Morning PostBendigo Sunday, 12 April 2026 • Issue #650 |
Possible light shower today ☀️ UV 5.3 • 🌅 Sunset 6:01 PM |
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Happy Sunday, Bendigo. South Bendigo scraped through a nail-biter yesterday, while a local health clinic secures a major funding boost. Plus we've rounded up some great outdoor activities to shake off the cooler weather. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Bloods edge past Bulldogs in close finish ⚽ parkrun Bendigo + 1 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Virgin Australia Holidays: Double Status Credits on flight + hotel packages to favourite destinations 🕰️ On this day in 1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space aboard... |
Today's Bendigo South Bendigo survived a tense finale against Gisborne in round two of the BFNL, improving their record to 2-1. The Bulldogs mounted a late comeback that nearly stole victory from the home side. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywallA Bendigo clinic will undergo significant improvements thanks to a million-dollar government grant. The funding addresses the facility's ageing infrastructure and will enhance local healthcare access. via Bendigo Times |
Around Australia Lachlan Kennedy won his first Australian 100m title in Sydney, equalling his personal best of 9.96 seconds in the final. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What's On Sport & Outdoors Every Sunday we feature sport and outdoor activities around Bendigo. FreeLake Weeroona, Every Saturday 8am Join the friendly weekly 5km run or walk around the lake—all fitness levels welcome. FreeMt Macedon Challenge yourself on this guided mountain walk preparing for the iconic Kokoda track. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Velocity members booking bundled flight and hotel packages through Virgin Australia Holidays by Hopper earn Double Status Credits on eligible bookings, plus benefit from great overall value by booking together. This offer covers selected Australian and international destinations with flexible booking options. Perfect for frequent flyers looking to boost their status while planning their next getaway. Offer ends: 23 March 2026 💡 Even if you're not close to your next status tier, Double Status Credits roll over and help you maintain or achieve status for future years - particularly valuable for retirees who travel regularly. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has one eye but can't see?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Arts & Literature · 7 questions · ~2 min Which classic novel by Mary Shelley is often considered the first work of science fiction? | A) Dracula | | B) Frankenstein | | C) The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde | | D) The Time Machine |
Yesterday: 🧠 55 played · 💡 40 played · ✏️ 45 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space aboard Vostok 1. (1961) • The Space Shuttle Columbia launched on STS-1, the first flight of NASA's Space Shuttle program. (1981) • Bill Haley and His Comets recorded Rock Around the Clock in New York City. (1954) • Former South Australian Premier Don Dunstan died at age 81, remembered for progressive social reforms. (2007) 🎂 Born on this day: American singer Tiny Tim (1932), American talk show host David Letterman (1947), and Australian AFL footballer Brendon Goddard (1985). |
Brainteaser Answer
A needle. |
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One Last Smile  Retirement means I can finally use the good towels. Still haven't, though. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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