Morning PostBendigo Tuesday, 7 April 2026 Β β’Β Issue #645 |
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Good morning! Maldon's Easter Fair just wrapped its 148th year with egg throwing and classic cars, while Bendigo police made an Easter Monday arrest at a local shopping complex. Plus we're asking: is the Art Gallery our region's best cultural drawcard? β Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance π° Maldon's 148th Easter Fair draws crowds despite drizzle π Bendigo Pottery β Australia's Oldest Working Pottery + 5 more events π¬ Vote in this week's poll π°οΈ On this day in 1906: Mount Vesuvius erupted in Italy, devastating the town of Ottaviano... |
Today's Bendigo The historic Victorian town pulled off another Easter celebration over the long weekend, complete with classic car displays, lion dancers, and the traditional egg-throwing competition. Despite a bit of drizzle, the 148th annual fair kept the festive spirit alive for locals and visitors alike. via Bendigo Advertiserπ paywallMusic fans can look forward to a special tribute performance celebrating the sounds of Santana and The Doobie Brothers. The concert promises to bring classic rock hits to local audiences. via Bendigo Times |
Around Australia Australia's swimming stars kicked off the Australian Open in style at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, with O'Callaghan and Chalmers both taking out the 100m freestyle events. Sam Short also dominated the 400m field on night one. via ABC NewsConservationists are sounding the alarm about using artificial intelligence to prepare environmental impact studies, cautioning it could lead to robodebt-style failures and push species closer to extinction. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What's On Classes & Workshops Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Bendigo. Free146 Midland Hwy, Epsom, Daily 9am-5pm Explore heritage kilns, watch artisans at work, and wander beautiful grounds at no charge ClassBendigo Paint your masterpiece while fabulous drag performers keep you entertained all evening ClassDunolly Learn the traditional craft of pyrography to create stunning designs on hats ClassHargreaves Mall, Bendigo Join local artists for a relaxed outdoor sketching session in the heart of town ClassBendigo Young artists discover the miniature world through drawing and painting creepy crawlies ClassBendigo Turn your favourite memories into a professionally designed keepsake photo book Got an event to share? Let us know β |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. π Today's Poll Is the Bendigo Art Gallery the region's best cultural attraction? Yes, it's world classNo, there are better onesπ Yesterday's Poll If someone claiming to be from your bank calls asking for your PIN, what should you do? Hang up and call your bank directly led with 93% |
Daily Brainteaser 𧩠A bus driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street, passing a police officer, and doesn't get a ticket. Why?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games π‘ Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps Β· ~2 min LARK β PORT Change one letter at a time Β· Par: 3 steps Yesterday: π§ 56 played Β Β·Β π‘ 37 played Β Β·Β βοΈ 43 played |
On This Day Anniversary of β’ Mount Vesuvius erupted in Italy, devastating the town of Ottaviano and killing more than 100 people. (1906) β’ The internet's symbolic birth occurred when RFC 1 was published, describing the first host-to-host protocol. (1969) β’ The ABC television series The Sullivans reached its 500th episode, chronicling an Australian family during World War II. (1978) β’ Former Queensland Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen died at age 94, ending one of Australia's most controversial political careers. (2009) π Born on this day: New Zealand-Australian actor Russell Crowe (1964), Hong Kong martial arts star Jackie Chan (1954), and American jazz legend Billie Holiday (1915). |
Brainteaser Answer
He was walking. |
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One Last Smile  The fountain in Rosalind Park has heard every conversation this town's ever had. Send this to a friend whoβd laugh |
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