Wednesday Edition

Good morning

Good morning members, and welcome to another wonderful Wednesday! So, what’s on the agenda for you lot today? Trying out some recipes? Learning new hacks? Or maybe just reading some of the exciting stories we have in store for you today. If that’s the case, make sure you’re comfortable and have your cuppa and toast ready because we’re diving into today’s activities in 3…2…1…

First up, we’ve got this week’s deals from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and IGA. There are some real scorchers today, so make sure you check them out!

Next, of course, we have your second riddle of the week, courtesy of member Suzi H. It’s a tricky one, so get those thinking caps on! Here it goes:

“What day is it?” Professor Fawg-Etfull asked an Irish Policeman. “The day after the day after tomorrow will be the day before the day before Sunday.” Replied the Constable. What day is it?

Wow, this one is a doozy! If you think you know the answer, head on over to our riddle masters thread here and submit it. As always, if you get the answer correct, you’ll get a shoutout in tomorrow’s newsletter!

Oh, and before we dive into the news today, we want to alert you of a new scam that is making the rounds. There is a new WhatsApp scam going around where scammers are able to pose as a loved one and ask for money. One of our members has been scammed by this and has shared their story to warn others. Read the full details here. Remember if you are ever contacted by someone asking for money, be sure to confirm that it is legitimate by asking them a question that only the real person would know the answer to or by calling them. We would like to thank member Gillian S. for sharing their story with us.

Now, let’s get into the news. What’s happening in Australia and around the world today?

• A shopper has been left gobsmacked after discovering her local supermarket is selling watermelons for as much as $100 each
• A Woolworths shopper has shared his anger after spotting a ‘disrespectful’ and ‘annoying’ detail in the freezer section of his local store. Can you spot it?
• Smith's has introduced a new chip flavour that is interesting and quite questionable. But I guess you can’t knock it till you try it!
• Aldi has done it again! The supermarket chain has won nine awards at the 2022 Australian International Beer Awards, proving that cheap beer should not be underestimated.
• This man has gone viral for his heartwarming acts of kindness to make people's days, one grocery shop at a time.
• An enraged woman has slammed tradies for leaving a "footpath closed" sign in front of her mansion, causing her to have a public meltdown.
• A nutritionist has revealed a recipe for a delicious afternoon treat that is easy to make and is good for you!
• Who here has a habit of peeing in the shower? You may want to give up this bad habit as one doctor explains what happens to your bladder over time.
• Australia is increasingly turning to cashless payments. But is it legal for businesses not to accept cash from those who can’t or won’t go digital?
• Craving something savoury and comforting? We’ve got you covered with this Easy Chicken Pie recipe.
• And finally, following a string of scandals, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a no-confidence vote, with 211 of 359 Conservative MPs voting to keep him in office.

And that’s a wrap on today’s news, everyone! But don’t worry, we’ve still got plenty in store for you below, including a hilarious joke from member @Wendy and a fascinating photo courtesy of member @LornaMay.

Don’t forget to check out today’s OzWord, our ‘Last Two Letters Game,’ and our Sudoku puzzles for a bit of brain training. Speaking of games, would you like to see any others? Hidden objects, word searches, solitaire, more trivia? Let us know if you have any requests, and we’ll see what we can do.

Now, as always, stay safe and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia & Maddie.