Morning PostBendigo Friday, 3 April 2026 Β β’Β Issue #641 |
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Happy Good Friday, Bendigo. As the long weekend begins, there's tough news from the footy ground β South Bendigo's star goal kicker is out for the season. We've also got your Easter Festival guide and a few stories worth your time today. β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° 'Genuinely gutted': Bloods' Antonowicz opens up on season-ending injury πͺ Bendigo Easter Festival β 155th Edition + 4 more events πΊ What We're Watching π°οΈ On this day in 1973: Martin Cooper made the first handheld mobile phone call in New York... |
Today's Bendigo 'Genuinely gutted': Bloods' Antonowicz opens up on season-ending injuryScans have confirmed the worst fears for South Bendigo's Kaiden Antonowicz β an ACL tear that ends his season. The star goal kicker had booted 11 goals before the injury struck. He's opened up about how devastating the news has been. via Bendigo Advertiserπ paywallMany Macdonalds to contest Dragon MileThe Dragon Mile is shaping up nicely with several Macdonalds set to compete in the popular Easter Festival event. It's one of the highlights of this year's 155th edition of the festival. via Bendigo Times |
Around Australia Matildas players join Japan criticising 'inequality' in prize moneyFierce rivals on the pitch have joined forces off it. Matildas and Japanese players have united to slam the Asian Football Confederation's prize money gap for the Women's Asian Cup. via ABC NewsFish and chips in a fuel crisis: how far could prices soar?Australian business owners warn they can't absorb rising costs from farmers, fishers and transport as fuel and fertiliser prices climb. The classic fish and chip meal could be next to feel the pinch. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war β French President Emmanuel Macron has taken aim at Donald Trump's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran, urging leaders to 'be serious' and not 'speak every day'. via BBC World |
What's On Family & Grandkids Every Friday we share family-friendly outings around Bendigo. FestivalRosalind Park hub + city streets, until 6 Apr See the world's longest Imperial Dragon, grab 80,000 Easter eggs, and enjoy the Gala Parade. ArtsBendigo Town Hall, until 6 Apr Browse and buy community art with a 20%+ sell rate β all work for sale. Exhibition76 Violet St, Daily 9:30am-5pm Descend 20 storeys underground into Bendigo's last commercial gold mine with hard hats provided. Family1 Tramways Ave, Daily (check timetable) Ride vintage talking trams with recorded commentary on our gold rush history. FoodBendigo, 2 May Celebrate the Bendigo wine region with local winemakers at this annual tasting event. Got an event to share? Let us know β |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. CompassDocumentary Β· ABC iview This long-running documentary series explores faith, ethics, and spirituality across different cultures and communities in Australia and beyond. Each episode offers thoughtful insights into how people find meaning and purpose in their lives, presented with respect and genuine curiosity. All Creatures Great and SmallDrama Β· Binge Based on James Herriot's beloved memoirs, this charming series follows a young veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire as he learns his trade among the dales. The show perfectly captures the warmth, humour, and gentle wisdom of the original books, offering comfort viewing at its finest. π Today's Poll Do you prefer watching programmes that make you think deeply or ones that provide gentle comfort? Make me think deeplyProvide gentle comfortπ Yesterday's Poll Do you know what pension supplements you're currently receiving? No, I should look into this led with 93% |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠What can you hold in your right hand but never in your left hand?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π§ Today's Featured Game Trivia General Knowledge Β· 7 questions Β· ~2 min What is the name of the world's longest river that flows through Egypt? | A) The Amazon | | B) The Nile | | C) The Yangtze | | D) The Mississippi |
Yesterday: π§ 38 played Β Β·Β π‘ 35 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 53 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ Martin Cooper made the first handheld mobile phone call in New York City. (1973) β’ Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber, was arrested at his cabin in Montana. (1996) β’ US President Truman signed the Marshall Plan, providing aid to rebuild Europe. (1948) β’ The Pony Express mail service began its first run from Missouri to California. (1860) π Born on this day: American comedian and actor Eddie Murphy (1961) and American actor Alec Baldwin (1958). |
Brainteaser Answer
Your left elbow. |
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