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Morning PostBendigo Tuesday, 17 March 2026 • Issue #624 |
Possible shower today, UV 8 ☀️ UV 8 • 🌅 Sunset 7:39 PM |
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Good morning, Bendigo. A councillor's forced apology comes with a Popeye twist, grade six students just broke a fundraising record, and we've got your Tuesday sorted. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 🌦️ 25°/16° — Possible shower today, UV 8 📰 Councillor apologises but stands defiant 📚 Bendigo Pottery — Australia's Oldest Working Pottery + 5 more events 💬 Your say on yesterday's question 🕰️ On this day in 1901: Paintings by Vincent van Gogh were displayed in Paris for the first... |
Today's Bendigo Councillor apologises but stands defiantCr Owen Cosgriff faced multiple allegations of misconduct and was forced to apologise — but he's not backing down. In classic form, he's quoted as saying 'I yam what I yam', channeling his inner Popeye. The controversy continues to swirl around City Hall. via Bendigo AdvertiserGenealogy search uncovers 30-year IVF mix-upWhen Sasha Szafranski matched with a stranger on a genealogy website, she wasn't expecting this: a decades-old IVF mistake that changed everything she knew about her family. The discovery has been hidden for three decades. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia Super Netball star opens up about postpartum depressionThe world's best goal keeper has made an emotional return to Super Netball, sparking an important conversation about postpartum depression that doesn't get enough attention in professional sport. via ABC News |
Around the World European allies hesitant on Trump's Iran crisis — European leaders are wary about helping secure the Strait of Hormuz, though they know inaction isn't really an option. via BBC World |
What's On Classes & Workshops Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Bendigo. 17 Mar · Free146 Midland Hwy, Epsom, Daily 9am-5pm Try your hand at pottery and explore heritage kilns at this iconic working pottery. 17 Mar · ClassCheck Eventbrite for details Learn the fascinating journey of beekeeping from colony to honey jar. 17 Mar · ClassCheck Eventbrite for details Discover eco-friendly weaving techniques and create something beautiful to take home. 17 Mar · WorkshopCheck Eventbrite for details Unlock historical maps and learn to overlay them on modern geography. 17 Mar · WorkshopCheck Eventbrite for details Essential planning workshop to ensure you're prepared when emergencies strike. 17 Mar · ClassCheck Eventbrite for details Turn your treasured photos into a beautiful keepsake book you'll love. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Community Voices Every Tuesday we share what you had to say. Yesterday we asked: What's the best coffee you've had in Bendigo this week? “Had a lovely flat white at a little spot near the post office yesterday morning. Perfect start to the day, and the staff always remember your name!” — Margaret, Golden Square “I've been enjoying my morning coffee ritual at a café near the gardens. Nothing fancy, just consistently good and the atmosphere is always welcoming.” — David, Kennington |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What goes up but never comes down?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min Which year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking a symbolic end to the Cold War? | A) 1987 | | B) 1989 | | C) 1991 | | D) 1985 |
Yesterday 5 people played · Average score: 12/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • Paintings by Vincent van Gogh were displayed in Paris for the first time, eleven years after his death. (1901) • The United States launched the Vanguard 1 satellite, the oldest human-made object still in orbit. (1958) • Golda Meir became Prime Minister of Israel. (1969) • British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook resigned from the Cabinet in protest over the Iraq War. (2003) 🎂 Born on this day: American actor Kurt Russell (1951), American actor Gary Sinise (1955), and American actor Rob Lowe (1964). |
Over To You What's the best bakery in Bendigo — and what do you order? Just hit reply and tell us — we'll share the best answers on Tuesday. |
Brainteaser Answer
Your age. |
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Have a lovely Tuesday. |
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