Morning PostSydney Monday, 22 June 2026 • Issue #721 |
Mostly sunny skies ahead 🌅 Sunset 4:54 PM |
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Good morning. Hundreds gathered at Coogee over the weekend for a community swim following the recent shark attack, while donated breast milk is proving life-saving for our tiniest Australians. Plus: the Archie Party celebrates the prize this Friday. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Community ocean swim draws hundreds after Coogee attack 📍 Jack Ball 'MYSTERY SOLVED' at Passage Gallery + 5 more events 🌱 In the Garden: Garlic on the shortest day 🕰️ On this day in 1926: The Council for Scientific Research (CSIR) formed; later became the... |
Today's Sydney Swimmers gathered at the beach for a solidarity swim and barbecue fundraiser supporting Leah Stewart, who remains in intensive care after losing her arm in the attack on 20 June. via 9News SydneyRed Cross Lifeblood research shows donated milk is protecting preterm infants from necrotising enterocolitis, one of the most serious complications. Baby Ava was among those helped after arriving at 31 weeks. via 7NEWS NSWQueues stretched back to Oxford Street for the return of weekly LGBT parties at the venue, which closed last March. Attendees praised the distinctly queer energy. via City Hub Sydney |
Around Australia Four Corners investigation reveals how Victoria's logging ban has shifted the timber trade across state lines, with logs and money flowing to Tasmania. via ABC NewsFederal review launched after families raise alarms over algorithm used to determine priority for older Australians seeking care. via SBS News |
Around the World |
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What’s On: Arts 🎨 17 July 2026 Contemporary art exhibition exploring narrative mystery through bold visual storytelling at an intimate gallery space. Environmental art installation transforming found plastic materials into powerful commentary on consumption and sustainability. Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 200026 Jun Celebration event at the Art Gallery marking this year's Archibald Prize exhibition opening. ArtHouse Hotel29 Jun Classic figure drawing session with live model in a relaxed hotel setting. Immersive exhibition showcasing iconic works from the world's most celebrated street artist. Nostalgic exhibition exploring Australia's beloved PIX magazine and its cultural impact on mid-century life. See what's on in Sydney this week → Got an event or notice to share? Add it to the community noticeboard → |
In the Garden What's worth doing in your garden this week. Garlic on the shortest dayThere's a lovely old tradition of planting garlic on the shortest day and harvesting on the longest, and the winter solstice falls right about now. Push the cloves in pointy end up in rich, well-drained soil and let them tick over quietly through the cold. If you missed autumn, this is your moment. Plant out onion and shallot seedlings too — they share the same long, easy growing habit. 📊 Today's Poll Garlic on the solstice — tradition or just good timing? Love the traditionWhenever it suits📊 Yesterday's Poll Given the choice, you’d rather… Explore somewhere new led with 78% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Which doesn't belong: Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Cairns?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Valuable possession | | 6 Across Powered by the sun | | 7 Across Roofing material |
Yesterday: 🧠 202 played · 💡 146 played · ✏️ 153 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Council for Scientific Research (CSIR) formed; later became the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. (1926) • Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyen Cao Ky crushed the Buddhist Uprising. (1966) • Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. (1911) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian rugby league player Darryl Brohman (1956), American director Joseph Papp (1921), and Italian journalist Walter Bonatti (1930). |
Brainteaser Answer
Cairns — it's in Queensland; the other three are in the Northern Territory. |
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One Last Smile  The garden needs weeding but the magpies are having a conference on the lawn. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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