Morning PostBendigo Wednesday, 29 April 2026 • Issue #667 |
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Good morning, Bendigo. A tragic collision has claimed a life on the Northern Highway, while budding comedians are learning their craft locally. Plus, do you prefer eggs or yoghurt for protein? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Life lost in Northern Highway collision 📍 ABBA — Thank You For The Music + 3 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Getting Enough Protein Helps Keep Muscles Strong 🕰️ On this day in 1945: Adolf Hitler married Eva Braun in his Berlin bunker, one day before... |
Today's Bendigo A vehicle was torn apart during a deadly collision with a heavy transport vehicle on the highway north of town. Emergency services attended the scene of the tragic incident. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywallLocal comedy enthusiasts can now enrol in a workshop designed to develop stand-up skills. The program aims to nurture new talent in the entertainment scene. via Bendigo TimesInvestigators recovered hundreds of illegal images from devices belonging to the man who shot two officers. He was reportedly close to being caught before the fatal shootings occurred. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia Super Netball staged an all-female Anzac Day tribute to recognise women who served. The ceremony highlighted those often overlooked in military commemorations. via ABC NewsIndigenous Territorians displaced by floods are being housed in a compound with security checks. Residents compare conditions to detention, sparking criticism. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Music 🎵 Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo2 May A two-hour concert spectacular celebrating ABBA's greatest hits and timeless legacy at Ulumbarra Theatre. Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo29 May – 31 May Bendigo Symphony Orchestra's three-day festival presents all Beethoven symphonies performed by four orchestras. Tribute show celebrating Fleetwood Mac's iconic songs and timeless classics from the legendary band. Tribute band delivering the energy and hits of iconic Australian rock legends INXS. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Getting Enough Protein Helps Keep Muscles StrongMany Australians over 50 don't get quite enough protein to maintain muscle mass, which naturally declines with age. Aim for protein-rich foods at each meal—think Greek yoghurt at breakfast, nuts as a snack, or fish for dinner. Spreading protein throughout the day, rather than loading up at dinner, helps your body use it more effectively. Source: Dietitians Australia 📊 Today's Poll Eggs or yoghurt for your daily protein hit? EggsYoghurt📊 Yesterday's Poll Have you been down the Central Deborah Gold Mine? Not yet, but I want to led with 51% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What tastes better than it smells?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Gone up | | 6 Across Opening section | | 7 Across Guide a vehicle |
Yesterday: 🧠 65 played · 💡 45 played · ✏️ 47 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Adolf Hitler married Eva Braun in his Berlin bunker, one day before their joint suicide. (1945) • Riots erupted in Los Angeles after four police officers were acquitted in the beating of Rodney King. (1992) • Prince William married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London. (2011) • The new Parliament House in Canberra was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, replacing the provisional Parliament House. (1988) 🎂 Born on this day: American NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1974), American actress Uma Thurman (1970), and Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic (1992). |
Brainteaser Answer
Your tongue. |
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One Last Smile  The biscuit tin always has three Scotch Fingers and seventeen Monte wrappers. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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