Morning PostSydney Wednesday, 3 June 2026 • Issue #702 |
Mostly sunny, mild day ahead 🌅 Sunset 4:53 PM |
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Good morning. Today we mark Mabo Day, remembering the landmark decision that recognised native title. Meanwhile, questions mount over whether our biggest renewable energy bet will ever pay off, and signs emerge that the housing boom may finally be slowing. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Renewable megaproject costs balloon by $3 million daily 📍 Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends featuring Surya Botofasina and Aaron Shaw + 4 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Eating With Others Boosts Both Mood and Nutrition 🕰️ On this day in 1992: The High Court of Australia delivered the Mabo decision, recognising... |
Today's Sydney The Snowy Hydro 2.0 scheme is limping toward the finish line billions over budget and years behind schedule. Experts are now split on whether the pumped hydro project will justify its ballooning expense. via ABC SydneyAustralia's population has reached 28 million, with a new resident arriving every 75 seconds. The surge is fuelled by overseas migration rather than births. via 7NEWS NSW |
Around Australia Budget changes and market fatigue may usher in an era where home prices rise no faster than inflation, economists say. via ABC NewsFarmers brace for prolonged drought conditions if the Bureau formally declares El Niño, with climate change intensifying the risk. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Music 🎵 Oxford Art Factory, SydneyWed 3 Jun, 19:30 Acclaimed poet and musician Saul Williams joins Carlos Niño's ensemble for an intimate evening of experimental jazz and spoken word. Lansdowne Hotel, SydneyThu 11 Jun, 19:30 Brooklyn singer-songwriter blends jazz, bossa nova and indie pop in a warm pub setting perfect for discovering new sounds. Sydney Opera House - Concert HallThu 4 Jun, 19:00 Britain's beloved tenor brings his powerful voice and musical theatre favourites to the iconic Concert Hall stage. Sydney Opera House - Concert HallMon 15 Jun, 20:30 The world's premier jazz trumpeter returns with his signature smooth sound and stellar band for a sophisticated evening. State Theatre, SydneyFri 19 Jun, 19:30 A full orchestra performs the epic film scores of Hans Zimmer, from Gladiator to The Lion King. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Eating With Others Boosts Both Mood and NutritionSharing meals with family or friends isn't just pleasant—it's linked to better dietary choices and improved mental wellbeing in older Australians. People who regularly eat with others consume more fruits and vegetables and report feeling less lonely. Consider organising a weekly lunch with neighbours or joining a community dining group. Source: Australian Institute of Family Studies 📊 Today's Poll Do you prefer eating with company or solo? With othersSolo📊 Yesterday's Poll Has Newtown changed for the better or worse over the years? Lost its character led with 67% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A man is lying awake in bed at a hotel. He picks up the phone, dials a number, says nothing, hangs up, and goes to sleep. Why?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min WORM → WAVE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 174 played · 💡 95 played · ✏️ 108 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The High Court of Australia delivered the Mabo decision, recognising native title and overturning the legal doctrine of terra nullius. (1992) • The Chinese government crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square began in Beijing. (1989) • The German Luftwaffe completed the evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk during World War II. (1940) • Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Limited gained control of the News of the World in Britain, expanding his international empire. (1969) 🎂 Born on this day: American actor Tony Curtis (1925), Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone (1975), and American-French entertainer Josephine Baker (1906). |
Brainteaser Answer
Someone in the next room was snoring and keeping him awake. He worked out their room number from his own, called it, and hung up the moment they answered — they were now awake (and no longer snoring), and he fell asleep before they did. |
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One Last Smile  Winter mornings are just arguing with yourself about getting out from under the doona. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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