WEATHER
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Good morning, Melburnians. It looks like Spring is trying to announce its arrival properly as we're heading for a top of 16 degrees. There will be a slight chill in the air early on due to some cloud and a small chance of light showers (because Melbourne) but mostly it will be a clear and crisp day.
BREAKING NEWS
Train strike: Today will be the third straight day trains in Melbourne will stop due to industrial action that is part of a fierce dispute between Metro and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union over workplace conditions. Read more here
If your journey is affected let us know on Twitter at @theage
Syrian refugee crisis: Tensions are mounting in Hungary as thousands of refugees start walking across Europe. Read more here
FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD READ
- 'Can we please do more?' A Liberal MP has made an impassioned plea for refugees
- Naked City with John Silvester: Australia's Throwaway children and 'a whole new level of evil'
- Is there anything rugby star Isreal Folau can't do?
- Stamp duty concessions for first buyers are at risk
- Diary of a rising film star: Get to know Bel Powley
SPORTS WRAP
WHAT'S ON
- Thornbury restaurant and tapas bar Chato is the focus of the latest Talk & Taste event at the Immigration Museum. museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum
- Heads up, it's Father's Day tomorrow! There's still time to buy a gift though. Check out our guide here
- The Little Runway returns for its second year, shining a spotlight on Australian kids' fashion. thelittlerunway.com.au
- The Environmental Film Festival returns with screenings and special events. effa.org.au
- Jewish music festival Shir Madness is here, showcasing Jewish songwriters and composers. shirmadness.com
PROPERTIES TO SEE
Our Domain team has found the best properties to get a look at this weekend
THE WEEK IN POLITICS
Did you take in all the political goings on this week? Take our quiz
IT'S A WEIRD WORLD
If you think war criminal ice cream sounds bizarre, you're right. Read that and a whole lot of other odd snippets from around the world here
SIX REASONS TO VISIT...BAIRNSDALE
Anything we've missed? Let us know on Twitter at @theage