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Sunday Edition
Goooood morning to all of our lovely members! How is everyone doing this morning? I (Maddie) am very excited this morning because I got to go to the most beautiful wedding yesterday in Mudgee, NSW. And it has me thinking, how wonderful is love? I know love isn’t a fairytale, and it takes a lot of hard work and commitment. But there really is nothing quite like watching two people, who just love and adore each other so much, get married. Do you remember your wedding? Was it the fairytale you were hoping for? I’d love to hear it all. The good, the bad, the ugly, and the funny!
Now, of course, it wouldn’t be a Sunday morning without our quote of the week. I wanted to keep this quote ‘on theme’ with my introduction. While it’s not necessarily about love, it is about moments and I think weddings are beautiful moments.
‘Enjoy the now.’
Such a simple little quote, that has a big meaning. I know I personally am always thinking about tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. Sometimes I find my mind wandering even when I’m doing something I absolutely love. So, I’m challenging myself, and you, to enjoy the now. We don’t know what’s around the corner. But a Sunday morning, reading a nice newsletter (if I can say so myself) with a good cuppa and maybe a little bit of breakfast is a pretty good ‘now’. Just enjoy it.
By the way, before we get into the swing of things, we've got exciting news to share with you all! We launched our brand new website design last night, and it is now live! The forum works the same, and your experience using it hasn’t changed all that much. We have just updated the way the home page looks and made our articles a little more reader-friendly based on your feedback. You can check it all out here. Of course, if you have any issues or feedback, please let us know on the forum or by emailing us here.
So, what happened across Australia and around the world this week?
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This week, Coles, Woolies, ALDI and IGA gave us some amazing deals, including $7.75 Primo Short Cut Rindless Bacon, $3.75 Hong Kong Kitchen Dumplings, and some budget home appliances. You can still get these deals today!
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Another week has flown by and we’ve got lots of great stuff to share with you! Here’s our recap of the week, complete with recommendations, fun facts and more!
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An urgent warning was issued to all dog owners about a new deadly disease detected in Australia.
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Urgent warning from doctors: don't ignore back pain – this X-ray reveals why.
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ALDI sparked a shopping frenzy after releasing its latest Special Buys deal, which ‘brought back memories’ for hundreds of customers.
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Medicare card numbers are the latest personal details to be exposed as part of the Optus data breach. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Shoppers rushed to IKEA to get this nifty travel accessory – and it only costs a dollar!
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Woolies, Chemist Warehouse and other major chains recalled a popular shampoo due to a possible bacterial outbreak.
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Should tomato sauce, Vegemite and jam be kept in the pantry or fridge? A doctor finally settles the debate!
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Do you have any of these 400 apps on your phone? If so, you need to delete them immediately for urgent privacy reasons.
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Foodies raved about this refreshing $4.99 ALDI treat, which is so popular that it’s hard to find.
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And finally, a furious diner blasted a high-end restaurant after discovering something unexpected on their receipt, which is becoming a restaurant trend.
And that’s a wrap of the week that was, folks. How are you liking our SDC weekly recap? Do you like reading about what we have been up to? Or would you rather read another news story from the week? We’d love to hear your feedback on the forum (and we promise we won’t take it personally). As always, the good stuff doesn’t end here, there’s still plenty for you below including a surprising trivia question and a really cool ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment. Can you help us solve the mystery?
Oh, and don't forget to try our new games! Our Song Lyric Story Game and Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game!
Be sure to check out our many 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 Game. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.
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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B. Russia
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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
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is brought to you by the lovely member, @featherfour. It’s a bit of a mystery that we need help solving! To read the full memory, click here. ‘My memory is a bit of a mystery and goes back to 1961 when I started at primary school (we were called "bubs") at Hughesdale State School. I was not taught the alphabet, or even that the vowels were "a, e, i, o, and u;" instead, our walls were covered in charts where all of the sounds were represented by a different colour. We were taught to recite "White a"
(as in cat), "Yellow u" (as in up), pink i (as in bit), "blue e" (as in get), "gold o" (as in got). The "a" in "gave" would have a different colour because it was a different sound. The "th" in "the" would both be the same colour because they represented a single sound.’
I have honestly never heard of this @featherfour?! But I would love to solve this mystery for you! Did anyone else have to do this at school? And if so, do you know what it was for? Or why? We’d love to know, and we’re sure member @featherfour would too!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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20% off cushions @ Target
Add a touch of style and comfort to your home with a new cushion from Target. These cushions are made from a super soft fabric, and are available in a variety of colours, sizes and designs. I have a fair few of these currently displayed on my lounge and I adore them. They look great, and I’ve had them for over a year and they still look brand new! I’m thinking I might even get a few for my bed (if my partner lets me have any more cushions that is 🤣). Get in quick though, members! With cushions this high in quality at 20% off, you’re going to have to be quick!
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Skechers Dynamight Mens Trainers Shoes $115.48 @ Catch
Looking for a new pair of sneakers? Check out the Skechers Dynamight Mens Trainers Shoes from Catch. These sneakers are made from a durable fabric and provide incredible support, not to mention they feature a trendy lace-up design. They're the perfect shoe to wear with a pair of jeans or chinos when you're out and about running errands or even heading to lunch or dinner. They're currently on sale for just $115.48, so hurry and take advantage of this great deal
before it ends.
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40% off selected Tontine Pillow and Quilts @ BIG W
I clearly have a thing for cushions, pillows and bedding today, don’t I? Well, if you’re looking for a great deal on bedding then head on over to BIG W, where you can take advantage of their 40% off sale on selected Tontine pillows and quilts. This sale includes a variety of pillows and quilts in different sizes, fabrics, and comfort levels. This sale won’t last for long so be quick!
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Image Source: Member @dragabagalong
The Terracotta Warriors
Wow! How incredible is this photo that was posted on our forum by member @dragabagalong? They posted it along with this explanation, ‘The "Terracotta Warriors" of Xian, China. There are thousands of these warriors, which were accidentally discovered quite recently, by a local farmer, digging for water. A large number of them have been broken into small pieces during their excavation, but a team of very
determined workers are putting those back together, small piece by small piece. Every single one of them has its own unique features and face. It takes hours to take it all in. A very unique sight.’ Thank you so much for sharing this, @dragabagalong, and for the very detailed explanation!
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1847 Charlotte Brontë's book Jane Eyre published.
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1945 Allan Zavod, Australian classical and jazz pianist and composer, born in Melbourne (d. 2016).
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1962 Flea (Michael Balzary), Australian-American bassist (Red Hot Chili Peppers), actor, and educator (Silverlake Conservatory of Music), born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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1957 Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip visit Williamsburg, Virginia.
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1979 Comedy sketch show Not the Nine O'Clock News debuts starring Rowan Atkinson, Chris Langham, Pamela Stephenson and Mel Smith on BBC 2.
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2018 Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan (the then Duchess of Sussex) begin their first royal tour visiting Australia and New Zealand.
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A couple was having dinner one evening when the husband reached across the table took his wife's hand in his and said,
‘Marie, soon we will be married 30 years, and there's something I have to know. In all of these 30 years, have you ever been unfaithful to me?’
Marie replied, ‘Well Charles, I have to be honest with you…’
Oh, this is a cheeky one, but a funny one! So click at your own risk. To read the rest of the joke, click here. A big thanks to member @Skipton for sharing this with us all!
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The US has the largest number of volcanoes totalling 173, and most of them are found in Alaska, where eruptions take place almost every year. Other volcanoes are found in Hawaii and Kilauea is the most active volcano in the world that has erupted continuously since 1983. The US has about 161 active volcanoes.
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