Morning PostSydney Friday, 5 June 2026 • Issue #704 |
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Happy Friday! A man hailed for his bravery during the Bondi attack now faces serious allegations, while a local doctor shares vital warning signs after her own medical emergency. Plus: Steel Magnolias and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels are on stage now. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Bondi attack hero now faces domestic violence allegation 📍 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels + 3 more events 📺 Watch &read: Homebodies + The Power of Choice 🕰️ On this day in 1823: A path through the Liverpool Range, now known as Pandora’s Pass, is... |
Today's Sydney The man celebrated for his actions during the Bondi terror incident has been charged with common assault following a March incident in Bankstown. The charge relates to domestic violence. via ABC SydneyA GP is urging Australians to recognise subtle warning signs that could save lives, speaking out after she suffered a heart attack while working at her desk. via 7NEWS NSWAround 1,500 demonstrators assembled outside NSW Parliament on Tuesday evening to back legislation aimed at prohibiting sex-selective terminations in the state. via The Guardian Sydney |
Around Australia Skin specialists are warning about unregulated peptides behind a beauty craze after a teenager shocked friends by revealing alarming moles on his body. via ABC NewsAnalysts say Labor confronts difficult choices regardless of how it responds to the housing market downturn, with political risks on all sides. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Theatre & Stage 🎭 This week: Queen's Birthday The hilarious Broadway musical about rival con artists on the French Riviera delivers laughs and catchy tunes. The heartwarming Southern classic celebrates friendship and resilience among six unforgettable Louisiana women. The spectacular musical brings Simba's journey to life with stunning puppetry, costumes and Elton John's score. Baroque masterwork telling the Cain and Abel story performed by Australia's acclaimed period-instrument opera company. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching & Reading Every Friday — one to watch, one to read this weekend. Homebodies📺 Drama Series · Stan A young trans man discovers something supernatural in his childhood home in this strikingly original Australian drama starring Claudia Karvan. Creator AP Pobjoy has crafted a genuinely fresh take on the ghost story genre that's been getting rave reviews. The Power of Choice📖 Memoir · Neale Daniher The AFL legend and 2025 Australian of the Year shares the hard-won wisdom of a life as player, coach and father — written with grace through his fight with motor neurone disease. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What English word has three pairs of double letters appearing in sequence?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia General Knowledge · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the punctuation mark that combines a question mark and an exclamation point? | A) Interrobang | | B) Ampersand | | C) Tilde | | D) Asterisk |
Yesterday: 🧠 149 played · 💡 42 played · ✏️ 117 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • A path through the Liverpool Range, now known as Pandora’s Pass, is found by Allan Cunningham. (1823) • Steam trams begin operation in Rockhampton, Queensland. (1909) • The Zungeni Mountain skirmish took place between British and Zulu forces during the second invasion of the Zulu Kingdom. (1879) • Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-40, the fifth spacelab mission. (1991) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricketer Sid Barnes (1916), Mexican general Pancho Villa (1878), and American football player Marques Colston (1983). |
Brainteaser Answer
BOOKKEEPER — contains OO, KK, and EE back-to-back. |
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