Morning PostBendigo Wednesday, 1 April 2026 • Issue #639 |
Partly cloudy with a top of 26° ☀️ UV 7.2 • 🌅 Sunset 7:17 PM |
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Good morning! A record-breaking Easter egg hunt is taking over Rosalind Park this Good Friday, while Bendigo businesses are finding reasons to celebrate despite tough economic times. Plus: ABBA magic is coming to town. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Bendigo's massive 100,000 egg Easter hunt returns 🎵 ABBA — Thank You For The Music + 1 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Mediterranean Diet Protects Your Memory 🕰️ On this day in 1976: Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and... |
Today's Bendigo Bendigo's massive 100,000 egg Easter hunt returnsGood Friday's Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt in Rosalind Park will feature a record 100,000 eggs up for grabs. It's shaping up to be the biggest hunt yet, giving families a sweet reason to gather in the park this Easter weekend. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywallSpirit's MVP Borlase re-signsLeague MVP Izzy Borlase is staying put with the Bendigo Spirit, giving fans something to cheer about. The re-signing keeps one of the team's star players in town for another season. via Bendigo Times |
Around Australia House prices rise everywhere except Sydney and MelbourneRegional property markets are booming while Sydney and Melbourne prices cool. Buyers are weighing up interest rate hikes and geopolitical uncertainty as the divide between capital cities and regional areas grows. via ABC VictoriaQuestions remain after Dezi Freeman shootingThe fugitive managed to travel more than 100km undetected, surviving bushfires and extreme conditions before being shot by police. Authorities are still piecing together how he evaded capture for so long. via SBS News |
Around the World Israel to keep control of southern Lebanon — Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military will maintain control over part of southern Lebanon after the war with Hezbollah ends, and will demolish houses in villages near the border. via BBC World |
What's On Music & Entertainment Every Wednesday we highlight live music and entertainment around Bendigo. MusicUlumbarra Theatre, 2 May A 2-hour live spectacular celebrating the songs, life and legacy of ABBA. MusicUlumbarra Theatre, 29-31 May Four orchestras perform Beethoven's complete symphonic cycle across three unforgettable days. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Mediterranean Diet Protects Your MemoryFollowing a Mediterranean-style eating pattern - rich in olive oil, fish, nuts, and vegetables - may reduce dementia risk by up to 23% according to recent Australian studies. Focus on swapping butter for olive oil and adding more fish like salmon or sardines to your weekly meals. Source: Dementia Australia |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A man looks at a photograph and says: 'Brothers and sisters I have none, but that man's father is my father's son.' Who is in the photo?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 6 steps · ~2 min DAWN → DUSK Change one letter at a time · Par: 6 steps Yesterday: 🧠 51 played · 💡 21 played · ✏️ 23 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in California. (1976) • Canada's Northwest Territories was divided to create Nunavut, Canada's newest territory. (1999) • Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milošević surrendered to police in Belgrade. (2001) • American forces invaded Okinawa in the final phase of World War II's Pacific campaign. (1945) 🎂 Born on this day: American actress and singer Debbie Reynolds (1932) and American film director Barry Sonnenfeld (1953). |
Brainteaser Answer
His son. |
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One Last Smile  The biggest decision before 10am is which biscuit goes with this cup of tea. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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