Morning PostSydney Tuesday, 14 April 2026 • Issue #652 |
Sunny and pleasant all day ☀️ UV 6.5 • 🌅 Sunset 5:34 PM |
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Good morning! A champion poodle has claimed top honours at the Easter Show for the second time, while questions swirl around safety upgrades on our light rail network. Plus, we're asking: does Sydney still boast the world's most stunning harbour? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Champion poodle takes Easter Show crown for second time 📚 Come and get techie: Customs House Library + 4 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1912: RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 pm... |
Today's Sydney Anton the poodle has secured Best in Show honours at the Royal Easter Show—his second win at the prestigious competition. For competitive owners, this achievement represents a lifetime goal rarely accomplished twice. via The Guardian SydneyA teenager required helicopter winching to safety yesterday afternoon after being sucked into the Warriewood Blowhole. Emergency crews responded to distress calls from a witness who heard cries for help around 1:15pm. via 9News Sydney |
Around Australia Zak Butters will appear before the AFL Tribunal following an exchange deemed abusive and insulting with field umpire Nick Foot during weekend play. via ABC NewsThe Duke and Duchess commence their visit today with Melbourne engagements, though critics describe the trip as more promotional than traditional royal duty. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On Classes & Workshops Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Sydney. FreeCustoms House Library, ongoing Tuesdays Get one-on-one help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop from friendly volunteers FreeGlebe Library, ongoing sessions Master your devices with patient tech assistance in a relaxed library setting Wellness4-week course Start your yoga journey with gentle instruction perfect for complete beginners FreeOnline, trial session available Test-drive Italian language learning from home before committing to a full course KidsCity venue Young nature lovers explore plants and gardens through hands-on discovery activities Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Is Sydney Harbour still the most beautiful harbour in the world? Without questionI've seen better📊 Yesterday's Poll Someone you met on a dating site says they love you but need money for a family emergency. What's your response? Refuse and report the profile as suspicious led with 81% (69 votes) |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If a rooster lays an egg on the exact peak of a barn roof, which side does it roll down?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Stage play or TV series | | 6 Across One who defies authority | | 7 Across Cancel a mission |
Yesterday: 🧠 63 played · 💡 50 played · ✏️ 56 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 pm ship's time. (1912) • President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington. (1865) • The USSR signed the Geneva Accords, agreeing to withdraw Soviet forces from Afghanistan. (1988) • A severe hailstorm struck Sydney, causing $1.7 billion in insured damages, Australia's costliest natural disaster at the time. (1999) 🎂 Born on this day: American baseball pitcher Greg Maddux (1966), American Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody (1973), and Australian cricketer David Hope (1940). |
Brainteaser Answer
Neither — roosters don't lay eggs. |
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One Last Smile  Balmoral Beach is where Sydney pretends it's somewhere more expensive overseas. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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