Morning PostSydney Monday, 27 April 2026 • Issue #665 |
Sunny day ahead with light winds ☀️ UV 4.4 • 🌅 Sunset 5:19 PM |
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Good morning. Beaches near Royal National Park stay shut as authorities grapple with a massive whale carcass drawing sharks, while it's your final chance to catch the MCA's Data Dreams exhibition before it closes tonight. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Royal park beaches shut as dead whale draws sharks 📍 Data Dreams: Art and AI + 5 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The Pushy Door-to-Door Solar Panel Pitch 🕰️ On this day in 1967: Expo 67 opened in Montreal, Canada, attracting 50 million visitors... |
Today's Sydney Several popular swimming spots near Royal National Park will stay off-limits for days while crews work out how to shift a 25-tonne whale body. The enormous carcass is pulling predators close to shore. via ABC SydneyThe state's attorney general faces growing calls to launch a formal inquest into the death of Bikram Lama, known widely as Sydney's birdman. Alex Greenwich says an investigation is essential. via The Guardian SydneyA worker at a Panania childcare centre has been released after allegedly striking two young children across the face. The person is expected to face further proceedings. via 9News Sydney |
Around Australia Hani Watson heads to the Commonwealth Games carrying more than just competition weight — she's learned to trust her body's signals after overcoming injury setbacks. via ABC NewsRising petrol prices from regional turmoil are forcing families to cut deeper than just driving — some are now skipping medical appointments to make ends. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Arts 🎨 Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay1 Jan – 27 Apr Final day to explore how ten international artists collaborate with artificial intelligence across immersive atmospheric rooms. Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay21 Mar – 3 May Catch this joyful musical adaptation before it closes — Sheridan Harbridge shines with a pub-rock soundtrack. Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay21 May – 19 Oct Opens this week—the largest-ever exhibition from one of Australia's most celebrated First Nations contemporary artists. George St & Playfair St, The RocksEvery Saturday, Sunday 10am-5pm Handmade jewellery and art in historic cobbled laneways with live music—this weekend's perfect outing. Free Multiple venues (AGNSW, White Bay Power Station, Chau Chak Wing Museum)14 Mar – 14 Jun Australia's leading contemporary art event spans five sites exploring memory and erased histories—free entry. Free Art Gallery of NSW, Domain7 Feb – 31 Dec A contemplative journey through the Gallery's collection charting human immersion in the natural world. Free Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The Pushy Door-to-Door Solar Panel PitchDoor-to-door salespeople are pressuring homeowners to sign contracts for solar panel installations with inflated prices, hidden fees, and false claims about government rebates. They often create urgency by saying special deals expire today or that your neighbour just signed up. Many victims end up with poor quality installations or loans they can't afford. How to protect yourself: ✓ Never sign contracts or agree to work on the spot - legitimate businesses will give you time to think and compare quotes ✓ Get at least three written quotes from different companies and verify they're accredited with the Clean Energy Council ✓ Contact Fair Trading in your state or Consumer Affairs Victoria if you've been pressured into a contract - you may have cooling-off rights 📊 Today's Poll Do you open the door to cold callers? SometimesNever📊 Yesterday's Poll What excites you most about visiting Japan? Traditional temples and gardens led with 63% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What can't walk backwards — and appears on the Australian coat of arms for exactly that reason?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment · 7 questions · ~2 min Which 1969 outdoor music festival on a dairy farm in New York State became a defining moment of the counterculture era? | A) Monterey Pop Festival | | B) Woodstock | | C) Isle of Wight Festival | | D) Altamont Free Concert |
Yesterday: 🧠 75 played · 💡 49 played · ✏️ 49 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Expo 67 opened in Montreal, Canada, attracting 50 million visitors during its six-month run. (1967) • South Africa held its first democratic elections, with all races allowed to vote, leading to Nelson Mandela's presidency. (1994) • Construction began on the Darling Harbour redevelopment in Sydney, transforming the former industrial precinct. (1978) • Construction of the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center site in New York City officially began. (2006) 🎂 Born on this day: American actor Jack Klugman (1922), Scottish singer Sheena Easton (1959), and Australian Olympic hurdler Sally Pearson (1986). |
Brainteaser Answer
The kangaroo and the emu — symbolising a nation that only moves forward. |
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One Last Smile  Nothing says Saturday morning like choosing a trolley based purely on wheel alignment. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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