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Thursday Edition
Good morning, members, and happy Thursday to you all! We hope you are all having a fantastic day so far. I (Vella) am particularly excited today because it's my partner's birthday. I'm just so thankful for this date - it's a reminder of how lucky I am to have found such a kind, hardworking, and wonderful woman to spend my life with. I think that's what birthdays are all about—just taking a moment to appreciate the people we love. So to my partner and rock, CJ, happy birthday, and thank you for existing! 🥹 I actually have a little request for all of our members today. If you could all take a moment to call or text someone you love today and tell them how much you appreciate them, I would be eternally grateful. I think it would make a world of difference to them and you. ☺️
Anyway, on to today's newsletter!
As always, we have a packed lineup for you today, so let's get straight to it, shall we? First, let’s jog our memories on yesterday’s riddle. What was it again?
What is more useful when it is broken?
Well? The answer, of course, is an egg! We also accepted those who answered glow stick, fire alarm, a record, good news, a code, a piggy bank, and a bad habit! Whew! Aren’t you all just so clever? As expected, a ton of you got the answer correct! And you know what that means, right? You get a shout-out! So stick around, and you’ll find a shout-out waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.
Next on the agenda for today, it’s time to share with you a Fascinating Fact!
Did you know that sea otters hold hands when they sleep? It's true! Sea otters spend most of their time in the water, but when they want to take a nap, they often float on their backs and hold hands with their fellow otters, so they don’t drift away from each other. Aww! Isn’t that just the cutest thing you’ve ever heard?
And now, without further ado, let's take a look at what's happening in Australia and around the world today.
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Good news! Woolworths has announced a major change that could save you money on your next shop!
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Speaking of Woolworths, the retail giant has secretly introduced a huge change to a popular dairy buy - but there’s a catch.
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Is this the best supermarket in Australia? We take a look inside the supermarket, where customers can do everything from getting a freshly made pizza to mixing their own laundry detergent.
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A stylish shopper has been turning heads for all the wrong reasons thanks to the 'embarrassing detail' on a popular $9 fashion item she bought from Kmart.
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This is not a drill! Shoppers are rushing to get their hands on this $50 ALDI Special Buy that was a sell-out last year, so you will have to be quick!
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ATTENTION: A popular Christmas dessert has been recalled over a mistake that could pose a significant health risk to customers. Check your pantries, members!
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‘Is this for real?’ A Woolworths shopper was furious after noticing an extraordinary price rise on a popular kitchen staple.
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The festive season is upon us, and ALDI is getting into the holiday spirit by bringing back a 'cracker' of a fan-favourite product...
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Do you dread doing laundry? If so, there is a new laundry gadget that is sure to make your life easier, and customers are calling it 'life-changing'.
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Have you been dutifully dropping soft plastics off at Coles and Woolworths recycling points? Well, it turns out your efforts may have been for nothing. Here's why.
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Tick season is in full swing, and tick antitoxin serums are in high demand. However, vets have warned of a national shortage of the life-saving serum, which could leave your pets at risk.
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Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to spruce up your weeknight pasta dish? Try this unique twist on the classic pesto pasta featuring broccoli and pancetta!
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And finally, we have another hilarious joke from @Skipton that is sure to leave you in stitches!
How's that for a wrap on today's news, ladies and gentlemen? Not bad for a Thursday, eh? But we're not done yet! We have plenty more in store for you, including some fond childhood memories from @chriswillis in our 'Yesterday's Australia' segment. We also have a stunning 'Picture of the day' brought to you by member @Oldino. It's a photo of an amazing phenomenon and you won't want to miss it!
If that's not enough, how about a game or two? Check out our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game. Of course, we also have our 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.
And last but not least, don’t forget to enter our ‘Your Favourite Christmas Memory!’ Simply tell us your favourite Christmas memories for your chance to win a $100 voucher to the supermarket of your choice (Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!).
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Image source: HenderCare Facebook Page
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is thanks to @chriswillis. ‘I am 68 years young & have so many wonderful childhood memories. In the 1950s & 1960s, families did not have air conditioning. On hot nights, all the families would sleep on the front or back lawns, as it was cooler than sleeping in their homes. They would chat with each other. There was no crime, and people trusted & respected people back in those days. It is such a shame, in these times, some people do not trust & respect other people or their property.
WE DID LIVE IN VERY GOOD TIMES!’
How times have changed. Now, people would never dream of sleeping outside on their front lawns! It must have been so lovely for families to come together and enjoy the cooler evening air. It would be great to bring back some of these old traditions, don’t you think? Thank you for sharing this lovely memory with us, Chris!
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Image Source: Member @Oldino
Blood moon
Oh my goodness, @Oldino’s shot of the blood moon on Tuesday night is just breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing this photo with us, @Oldino! Who else witnessed this extraordinary phenomenon?
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1885 German engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveils the world's first motorcycle.
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1918 Western Union Cable Office in North Sydney, Nova Scotia receives a top-secret coded message from Europe stating on November 11, 1918, all fighting would cease on land, sea and in the air.
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1960 Uncensored version of D. H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley’s Lover finally goes on sale in the UK after a jury finds publisher Penguin Books not guilty in an obscenity trial.
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1967 Jackie Fairweather, Australian triathlete (ITU World Championships gold 1996), born in Perth, Western Australia (d. 2014).
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1989 Germans begin demolishing the Berlin Wall.
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March was when our son celebrated his 17th birthday, and we got him an iPhone. He just loved it. Who wouldn’t?
I celebrated my birthday in July, and my wife made me very happy when she bought me an iPad.
Our daughter’s birthday was in August, so we got her an iPod Touch.
Oooh, this one will have you in stitches! A big thank you to @Wendy for sharing this hilarious joke with us. Read the rest of the joke here.
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On February 12, 1851, a prospector discovered flecks of gold in a waterhole near Bathurst, New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Soon, even more gold was found in what would become the neighbouring state of Victoria. This began the Australian Gold Rush, which profoundly impacted the country's national identity.
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