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Tuesday Edition
My, what a treat it is to see you all here today! Welcome to another Tuesday edition of our newsletter. Oh my goodness, we can't believe we're already nearing the end of the year! Christmas is in five days, and New Year's Eve will be here before we know it. I (Vella) can't help but feel emotional thinking about all that has happened this year. There have been so many changes and challenges but also so many blessings. I feel so grateful for my health, family, friends, and, of course, SDC family. I know not everyone has been as fortunate this year, so I am sending my love and light to all of you who have been struggling. I hope next year will be better for all of us.
In the meantime, let's enjoy the festive season and make the most of our time with our loved ones. This Christmas, I encourage you to reach out to someone you may have lost touch with and let them know you're thinking of them. A kind word or gesture can mean the world to someone, especially at this time of year. I'll be doing the same. 🙂
Now then, let's move on to today's newsletter. We’re feeling quite inspired and are looking forward to getting stuck into today’s news stories. Before we do that, though, we have to reveal the answer to yesterday’s riddle. Here’s a reminder of what the riddle was:
If December 31st is the end of the year, then what is the end of Christmas?
The answer is… The letter ‘s’! We thought this one would be pretty tricky, but it seems like a lot of you were able to figure it out. If you got the answer right, head to the bottom of the newsletter for your well-deserved shout-out.
Now then, what’s happening across Australia and the world today?
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SCAM ALERT: Aussies have been warned about fake myGov profiles being used to hack ATO accounts. One pensioner has already fallen victim to the scam. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
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ATTENTION, MEMBERS! A popular meal ingredient sold at ALDI has been recalled due to concerns that it could cause illness as it may contain hazardous material.
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Coles shoppers have been scoring discounts on their groceries thanks to a secret promotion. Are you eligible?
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This is not a drill! Bunnings is selling an expensive homeware item for just $13, and shoppers are already stocking up just in time for Christmas.
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ALDI has sent shoppers into a spin after dropping this trendy ‘retro’ special buy, with many thinking it would be a great Christmas gift. But you’ll have to be quick!
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Are you looking for the best canapes for your Christmas dinner this year? Check out the great supermarket Christmas canape taste test of 2022. Which supermarket canape came out on top?
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Oh no! Coles has been forced to limit the sale of a popular frozen item across the nation due to a troubling supply shortage.
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A woman has issued an urgent warning after suffering a painful injury because of this popular $4.50 Kmart item — and she’s not alone.
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Coles customers have blasted the supermarket giant for an 'annoying' detail on its new website. But here's what Coles has to say about it.
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WATCH: Sunrise star Matt Doran was left red-faced after making an embarrassing gaffe while live on-air.
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Tracy Grimshaw has reflected on her 2013 interview with Ellen DeGeneres, calling out the comedian’s controlling tactic that left her feeling ‘small’.
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Are you looking for a creative way to spruce up your holiday spread? Then you'll love these Christmas Tree Potatoes!
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Finally, they say to dance like nobody's watching, but what happens when someone IS watching? Find out in this hilarious joke shared by member @mOiOz.
Well, that’s a wrap of your Tuesday news! But don’t go anywhere just yet. We still have plenty in store for you below, including a funny joke from member @Luckyus, a heart-warming memory in our 'Yesterday’s Australia' segment courtesy of member @Angel54, and a stunning 'Picture of the Day' from member @dragabagalong.
Don’t forget to check out our newest game 3x3 Word Thread! We also have our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Games for some fun brain training. And our beloved classic games, including Word Association Game, Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game! Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game, and Can you name 5? As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord.
And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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A. Julenisse
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B. Le sapin de Noël
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C. Père Noël
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D. Un chant de Noël
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Pexels
Today’s Yesterday’s Australia segment is thanks to member @Angel54. ‘Christmas 1996, my husband and I gave my mother a beautiful Christmas Card which she really loved. The next Christmas (1997), a gift from Mum was a Christmas Card in an envelope. I opened the envelope, and it was the same card we had given her the year before. She said she really loved this card, so she wrote a message on it and gave it to my husband and me. Mum was only 70 at this stage but had some difficulty with her vision. She thought the card was new and didn't see
that we had written on it the year before. We all had a good laugh about it, and every Christmas that followed, until her last Christmas in 2019, the same card was given either from Mum to us or from us to Mum. Each year all we did was write the year on it as the original messages said it all. ’ Read the rest of the story here.
Awww, this story made our day. It’s a reminder that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on gifts to make your loved ones happy. It is more than a physical item; it is about the thoughts and emotions connected to it. Thank you, @Angel54, for sharing this heartwarming story with us.
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Rivers Short Sleeve Linen Bardot Top $18 @ Rivers
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6 Festive Foliage Stemless Glasses $14 @ Kmart
Bring Christmas cheer to your home this year with Kmart's Festive Foliage Stemless Glasses! These stemless glasses are perfect for any Christmas gathering, from a large family party to a small gathering of friends. Their stemless design is stylish and modern, and the foliage print makes them a perfect festive addition to your table. The set also makes a great gift for your friends and loved ones. At only $14, these stemless glasses from Kmart are an excellent deal for the holiday season.
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Vomgomfom’s 2-Pack Foldable Storage Bags $15.74 @ Amazon*
Are you tired of the clutter taking over your living space? With Vomgomfom’s 2-Pack Foldable Storage Bags*, you can easily store, organise and access your items! These large bags have a capacity of 90L, making them perfect for storing comforters, blankets, pillows, quilts, linen, and clothing. They are made of premium quality three-layer waterproof composite non-woven fabric to protect your items from moisture and dust. These bags also feature a see-through window in the front so you can quickly see what is stored inside. Plus, they conveniently fold to save space when not in use. Get this deal for only $15.74, down from the original price of $24.99.
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Image Source: Member @dragabaglong
Berliner Dom
How stunning is this photo shared by @dragabagalong in our photography forum? They posted this photo along with the caption, ‘In all of Europe, or even the world in my humble opinion, the Berliner Dom is the most spectacular cathedral I have ever been inside of. It dates back to somewhere around the fourteen hundreds and was built, I believe, by the Prussians. The tower in the background is a TV tower
built by the Russians in an attempt to demonstrate to the western world its technological superiority. It was built during the Russian occupation of East Germany. The views from the top are spectacular.’
What a view! The Berliner Dom is an awe-inspiring sight to behold. It's no surprise that it’s one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations. Thank you for sharing this photo with us, @dragabaglong.
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1917 A second nationwide referendum on military conscription is rejected by the Australian public.
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1939 Radio Australia begins overseas shortwave service.
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1946 Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life film, directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore, premieres in New York.
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1991 Paul Keating becomes Prime Minister of Australia after rolling Bob Hawke for leadership of the Labor party.
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2007 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the oldest-ever monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria, who lived for 81 years, 7 months and 29 days.
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2020 European countries begin closing their borders to the UK after news of a faster-spreading variant of COVID-19 across London and the southeast.
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While doing door-to-door market research, this guy knocks on a door and is greeted by a beautiful young housewife.
He's inquiring about a particular petroleum jelly product to see how it's being used and by whom.
Oooh, this one is a bit rude and crude, so click at your own risk. A big thank you to member @Luckyus for sharing this one with us. You had us in stitches! Check out the rest of the joke here.
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Santa Claus is called Père Noël in French or Father Christmas. Small children may also call him Papa Noël or Daddy Christmas.
Oh my goodness, what can I say? You guys have done it again! There were over 150 of you who got the answer correct that we cannot fit all of your names in this newsletter. So we’re giving you your well-deserved shout-out in our forum here. Congratulations, Riddle Masters!
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