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Morning PostNewcastle Monday, 16 March 2026 • Issue #623 |
Mostly sunny with UV index 9.1 ☀️ UV 9.1 • 🌅 Sunset 7:10 PM |
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Good Monday morning! The Knights pulled off an incredible upset at Brookvale despite losing two stars, while a crucial Hunter road gets an $8.7 million boost. Grab your sunscreen—it's a warm one today. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance ☀️ 30°/16° — Mostly sunny with UV index 9.1 📰 Knights triumph despite $3 million injury blow 🎨 Newcastle Museum — Free Permanent Exhibitions + 2 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The 'Hi Mum' Text Scam 🕰️ On this day in 1968: American soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in the My Lai... |
Today's Newcastle Knights triumph despite $3 million injury blowNewcastle thrashed Manly 36-16 at Brookvale Oval despite losing both Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown to injuries in the first half. The undefeated run continues for a battered but resilient Knights side. via NBN NewsHunter growth corridor road receives $8.7m upgradeDeaves Road at Mandalong is getting crucial repairs after storm damage in 2022 left the vital corridor in poor condition. The federal funding will support the growing region's infrastructure needs. via Newcastle Herald |
Around Australia Hannah Green ends 12-year Australian Open droughtThe West Australian held her nerve for a one-stroke victory at the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide, calling it a "nerve-racking" finish. via ABC NewsRental 'utopia' offers lessons for Australia's housing crisisA European city's social housing model houses 50% of its population, but critics question its fairness as Australia grapples with rental affordability hitting new lows. via SBS News |
Around the World Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' over pipeline — Ukraine's president says restoring Russian oil flow through Ukraine into the EU would be equivalent to lifting sanctions on Russia. via BBC World France returns sacred drum looted from Côte d'Ivoire — The Djidji Ayôkwé talking drum was handed to Ivorian officials in Paris more than 100 years after French colonial authorities took it. via The Guardian World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Newcastle. 16 Mar · FreeTue-Sun 10am-5pm, Newcastle Museum, Honeysuckle Dive into coal mining history, earthquake stories, and hands-on science at Supernova—all free entry. 17 Mar · ExhibitionWed-Mon 10am-4pm, Fort Scratchley, Nobbys Headland Walk through underground tunnels at Australia's only fort to fire on an enemy warship. 16 Mar · Class16 Mar - 11 Apr 2026 Check the calendar for racing dates and special events throughout the autumn season. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The 'Hi Mum' Text ScamA text arrives from an unknown number: 'Hi Mum, I dropped my phone and this is my new number. Can you transfer $500 for an urgent bill?' Thousands of Australians have fallen for this one — scammers count on parental instinct overriding caution. How to protect yourself: ✓ Call your child on their usual number before responding ✓ Never transfer money based on a text from an unknown number ✓ Report it to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au Have you or someone you know received a suspicious 'Hi Mum' text? Hit reply and warn your neighbours. Just hit reply and tell us — we'll share the best answers on Tuesday. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has keys but no locks, space but no room, and you can enter but can't go inside?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧩 Today's Featured Game Sudoku 3 difficulties · 5-20 min Daily Sudoku Three difficulties: Gentle · Moderate · Tricky |
On This Day Anniversary of • American soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War. (1968) • The oil tanker Amoco Cadiz ran aground off the coast of Brittany, France, causing a massive oil spill. (1978) • Iraqi forces used chemical weapons against Kurdish civilians in Halabja, killing thousands. (1988) • Crimea voted in a referendum to join Russia, a result not recognized by most countries. (2014) 🎂 Born on this day: American comedian and actor Jerry Lewis (1926), Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci (1941), and French actress Isabelle Huppert (1953). |
Brainteaser Answer
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