Morning PostSydney Tuesday, 16 June 2026 • Issue #715 |
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Good morning. The Coogee attack survivor faces a long road ahead after losing her arm, while authorities weigh new AI drone patrols. Plus: Melbourne rivalry, creative workshops, and today's head-scratcher. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Coogee swimmer begins recovery after amputation 📍 K-POP DANCE CLASS @ KCCAU + 5 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1884: The South Australian government of John Bray lost a no-confidence... |
Today's Sydney Leah Stewart, 35, remains in intensive care after Saturday's attack and has undergone multiple operations including arm amputation. via ABC SydneyState authorities are examining the use of artificial intelligence-equipped drones to patrol popular beaches during daylight hours as part of swimmer protection measures. The technology review follows recent attacks along the coast. via 7NEWS NSWA 16-year-old boy suffered serious head and arm injuries after falling from a train between St Peters and Sydenham stations on Saturday morning. Police are investigating the incident. via City Hub Sydney |
Around Australia Reserve Bank board members meet today with fresh relief after recent global oil concerns subsided, potentially influencing interest rate deliberations. via ABC NewsAs fertility hits record lows, a growing number of Australians who've chosen not to have children are calling for expanded adult-only spaces. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Community & Learning 🤝 Korean Cultural Centre17 Jun – 20 Aug Learn K-pop choreography in friendly classes that welcome all ages and abilities at the cultural centre. Free State Library of New South Wales21 Jun A Sunday drawing session perfect for grandparents and grandkids to explore sketching together at the library. Free SydneyRuns regularly · $148 Blend a personal scent from natural ingredients in a small, slow workshop that runs about two hours. UNSW CBD Campus5 Aug An informative session exploring how climate change affects our economy, aimed at engaged community members. BurwoodRuns regularly · $59 Shape clay by hand into something useful — mug, dish, small vessel. Forgiving, low-pressure, fun. SydneyRuns regularly · $135 Learn the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, turning imperfection into beauty. Got an event or notice to share? Add it to the community noticeboard → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Is Sydney's coffee as good as Melbourne's? Just as goodMelbourne wins📊 Yesterday's Poll Have you received a suspicious parcel delivery text message? Yes, I have led with 69% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A man was walking in heavy rain with nothing to protect his head, yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Evade or sidestep | | 6 Across La Bohème or Carmen | | 7 Across Discourage or prevent |
Yesterday: 🧠 207 played · 💡 148 played · ✏️ 148 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The South Australian government of John Bray lost a no-confidence motion over a new tax, and Bray was replaced as premier by John Colton. (1884) • Roma, Queensland became the first Australian town lit and powered by natural gas, though the gas reserve lasted only ten days. (1906) • The Plymouth Company granted a land patent to Thomas Purchase, the first settler of Pejepscot, Maine, settling at the site of Fort Andross. (1632) • French Revolutionary Wars: In what became known as Cornwallis's Retreat, a British Royal Navy squadron led by Vice Admiral William Cornwallis strongly resists a much larger French Navy force and withdraws largely intact, setting up the French Navy defeat at the Battle of Groix six days later. (1795) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian soldier Warren Rodwell (1958), American geneticist Barbara McClintock (1902), and Canadian ice hockey player Steve Larmer (1961). |
Brainteaser Answer
He was bald. No hair means no hair can get wet. |
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