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Morning PostBendigo Friday, 27 March 2026 • Issue #634 |
Becoming windy and partly cloudy ☀️ UV 6.6 • 🌅 Sunset 7:24 PM |
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Happy Friday! Australian researchers have discovered sperm get disoriented in microgravity (yes, really), a massive cyclone is barrelling toward WA, and the Easter Festival is just a week away. Let's dive in. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 🌤️ 18°/8° — Becoming windy and partly cloudy 📰 Gisborne prepares for 2026 BFNL season with key player out 👪 Bendigo Easter Festival — 155th Edition + 4 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1977: Two Boeing 747s collided on the runway at Tenerife airport in the... |
Today's Bendigo Gisborne prepares for 2026 BFNL season with key player outGisborne's heading into the new Bendigo Football Netball League season with a challenge — one of their gun on-ballers is out for the entire year. The coach sat down with the Advertiser to talk about how they'll manage the depth test and what to expect from the Bulldogs this season. via Bendigo AdvertiserMelbourne's west battles 'dead rat' and 'rotting flesh' smellsResidents in Melbourne's western suburbs say sickening odours — described as smelling like dead rats and rotting flesh — are ruining outdoor activities up to five times a week. One local spent two years creating his dream backyard for barbecues, only to have the stench kill the vibe. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia Sperm get lost in space, Australian study findsAustralian researchers studying how human reproduction might work in space have made an unusual discovery: sperm get disoriented in microgravity and struggle to find an egg. The findings raise new questions about long-term space travel and off-world settlements. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World IOC bans trans women from female Olympic events — The International Olympic Committee has announced athletes' gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, effectively banning trans women from competing in female Olympic events. via ABC News African nations ration power amid Iran war oil disruption — Several African countries are rationing electricity and diluting petrol as oil supply disruptions from the Iran conflict cause widespread shortages and economic concerns. via BBC World |
What's On Family & Grandkids Every Friday we share family-friendly outings around Bendigo. FestivalRosalind Park & city streets, 3–6 April 80,000 Easter eggs, the world's longest Imperial Dragon, and 155 years of tradition. ArtsBendigo Town Hall, 3–6 April Community art show and sale by Rotary — all works for sale, $10 entry. Exhibition76 Violet St, daily 9:30am–5pm Descend 20 storeys into Bendigo's last commercial gold mine with hard hats and headlamps. FamilyTramways Depot, daily (check timetable) Ride vintage talking trams through the city with gold rush history commentary. FoodBendigo, 2 May Celebrate the Bendigo wine region with local winemakers at this annual tasting event. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Bay of FiresDrama · ABC iview Marta Dusseldorp stars in this gripping Tasmanian thriller about a corporate whistleblower who flees to a small coastal town with her teenage daughter, only to discover the locals harbour dangerous secrets. The stunning Tasmanian scenery provides a beautiful backdrop to this well-crafted drama that explores themes of reinvention and community. The Crown (Final Season)Drama · Netflix The acclaimed royal drama concludes with its sixth and final season, covering the tumultuous period of the late 1990s including Diana's final years and the aftermath of her death. Imelda Staunton delivers a masterful performance as the older Queen Elizabeth II, bringing dignity and complexity to this beautifully produced historical series. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A girl fell off a 15-metre ladder but didn't get hurt. How?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Medieval lance combat on horseback | | 6 Across 28.35 grams | | 7 Across Workers' organisation or marriage |
Yesterday 14 people played · Average time: 2m 52s |
On This Day Anniversary of • Two Boeing 747s collided on the runway at Tenerife airport in the Canary Islands, killing 583 people in aviation's deadliest accident. (1977) • A major earthquake measuring 9.2 struck Alaska, the most powerful earthquake recorded in North American history. (1964) • The Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington State began showing signs of activity after 123 years of dormancy. (1980) • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra for treatment of erectile dysfunction. (1998) 🎂 Born on this day: American film director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino (1963), British actor and star Michael York (1942), and American pop and R&B singer Mariah Carey (1969). |
Brainteaser Answer
She fell off the bottom rung. |
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One Last Smile  March weather: where you need a cardigan, sunscreen, and an umbrella simultaneously. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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