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Morning PostBendigo Wednesday, 18 March 2026 • Issue #625 |
Shower or two, UV 8 ☀️ UV 8 • 🌅 Sunset 7:38 PM |
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Good morning! The Reserve Bank has lifted rates again while Danish royalty touches down in Melbourne. Closer to home, a local family is rebuilding after losing everything in a devastating fire. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 🌦️ 25°/14° — Shower or two, UV 8 📰 Single mother's home destroyed by fire 💪 Health & Wellness: The Power of a Good Night's Sleep 🕰️ On this day in 1965: Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov became the first person to walk in... |
Today's Bendigo Single mother's home destroyed by fireA Bendigo mother and her children have lost everything after a fire destroyed their home. 'My kids have nothing,' she says, as the family now searches for a new place to live. The community has rallied to support them during this difficult time. via Bendigo Advertiser1995 IVF mix-up raises industry questionsThe discovery of an IVF mix-up at Royal North Shore Hospital more than 30 years ago could be just the beginning. Fertility experts warn there may be more cases as Australians increasingly research their genetic parentage. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia Matildas reach Asian Cup finalGoals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr secured a thrilling 2-1 semifinal victory over China. The win gives Australia a shot at their first continental crown since 2010. via ABC NewsRemote NT town fears closure of WoolworthsNhulunbuy residents are worried their town won't survive if Woolworths closes what may be one of its most remote stores, coming on top of Rio Tinto's bauxite mine closure. via SBS News |
Around the World Top US terror official quits over Iran war — The National Counterterrorism Center Director has resigned in protest, urging Trump to reverse course on the conflict. via BBC World 93-year-old to face trial for Congo leader's murder — A Belgian court has ordered a former diplomat to stand trial over the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba. via The Guardian World |
What's On Music & Entertainment Every Wednesday we highlight live music and entertainment around Bendigo. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. The Power of a Good Night's SleepAdults over 60 who consistently get 7-8 hours of sleep have sharper memory and lower inflammation. If you're waking during the night, try keeping your bedroom cool (around 18°C), avoiding screens an hour before bed, and keeping a consistent wake-up time — even on weekends. Source: Sleep Health Foundation Australia Do you have a bedtime routine that works for you? Hit reply and share your sleep tips. Just hit reply and tell us — we'll share the best answers on Tuesday. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min LAND → SAIL Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps |
On This Day Anniversary of • Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov became the first person to walk in space. (1965) • The oil tanker Torrey Canyon ran aground off the coast of Cornwall, England, causing major environmental damage. (1967) • Thieves stole 13 artworks worth $500 million from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. (1990) • Russia formally annexed Crimea following the controversial referendum. (2014) 🎂 Born on this day: American singer and actress Vanessa Williams (1963), French film director Luc Besson (1959), and American rapper and actress Queen Latifah (1970). |
Brainteaser Answer
A postage stamp. |
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One Last Smile  The morning tea queue moves slower when someone asks how the scones are made. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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