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Morning PostBendigo Sunday, 22 March 2026 • Issue #629 |
Partly cloudy with high UV ☀️ UV 7.5 • 🌅 Sunset 7:32 PM |
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Good morning! Local cricket heroics have lit up the weekend, while the Matildas came agonisingly close to Asian Cup glory. Plus, we've got your guide to Bendigo's best heritage experiences. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 🌤️ 29°/13° — Partly cloudy with high UV 📰 Waldron carves name into BDCA history books with another grand final ton ⚽ Central Deborah Gold Mine — Underground Tours + 4 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Bali Dynasty Resort: 5 nights from $900pp with daily breakfast, cocktails and airport transfers 🕰️ On this day in 1997: Comet Hale-Bopp made its closest approach to Earth, becoming one of... |
Today's Bendigo Waldron carves name into BDCA history books with another grand final tonWhat a way to start a grand final. Strathdale has posted an imposing 7-332 on day one of the BDCA decider against Sandhurst, with Waldron's century the highlight. It's a mountain of runs for the opposition to chase. via Bendigo AdvertiserDramatic footage shows Melbourne ice-cream shop engulfed in flamesTwo teenage boys have been charged after a Tarneit ice-cream shop in Melbourne's west was significantly damaged in an early morning blaze. The dramatic fire was captured on video. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia Matildas fall agonisingly short in Asian Cup final heartbreakIt wasn't meant to be. The Matildas lost 1-0 to Japan in the Women's Asian Cup final despite heroic pressure in the closing stages. A wonder goal proved the difference on a devastating night for Australian football. via ABC NewsOne Nation surges past 20% in SA election as Labor wins landslideLabor has secured a thumping victory in South Australia, but the real shock is One Nation's vote topping 20%. The result has devastated the Liberals and sent warning signals to both major parties. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Iranian strikes caused $800m damage to US bases — New analysis reveals Iran's retaliatory strikes in the week following the US-Israel operation caused massive damage to American military bases. via BBC World |
What's On What's On Every Sunday we feature sport and outdoor activities around Bendigo. Exhibition76 Violet St, Daily 9:30am-5pm Descend 20 storeys into Bendigo's last commercial mine with hard hat and headlamp provided Free146 Midland Hwy Epsom, Daily 9am-5pm Explore heritage kilns, try pottery yourself, and browse the gallery at this historic site Family1 Tramways Ave, Daily (check timetable) Ride vintage talking trams through the city with gold rush history commentary Exhibition5-11 Bridge St, Daily 9:30am-5pm See Loong and Sun Loong plus the rich Chinese heritage of Bendigo's goldfields FestivalBendigo CBD, 3-6 April Famous dragon procession, carnival, arts and music across the Easter long weekend since 1871 Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Jetstar Holidays has packaged return flights from Darwin with 5 nights at this family-friendly beachside resort in Kuta. Your package includes daily buffet breakfast, a daily house cocktail for two, one theme night buffet dinner, return airport transfers, plus 20kg checked baggage and standard seat selection on your flights. Save $1,058 on the total package value. Offer ends: 23 Mar 2026 💡 Darwin departures offer the best value on this package - check availability from other Australian cities but expect higher pricing from the east coast. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 Two fathers and two sons sit down for breakfast. They eat exactly three eggs, one each. How is this possible?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Arts & Literature · 7 questions · ~2 min Which beloved children's book by E.B. White tells the story of a pig saved from slaughter by a clever spider? | A) Stuart Little | | B) The Trumpet of the Swan | | C) Charlotte's Web | | D) The Cricket in Times Square |
Yesterday 16 people played · Average score: 5/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • Comet Hale-Bopp made its closest approach to Earth, becoming one of the most widely observed comets of the 20th century. (1997) • Terrorist attacks in Brussels killed 32 people and injured hundreds at the airport and metro station. (2016) • The Intel Corporation shipped its first Pentium microprocessor. (1993) • The Arab League was founded in Cairo by six founding member states. (1945) 🎂 Born on this day: British musical theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948), Canadian Star Trek actor William Shatner (1931), and American actress and producer Reese Witherspoon (1976). |
Brainteaser Answer
There are only three people — a grandfather, his son, and his grandson. |
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One Last Smile  I've decided to be more spontaneous, so I've scheduled it for next Thursday. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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