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Morning PostBendigo Tuesday, 31 March 2026 • Issue #638 |
Sunny and warm today, UV index 7 ☀️ UV 7 • 🌅 Sunset 7:19 PM |
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Good morning! After 41 moves, a local resident finally has a brand new home to call her own. Plus, Bendigo's biggest Easter egg hunt is almost here, and we're asking: would you recommend our city as a place to retire? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 A home at last after 41 moves 📚 Bendigo Pottery + 4 more events 💬 Vote in this week's poll 🕰️ On this day in 1986: A fire at the Hampton Court Palace in London caused extensive damage... |
Today's Bendigo A home at last after 41 movesTrish has moved 41 times in her life, never once living somewhere brand new. Now, thanks to a $44 million community housing project by Uniting, she has her own apartment in Bendigo. The development has opened 73 new homes, bringing much-needed relief to the local housing crisis. via Bendigo AdvertiserBendigo's biggest Easter egg huntGet ready for the biggest Easter egg hunt Bendigo has seen. Details are emerging about this year's event, perfect timing as we head into the Easter long weekend. via Bendigo Times |
Around Australia Cheaper fuel still weeks awayDespite Labor's fuel excise cuts announced yesterday, Australians may not see relief at the bowser for weeks. Service stations need to sell through their existing, more expensive stock first, leaving Easter travel plans uncertain. via The Guardian AustraliaDiamond creates period-proof undershortsWorld Cup netballer Kiera Austin has developed special undershorts to help girls navigate periods in sport. She remembers having to learn to use tampons earlier than she was ready just to keep playing. via ABC News |
Around the World Spain closes airspace to US — Spain has closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in the Iran conflict and denied access to two jointly-run military bases in Andalusia. via BBC 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 Australia's oldest working pottery with heritage kilns, gallery and free entry to grounds. ClassBendigo venue Paint, sip and enjoy fabulous drag entertainment in this fun creative night out. ClassLocal venue Young artists learn to draw and paint colourful insects with pen and watercolour. ClassBendigo venue Discover the benefits of journaling and learn techniques to start your own practice. ClassBendigo venue Turn your digital memories into beautiful printed photo books with expert guidance. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Your Say Every Tuesday we put a question to the vote. 📊 Today's Poll Would you recommend Bendigo as a place to retire? AbsolutelyIt depends |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What has hands but can't clap?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min What year did the Tiananmen Square protests occur in Beijing, China? | A) 1987 | | B) 1989 | | C) 1991 | | D) 1993 |
Yesterday 27 people played · Average score: 5/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • A fire at the Hampton Court Palace in London caused extensive damage to the historic royal residence. (1986) • Commodore Matthew Perry signed the Treaty of Kanagawa, opening Japan to American trade after centuries of isolation. (1854) • The Dalai Lama fled Tibet and crossed into India to escape Chinese forces. (1959) • An estimated 200,000 people demonstrated against the poll tax in central London, with riots breaking out in Trafalgar Square. (1990) 🎂 Born on this day: American Vice President and environmentalist Al Gore (1948), American Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken (1943), and Scottish actor and star Ewan McGregor (1971). |
Brainteaser Answer
A clock. |
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One Last Smile  The dragons at Golden Dragon Museum have seen more Bendigo history than all of us combined. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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