Morning PostBendigo Monday, 6 April 2026 Β β’Β Issue #644 |
Showers today, clearing to partly cloudy tomorrow βοΈ UV 6.6 Β β’Β π
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Hope you had a lovely Easter Monday with family and friends. As the long weekend wraps up, we've got news on a beloved local LEGO group hitting a milestone, plus your arts and culture guide for the week ahead. β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° Bendigo Bricks commemorates a decade of fandom π¨ CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO Bricks π‘οΈ Scam Watch: The Fake Bank Security Call π°οΈ On this day in 1896: The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a... |
Today's Bendigo Bendigo Bricks commemorates a decade of fandomThe local LEGO enthusiast group is celebrating 10 years of building, creativity and community connection. It's been a decade of colourful bricks bringing fans of all ages together in Bendigo. The milestone marks years of shared passion and impressive creations. via Bendigo TimesWatch here: Livestream of the 2026 gala Easter Parade in BendigoMissed the parade? You can still catch all the colour and action online. The livestream captures the spectacle that drew crowds over the Easter weekend. via Bendigo Advertiserπ paywall |
Around Australia Tim Tszyu dominates Denis Nurja to claim title in WollongongTim Tszyu has won the WBO international middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous points decision over Albanian Denis Nurja. It was a commanding performance in Wollongong on Saturday night. via ABC NewsSwift parrot habitat logged despite recordings in Tasmanian forestThe endangered bird's distinctive call was recorded dozens of times in a patch of forest that was then cleared. Scientists estimate only about 750 of the parrots remain. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Seriously wounded US airman rescued from Iran β The airman has been recovered following separate search efforts by both the US and Iran, President Trump says. via BBC World Uganda receives first US deportation flight under new deal β A dozen people have arrived in Uganda under a controversial third-country deportation agreement with the United States. via The Guardian World |
What's On Arts & Exhibitions Every Monday we spotlight arts and exhibitions worth seeing around Bendigo. ExhibitionDiscovery Science & Technology Centre, until 29 Nov Major exhibition exploring creativity through LEGO while the Art Gallery renovates Got an event to share? Let us know β |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The Fake Bank Security CallScammers are calling Australians pretending to be from their bank's fraud department, claiming suspicious activity on their account. They sound professional and may even know some of your personal details, then ask you to 'verify' your identity by providing your PIN, passwords, or banking app codes to 'secure' your account. How to protect yourself: β Your bank will never ask for your PIN, passwords, or SMS codes over the phone β Hang up and call your bank directly using the number on your card or statement β Don't be pressured by claims your account will be frozen - legitimate banks don't operate this way β Be suspicious if the caller asks you to move money to a 'safe account' - this is always a scam |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠What can you break without touching it?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π§ Today's Featured Game Trivia Music & Entertainment Β· 7 questions Β· ~2 min Which 1960s TV comedy featured a bumbling secret agent named Maxwell Smart who worked for CONTROL? | A) The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | | B) Get Smart | | C) Mission: Impossible | | D) I Spy |
Yesterday: π§ 44 played Β Β·Β π‘ 33 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 43 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, after a 1,500-year hiatus. (1896) β’ Hostilities in the Gandhi-led Salt Satyagraha campaign intensified as thousands marched to the sea to make salt in defiance of British law. (1930) β’ The $7 billion Roxby Downs copper and uranium project in South Australia was approved by the State Government. (1984) β’ Macquarie Bank launched a $1.5 billion takeover bid for Qantas, beginning months of corporate manoeuvring. (2005) π Born on this day: Australian Prime Minister 1991-96 Paul Keating (1944), Australian rock singer Russell Morris (1948), and American actress Candace Cameron Bure (1976). |
Brainteaser Answer
A promise. |
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One Last Smile  Pegging out the washing while the sun's just right is a minor victory. Send this to a friend whoβd laugh |
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