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Morning PostNewcastle Tuesday, 24 March 2026 • Issue #631 |
Mostly sunny with a top of 27° ☀️ UV 8.6 • 🌅 Sunset 6:59 PM |
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Good morning! A musician's stabbing has led to serious charges, while calls grow louder to end the Mater's troubled partnership. Plus, we're asking: has Newcastle changed for the better since the earthquake? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance ☀️ 27°/18° — Mostly sunny with a top of 27° 📰 Musician stabbed, man charged with attempted murder 📚 Newcastle Fringe Festival + 3 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1989: The Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil... |
Today's Newcastle Musician stabbed, man charged with attempted murderA man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing musician Greg Bryce following a gig at a Merewether bowling club. The incident has shocked the local music community, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. via ABC NewcastleCouncillors join calls to end Mater hospital partnership over mouldNewcastle Greens councillors are calling for an end to the Mater Hospital's public-private partnership, describing stories of neglect and cover-ups as 'heart-wrenching'. The calls come amid mounting pressure over the ongoing mould scandal that has affected patients and staff. via Newcastle HeraldNorth Coast surfers progress to state titlesAlmost 50 junior surfers from Crescent Head to Red Rock competed over the weekend in the North Coast Regional Qualifier. Winners from each age division will now head to the state titles. via NBN News |
Around Australia Netballer returns after being separated from newborn daughterMelbourne Vixens star Emily Mannix has opened up about her extended absence from Super Netball, revealing a 'freak accident' meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth. She's now ready to return to the court. via ABC NewsGeneration Alpha faces $185,000 climate bill without urgent actionAustralia's youngest generation could face costs of up to $185,000 over their lifetime due to climate change, according to new Deloitte modelling. Millennials and Gen Z also face significant financial impacts without urgent climate action. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Colombian military plane crashes with scores aboard — A Colombian Air Force plane carrying dozens of soldiers has crashed in what the defence minister calls a 'tragic accident', though the cause remains unclear. via BBC World Madagascar ministers must pass lie detector tests — Madagascar's military ruler has decreed that new ministers must pass polygraph tests to root out corruption after sacking the PM and cabinet without explanation. via The Guardian World |
What's On Classes & Workshops Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Newcastle. FestivalVarious venues, 24-29 March Six days of experimental arts, performance and creative workshops across the city WorkshopVarious Newcastle venues Hands-on classes for all levels exploring movement and performance CreativeNewcastle Art Gallery Learn new techniques inspired by the gallery's current exhibitions HistoryFort Scratchley Discover local history through interactive sessions at the historic fort Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. This week's question: Has Newcastle changed for the better since the earthquake? Yes, we rebuilt strongerNo, we lost too much |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Social rank or school group | | 6 Across Not heavy in weight | | 7 Across See eye to eye |
Yesterday 14 people played · Average time: 2m 34s |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil in Alaska's Prince William Sound. (1989) • NATO began air strikes against Yugoslavia in response to the Kosovo crisis. (1999) • Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated while celebrating Mass in San Salvador. (1980) • Argentine President Isabel Perón was deposed in a military coup led by Jorge Videla. (1976) 🎂 Born on this day: American Hollywood action star Steve McQueen (1930), American basketball coach and broadcaster Jim Valvano (1946), and American actress from Buffy Alyson Hannigan (1974). |
Brainteaser Answer
Mount Everest — it was still the highest, just undiscovered. |
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One Last Smile  Every Novocastrian has strong opinions about the best fish and chips stop. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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