Morning PostSydney Saturday, 6 June 2026 • Issue #705 |
Clear skies and cool, perfect winter Saturday 🌅 Sunset 4:53 PM |
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Good morning! A council chief's anonymous tip-off has blown open corruption allegations in Western Sydney, while parents across the city are bringing back landlines to avoid giving kids smartphones. Parkrun kicks off at 8am if you fancy a walk in the sunshine. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Western Sydney council boss anonymously tips off media about alleged corruption 📍 parkrun Sydney + 5 more events 🍳 Recipe of the Week: Classic Pavlova with Fresh Berries 🕰️ On this day in 1859: The colony of Queensland is established by decree of Queen Victoria. |
Today's Sydney The chief executive of a Western Sydney council sent reporters an unsigned email claiming a senior colleague's corrupt behaviour was being covered up by the organisation. via ABC SydneyParents are installing fixed-line telephones at home so their children can stay connected without the risks of smartphones. The retro solution is gaining traction as concerns grow over social media and screen time. via 7NEWS NSWAhmed al-Ahmed, celebrated for his bravery during December's Bondi attack, has been charged with assaulting his father. Police allege the 44-year-old placed his father in a headlock during a domestic incident. via The Guardian Sydney |
Around Australia Tammy Shipley asked officers to arrest her during a psychotic episode, believing jail would keep her safe. She died eleven days later in custody. via ABC NewsBenedict Bryant received a two-year community corrections order for his role in the death of 16-year-old Indigenous teenager Jai Wright. via The Guardian Australia |
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What’s On: Weekends Out 🌲 This week: King's Birthday Centennial Park (and 30+ other Sydney locations)Every Saturday 8am Free timed 5km run or walk at thirty locations across Sydney, welcoming all fitness levels. Free Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney14 Mar – 14 Jun Explore the fascinating world of leeches, ticks and mosquitoes in this free Biennale exhibition. Free Spot migrating humpback whales on a harbour cruise during the winter whale-watching season. View Vivid's spectacular light installations from the water on an evening harbour cruise. Immerse yourself in rainforest photography and explore the unique ecosystems of ancient forests. Follow clues through botanical gardens on this family-friendly treasure hunt adventure with the grandkids. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Classic Pavlova with Fresh BerriesServes 8-10 · 2 hours (plus cooling) No Aussie celebration is complete without a pavlova! This showstopper dessert is easier than you might think, with a crisp meringue shell and marshmallow centre that's perfect for summer gatherings or Christmas lunch. 6 egg whites, at room temperature, 1½ cups caster sugar, 2 tsp cornflour, 1 tsp white vinegar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 300ml thickened cream, 2 tbsp icing sugar, 250g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, 125g fresh blueberries, 125g fresh raspberries, Passionfruit pulp to serve (optional) Method 1. Preheat oven to 150°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper and draw a 20cm circle as a guide. 2. Beat egg whites with electric beaters until soft peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until mixture is thick and glossy. Beat in cornflour, vinegar and vanilla. 3. Spoon meringue onto the circle, creating a shallow well in the centre. Place in oven and immediately reduce temperature to 120°C. Bake for 1½ hours, then turn oven off and leave pavlova inside to cool completely (this prevents cracking). 4. Just before serving, whip cream with icing sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over pavlova and top with fresh berries. Drizzle with passionfruit pulp if using. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A farmer needs to get a fox, a chicken, and a sack of grain across a river. His boat can only hold himself and one other item. If left alone, the fox will eat the chicken or the chicken will eat the grain. How does he do it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
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On This Day Anniversary of • The colony of Queensland is established by decree of Queen Victoria. (1859) • Batman's Treaty is made between John Batman and Wurundjeri elders for land around Port Phillip Bay; Governor Richard Bourke later voided it. (1835) • 1982 Lebanon War: forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon in Operation Peace for the Galilee, reaching Beirut. (1982) • Seven Years' War: British forces begin the Siege of Havana and temporarily capture the city. (1762) 🎂 Born on this day: English-Australian cricketer Frank Tyson (1930), Ghanaian photographer James Barnor (1929), and American comedian Colin Quinn (1959). |
Brainteaser Answer
Take the chicken across first. Return and take the fox across, but bring the chicken back. Leave the chicken and take the grain across. Return for the chicken. |
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