Morning PostSydney Thursday, 16 April 2026 • Issue #654 |
Sunny and pleasant, cooling off tonight ☀️ UV 5.9 • 🌅 Sunset 5:31 PM |
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Good morning! A major fire at Australia's biggest refinery has disrupted fuel supplies, while closer to home a Sydney judge has knocked back police bail restrictions on a CBD protester. Plus we're asking: do you shop around for insurance? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Judge scraps CBD ban for protest defendant 📍 Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra + 5 more events 💰 Money Matters: Review Your Home and Car Insurance Every Year 🕰️ On this day in 1943: Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered the psychedelic... |
Today's Sydney A 25-year-old woman with no prior convictions has won her appeal against police bail conditions that would have barred her from Sydney's centre except for work. The court ruled the exclusion zone unreasonable. via The Guardian SydneyA cage fighter on trial told his girlfriend to rush over rather than call emergency services after a training session turned deadly, a Sydney court has heard. via ABC SydneyA thief made off with 1,000 litres of fuel and allegedly nearly ran down the service station worker who tried to stop him. via 9News Sydney |
Around Australia A significant fire erupted at Geelong's Viva Energy plant, which supplies half of Victoria's fuel and employs over 1,100 workers. via Sydney Morning Herald🔒 paywallMiddle East tensions are revealing vulnerabilities in Australia's energy security, trade routes and defence capabilities, analysts warn. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On MusicConcert Hall, Sydney Opera House, 4 May The Hollywood star brings his acclaimed jazz ensemble for one night only. ExhibitionMuseum of Contemporary Art, until 27 Apr Ten artists explore artificial intelligence as creative partner across immersive atmospheric installations. MusicFleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, until 3 May Lloyd Webber's classic on the floating stage with nightly fireworks for its 40th anniversary. ComedyConcert Hall, Sydney Opera House, 20 Apr Felicity Ward, Sammy J and more top comics launch the festival in style. MarketsOxford Street, 17 Apr Browse local makers, vintage finds and street food under the lights tomorrow night. SportSydney CBD, 3 May One of the city's premier running events takes over the streets next month. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Review Your Home and Car Insurance Every YearLoyalty doesn't pay when it comes to insurance — premiums often creep up while your coverage needs may have changed. Take an hour each year to compare quotes and check if you're over-insured on items like contents or vehicles that have depreciated. You might save hundreds of dollars, and ensure your excess levels still suit your budget. Source: ASIC MoneySmart 📊 Today's Poll Do you shop around for insurance each year? Every yearSet and forget📊 Yesterday's Poll Could you stand on one leg for 30 seconds? Easy led with 63% (76 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What English word keeps the same pronunciation even after you remove four of its five letters?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 2 steps · ~2 min FEAR → DEAD Change one letter at a time · Par: 2 steps Yesterday: 🧠 62 played · 💡 48 played · ✏️ 38 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered the psychedelic effects of LSD. (1943) • Apollo 16 launched from Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts to the moon's Descartes Highlands. (1972) • Australian forces landed at Tarakan Island in Borneo, beginning the first stage of the Borneo Campaign. (1945) • The bodies of Australian and Dutch MH17 victims arrived in the Netherlands after the plane was shot down over Ukraine. (2014) 🎂 Born on this day: British silent film legend Charlie Chaplin (1889), Australian Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett (1953), and British actress Gina McKee (1964). |
Brainteaser Answer
Queue — remove the 'u, e, u, e' and the 'Q' still sounds the same. |
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One Last Smile  The Eastern Distributor is the only motorway where everyone pays to sit still. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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