Morning PostSydney Monday, 13 April 2026 • Issue #651 |
Clear skies and pleasant conditions all day ☀️ UV 6.3 • 🌅 Sunset 5:35 PM |
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Good morning! Today we remember the courage shown during the Bondi Junction tragedy as special honours are announced. Plus, we're asking for your wisdom on a dating scam scenario many face. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Special honours recognise Westfield courage two years later 🎨 Biennale of Sydney: Rememory + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: Romance Scams on Dating Sites 🕰️ On this day in 1945: Allied forces liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in... |
Today's Sydney Eight individuals receive Australian Bravery Decorations for their actions during the 2024 Bondi Junction shopping centre attack. Governor General Sam Mostyn praised their determined response in horrific circumstances. via ABC SydneyA stolen Audi containing a pistol and rifle may have been used by a hired criminal crew planning an assassination, police say. Investigations continue into the vehicle's intended purpose. via 9News Sydney |
Around Australia Jess Hull recovered from a shocking fall in the 1,500m to win the 5,000m at the Australian Athletics Championships yesterday. via ABC NewsAustralians are bulk-buying pantry staples like beans and tinned goods over concerns Middle East tensions could drive prices up or cause shortages. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Sydney. FreeMultiple venues, until 14 Jun Australia's premier contemporary art showcase explores erased histories across five harbour locations ExhibitionMuseum of Contemporary Art, until 27 Apr Step inside immersive rooms where ten international artists collaborate with artificial intelligence ExhibitionArtspace Woolloomooloo, until 7 Jun Journey through five zones where art meets astrophysics and quantum physics FreeArt Gallery of NSW, until 31 Dec Trace humanity's connection to the natural world through the Gallery's collection ExhibitionMuseum of Contemporary Art, 21 May to 19 Oct The most comprehensive exhibition yet from a leading First Nations artist Market395 Oxford St, Every Saturday 10am-4pm Sydney's oldest artisan market offers 100+ stalls of handmade fashion and homewares Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Romance Scams on Dating SitesCriminals create fake profiles on dating websites and social media to build romantic relationships with victims over weeks or months. Once trust is established, they fabricate emergencies or opportunities, asking for money transfers, gift cards, or personal financial information to help with their 'crisis' or to meet in person. How to protect yourself: ✓ Never send money, gift cards, or personal financial details to someone you've only met online ✓ Be wary of people who quickly profess love or avoid phone/video calls ✓ Do a reverse image search on their photos - scammers often steal pictures from other people's profiles ✓ Meet in person in a public place before developing deeper feelings or trust |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min WERE → WAND Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 77 played · 💡 47 played · ✏️ 49 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Allied forces liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany. (1945) • An oxygen tank exploded on Apollo 13, forcing NASA to abort the moon landing mission. (1970) • Cyclone Trixie crossed the Northern Territory coast near Darwin, causing significant damage but no deaths. (1977) • The United States dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb, the MOAB, on an ISIS tunnel complex in Afghanistan. (2017) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell (1948), American actor Ron Perlman (1950), and Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov (1963). |
Brainteaser Answer
The letter R. |
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One Last Smile  Peak autumn is needing a jumper at breakfast and a T-shirt by lunch. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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