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Sudoku – Easy (05/05/2026)

Sudoku (Easy) puzzle of the day

How to play Sudoku

The objective of Sudoku is to fill each row, column and sub-grid with exactly one of the possible entries (usually, the numbers 1-9). A conflict arises if you repeat any entry in the same row, column or sub-grid.


Play Sudoku together

Use the Play together option in the navigation bar to invite a friend to play this sudoku puzzle with you. Once connected, your friend’s icon will turn green. If either of you is disconnected from the Internet, the icon will turn red. If either of you is inactive, the icon will turn gray. You and your friend can now enter letters at the same time. Click on the chat icon at bottom right to talk with your friend. (Chat is not available if either player is on a mobile device.)


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Mini Crossword (05/05/2026)

Mini Crossword puzzle of the week

How to play Mini Crossword

You can solve the clues in any order. Click or tap on either a clue or a box in the grid to start entering an answer. You can also use the arrow keys, enter/shift-enter or, tab/shift-tab to move around the grid. The clues for words that have been entirely filled in are marked gray, whether the answer is correct or not.


Play Mini Crossword together

Use the Play together option in the navigation bar to invite a friend to play this Mini Crossword puzzle with you. Once connected, your friend’s icon will turn green. If either of you is disconnected from the Internet, the icon will turn red. If either of you is inactive, the icon will turn gray. You and your friend can now enter letters at the same time. Click on the chat icon at bottom right to talk with your friend. (Chat is not available if either player is on a mobile device.)


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Crossword 15×15 (05/05/2026)

15×15 Crossword puzzle of the week

How to play 15×15 Crossword

You can solve the clues in any order. Click or tap on either a clue or a box in the grid to start entering an answer. You can also use the arrow keys, enter/shift-enter or, tab/shift-tab to move around the grid. The clues for words that have been entirely filled in are marked gray, whether the answer is correct or not.


Play 15×15 Crossword together

Use the Play together option in the navigation bar to invite a friend to play this crossword puzzle with you. Once connected, your friend’s icon will turn green. If either of you is disconnected from the Internet, the icon will turn red. If either of you is inactive, the icon will turn gray. You and your friend can now enter letters at the same time. Click on the chat icon at bottom right to talk with your friend. (Chat is not available if either player is on a mobile device.)


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Sudoku – Hard (05/05/2026)

Sudoku (Hard) puzzle of the day

How to play Sudoku

The objective of Sudoku is to fill each row, column and sub-grid with exactly one of the possible entries (usually, the numbers 1-9). A conflict arises if you repeat any entry in the same row, column or sub-grid.


Play Sudoku together

Use the Play together option in the navigation bar to invite a friend to play this sudoku puzzle with you. Once connected, your friend’s icon will turn green. If either of you is disconnected from the Internet, the icon will turn red. If either of you is inactive, the icon will turn gray. You and your friend can now enter letters at the same time. Click on the chat icon at bottom right to talk with your friend. (Chat is not available if either player is on a mobile device.)


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Wordy Challenge (05/05/2026)

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Ray Carroll’s ‘From The Boundary’: May 5, 2026

HOWZAT

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In the days before neutral umpires there sued to be some โ€œdodgyโ€ (or patriotic) officials. The great Dennis Lillee was playing in a northern province game in India. In his third over he had the batsman clearly caught behind but โ€œnot outโ€ was the response. A couple of balls later he has him plumb LBW, but the little umpire again said โ€œnot outโ€ by this time Lillee was furious and next ball he steamed in and knocked the middle stump flying. Turning to the umpire he shouted, โ€œBloody near got him this timeโ€.

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A DISTANT STAR

Veteran ear, nose and throat specialist John J Kenny came from Yarrawonga to Assumption in the early fifties. He spent seven years at ACK and in most of those years he was a class leader and in his final year he was head prefect.

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He won a commonwealth scholarship then came university and the study of medicine. A fine public speaker and debater his favourite sports right from schooldays have always been football and cricket. He was a fine 1st XI slow bowler and best and fairest in the 2nd XVIII. A lifelong Collingwood supporter he has given great service in various roles at the club. A son Brian has followed in his dadโ€™s footsteps and practices in East Melbourne. John is still involved as a consultant. He gives high praise to his Marist teacher at ACK, โ€œThey were brilliant educators who inspired many to high positions in the fields of medicine and lawโ€.

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CHANCE MEETING

The other day I briefly encountered David Bacash who now works as a psychologist at Kilmore Medical Centre. David and John Bacash were fine lads at Assumption in the seventies. A contemporary of football stars Peter McCormack and Laurie Serafini also K.I.A Australia boss Damian Merideth who he keeps in touch with, โ€œWhenever we meet, the great spirit of those times, when 330 boarders were a close-knit family, soon resurfacesโ€. Years ago, I encountered Bacash family members in a popular store in Corryong the beautiful town in Northeast Victoria. I was visiting some great names in college history such as Herrod, Braniff, McHarg and Cossettini.

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ADVENTURER

Well credentialled Yea Optometrist Kelly Wilsmore is pictured with husband Greg during the bushfires in the area early this year.

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The couple are residents in the Glenburn area, a region of rolling hills and valleys. Kelly sure loves adventure. Most weekends she is horse-riding in the high country and in holiday times she has swum with the whales near Broome and visited the Antarctic. Well involved in community affairs Kelly also plays a key role in Murrindindiโ€™s local radio service. The couple have a fine son and daughter-both keen footballers Cassie, the daughter is a star.

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VARIA

Father Grant Oโ€™Neill who died recently will be remembered by St Patricks parishioners for his several years as PP in Kilmore. His requiem mass was in Northcote, and the committal was at Kilmore Catholic Cemetery. Active for many years of his priestly life, Father Oโ€™Neill had worked in PNG, spent time as a gaol chaplain and served in a number of parishes.

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Graduates of ACK in recent times are young relatives who are progressing well. Cooper Knight-Martin and his sisters Georgia and Nicola attended Assumption while the family lived in Broadford. Cooper is serving with a special force in Malaysia, Georgia is a career nurse, and Nicola is soon to graduate as a doctor in Queensland.

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Over several decades at ACK, I was privileged to be invited to address various organisations, sporting clubs and school assemblies across Victoria and NSW. I never asked for a fee but always received a gift or souvenir. Probably well over 300 locations in all and so great to meet the various local communities. I thought such times had passed so it was really nice to get to speak to a school assembly in Melbourne and a Western district cricket club in recent times.

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Really good to note Cath Mogridge received Kilmore C.C Life Membership at the clubโ€™s recent legends tribute night at Trackside. In a busy working life, Cath has found time and energy over a long period to work for the local cricket club which is over 150 years in existence. A devoted mother, Cath has had a strong influence on the club in various roles on and off the field. She is the tireless volunteer type that serve clubs so well across Australia.

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ANZAC SPIRIT

The 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing saw massive crowds assemble for dawn services and later marches across the nation- in cities, towns and tiny outposts. The thousands of mostly young Aussies who gave their lives in the fight for freedom would be happy to know that many Australians still display respect, honour and pride.

Mini Crossword (04/05/2026)

Mini Crossword puzzle of the week

How to play Mini Crossword

You can solve the clues in any order. Click or tap on either a clue or a box in the grid to start entering an answer. You can also use the arrow keys, enter/shift-enter or, tab/shift-tab to move around the grid. The clues for words that have been entirely filled in are marked gray, whether the answer is correct or not.


Play Mini Crossword together

Use the Play together option in the navigation bar to invite a friend to play this Mini Crossword puzzle with you. Once connected, your friend’s icon will turn green. If either of you is disconnected from the Internet, the icon will turn red. If either of you is inactive, the icon will turn gray. You and your friend can now enter letters at the same time. Click on the chat icon at bottom right to talk with your friend. (Chat is not available if either player is on a mobile device.)


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Sudoku – Easy (04/05/2026)

Sudoku (Easy) puzzle of the day

How to play Sudoku

The objective of Sudoku is to fill each row, column and sub-grid with exactly one of the possible entries (usually, the numbers 1-9). A conflict arises if you repeat any entry in the same row, column or sub-grid.


Play Sudoku together

Use the Play together option in the navigation bar to invite a friend to play this sudoku puzzle with you. Once connected, your friend’s icon will turn green. If either of you is disconnected from the Internet, the icon will turn red. If either of you is inactive, the icon will turn gray. You and your friend can now enter letters at the same time. Click on the chat icon at bottom right to talk with your friend. (Chat is not available if either player is on a mobile device.)


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Sudoku – Medium (04/04/2026)

Sudoku (Medium) puzzle of the day

How to play Sudoku

The objective of Sudoku is to fill each row, column and sub-grid with exactly one of the possible entries (usually, the numbers 1-9). A conflict arises if you repeat any entry in the same row, column or sub-grid.


Play Sudoku together

Use the Play together option in the navigation bar to invite a friend to play this sudoku puzzle with you. Once connected, your friend’s icon will turn green. If either of you is disconnected from the Internet, the icon will turn red. If either of you is inactive, the icon will turn gray. You and your friend can now enter letters at the same time. Click on the chat icon at bottom right to talk with your friend. (Chat is not available if either player is on a mobile device.)


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Crossword 11×11 (04/05/2026)

11×11 Crossword puzzle of the day

How to play 11×11 Crossword

You can solve the clues in any order. Click or tap on either a clue or a box in the grid to start entering an answer. You can also use the arrow keys, enter/shift-enter or, tab/shift-tab to move around the grid. The clues for words that have been entirely filled in are marked gray, whether the answer is correct or not.


Play 11×11 Crossword together

Use the Play together option in the navigation bar to invite a friend to play this crossword puzzle with you. Once connected, your friend’s icon will turn green. If either of you is disconnected from the Internet, the icon will turn red. If either of you is inactive, the icon will turn gray. You and your friend can now enter letters at the same time. Click on the chat icon at bottom right to talk with your friend. (Chat is not available if either player is on a mobile device.)


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