Morning PostBendigo Friday, 24 April 2026 • Issue #662 |
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Good morning, Bendigo. As we prepare to honour our service members tomorrow, a local firefighter has raised eyebrows over a major funding announcement, and the region gathers for remembrance events. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Firefighter raises eyebrows over funding timing 📍 Priscilla Queen of the Desert + 3 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1990: The Space Shuttle Discovery launched carrying the Hubble Space... |
Today's Bendigo A CFA volunteer has publicly questioned why a $100 million funding boost was announced during election season. The member suggested the timing appeared politically motivated rather than operationally necessary. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywallCommunities across Bendigo will gather tomorrow to mark Anzac Day with services honouring those who served. Events will pay tribute to the sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand armed forces members. via Bendigo TimesThe head of Viva Energy has told Alan Kohler that Australia requires additional oil refineries to guarantee fuel security. His company's facility currently supplies one-tenth of the nation's fuel needs. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia Australia's Wallaroos are ready to face New Zealand tomorrow after surviving tornado warnings during their recent American tour. via ABC NewsBen Roberts-Smith was preparing to leave Australia and establish a business abroad, according to documents released from his bail hearing. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What’s On: Theatre & Stage 🎭 Tomorrow: ANZAC Day — Dawn services, remembrance. Respectful and solemn tone. Lest we forget. Now showing Ulumbarra Theatre, BendigoUlumbarra Theatre, Bendigo · 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17 Bendigo Theatre Company brings the beloved Australian film to glittering musical life with heart and humour. Senior friendlyEveningBooking required Join bestselling Australian romance author Victoria Purman for an intimate talk about her latest novel. Senior friendly Season tickets Relaxed monthly gathering to share your reading discoveries and connect with fellow book lovers. Senior friendly Regular book club sessions bringing readers together for lively discussion and literary companionship. Senior friendly Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip WilliamsHistorical Fiction · Available at bookstores and libraries An Australian author imagines the untold story of women's words left out of the Oxford English Dictionary. Beautifully written and perfect for anyone who loves language, history, and stories about forgotten voices. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltFiction · Available at bookstores and libraries A widowed woman forms an unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus while working at an aquarium. Charming, poignant, and surprisingly funny—this debut novel has captured hearts worldwide. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 You have two coins that add up to 30 cents. One of them is not a 20-cent piece. What are the coins?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia General Knowledge · 7 questions · ~2 min What is the name of the largest desert in the world? | A) Sahara Desert | | B) Antarctic Desert | | C) Arabian Desert | | D) Gobi Desert |
Yesterday: 🧠 44 played · 💡 39 played · ✏️ 37 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Space Shuttle Discovery launched carrying the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit. (1990) • The Eureka Hotel in Ballarat was burned down by gold miners, an event that contributed to the Eureka Stockade rebellion. (1854) • Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov became the first person to die during a space mission when Soyuz 1 crashed. (1967) • The Port Arthur massacre occurred in Tasmania when a gunman killed 35 people, leading to major gun law reforms in Australia. (1996) 🎂 Born on this day: American singer and actress Barbra Streisand (1942), American singer Kelly Clarkson (1982), and Australian rugby union player Radike Samo (1976). |
Brainteaser Answer
A 20-cent piece and a 10-cent piece. One of them isn't a 20 — but the other one is. |
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