Morning PostSydney Friday, 10 April 2026 • Issue #648 |
Partly cloudy with a top of 33° ☀️ UV 6.4 • 🌅 Sunset 5:39 PM |
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Good morning. A convicted rapist is on the run after fleeing a Sydney hospital, while new data reveals thousands of us are driving less as fuel costs bite. Plus, your last weekend to catch the Easter Show. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Convicted rapist flees hospital, police launch search 👪 Sydney Royal Easter Show + 4 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1912: RMS Titanic departed Southampton on its ill-fated maiden voyage to... |
Today's Sydney A man serving time for the gang rape of a teenager has escaped while receiving treatment at Bankstown Hospital. Authorities say he was awaiting deportation when he fled custody yesterday. via ABC SydneyDaily trips on Sydney's busiest roads have dropped by thousands as the fuel crisis forces residents to reconsider their driving habits, new government figures show. via The Guardian Sydney |
Around Australia Australian experts warn oil prices could remain elevated for a year even with peace holding, citing damaged infrastructure and uncertain stability across the Middle East. via The Guardian AustraliaFar north Queensland is bracing for Tropical Cyclone Maila while still recovering from Cyclone Narelle, which tore through the region just weeks ago. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On Family & Grandkids Every Friday we share family-friendly outings around Sydney. FestivalSydney Showground, until 13 Apr Last chance to experience farm animals, showbags, carnival rides and nightly fireworks with the grandkids. FreeChau Chak Wing Museum, until 14 Jun Fascinating look at leeches, ticks and mosquitoes that'll have the kids talking for weeks. FamilyIngenia Holiday Parks Easter entertainment and activities designed for families with young children during the school break. KidsVarious locations Creative workshops to keep grandchildren entertained and inspired over the Easter school holidays. FamilyHay Street Special holiday activities and events throughout the Easter break for all ages. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Mystery RoadDrama Series · ABC iview Aaron Pedersen stars as Indigenous detective Jay Swan investigating crimes in the Australian outback. Gripping storytelling with stunning cinematography and a uniquely Australian perspective on the crime genre. Slow HorsesSpy Series · Apple TV+ Gary Oldman leads this brilliant British spy thriller about MI5 agents relegated to the departmental dumping ground. Sharp writing, dark humour, and edge-of-your-seat espionage that rivals the best of le Carré. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 How many letters are in 'the alphabet'?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min FIVE → FAME Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 65 played · 💡 31 played · ✏️ 38 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • RMS Titanic departed Southampton on its ill-fated maiden voyage to New York. (1912) • Paul McCartney announced the Beatles had disbanded, ending the world's most successful musical act. (1970) • Australian runner John Landy broke the world mile record with a time of 4:02.0 at Turku, Finland. (1954) • The New South Wales Government announced plans for a $1 billion redevelopment of Darling Harbour in Sydney. (1985) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian country music star Kasey Chambers (1976), American action film actor Steven Seagal (1952), and Egyptian actor Omar Sharif (1932). |
Brainteaser Answer
Eleven — t, h, e, a, l, p, h, a, b, e, t. |
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