Morning PostSydney Sunday, 7 June 2026 • Issue #706 |
Sunny with showers forecast for tomorrow 🌅 Sunset 4:53 PM |
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Good morning. Gunfire erupted at a western Sydney venue linked to a gangster's funeral, while farmers across NSW battle surging feral pig numbers. Plus: get active this Sunday with pickleball or volleyball. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Gunfire erupts at Punchbowl venue linked to gangster funeral 📍 parkrun Sydney + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Star RV motorhome winter hire: Save 15% on Polaris 4 or 6 berth 🕰️ On this day in 1813: Birth date of Sir Redmond Barry, the judge who sentenced Ned Kelly. |
Today's Sydney A shooting occurred at a Punchbowl location where Sydney gangster Lorenzo Lemalu's funeral was originally planned before organisers changed the venue. Police established crime scenes at the site yesterday. via ABC SydneyAgricultural producers say rapidly breeding feral pigs are causing massive damage to crops and spreading disease across rural properties. The pest population has reached what farmers describe as unbelievable levels. via 7NEWS NSW |
Around Australia A British woman whose daughter died slowly from measles over a decade has issued a stark message as immunisation rates decline across Australia. via ABC NewsRecent budget tax changes have prompted Australians to consider selling investments before new rules take effect or holding them indefinitely. via SBS News |
Around the World |
✦ From Morning Post Introducing My Life StoryToday I'd like to tell you about something new we've made. My Life Story is a 97-page Australian print-and-fill book about the people, places and moments that made you who you are — one warm question at a time. Not a memoir, not a journal you have to keep up with. You answer the questions that matter to you, and skip the rest. No subscription, no app. $39 once, printed at home and filled in by hand — the kind of book a child or grandchild will be grateful you sat down to write. Have a look. — Nathan |
What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ Tomorrow: King's Birthday Centennial Park (and 30+ other Sydney locations)Every Saturday 8am Free timed 5km run or walk every Saturday morning at Centennial Park and thirty other Sydney locations. Free Gentle seated yoga class designed for comfort and accessibility, perfect for maintaining flexibility and balance. Join Sunday volleyball competitions for men's and mixed teams, keeping active through social sport. Drop in for casual pickleball, the fast-growing paddle sport that's easier on joints than tennis. Free ten-week karate program specially designed for adults aged fifty-five and over, all abilities welcome. Free Low-impact water exercise classes in shallow pools, ideal for fitness without strain on joints. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Hire a spacious 4- or 6-berth Mercedes-Benz Sprinter motorhome this winter (travel 21 May–31 August 2026) and save 15%. Unlimited kilometres included, plus fridges, cooking equipment, dining essentials and a fully self-contained bathroom. Pick up and drop off at Star RV branches in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth or Cairns. Offer ends: 31 August 2026 💡 Book direct to earn 3 Velocity Points per dollar spent, turning your road trip into future travel rewards. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Think of a number between 1 and 10. Multiply it by 9. Add the digits of your answer together. Subtract 5. Match your number to a letter (A=1, B=2, etc.). Think of a country starting with that letter. What country are you thinking of?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Third month of the year | | 6 Across Nimble and quick-moving | | 7 Across Stiff and inflexible |
Yesterday: 🧠 160 played · 💡 74 played · ✏️ 87 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Birth date of Sir Redmond Barry, the judge who sentenced Ned Kelly. (1813) • Darlinghurst Gaol took in its first prisoners. (1841) • The Petition of Right, a major English constitutional document, is granted royal assent by Charles I and becomes law. (1628) • First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins. (1099) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cattle dog Bluey (1910), Filipino-American basketball player Jordan Clarkson (1992), and American anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar (1909). |
Brainteaser Answer
Denmark. The trick always gives you the number 4, which corresponds to 'D', and most people think of Denmark first. |
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