Morning PostBendigo Saturday, 4 April 2026 • Issue #642 |
Cloud clearing, mostly sunny tomorrow ☀️ UV 6.5 • 🌅 Sunset 7:13 PM |
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Happy Easter Saturday, Bendigo! While the clouds clear for a lovely 22-degree day, there's plenty of action on and off the field — from an AFL premiership player pulling on the Bloods guernsey to some nail-biting local footy finishes. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 AFL premiership player James Frawley signs with South Bendigo 🎭 Golden Dragon Museum + 5 more events 🍳 Recipe of the Week: Anzac-Inspired Oat and Date Slice 🕰️ On this day in 1975: Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque,... |
Today's Bendigo AFL premiership player James Frawley signs with South BendigoThe Bloods have unveiled former AFL premiership player James Frawley as their latest recruit, potentially solving their forward line struggles. The announcement came during yesterday's Good Friday match, giving South Bendigo fans something to celebrate despite the loss. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywallOlivia Pollerd recommits to Bendigo Spirit for two more seasonsBendigo Spirit fans have reason to celebrate with Olivia Pollerd signing on for another two seasons. The commitment is a boost for the WNBL side as they look to build on their recent campaigns. via Bendigo Times |
Around Australia Melbourne Storm suffers worst defeat in over two decadesThe Storm conceded 50 points for the first time since 2003, going down 50-10 to Penrith at Western Sydney Stadium in a stunning Good Friday upset. via ABC News |
Around the World Artemis II crew captures stunning Earth photo from Moon mission — Commander Reid Wiseman snapped a spectacular image of Earth from aboard the Orion capsule as the crew heads towards the Moon. via BBC World |
What's On Exhibition5-11 Bridge St, daily 9:30am-5pm See Loong, the world's oldest surviving imperial dragon, and explore Chinese goldfields heritage. MusicUlumbarra Theatre, 2 May Two-hour live spectacular celebrating ABBA's greatest hits, life and timeless legacy. FoodBendigo, 2 May Celebrate the region's finest wines with local winemakers at this annual festival. ArtsUlumbarra Theatre, 14-17 May Bendigo Theatre Company brings the glitter-fuelled musical comedy to life on stage. WorkshopPractical workshop for carers Learn how to prepare an emergency plan to support those in your care. MusicUlumbarra Theatre, 29-31 May Four orchestras perform Beethoven's complete symphonic cycle over three extraordinary days. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Anzac-Inspired Oat and Date SliceServes 12 · 35 minutes A delightful twist on the classic Anzac flavours that's perfect with a cuppa and easier to slice than traditional biscuits. 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup plain flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 1 cup chopped dates, 125g butter, 2 tbsp golden syrup, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 2 tbsp boiling water Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a 20cm square tin with baking paper. 2. Combine oats, flour, sugar, coconut and dates in a large bowl. 3. Melt butter and golden syrup together in a saucepan. 4. Dissolve bicarbonate of soda in boiling water and add to butter mixture. 5. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix well. 6. Press firmly into prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. 📊 Today's Poll When baking treats, do you prefer slices or individual biscuits? SlicesIndividual biscuits📊 Yesterday's Poll Do you prefer watching programmes that make you think deeply or ones that provide gentle comfort? Provide gentle comfort led with 56% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If two's company and three's a crowd, what are four and five?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min FIRE → LAKE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 37 played · 💡 26 played · ✏️ 23 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (1975) • Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. (1968) • The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington, establishing NATO. (1949) • President Ronald Reagan called for a permanent ban on anti-satellite weapons testing. (1984) 🎂 Born on this day: American actor Robert Downey Jr. (1965) and American actor Craig T. Nelson (1944). |
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One Last Smile  I've started telling people my age in Celsius; it sounds much more impressive. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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