Morning PostSydney Sunday, 31 May 2026 • Issue #699 |
Mostly sunny with pleasant temperatures 🌅 Sunset 4:54 PM |
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Good morning! After 83 drones plummeted into Darling Harbour, Vivid has scrapped all aerial shows for the rest of the festival. Plus, GYG's founder reflects on a costly American experiment, and we've got your sport and active picks for the week ahead.
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At a Glance 📰 Vivid scraps aerial displays after harbour crash 📍 parkrun Sydney + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Royal Caribbean South Pacific cruise: 7 to 14 nights from $1,148pp twin share 🕰️ On this day in 1902: The Treaty of Vereeniging was signed, ending the Second Boer War in... |
Today's Sydney All drone performances at the iconic light festival have been cancelled following a technical failure that sent dozens of machines plunging into Darling Harbour earlier this week. Fireworks will take their place. via The Guardian SydneyA 67-year-old man allegedly warned officers he would ram Mudgee Police Station moments before driving into the building. Remarkably, nobody was hurt in the incident. via ABC SydneyThe entrepreneur behind Guzman y Gomez watched his American expansion fail spectacularly, but investors are relieved the company is refocusing locally. He hasn't ruled out trying again. via Sydney Morning Herald🔒 paywall |
Around Australia A family has released police video of their relative being beaten during a mental health episode, hoping it prompts better crisis training. via ABC NewsAn owner-operator is sacrificing his paycheck to fuel costs as diesel prices squeeze independent transport operators across the country. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ Centennial Park (and 30+ other Sydney locations)Every Saturday 8am Free timed 5km run or walk at 30-plus Sydney locations, welcoming all ages and fitness levels. Free Specially designed karate sessions for adults aged 55 and over, focusing on strength and coordination. Free Local Australian Rules football match featuring Glebe taking on Ryde-Eastwood in community competition. Regular Sunday volleyball competitions offering mixed and men's divisions for competitive social play. Drop-in pickleball sessions at King George V Recreation Centre, perfect for newcomers and regulars alike. Gentle yoga practice using a chair for support, ideal for those with limited mobility. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Cruise the South Pacific to Vanuatu and New Caledonia aboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, round-trip from Brisbane (or Anthem of the Seas from Sydney) — currently up to 32% off. Lead-in fares start at $1,148 per person twin share, and because that's the cruise fare it's the same wherever you live; you simply make your own way to the port. Your cabin, main meals, entertainment and onboard facilities are included; drink packages and shore excursions cost extra. Selected departures run October 2026 through 2027. 💡 On a port-packed South Pacific sailing an interior cabin is the value pick — you'll be ashore or on deck most of the day. Brisbane departures currently show the lowest lead-in fares (around $1,148pp); Sydney sailings on Anthem of the Seas start near $1,598pp. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What common English word is nine letters long, and each time you remove a letter from it, it still remains an English word, all the way down to one letter?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min NICE → WIRE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Treaty of Vereeniging was signed, ending the Second Boer War in South Africa after three years of conflict. (1902) • A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Peru, killing approximately 70,000 people in one of the worst natural disasters in South American history. (1970) • The Australian Broadcasting Tribunal granted licences for two new commercial television networks, marking significant media deregulation. (1990) • The RMS Titanic was launched at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, beginning its journey to its tragic maiden voyage the following year. (1911) 🎂 Born on this day: American actor and director Clint Eastwood (1930), Irish actor Colin Farrell (1976), and Australian AFL footballer John Platten (1963). |
Brainteaser Answer
STARTLING: remove letters one by one to get STARTING, STARING, STRING, STING, SING, SIN, IN, I. |
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