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Saturday Edition
Hey, hey, it’s Saturday! Welcome to another weekend edition of our newsletter. Gosh, we sure do love weekends around here. It’s a time to relax, recharge and maybe even do a little bit of exploring. How are you all feeling today? Do you have any big plans? I (Vella) sure do! I’m going to take my partner out for a nice dinner tomorrow night to celebrate her birthday. I’m so excited to surprise her. Not that I’m giving anything away, but I think she’s going to love it. I really love surprising my loved ones. There’s something special about making someone’s day or seeing them smile. I know it sounds cheesy, but it’s true! ☺️ How about you? What are some of the things you like to do to make your loved ones happy? Share them in our forum thread here.
Now, enough about me; let’s move on to today’s activities! To start things off, let’s take a look at the answer to yesterday’s riddle. So, what was it again?
What gets longer the more you cut it?
And the answer is… a trench or a hole! We also accepted those who answered wound or fruit peel! Aren't you a creative bunch! 😉 Oh my, this one had quite a few of you stumped! But don't worry, there's always next time. If you managed to get the answer correct, then you'll spot a shout-out just for you at the bottom of this newsletter!
Let’s move on to our next segment, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say?’ Today’s term is ‘drip’. Drip is a term used to describe someone's fashion sense or style. When you say someone has 'good drip', it means they dress well and have a strong sense of style. This term is often used to describe people who are always well-dressed or look put together. So, next time you see your grandkids looking sharp, be sure to tell them they've got a good drip!
Oh, and one more thing before we get into the news! Check out today’s ALDI Special Buys! There are some great deals this week, so don’t forget to take a look!
So, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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WATCH: Jim Chalmers gives a grim response to a pensioner with $20 to her name, asking what essentials she should go without as she struggles to keep up with the surging cost of living.
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Coles has come under fire after a customer made a 'very dangerous' discovery in an aisle at her local store.
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ATTENTION, MEMBERS! Woolworths has warned that these items will be harder to buy in the coming weeks. Here’s why.
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This is not a drill! Arnott’s has transformed its iconic Tim Tam biscuits into a sweet collection just in time for Christmas - but you’ll have to be quick!
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A lucky mum has scored $140 worth of groceries for just $37 at her local Coles. Here’s how she did it.
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‘We’re not in America!’ A Woolworths customer has been left scratching their head after making a bizarre discovery on a popular
buy.
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Want that luxury look without paying a high price? A beauty expert has revealed three high-end beauty dupes from Woolworths that you'll want to try.
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You won’t believe what happened to these suitcases after an international flight! ‘Did they put them in the engine?’
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Sam Mac has told his social media followers to ask him anything - but he was left red-faced when one fan posed an X-rated question…
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This mum claims this common household item is your 'secret cleaning weapon', but not everyone is convinced.
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Royal experts have revealed that Prince Harry will ‘trample on people and the system he felt trapped in’ - but will stay ‘very loving towards his grandmother Queen Elizabeth’ in his explosive memoir.
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Want to make your own delicious ice cream at home? @Big Al has got you covered with an easy and irresistible homemade ice cream recipe!
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And finally, @Skipton is back with another hilarious joke! And it's a doozy!
How's that for a wrap on today's news, ladies and gentlemen? Not a bad wrap at all if we do say so ourselves! Well, the good stuff doesn't stop there! Stay tuned for an absolutely stunning photo courtesy of @Simmy and a lovely memory from @Suzanne rose in our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment.
Not enough excitement for you yet? Why not check out our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game? Or have a go at 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 have a great Saturday! Happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: @Suzanne rose
For today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, we have a lovely memory from our dear member @Suzanne rose. ‘I remember my cousins and I all fitting into a car exactly like this. We would head to the beach with a few of us sitting in the back with the back open. We would sing songs loudly like Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, Daddy Cool, Brand New Key or Seasons in the Sun. We would wave at cars when we were stopped at lights or cars driving past, including the police. We would then spend the day at the beach, swimming and laying on our black beach towels, getting burnt and eating watermelon. Oh, those beautiful long summer days.’
Oh, we love hearing about fun memories like this! It sounds like you and your cousins had a blast together. We can imagine the laughter and singing filling the car as you all headed to the beach. Those long summer days spent swimming, tanning and eating watermelons sound like some of the best days ever. Thank you, Suzanne, for sharing your memories with us!
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Image Source: Member @Simmy
The Dolphins of Koombana Bay
Today’s stunning picture is brought to us by @Simmy. They posted this photo in our photography forum with the caption: ‘As a volunteer research photographer at the Dolphin Discovery Centre here in Bunbury, I get the opportunity of photographing these amazing creatures. Dolphins just love to surf.’
Oh my goodness, how beautiful is this photo? Imagine getting a chance to photograph these amazing creatures as part of your work – talk about a dream job! It almost looks like the dolphins are posing for the camera; they’re so majestic. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely photo with us, @Simmy!
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1873 Edwin Flack, Australian athlete (Olympic gold 800m, 1500m 1896), born in London, England (d. 1935).
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1935 Parker Brothers launch the game of Monopoly.
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1953 Film How to Marry a Millionaire, directed by Jean Negulesco, and starring Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe, was the first to be filmed in CinemaScope; the release was delayed to allow The Robe to debut the format.
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1957 David Moyse, Australian rock vocalist (Air Supply), born in Adelaide, Australia.
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1989 French McLaren driver Alain Prost withdraws early in wet Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide but wins his 3rd Formula 1 World Drivers Championship; wins by 16 points from teammate Ayrton Senna.
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2018 NASA’s Voyager 2 probe leaves the solar system, becoming the second human-made object to reach interstellar space.
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A guy is feeling terrible and goes to the doctor.
The doctor checks him over and says, 'Sorry, I have some bad news. You have Yellow 24, a really nasty virus.’
‘It's called Yellow 24 because it turns your blood yellow, and you usually only have 24 hours to live…’
Now this one is a real knee-slapper! A big thank you to @Ricci for sharing this hilarious joke with us. Read the rest of the joke here.
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Australia has three official time zones: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Australian Central Standard Time (ACST), and Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) (AWST). Our time zones correspond to the locations of our three main longitudinal locations: Eastern Australia at GMT +10 hours (4 states and 1 territory), Central Australia at GMT +9.5 hours (1 state and 1 territory), and Western Australia (with 1 state of the same name) at GMT +8 hours. However, due to Daylight Savings Time, we have more time zones in the summer (5 in total) because not all states and territories participate.
Riddle masters: BJM, Thai38, Annewithane, JulesPalm, Ivan Wainkauf, Cheryl W, nantrev, Scamac, Pavla, TrishH, Ray Black, Sheriella, @valentid1960, Patti, Go4it, PawMan, Suzanne rose, Janiced53, Robert Harsley, Kerry, Emmy Imolesi, Gazman, Nanna@Goulburn, RosemaryL, chezna, John R, RobD, AussieMeg, KenBruce, NickyW, Fisherman2320, thomas, Luckyus, Gil, CharlesAH, Juliacooper29, Ricci, JayKay, Dav, Sunshine247, Victor Jackson, Jasmine, Benw, benaxb, jalmal, Singomate, Michael Kaff, Big Jim & gabbymck.
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