Morning PostBendigo Monday, 11 May 2026 • Issue #679 |
Sunny all day with a crisp start ☀️ UV 3.2 • 🌅 Sunset 5:28 PM |
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Good morning! A thousand Bendigonians turned out for Mother's Day cancer fundraising, while our night shelter is urgently seeking extra support. Plus today: can you spot a tax scam? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Winter shelter sounds alarm as demand climbs 📍 Silver Earring Worksop + 3 more events 🛡️ Scam Watch: The ATO Tax Debt Phone Call 🕰️ On this day in 1960: The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. |
Today's Bendigo Bendigo's overnight accommodation service is calling for more community backing as economic hardship drives increased need for emergency beds and support services across the region. via Bendigo TimesAround 1,000 locals joined Sunday's Mother's Day Classic to support cancer research in what organisers are calling the most successful edition of the annual event yet. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywall |
Around Australia Social media courses promising escape from full-time work are attracting apprentices and builders, though former participants warn of hidden costs and disappointment. via ABC NewsA Sydney woman faces charges following an alleged antisemitic incident at a weekend netball match, with state officials condemning discrimination in sport. via SBS News |
Around the World |
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What’s On: Arts 🎨 Learn to craft your own sterling silver earrings in this hands-on jewellery workshop for beginners and beyond. Meet bestselling Australian author Victoria Purman as she discusses her latest romantic novel at this intimate literary event. Discovery Science & Technology Centre, Bendigo3 Mar – 29 Nov Marvel at major LEGO installations exploring creativity and discovery, perfect for bringing the grandkids during school holidays. Golden Dragon Museum, 5-11 Bridge StDaily 9:30am-5pm See Loong and Sun Loong, magnificent imperial dragons that tell Bendigo's remarkable Chinese goldfields heritage story. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Scam Watch Every Monday we help you spot the latest scams targeting Australians. The ATO Tax Debt Phone CallScammers are impersonating Australian Taxation Office officers, claiming you have an urgent tax debt that must be paid immediately to avoid arrest or legal action. They use aggressive tactics and demand payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or bank transfer. The ATO will never threaten immediate arrest or demand payment through these methods. How to protect yourself: ✓ Hang up immediately if someone claiming to be from the ATO demands immediate payment or threatens arrest - the real ATO doesn't operate this way ✓ If you're unsure about a tax matter, call the ATO directly on 1800 008 540 (don't use any number the caller provides) ✓ Report tax scams to the ATO via their online form at ato.gov.au/general/online-services/identity-security and to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au 📊 Today's Poll The ATO calls about a tax debt — suspicious or not? Immediately suspiciousMight fall for it📊 Yesterday's Poll If you took a European river cruise, which would tempt you most? Danube — Budapest to Vienna and Salzburg led with 74% |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 If you multiply all the numbers on a telephone dial pad together, what number do you get?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Weekly pay | | 6 Across Grown-up | | 7 Across Tour leader |
Yesterday: 🧠 111 played · 💡 91 played · ✏️ 85 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • The first section of Melbourne's underground rail loop was announced. (1960) • Deep Blue, IBM's chess computer, defeated world champion Garry Kasparov. (1997) • Australian forces captured Ville-sur-Ancre in France during World War I. (1918) • Israel was admitted to the United Nations. (1949) 🎂 Born on this day: American football quarterback Cam Newton (1989), Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí (1904), and Australian actress Natasha Bassett (1992). |
Brainteaser Answer
Zero. Since zero is on the dial pad, multiplying any number by zero gives you zero. |
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