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Saturday Edition
Welcome to another wonderful weekend, members! Woohoo! That was quite the week, wasn’t it? We’re sure you’re all looking forward to spending some quality time with family and friends today. We hope the weather is good where you are so you can all get outside and enjoy the sunshine! We’re having some gorgeous weather here in Sydney, so we’ll definitely be taking advantage of the vitamin D boost.
Oh, we also have a language recommendation from our member Diane T who suggested we learn good morning in Tongan! Here we go: Malo tau ma’u e pongipongi ni (mah-loh-tow mow-oo ey pong-pong-ee nee), members!
Next up, we have the answer to yesterday’s riddle! Let’s take a look:
How do you make the number one disappear?
And the answer is… by adding the letter ‘G’! We love this little pun! We hope you enjoyed this one. If you got it correct, you’ll find a shout-out waiting for you a little further down in the newsletter.
Let’s move on to our next segment, 'What Would the Grandkids Say?' Today’s phrase is 'out of pocket'. We’ve been using this phrase when you have spent more money than you intended to. However, nowadays, the grandkids use it when someone says something inappropriate. When you say something that is 'out of pocket’, it means you have said something that is not your place to say. It can also be used to describe someone who is acting out of control or inappropriately. So the next time your grandkids act up, tell them they are 'out of pocket!'
Oh, and before we forget, ALDI has a new range of products in their Special Buys this week! There are some great deals on gardening and camping essentials, so be sure to check them out!
Now then, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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The long-awaited Age Pension increase kicks off on Tuesday, September 20th. What does this mean for you? Join us on our forum, where we have all the information you need and a place for you to vent your frustrations.
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A savvy mum has been praised online after sharing the perfect organisation hack using a $1.75 Kmart item.
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A professional cleaner is raving about this $30 ALDI gadget that she claims can remove ‘years of yuck’ from couches and rugs – but
you’d better be quick if you want to get your hands on it.
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SCAM ALERT: An online seller has warned people about a new Facebook scam making the rounds online. Members, beware if you receive this message.
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A store has come under fire on social media after a shopper shared a heartbreaking photo of a struggling elderly customer.
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Urgent Product Recall: A popular baby toy has been recalled after Australia’s consumer watchdog spotted a potentially deadly defect.
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WATCH: Today’s Allison Langdon received light-hearted teasing from her co-host after ‘flirting’ on live TV. Was it appropriate?
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Expect paracetamol to become much harder to buy as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) looks to restrict its sales. Here’s why.
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LOOK: Sunrise host David Koch has taken a cheeky dig at Today’s Karl Stefanovic as they face off in the media scrum outside Buckingham Palace.
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Aussies are now trying to buy or sell tickets to one of the year's biggest promotions, Macca's Monopoly, where prizes worth half a billion dollars are up for grabs.
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An expert has slammed a Sydney school’s decision to install fingerprint scanners in toilets, calling it an 'invasion of privacy’.
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Nothing beats a bowl of warm, comforting soup on a cold night. And this Broccoli and Sweet Potato Soup recipe is the perfect blend of healthy and hearty.
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And finally, Westpac will close 24 more branches putting hundreds of jobs at risk. What does it mean for customers?
And that's a wrap on today's news, folks! Not too bad for a Saturday, eh? But don’t head off just yet, because we’ve still got plenty in store, including a hilarious joke from member @Luckyus and a lovely memory for our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment courtesy of member @KarenD.
Also, check out today's Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word game for some fun brain training. And why don’t you try our other games, such as Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. Enjoy!
PS Did you know millions of eligible Australians are set to receive cash back from their health insurer, while others will be slapped with a 2.7% premium increase? If you’re over the age of 65, you could be paying up to $174 more for the same health cover. Compare and save before October 1.*
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: Pinterest
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A. Mario Puzo
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B. Chuck Palahniuk
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C. John Grisham
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D. Stephen King
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Australia Remember When FB Page
For today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, we have a lovely memory from member @KarenD. ‘We came to Australia when I was 7. I remember moving around a lot due to dad's job, but then we finally settled in WA in a suburb called Morley Park. We could see the drive-in screen from our front verandah and front lawn. But what I remember most is on the hot balmy nights, mum and dad would drag our bed mattresses outside for my brother and I to lay on and watch whatever movie was on in the drive-in even though we couldn't hear anything. Mum and
dad didn't appear worried or concerned. We just laid there until the wee hours and then went back inside. It was fun.’
Aww, that sounds like such a lovely memory, Karen! It’s so sweet to imagine the family all snuggled up on their mattresses, looking up at the big screen. I bet those are the kind of memories that will stay with you forever. Thank you for sharing this wonderful memory with us!
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Image Source: Member @Algieboy
A Jetty Somewhere… WA
How stunning is this photo posted by member @Algieboy in our photography forum? The colours are just amazing, and it looks so peaceful. I can imagine sitting on the jetty, fishing, and enjoying the view. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful photo with us @Algieboy!
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1900 Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed.
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1941 The New Zealand Labour Party abolished the death penalty (The National government reintroduced it in 1950 before being finally removed from the statute book in 1961).
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1956 Television was first broadcast in Australia.
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1964 Beatles were paid $150,000 for a concert (Kansas).
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1966 Mission Impossible premiered on CBS-TV
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2020 Barbados announced its intention to remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become a republic.
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I woke up to go to the toilet in the middle of the night and noticed a burglar sneaking through the next-door’s garden.
Suddenly my neighbour came from nowhere and smacked him over the head with a spade, killing him instantly.
Oooh, this one is a must-read, members! Make sure you read it until the hilarious twist at the end for a good laugh. A big thank you to member @Luckyus for sharing this one. Check out the rest of the joke here.
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The Godfather is an American gangster epic film, released in 1972, adapted from the 1969 best-selling novel by Mario Puzo.
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