Morning PostSydney Wednesday, 15 April 2026 • Issue #653 |
Sunny skies with UV index of 6.2, sunset at 5:33 PM ☀️ UV 6.2 • 🌅 Sunset 5:33 PM |
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Good morning! A beloved community broadcaster's future hangs in the balance, tremors shook the state last night, and there's a warning about what El Niño could bring. Plus, could you stand on one leg for half a minute? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Beloved broadcaster 2SER battles for survival 🎭 My Brilliant Career + 4 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Balance Exercises Could Prevent One in Three Falls 🕰️ On this day in 1865: President Abraham Lincoln died from an assassin's bullet at 7:22 am... |
Today's Sydney The community station that launched countless broadcasting careers now fights closure after universities withdrew their financial support. UTS and Macquarie University have ended their joint ownership arrangement. via ABC SydneyA magnitude 4.5 quake struck near a goldmine west of Sydney at 8:20pm Tuesday. Light shaking reached as far as Wollongong and parts of the harbour city. via 9News Sydney |
Around Australia The carrier is raising ticket prices and cutting domestic flights as fuel supply concerns intensify. via SBS NewsAustralians are dining out less frequently as consumer confidence suffers its steepest decline since the pandemic. Financial pressures are driving cautious spending habits nationwide. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On TheatreRoslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay, until 3 May Sheridan Harbridge shines in this joyful musical with a pub-rock soundtrack and stunning design. TheatreDrama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, until 16 May Miranda Otto captivates in this mysterious two-hander about a fisherman and an enigmatic woman. TheatreCheck venue for details The beloved animated tale comes to life with Broadway-worthy songs and spectacular staging. TheatreCheck venue for details Solve the mystery live on stage in this theatrical adaptation of the classic board game. ExhibitionCheck venue for details Discover personal stories of how libraries shaped lives across generations in this touching exhibition. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Balance Exercises Could Prevent One in Three FallsSimple balance activities like standing on one foot while brushing your teeth or doing heel-to-toe walks can significantly reduce fall risk. Research shows that just 10-15 minutes of balance training three times a week improves stability and confidence. Try adding these quick exercises to your daily routine—no gym required. Source: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 I am not alive, but I grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air. Water kills me. What am I?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Sport · 7 questions · ~2 min Which Australian swimmer won three gold medals at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and later became famous for her acting role in Tarzan films? | A) Dawn Fraser | | B) Shane Gould | | C) Lorraine Crapp | | D) Murray Rose |
Yesterday: 🧠 58 played · 💡 44 played · ✏️ 48 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • President Abraham Lincoln died from an assassin's bullet at 7:22 am in Washington. (1865) • RMS Titanic sank at 2:20 am in the North Atlantic, killing more than 1,500 people. (1912) • Ninety-six Liverpool football fans were killed in a crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. (1989) • Fire destroyed much of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris during restoration work. (2019) 🎂 Born on this day: British pop singer Samantha Fox (1966), British actress Emma Watson (1990), and Australian rugby union prop James Slipper (1989). |
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One Last Smile  The crossword has three clues left, all suspiciously connected to ancient mythology. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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