Morning PostBendigo Thursday, 9 April 2026 • Issue #647 |
Showers with a possible storm ☀️ UV 5.9 • 🌅 Sunset 6:06 PM |
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Good morning! The Lockwood Ward has a new council representative as by-election votes are tallied, and Victoria's egg farmers are digesting major welfare reforms. Let's dig in. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Lockwood Ward by-election delivers close result 🛒 Bendigo Community Farmers Market + 4 more events 💰 Money Matters: Could You Qualify for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card? 🕰️ On this day in 1865: Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General... |
Today's Bendigo Preliminary numbers are in for the single-seat Lockwood Ward on council, and it's shaping up as a tight contest between three candidates. The race will fill the sole vacancy in the ward, with early tallies showing no clear runaway winner. Final results are expected shortly as counting wraps up. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywallRacing has wrapped up at Malone Park, but the local harness club isn't calling it quits. The group is already mapping out its next chapter and exploring options to keep the sport alive in the region. It's the end of an era, but not the end of the road. via Bendigo Times |
Around Australia Caged hens across Victoria will soon get more space and better conditions under freshly minted welfare laws. Farmers are pushing back, saying they weren't properly consulted before the changes were locked in. via ABC VictoriaTrucking operators are noticing more diesel siphoning and petrol drive-offs as people struggle with living costs. One boss says desperation is driving the spike, though official police numbers haven't caught up yet. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On Markets & Food Every Thursday we feature markets and food events around Bendigo. Market227 Breen Street, Golden Square, 2nd Saturday each month, 9am–12:30pm Pick up fresh produce straight from the growers at this accredited monthly market. MarketPrince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, Every Sunday 8:30am–2pm Browse food, crafts and local goods at this relaxed weekly Sunday market. FestivalMelbourne, 2026 Sample Australia's finest spirits and meet the distillers behind the bottles. FestivalMelbourne, 2026 Taste your way through Victoria's best wines in one indulgent afternoon. FestivalMelbourne, 2026 A spirited celebration of local whisky distillers and winemakers under one roof. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
🍴 New to the Table Freshly opened in Bendigo |
Money Matters Every Thursday we share a practical money tip. Could You Qualify for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?If you're over Age Pension age but don't qualify for the full pension due to assets, you might still be eligible for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. It offers cheaper prescriptions, bulk-billed doctor visits, and other health concessions. Check the income test limits on the Services Australia website — many self-funded retirees miss out simply because they don't apply. Source: Services Australia 📊 Today's Poll Do you have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card? YesNo📊 Yesterday's Poll What type of strength training sounds more appealing to start with? Resistance bands at home led with 53% (51 votes) |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What is full of holes but still holds water?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Food & Drink · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the thick Spanish tomato-based cold soup traditionally served in summer? | A) Minestrone | | B) Gazpacho | | C) Vichyssoise | | D) Borscht |
Yesterday: 🧠 60 played · 💡 48 played · ✏️ 51 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the American Civil War. (1865) • Japanese forces captured Bataan in the Philippines, leading to the infamous Bataan Death March of Allied prisoners. (1942) • Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser set a new world record for the 100-metre freestyle at the Australian Championships in Adelaide. (1960) • The Australian Labor Party, led by Paul Keating, won a historic fifth consecutive federal election victory. (1992) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian cricket legend Dennis Lillee (1949), American Playboy founder Hugh Hefner (1926), and Spanish golf champion Seve Ballesteros (1957). |
Brainteaser Answer
A sponge. |
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One Last Smile  The Pall Mall verandahs have provided shade for three generations of window shoppers. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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