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Morning PostBendigo Friday, 20 March 2026 • Issue #627 |
Sunny day ahead with a top of 27° ☀️ UV 7.8 • 🌅 Sunset 7:35 PM |
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Good morning! Your local MP has a fuel warning for motorists, while a teen is carrying on her family's woodchopping legacy and the Middle East energy tensions continue. Here's what you need to know this Friday. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance ☀️ 27°/11° — Sunny day ahead with a top of 27° 📰 MP urges motorists not to stockpile fuel 👪 Central Deborah Gold Mine Underground Tours + 2 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1995: The Aum Shinrikyo cult released sarin gas in the Tokyo subway system,... |
Today's Bendigo MP urges motorists not to stockpile fuelBendigo's MP is calling on drivers to avoid panic-buying petrol amid concerns locals could drain service stations. The plea comes as fuel supply concerns ripple through regional areas. Let's keep calm and fill up responsibly, folks. via Bendigo AdvertiserFamily seeks DNA testing after IVF mix-up newsA family is pursuing DNA testing after learning about an IVF embryo mix-up at the same Sydney fertility clinic they used to conceive their baby. The Royal North Shore incident has left parents across the state anxious for answers. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia Teen carries on family's woodchopping legacyLike her father, grandfather and great-grandfather before her, Kallie is keeping the family's axe sharp. Despite hearing "that's not very lady-like," she's proving women are a growing force in competitive woodchopping. via ABC NewsCategory 5 Cyclone Narelle to hit far north QueenslandTropical Cyclone Narelle is set to make landfall Friday as a category 5 storm, bringing wind gusts up to 315km/h. The massive system intensified rapidly overnight, fuelled by warm Coral Sea waters. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World Trump denies US knowledge of Israeli gas field attack — The US president says America "knew nothing about" Israel's strike on a major Iranian gas field, though he's threatened further action if Iran retaliates. via BBC World World's poorest countries to lose UK aid in budget cut — The UK is slashing bilateral aid to Africa by almost £900 million by 2028-29, affecting funding for schools, clinics and essential programs. via The Guardian World |
What's On Family & Grandkids Every Friday we share family-friendly outings around Bendigo. Exhibition76 Violet St, daily 9:30am-5pm Descend 20 storeys with the grandkids into Bendigo's last commercial gold mine. Family1 Tramways Ave, daily Vintage talking trams tell gold rush stories the whole family will love. FestivalBendigo CBD, 3-6 April See the famous dragons Sun Loong and Loong plus carnival fun this Easter. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Back to NatureSeries · ABC iview Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland explore Australia's most beautiful landscapes, from alpine wilderness to coastal wetlands. Genuinely calming and wonderfully photographed. The DryFilm · Stan Eric Bana returns to his drought-stricken hometown to investigate a friend's death. A gripping Australian thriller based on Jane Harper's bestseller. Are you a reader, a watcher, or a listener? What format do you prefer for a good story? Just hit reply and tell us — we'll share the best answers on Tuesday. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A man dies of old age on his 25th birthday. How is this possible?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧩 Today's Featured Game Sudoku 3 difficulties · 5-20 min Daily Sudoku Three difficulties: Gentle · Moderate · Tricky |
On This Day Anniversary of • The Aum Shinrikyo cult released sarin gas in the Tokyo subway system, killing 13 people and injuring thousands. (1995) • Tunisia gained independence from France after 75 years of French colonial rule. (1956) • Australian troops joined the invasion of Iraq as part of the coalition forces. (2003) • John Lennon married Yoko Ono in Gibraltar. (1969) 🎂 Born on this day: American filmmaker and director Spike Lee (1957), American Academy Award-winning actress Holly Hunter (1958), and American children's television host Fred Rogers (1928). |
Brainteaser Answer
He was born on 29 February — he only has a birthday every four years. |
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