Morning PostBendigo Sunday, 10 May 2026 • Issue #678 |
Mostly sunny with a pleasant Sunday ahead ☀️ UV 3.2 • 🌅 Sunset 5:29 PM |
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Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mums in our community. While you're celebrating today, Strathfieldsaye's footballers delivered their own gift — toppling the reigning premiers in a thriller — and Victoria's new treaty leaders say they're ready for the challenges ahead. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Fresh leadership takes charge of state treaty body 📍 parkrun Bendigo + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: APT Magnificent Europe: 15-day Budapest to Amsterdam river cruise with flights included 🕰️ On this day in 1940: Germany invaded Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. |
Today's Bendigo Victoria's First Peoples' Assembly has new co-chairs who vow to forge ahead with treaty commitments despite political headwinds and uncertainty at state level. via ABC VictoriaA founding member of the iconic Australian folk group is performing his own material in Bendigo, showcasing decades of musical storytelling. via Bendigo TimesStrathfieldsaye pulled off a major statement win at Canterbury Park, defeating last season's BFNL premiers in a tense round-five clash that went down to the wire. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywall |
Around Australia One Nation has won the Farrer byelection after the Coalition vote collapsed, turning what looked like protest into a genuine conservative challenge. via ABC NewsAustralia's $100 billion small business sector faces mounting pressure, with owners working double shifts as tax relief is tipped for Tuesday's budget. via SBS News |
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What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ Today: Mother's Day — Second Sunday of May in Australia. Celebrate mums. Bendigo Botanic Gardens, White HillsEvery Saturday 8am Join the friendly free 5km walk or run through the Botanic Gardens every Saturday morning. Free Enjoy free outdoor fitness sessions in a beautiful botanical setting, suitable for all fitness levels. Free Scenic group hike to the historic Macedon Memorial Cross with stunning views across the ranges. Gentle guided walk through heritage parkland and natural bushland, perfect for nature lovers. Hear two Richmond champions share stories and insights from their premiership glory days. Watch Australia's strongest competitors battle it out in this unique national grip strength championship. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. APT's flagship European river cruise — Budapest to Amsterdam (or reverse) along the Danube, Main and Rhine — aboard the new luxury ships Solara and Ostara, capped at 154 guests with 60 crew. Free economy flights from Australia included for a limited time, plus signature experiences like a private classical concert at Vienna's City Palace and a Sound of Music show overlooking Salzburg. Save up to $700pp by paying early, valid on selected departures until 30 November 2026 or sold out. Offer ends: Early payment discount valid until 30 November 2026 or until sold out 💡 If you're choosing between river cruise lines, the headline price is rarely the real comparison — what matters is whether tipping, drinks, shore excursions and Australian flights are bundled in. APT and Scenic both bundle most of it; many cheaper-looking US-based lines don't. |
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Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min DARK → WORE Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 133 played · 💡 83 played · ✏️ 90 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • Germany invaded Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. (1940) • The Bicentennial celebrations continued across Australia with major events. (1988) • Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa's first black president. (1994) • The Beatles played their final Australian concert at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion. (1966) 🎂 Born on this day: British punk rock bassist Sid Vicious (1957), Irish rock singer U2 Bono (1960), and Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista (1965). |
Brainteaser Answer
The letter 'M'. It appears once in 'minute', twice in 'moment', and not at all in 'thousand years'. |
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