Morning PostBendigo Friday, 17 April 2026 • Issue #655 |
Partly cloudy skies today ☀️ UV 5.2 • 🌅 Sunset 5:55 PM |
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Good morning! A Bendigo man faces court after alleged repeated contact breaches, while we profile a local councillor championing everyday residents. Plus: what's your favourite Bendigo café memory? — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Accused denied bail following alleged persistent contact 📍 BSO Beethoven Festival + 3 more events 📺 What We're Watching 🕰️ On this day in 1983: Bob Hawke led the Australian Labor Party to a landslide victory in... |
Today's Bendigo A Bendigo man appeared in court this week accused of repeatedly contacting a woman despite legal restrictions. The woman had relocated to another state. Bail was refused. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywallLockwood's councillor says their priority is supporting ordinary community members in their ward, according to a new profile. via Bendigo TimesPeople living near the refinery fire report they received misleading early information and insufficient updates from authorities during the incident. via ABC Victoria |
Around Australia A helmet manufacturer backed by the AFL has withdrawn claims about preventing head injuries, triggering a consumer watchdog complaint. via ABC NewsAustralia now operates just two oil refineries after closing six others, with this week's fire intensifying fuel supply concerns. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On MusicUlumbarra Theatre, 29-31 May Four orchestras unite to perform Beethoven's complete symphonic works over three unforgettable days. ArtsUlumbarra Theatre, 14-17 May Local theatre company brings the beloved Australian film's glitter and heart to the stage. FoodBendigo, 2 May Meet local winemakers and taste the best drops from our celebrated wine region. MusicUlumbarra Theatre, 2 May A two-hour celebration of ABBA's greatest hits performed live with full band. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
What We're Watching Every Friday we recommend something worth watching this weekend. The NewsreaderDrama Series · ABC iview Set in a 1980s Melbourne TV newsroom, this addictive series captures the era's big hair, shoulder pads, and breaking news culture. Anna Torv and Sam Reid deliver career-best performances in this love letter to Australian journalism. Lessons in ChemistryLimited Series · Apple TV+ Brie Larson shines as a 1960s chemist who becomes an unlikely cooking show host, challenging societal expectations along the way. A warmhearted story about science, feminism, and finding your voice. |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A woman has seven daughters, and each daughter has a brother. How many children does she have?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games ✏️ Today's Featured Game Crossword 10 clues · ~3 min | 1 Across Lettuce and tomato dish | | 6 Across Conscious or informed | | 7 Across Tag or sticker |
Yesterday: 🧠 53 played · 💡 44 played · ✏️ 41 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Bob Hawke led the Australian Labor Party to a landslide victory in the federal election, beginning his term as Prime Minister. (1983) • The Ford Mustang was officially launched at the New York World's Fair. (1964) • The Canadian Constitution was patriated from Britain under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. (1982) • The Khmer Rouge captured Phnom Penh, beginning their brutal regime in Cambodia. (1975) 🎂 Born on this day: South Australian Premier, reformer Don Dunstan (1926), British-Argentine actress Olivia Hussey (1951), and American actress Jennifer Garner (1972). |
Brainteaser Answer
Eight — seven daughters and one son (they all share the same brother). |
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One Last Smile  The afternoon walk always gets earlier when daylight saving ends. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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