Morning PostSydney Friday, 8 May 2026 • Issue #676 |
Sunny and pleasant all day ☀️ UV 3.8 • 🌅 Sunset 5:08 PM |
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Happy Friday! Moore Park's golf course has dodged the full chop after a celebrity-fuelled backlash, and a Sydney father is safe after a frightening two-day kidnapping ordeal in the southwest. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Golf course spared full axe after compromise 📍 STC: The River + 3 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1973: A bomb exploded outside the Redfern headquarters of ASIO in Sydney. |
Today's Sydney Moore Park will keep twelve holes instead of nine under a revised plan, following pushback from golfers including Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg. via The Guardian SydneyA Sydney man held captive for thirty-six hours in the city's southwest has been released by his abductors. Police are still investigating why he was snatched from a suburban street. via 9News SydneyA woman arriving at Sydney International Airport has been charged with offences linked to terrorism. The thirty-two-year-old was arrested yesterday evening. via ABC Sydney |
Around Australia An Australian beverage called Methanol Moonshine has drawn criticism for insulting victims of the deadly Laos poisoning tragedy. via The Guardian AustraliaFremantle erased a fifteen-point deficit with a blistering final quarter to defeat Hawthorn. The Hawks were taught a lesson in finishing games. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Theatre & Stage 🎭 This week: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House30 Mar – 16 May Miranda Otto captivates in Butterworth's mysterious two-hander about love and fishing—final week to see it. Join the fun at these complimentary Latin dance sessions—no partner or experience needed, just come along. Free Lloyd Webber's global phenomenon returns to the harbour in a spectacular outdoor production under the stars. The beloved Disney musical enchants with tale as old as time—perfect for grandparents and grandchildren together. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Mystery Road: OriginDrama Series · ABC iview This prequel to the acclaimed Mystery Road series follows a young Jay Swan in 1999 as he arrives in a remote outback town as a new police officer. Gripping storytelling with stunning Australian landscapes and a compelling look at race, corruption, and justice. Slow HorsesSpy Drama Series · Apple TV+ Gary Oldman leads this brilliant British espionage series about MI5 agents who've been demoted to a dumping ground department. Witty, tense, and thoroughly entertaining—think John le Carré with a darkly comic edge. |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A man pushed his car to a hotel and immediately knew he was bankrupt. What happened?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Lesson of a fable | | 6 Across La Bohème or Carmen | | 7 Across Bus or train station |
Yesterday: 🧠 112 played · 💡 92 played · ✏️ 78 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • A bomb exploded outside the Redfern headquarters of ASIO in Sydney. (1973) • The World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated. (1980) • VE Day celebrations began in Australia after Germany's surrender. (1945) • Joan of Arc lifted the Siege of Orleans. (1429) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt (1981), British rock musician Mike D'Abo (1944), and British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough (1926). |
Brainteaser Answer
He was playing Monopoly. Landing on a hotel meant he couldn't pay the rent. |
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