Morning PostBendigo Monday, 20 April 2026 • Issue #658 |
Sunny skies all day with pleasant autumn temperatures ☀️ UV 5.1 • 🌅 Sunset 5:51 PM |
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Good morning! Today we explore why children's play matters more than you might think, plus a court appearance following tragedy at a Melbourne convention. We're also asking: have investment scams found you online? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 The hidden benefits behind children's leisure time 📍 Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival + 3 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: Cryptocurrency Investment Scams 🕰️ On this day in 1902: Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium in... |
Today's Bendigo Research reveals new insights into how unstructured activities shape young development. Experts are unpacking the surprising influence of recreational time on children's growth and wellbeing. via Bendigo TimesA 33-year-old appeared before magistrates following the death of a young attendee struck by a vehicle near a major entertainment gathering. Serious driving allegations have been laid. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia Despite a mixed performance in his first major appearance for a Western Australian rugby side, the debut is being hailed as a positive step forward. via ABC News |
Around the World |
What's On FoodBendigo, Saturday 2 May Celebrate local wine with tastings from regional producers in this annual showcase of Bendigo's finest vintages. MusicUlumbarra Theatre, Saturday 2 May Two hours of live hits celebrating the Swedish superstars' unforgettable songs and legacy. ArtsUlumbarra Theatre, 14-17 May Bendigo Theatre Company brings the glittering, heartfelt Australian musical to life on stage. MusicUlumbarra Theatre, 29-31 May Four orchestras unite to perform Beethoven's complete symphonic cycle across three unforgettable days. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. Cryptocurrency Investment ScamsFraudsters are using fake celebrity endorsements and slick websites to lure Australians into bogus cryptocurrency schemes promising guaranteed high returns. They often start with a small investment that appears to grow rapidly, convincing you to invest larger amounts before disappearing with your money. These scams are costing Australians over $150 million annually. How to protect yourself: ✓ Be extremely wary of any investment promising guaranteed returns or 'get rich quick' opportunities - if it sounds too good to be true, it is ✓ Check the ASIC register at asic.gov.au to verify any financial adviser or investment company before handing over money ✓ Never invest based on social media ads or cold calls - do your own independent research and seek advice from a licensed financial adviser 📊 Today's Poll Have you seen crypto or investment scams on social media? Yes, constantlyNot really📊 Yesterday's Poll Which Tasmanian experience appeals to you more? MONA and Hobart's food scene led with 73% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A clerk at a butcher shop is 180cm tall and wears size 12 shoes. What does he weigh?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Understand or hold firmly | | 6 Across Countryside; not urban | | 7 Across Debate or quarrel |
Yesterday: 🧠 56 played · 💡 51 played · ✏️ 35 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium in Paris. (1902) • Australian yachtsman Alec Rose completed his solo circumnavigation of the world in his yacht Lively Lady. (1968) • The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, causing the worst oil spill in US history. (2010) • The Ludlow Massacre occurred when the Colorado National Guard attacked a tent colony of striking coal miners. (1914) 🎂 Born on this day: British Olympic runner Sebastian Coe (1956), American actress Jessica Lange (1949), and Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr (1983). |
Brainteaser Answer
Meat — he works at a butcher shop. |
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One Last Smile  The perfect morning walk: just brisk enough to justify a second biscuit with tea. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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