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Wednesday, 25 March 2026  •  Issue #632

☀️28°/18°
Sunny today, then showers and possible storms tomorrow (30°)
☀️ UV 8.1  •  🌅 Sunset 7:00 PM
 

Good morning! Today we're looking at a fascinating sleep study that could benefit your heart, plus updates on rising petrol prices and what's happening around town this week.

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

☀️ 28°/18° — Sunny today, then showers and possible storms tomorrow (30°)

📰 Extra sleep may protect your heart

🎵 Ron Mueck: Encounter + 3 more events

💪 Health & Wellness: Small Steps Add Up to Big Health Benefits

🕰️ On this day in 1957: The Treaty of Rome was signed, establishing the European Economic...

Today's Sydney

Extra sleep may protect your heart

Here's some encouraging news from researchers: adding just 11 minutes of sleep to your nightly routine could help reduce your risk of heart attack. It's a simple change that might make a real difference to your cardiovascular health.

via Sydney Morning Herald

Petrol prices climb but driving habits hold steady

Despite rising petrol costs, Sydneysiders aren't driving less or switching to public transport yet. Traffic numbers on key roads remain steady, prompting calls for cheaper public transport to encourage a shift.

via The Guardian Sydney

Man arrested after Parliament House window smashed

A man has been charged after allegedly smashing a NSW Parliament House window with a metal barbell early this morning.

via 9News Sydney

Around Australia

Liberal preferences boost One Nation in SA

Political analysts say Liberal party preferences handed multiple seats to Pauline Hanson's One Nation in the South Australian election, securing at least two upper house seats and one or more in the lower house.

via The Guardian Australia

Australia-EU trade deal signed despite industry criticism

Australia has signed a $10 billion free trade agreement with the European Union after eight years of negotiations, though meat exporters say they've been "profoundly let down" by the terms.

via SBS News

Around the World

Russia launches record drone attack on Ukraine — Russia launched 948 drones at Ukraine in the largest attack over a 24-hour period, hitting cities across the west with residential buildings damaged and many injured.

via BBC World

Second set of mountain gorilla twins born in DRC — Conservationists are celebrating an 'extraordinary event' with a second set of mountain gorilla twins born in Virunga national park, just two months after another pair was discovered.

via The Guardian World

What's On

What's On

Every Wednesday we highlight live music and entertainment around Sydney.

Exhibition

Ron Mueck: Encounter

Art Gallery of NSW, now showing

Experience hyperrealistic sculptures by renowned Australian artist Ron Mueck in this unmissable exhibition.

Film

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2026

Various Sydney cinemas, March-April

Enjoy the best of contemporary French cinema with English subtitles at this beloved annual festival.

Markets

The Entertainment Quarter Markets

EQ Moore Park, every Wednesday & Saturday

Browse fresh produce, artisan goods and local crafts at these regular community markets.

Free

Autumn Garden Walks

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, daily

Stroll through spectacular autumn colours with free guided walks every Wednesday at 10:30am.

Got an event to share? Let us know →

Health & Wellness

Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well.

Small Steps Add Up to Big Health Benefits

Australian research shows that breaking up your day with just 2-3 minute walks every hour can significantly improve blood sugar levels and reduce joint stiffness. You don't need to walk for 30 minutes straight - parking further away, taking the stairs, or walking to the letterbox all count towards your daily activity goal.

Source: Australian Department of Health

Which small activity change would you find easier to add to your day?

Taking short walks every hourUsing stairs instead of lifts

Daily Brainteaser

🧩

If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you no longer have me. What am I?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

🧠 Today's Featured Game

Trivia

Sport · 7 questions · ~2 min

Which country hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?

A) Greece
B) Australia
C) China
D) United States
Play the Quiz →

Yesterday 10 people played · Average score: 5/7

💡 Word Ladder · 7 steps→
CLAY → ??? → SAND
✏️ Crossword · 5×5 Mini→
1 Across: Sample or sense of flavour

On This Day

Anniversary of

• The Treaty of Rome was signed, establishing the European Economic Community. (1957)

• Saudi Arabia began military intervention in Yemen against Houthi rebels. (2015)

• The European Union banned British beef exports due to concerns over mad cow disease. (1996)

• Civil rights marchers led by Martin Luther King Jr. completed their march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. (1965)

🎂 Born on this day: British singer-songwriter and pianist Elton John (1947), American Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin (1942), and American actress from Sex and the City Sarah Jessica Parker (1965).

Brainteaser Answer
A secret.

One Last Smile

One Last Smile illustration

The queue at the post office moves faster when nobody checks their phone.

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