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Saturday Edition
Good morning, members, and welcome to October! We can’t believe how fast this year is flying by, can you? Where did the year go? Oh, how we love this month. The flowers are blooming, the weather is getting warmer, and Halloween is just around the corner! Do you have any exciting plans for this month? This is the month to get out and about! I (Vella) will maybe get back to the habit of jogging in the morning for some cardio as the weather becomes more forgiving. How about you?
Now, let’s get into today’s activities, starting with the answer to yesterday’s riddle! So, what was it again?
How many pieces of cutlery are in a drawer if all are knives except two, all are forks except two, and all are spoons except two?
Did you get it? The answer is…three! One knife, one fork, and one spoon. That was a tricky one, wasn’t it? But a few of you managed to get the answer correct! So, if you did, pat yourself on the back and head further down in the newsletter for your well-deserved shout-out.
Let’s move on to our next segment for the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say?’ Today, we’re taking a look at the term ‘bop’! This term means a really good song or beat. When the song is really good, it gets people moving and dancing, and that’s when you know it’s a bop! They’re the kind of songs that get stuck in your head and make you want to dance! So next time you listen to music with your grandkids, see if you can spot a bop!
Oh, one more thing before we get into the news, check out today’s ALDI Special Buys! There are a bunch of goodies on there. So don’t forget to browse them!
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Product Recall: Four flavours of a popular ready-to-cook item have been recalled from all Coles stores.
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Cadbury’s iconic chocolate block is getting a makeover – and Australia is the first country in the world to see it.
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This is not a drill! ALDI is bringing back a cult beauty favourite as a Special Buy, but you need to be quick!
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SCAM ALERT: A young woman has warned people of a new scam text message asking the recipient to pay for their loved one’s groceries. Be careful, members!
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Check out the secret room hidden in the aisle of Woolworths supermarkets that you had no idea about. Here’s what it’s used for.
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Aussie mums are loving this new cleaning hack that uses an unusual beach find to remove stubborn dirt from oven doors.
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A savvy mum has come up with a brilliant storage solution using an unlikely $11 Kmart item and people are going nuts for it.
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A woman has sparked a furious debate after being caught in a 'selfish' act while waiting at the airport. What do you think, members?
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Residents of one Australian suburb face an eye-watering $5000 fine if they make this one ‘rubbish’ mistake.
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Meet the angels who saved a mum’s life while shopping at a Coles store.
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Looking for an easy and delicious way to get a healthy dinner on the table in no time? Check out this Chicken, Broccoli and Cashew Stir-Fry recipe.
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And finally, a section of Queen Elizabeth II's death certificate has been released, confirming her official cause of death.
Now that’s what we call a wrap! Not too shabby for a Saturday morning, eh? But wait, we have plenty more in store for you below, including a hilarious joke from @Skipton that’s sure to have you in stitches and a fantastic photo in our 'Picture of the day' segment courtesy of @SLB 59. We also have a fond childhood memory from member @Loucon in our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment that’s sure to put a smile on your face.
Oh! And be sure to check out our new games, including 3 Word Story, Can you name 5? and Be careful what you wish for. As well as our classics like our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word. And our card games, including Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. Enjoy!
Lastly, don't forget to enter our ‘best piece of advice’ competition. We want to hear the best piece of advice you’ve ever received or given, and the person with the best advice will receive a $100 voucher to your choice of Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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A. Giambattista Basile
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B. Carlo Collodi
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C. Ben Hardaway
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D. Bob Kane
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Australia Remember When FB Group
For today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, we have a lovely memory from member @Loucon. ‘In the street where I grew up, all families knew each other, and kids referred to adults as Auntie/ Uncle/ Mr or Mrs. After tea, the kids (sometimes up to 20) ranging in ages 2 - 16 years old, would play and the Mum's mainly, would gather & chat. The older children always watched out for the young ones. We could also wander in & out of neighbours' homes (doors unlocked) and just yell out to announce our visit. The adults also had no qualms about disciplining us (never smack). “I'll tell your Mum. & Dad when they get home" was a threat that would keep us well-behaved.
It was a caring, safe, family environment. I loved my childhood.’
This is such a nice memory. I'm sure you have many happy memories of growing up in that community. Aunts, uncles, and neighbours all help to raise the kids – it sounds like a beautiful place to grow up. I miss having this connection with my neighbours. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, @Loucon.
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Image Source: Member @SLB 59!
Native bees busily at work.
Today’s awesome picture is thanks to member @SLB 59. They posted this photo in our photography forum with the caption: ‘These two native bees look like twins or looking at a mirror image. Both are busily collecting pollen. So many bees are enjoying the springtime flowers..’
Wow! This close-up shot of native bees is incredible! I love how you can see the different colours and patterns on their little bodies. We love all the close-up shots in the photography forum. They allow us to appreciate the intricate details of these creatures. Keep them coming!
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1868 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is published in America by Roberts Brothers of Boston.
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1908 Henry Ford introduces the Model T car (which costs $825).
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1929 Ken Arthurson, Australian rugby league halfback, coach, administrator (NSWRL, ARL, Manly-Warringah chairman), born in Sydney, New South Wales.
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1961 The Beach Boys record their debut single ‘Surfin’, introducing a new musical style.
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1961 Gary Ablett Snr, Australian Rules Football forward (All Australian 1992-95; Norm Smith Medal 1989; Coleman Medal 1993-95; Geelong), born in Drouin, Victoria.
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1994 Australian cricket batsman David Boon scores 114 during 1 wicket, 1st Test defeat v Pakistan in Karachi; his 19th Test century.
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I got pulled over by the police today.
I was apparently his first speeder because when he got to my window, he said, ‘I’ve been waiting all day for you.’
Hahaha, this is gold! A big thank you to @Skipton for sharing this hilarious joke with us! Check out the rest of the joke here.
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Pinocchio is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi of Florence, Tuscany.
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