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Morning PostBendigo Thursday, 26 March 2026 • Issue #633 |
Showers increasing throughout the day ☀️ UV 6.8 • 🌅 Sunset 7:26 PM |
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Good morning! As national fuel prices hit record highs, we're looking at what's driving the surge — plus concerns for a beloved local pool, and your weekend market guide. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 🌧️ 19°/13° — Showers increasing throughout the day 📰 Grim winters loom for beloved public pool 🛒 Bendigo Showgrounds Market + 1 more events 💰 Money Matters: Maximise Your Super with Salary Sacrifice Before You Retire 🕰️ On this day in 1979: The Camp David Accords were signed by Egypt and Israel, formally... |
Today's Bendigo Grim winters loom for beloved public poolA popular Bendigo public pool is facing an uncertain future as winter approaches. Concerns are mounting about the facility's ability to stay open during the colder months. The community is being urged to weigh in on potential solutions. via Bendigo TimesJustice system tracking 1100 cases at breaking pointBendigo's regional justice system is under immense pressure, managing 1100 active cases. The strain is raising questions about capacity and resources. Local tradies and residents are sharing their experiences with rising crime. via Bendigo AdvertiserSuspicious fire at church being converted to mosquePolice are investigating a suspicious fire at a 160-year-old heritage church north of Melbourne that was being converted into a mosque. The blaze has sparked concern in the local Muslim community. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia Soaring fuel costs expected to linger beyond Iran conflictAustralians should brace for high petrol prices to continue long after the war in Iran ends. Economists warn the flow-on effects — rising inflation and unemployment — could exceed the post-Covid cost-of-living crisis. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Meta and Google found liable in social media addiction trial — A US court has ruled the tech giants liable in a landmark trial examining the addictive nature of their platforms. via BBC World |
What's On Markets & Food Every Thursday we feature markets and food events around Bendigo. MarketPrince of Wales Showgrounds, Every Sunday 8:30am-2pm Weekly treasure hunt for fresh food, crafts and local goods Free227 Breen Street, Golden Square, 2nd Saturday monthly 9am-12:30pm Buy straight from local growers at this VFMA-accredited produce market Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Maximise Your Super with Salary Sacrifice Before You RetireSource: Australian Taxation Office |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What word is always spelled incorrectly in every dictionary?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min LIME → MINT Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Camp David Accords were signed by Egypt and Israel, formally ending 30 years of war. (1979) • Thirty-nine members of the Heaven's Gate cult died in a mass suicide in California. (1997) • Vladimir Putin was elected President of Russia for the first time. (2000) • The Melissa computer virus was released, infecting millions of computers worldwide. (1999) 🎂 Born on this day: American Motown singer and performer Diana Ross (1944), American actor who played Spock Leonard Nimoy (1931), and British actress and star Keira Knightley (1985). |
Brainteaser Answer
The word 'incorrectly.' |
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One Last Smile  The queue at the Rifle Brigade Bakery: where patience is a community sport. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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