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Morning PostNewcastle Sunday, 22 March 2026 • Issue #629 |
Shower or two, mild temperatures ☀️ UV 7.9 • 🌅 Sunset 7:02 PM |
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Good morning! The Knights' unbeaten run has come to an end, and we've got the full wrap. Plus the Matildas' agonising final defeat, and your guide to what's happening around town this week. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 🌦️ 26°/19° — Shower or two, mild temperatures 📰 Knights unbeaten start grounded ⚽ Newcastle Fringe Festival + 4 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Bali Dynasty Resort: 5 nights from $900pp with daily breakfast, cocktails and airport transfers 🕰️ On this day in 1997: Comet Hale-Bopp made its closest approach to Earth, becoming one of... |
Today's Newcastle Knights unbeaten start groundedAn injury-plagued Knights outfit has seen the club's unbeaten start to the NRL season come to an end. Error-riddled and outclassed, Newcastle was no match for the Warriors who piled on the points in a disappointing performance. via NBN NewsFriends rally over 13-year-old's shock deathThe community has rallied around a family after the sudden death of 13-year-old Tomas Kerswell from type 1 diabetes. Friends and supporters are providing help in the wake of the tragedy, with one saying 'no family should have to endure the heartbreak of losing a child.' via Newcastle Herald |
Around Australia Matildas fall short in Asian Cup final heartbreakThe Matildas have lost 1-0 to Japan in a heartbreaking Women's Asian Cup final defeat despite relentless pressure in the final quarter. A wonder goal stunned Australia's golden generation on a momentous but defeating night. via ABC NewsOne Nation surges in SA election as Labor wins landslideLabor has secured a thumping win in South Australia, but One Nation's vote has topped 20%, leaving the Liberals devastated and both major parties facing questions about the far-right party's startling rise. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Iranian strikes caused $800m damage to US bases — New analysis reveals much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran following the US and Israeli operation. via BBC World |
What's On What's On Every Sunday we feature sport and outdoor activities around Newcastle. FestivalVarious venues, 22-29 March A week of boundary-pushing performances, art, and entertainment across the city. ExhibitionUntil 3 May Thought-provoking contemporary exhibition exploring themes of comfort and belonging. ClassRunning until 20 December Get creative with pottery while enjoying a drink in a relaxed atmosphere. FreeNewcastle Museum, Honeysuckle, Tue-Sun 10am-5pm Explore local history from coal to culture, plus hands-on Supernova science centre. MarketNewcastle Showground, Every Sunday 8am-1pm Fresh Hunter Valley produce, artisan goods, and community vibes every Sunday morning. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Jetstar Holidays has packaged return flights from Darwin with 5 nights at this family-friendly beachside resort in Kuta. Your package includes daily buffet breakfast, a daily house cocktail for two, one theme night buffet dinner, return airport transfers, plus 20kg checked baggage and standard seat selection on your flights. Save $1,058 on the total package value. Offer ends: 23 Mar 2026 💡 Darwin departures offer the best value on this package - check availability from other Australian cities but expect higher pricing from the east coast. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Two fathers and two sons sit down for breakfast. They eat exactly three eggs, one each. How is this possible?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Arts & Literature · 7 questions · ~2 min Which beloved children's book by E.B. White tells the story of a pig saved from slaughter by a clever spider? | A) Stuart Little | | B) The Trumpet of the Swan | | C) Charlotte's Web | | D) The Cricket in Times Square |
Yesterday 16 people played · Average score: 5/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • Comet Hale-Bopp made its closest approach to Earth, becoming one of the most widely observed comets of the 20th century. (1997) • Terrorist attacks in Brussels killed 32 people and injured hundreds at the airport and metro station. (2016) • The Intel Corporation shipped its first Pentium microprocessor. (1993) • The Arab League was founded in Cairo by six founding member states. (1945) 🎂 Born on this day: British musical theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948), Canadian Star Trek actor William Shatner (1931), and American actress and producer Reese Witherspoon (1976). |
Brainteaser Answer
There are only three people — a grandfather, his son, and his grandson. |
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