cam Newton (1989), Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí (1904), and Australian actress Natasha Bassett (1992). |
Brainteaser Answer
Zero. Since zero is on the dial pad, multiplying any number by zero gives you zero. |
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