Morning PostSydney Wednesday, 17 June 2026 • Issue #716 |
Partly cloudy with pleasant conditions 🌅 Sunset 4:53 PM |
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Good morning. Police face pressure over a fatal emergency-response breakdown, while new testing guidelines promise easier prostate cancer screening. Plus: Engelbert Humperdinck tickets are on sale. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Police watchdog demands Triple Zero system overhaul after domestic violence death 📍 John Splithoff + 5 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Shingles Vaccination Now Free for 65-Year-Olds 🕰️ On this day in 1867: Birth date of Henry Lawson. |
Today's Sydney A commission found officers took nearly an hour to respond to a call reporting a woman being violently assaulted, then drove past without investigating. via ABC SydneyMore than 26,000 Australian men will be diagnosed with the disease this year while 10 die every day. via 7NEWS NSWPalace Cinemas showcases dramas, comedies and documentaries from Spain, Uruguay, Mexico and Argentina. The program explores themes of overcoming adversity and runs through multiple venues. via City Hub Sydney |
Around Australia The cash rate stays at 4.35 per cent after three consecutive rises. Governor Michele Bullock says further increases aren't ruled out despite easing oil concerns. via The Guardian AustraliaThe shadow treasurer's investment trust holds 15,000 shares in a small company called Gondwana Carbon, which helps developers to acquire land, develop carbon abatement projects. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Music 🎵 Oxford Art Factory, SydneySat 20 Jun, 19:00 American soul and R&B singer-songwriter brings smooth vocals and heartfelt melodies to an intimate Saturday night performance. Oxford Art Factory, SydneySat 27 Jun, 19:00 Australian chart-topper performs powerhouse pop alongside sister Grace in a special family collaboration evening show. State Theatre, SydneySat 27 Jun, 20:00 A lavish celebration of legendary Greek singer Marinella accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra at the grand State Theatre. State Theatre, SydneyTue 14 Jul, 19:00 The legendary crooner returns with timeless classics and that unmistakable velvet voice for a special evening celebration. State Theatre, SydneySat 1 Aug, 20:00 Acclaimed tribute captures the Gibb brothers' iconic harmonies and disco hits in a dazzling two-act theatrical production. Sydney Opera House27 Aug – 29 Aug Melbourne's genre-blending legends perform their infectious fusion sound with full orchestral accompaniment at the iconic Opera House. See what's on in Sydney this week → Got an event or notice to share? Add it to the community noticeboard → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Shingles Vaccination Now Free for 65-Year-OldsIf you're 65, you can now get the shingles vaccine at no cost under the National Immunisation Program. Shingles affects one in three Australians and can cause lasting nerve pain, but vaccination significantly reduces your risk. Talk to your GP about whether you're eligible for the free program or a catch-up dose. Source: Australian Department of Health and Aged Care 📊 Today's Poll Have you had the shingles vaccine? Yes, already doneNo, not yet📊 Yesterday's Poll Is Sydney's coffee as good as Melbourne's? Just as good led with 100% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If 5 cats can catch 5 mice in 5 minutes, how long will it take 100 cats to catch 100 mice?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Sport · 7 questions · ~2 min Which Australian wicket-keeper batsman holds the record for the most Test dismissals, with 416 in total? | A) Rod Marsh | | B) Adam Gilchrist | | C) Ian Healy | | D) Brad Haddin |
Yesterday: 🧠 228 played · 💡 123 played · ✏️ 161 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Birth date of Henry Lawson. (1867) • The Labor party first entered the New South Wales Legislative Assembly with 35 members elected. (1891) • Bonus Army: around a thousand World War I veterans amassed at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considered a benefits bill. (1932) • Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic. (1944) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricketer Shane Watson (1981), French nobleman François de Montmorency (1530), and American soldier Harry Browne (1933). |
Brainteaser Answer
5 minutes. Each cat catches one mouse in 5 minutes, so 100 cats catch 100 mice in the same time. |
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One Last Smile  The only thing getting a proper workout this winter is my doona adjustment technique. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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