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Saturday, 11 April 2026  •  Issue #649

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Good morning! A Bendigo court has delivered a sentence that's drawing strong words from the bench, our baseball community celebrates nine decades of history, and we're asking the big question: what pastry belongs on top of your pot pie?

— Nathan, Editor

At a Glance

📰 Magistrate condemns driver's assault conviction

🎭 parkrun Bendigo + 5 more events

🍳 Recipe of the Week: Golden Chicken and Leek Pot Pie

🕰️ On this day in 1951: President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his...

Today's Bendigo

Magistrate condemns driver's assault conviction

A Bendigo court has sentenced a ride-share driver for sexual assault, with the magistrate describing his actions as predatory and exploitative. The driver's wife remains unaware of the legal proceedings.

via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywall

Nine decades of diamond dreams

The sport has thrived in our region since the 1930s, building a passionate following and proud legacy across generations of local players and supporters.

via Bendigo Times

Around Australia

Sprinter breaks historic barrier on home soil

Lachlan Kennedy has become the first Australian to run 100 metres in under 10 seconds domestically, clocking the milestone at the national championships.

via ABC News

Orthodox Easter celebrations begin this weekend

More than half a million Australians will mark Orthodox Easter, which follows a different calendar to the Western Christian observance.

via SBS News

Around the World

Beirut sets ceasefire condition for Israel negotiations — Lebanese officials say talks will only proceed if a ceasefire is already established before any discussions begin.

via BBC World

Duke faces legal action from his own charity — Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale following his resignation and subsequent public dispute with its.

via The Guardian World

What's On

Free

parkrun Bendigo

Lake Weeroona, every Saturday 8am

Join the community for a free weekly 5km around the lake — walk, jog or run at your pace.

Free

Bendigo Community Farmers Market

227 Breen St, Golden Square, today 9am-12:30pm

Buy fresh produce directly from local growers and makers at this accredited monthly market.

Exhibition

Golden Dragon Museum

5-11 Bridge St, daily 9:30am-5pm

See Loong, the world's oldest imperial dragon, and explore Chinese heritage on the goldfields.

Music

ABBA — Thank You For The Music

Ulumbarra Theatre, 2 May

A two-hour live spectacular celebrating the songs, life and legacy of the Swedish legends.

Food

Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival

Bendigo, 2 May

Raise a glass to the region's finest vintages at this annual celebration of local wine.

Arts

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Ulumbarra Theatre, 14-17 May

The beloved glitter-fuelled musical hits the stage courtesy of Bendigo Theatre Company.

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Recipe of the Week

Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying.

Golden Chicken and Leek Pot Pie

Serves 6 · 1 hour

Nothing says comfort quite like a homemade pot pie with flaky pastry and a creamy filling. This version uses rotisserie chicken to save time, making it perfect for a cosy midweek dinner.

1 barbecued chicken, meat shredded, 2 large leeks, white part only, sliced, 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 carrots, peeled and diced, 50g butter, 1/3 cup plain flour, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 cup thickened cream, 1 cup frozen peas, 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed, 1 egg, lightly beaten, Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and cook leeks for 5 minutes until soft. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.

2. Gradually add stock and cream, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add potatoes and carrots, simmer for 15 minutes until tender.

3. Stir through chicken and peas, season well with salt and pepper. Pour into a large pie dish (approximately 23cm) and allow to cool slightly.

4. Top with puff pastry, trimming edges and pressing to seal. Cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape, brush with beaten egg.

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving with a simple green salad.

📊 Today's Poll

Puff pastry or shortcrust on a pot pie?

Puff pastryShortcrust

Daily Brainteaser

🧩

A man builds a house with all four walls facing south. A bear walks by. What colour is the bear?

Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition.

Daily Games

✏️ Today's Featured Game

Crossword

10 clues · ~3 min

1 Across Take place or happen
6 Across Construction site lifting machine
7 Across Small wooden dwelling
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Yesterday: 🧠 73 played  ·  💡 46 played  ·  ✏️ 39 played

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Which Australian state is known as the 'Sunshine State'?
💡 Word Ladder · 3 steps→
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On This Day

Anniversary of

• President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his commands in Korea and Japan. (1951)

• The Apple I computer was released by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak at a price of $666.66. (1976)

• Australia defeated Samoa 74-0 in a rugby union international at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney. (2001)

• The Australian dollar reached parity with the US dollar for the first time since it became a freely traded currency in 1983. (2011)

🎂 Born on this day: Australian comedian and radio host Meshel Laurie (1974), British soul singer Joss Stone (1987), and Welsh singer from Catatonia Cerys Matthews (1969).

Brainteaser Answer
White — it's a polar bear. The only place all walls can face south is the North Pole.

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