Morning PostBendigo Wednesday, 15 April 2026 • Issue #653 |
Partly cloudy with a top of 21° ☀️ UV 5.7 • 🌅 Sunset 5:57 PM |
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Good morning! Bendigo's political landscape just got a whole lot more interesting with a publican challenging the Premier. Plus, a man accused of stealing 100kg of copper remains behind bars, and we've got your brainteaser ready. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Publican launches challenge against sitting Premier 🎵 ABBA — Thank You For The Music + 1 more events 💪 Health & Wellness: Balance Exercises Could Prevent One in Three Falls 🕰️ On this day in 1865: President Abraham Lincoln died from an assassin's bullet at 7:22 am... |
Today's Bendigo Andrew Lethlean has thrown his hat in the ring for Bendigo East, setting up a David-versus-Goliath contest against Premier Jacinta Allan. The battle has attracted media attention from across the country. via Bendigo Advertiser🔒 paywallApplications have opened for drought hardship loans as producers continue to face challenging conditions across the region. via Bendigo Times |
Around Australia Prince Harry and Meghan began their Australian tour in Melbourne, meeting young patients and families during a hospital visit. via ABC VictoriaThe gaming platform has launched dedicated children's accounts following mounting concerns over grooming incidents reported in Australia. via SBS News |
Around the World |
What's On Music & Entertainment Every Wednesday we highlight live music and entertainment around Bendigo. MusicUlumbarra Theatre, 2 May Relive the magic with a two-hour tribute to the Swedish superstars' greatest hits. MusicUlumbarra Theatre, 29-31 May Four orchestras unite to perform Beethoven's complete symphonic works over three unforgettable days. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Health & Wellness Every Wednesday we share a tip for living well. Balance Exercises Could Prevent One in Three FallsSimple balance activities like standing on one foot while brushing your teeth or doing heel-to-toe walks can significantly reduce fall risk. Research shows that just 10-15 minutes of balance training three times a week improves stability and confidence. Try adding these quick exercises to your daily routine—no gym required. Source: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care 📊 Today's Poll Could you stand on one leg for 30 seconds? EasyNot a chance📊 Yesterday's Poll Is Bendigo's café scene better than people give it credit for? Yes, it's fantastic led with 65% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 I am not alive, but I grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air. Water kills me. What am I?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia Sport · 7 questions · ~2 min Which Australian swimmer won three gold medals at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and later became famous for her acting role in Tarzan films? | A) Dawn Fraser | | B) Shane Gould | | C) Lorraine Crapp | | D) Murray Rose |
Yesterday: 🧠 58 played · 💡 44 played · ✏️ 48 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • President Abraham Lincoln died from an assassin's bullet at 7:22 am in Washington. (1865) • RMS Titanic sank at 2:20 am in the North Atlantic, killing more than 1,500 people. (1912) • Ninety-six Liverpool football fans were killed in a crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. (1989) • Fire destroyed much of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris during restoration work. (2019) 🎂 Born on this day: British pop singer Samantha Fox (1966), British actress Emma Watson (1990), and Australian rugby union prop James Slipper (1989). |
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One Last Smile  The crossword has three clues left, all suspiciously connected to ancient mythology. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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