Morning PostBendigo Friday, 8 May 2026 • Issue #676 |
Cloudy skies all day, mild temperatures ☀️ UV 3.2 • 🌅 Sunset 5:30 PM |
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Happy Friday, Bendigo! A local pet care business faces legal action over animal welfare claims, while Priscilla Queen of the Desert takes its final bow at Ulumbarra next week. Let's dive in. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Animal care business threatens lawsuit over online complaints 📍 Priscilla Queen of the Desert + 4 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1973: A bomb exploded outside the Redfern headquarters of ASIO in Sydney. |
Today's Bendigo A Bendigo pet boarding facility is seeking legal counsel after an internet petition questioned its treatment of a dog. The petition has prompted threats of legal action from the business. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywallThe education provider is highlighting its combination of sport, industry placements, and practical learning for students seeking alternatives to traditional schooling. via Bendigo TimesWhen a group of so-called "ISIS brides" boarded a flight from Doha to Melbourne, they took a leap of faith, unsure of what fate awaited them at the end of their journey. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia The Dockers overturned a 15-point deficit with a powerful final quarter to defeat the Hawks in round nine AFL action. via ABC NewsAn Australian beverage labelled Methanol Moonshine has drawn criticism for echoing last year's fatal Laos poisoning incident. via The Guardian Australia |
Around the World |
What’s On: Theatre & Stage 🎭 This week: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo14 May – 17 May Bendigo Theatre Company brings the glittering Australian musical to life in this final weekend spectacular. Join bestselling Australian romance author Victoria Purman for an intimate discussion of her latest novel. Live sketch comedy returns to Bendigo's Piazza with quick-witted local performers and audience interaction. Multi-day spring landscape painting retreat in Daylesford's beautiful Wombat Park Estate with expert tuition. Classical life drawing sessions at Kyneton Ridge with live model and expert guidance for all skill levels. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. Mystery Road: OriginDrama Series · ABC iview This prequel to the acclaimed Mystery Road series follows a young Jay Swan in 1999 as he arrives in a remote outback town as a new police officer. Gripping storytelling with stunning Australian landscapes and a compelling look at race, corruption, and justice. Slow HorsesSpy Drama Series · Apple TV+ Gary Oldman leads this brilliant British espionage series about MI5 agents who've been demoted to a dumping ground department. Witty, tense, and thoroughly entertaining—think John le Carré with a darkly comic edge. |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A man pushed his car to a hotel and immediately knew he was bankrupt. What happened?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Lesson of a fable | | 6 Across La Bohème or Carmen | | 7 Across Bus or train station |
Yesterday: 🧠 112 played · 💡 92 played · ✏️ 78 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • A bomb exploded outside the Redfern headquarters of ASIO in Sydney. (1973) • The World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated. (1980) • VE Day celebrations began in Australia after Germany's surrender. (1945) • Joan of Arc lifted the Siege of Orleans. (1429) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt (1981), British rock musician Mike D'Abo (1944), and British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough (1926). |
Brainteaser Answer
He was playing Monopoly. Landing on a hotel meant he couldn't pay the rent. |
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