Saturday Edition

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Good morning, lovely members and happy Saturday! Oh, how we love Saturdays. We can finally put our feet up, relax, and enjoy some well-deserved rest. Whether it’s sleeping in, seeing a movie, going for a walk, or just relaxing at home - it’s an ideal time to take a pause from our busy lives and recharge our batteries.

I, for one, am planning to do some cleaning and organising around the house today and maybe even squeeze in a sneaky nap. Then, in the evening, I’m going to take my partner out for dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day early - because, let’s face it, who wants to fight the crowds on the actual day? So, that's my itinerary for today. How about you? What are your plans for today?

Before we get too caught up in the weekend, let’s take a look at the answer to yesterday’s riddle! So, what was it again?

I know of a place where today comes before yesterday. Where would that place be?

If you answered the dictionary, then you are correct! So, the word 'today' is listed before 'yesterday' in the dictionary. Well done to those of you who got it correct! You'll find a shout-out waiting for you further down this newsletter.

Now, onto our next segment for the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say.’ Today, we’re taking a look at the phrase ‘cuffing season'. When it's cold outside, and all you want to do is snuggle up with someone, that's what the kids today call ‘cuffing season’. This term is used during autumn and winter when people are more likely to want to find a partner to cuddle. So, if you see your grandkids spending more time with their partner or cuddling up with someone new, now you know why!

So, what's happening across Australia and the world today?

• A Woolworths shopper was furious after spotting a 1/2 price display at his local store that employees refused to honour. How could this happen?
• Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, but scammers are out to break hearts and empty wallets, with Scamwatch warning of a spike in ‘romance scams’.
• Shoppers are loving Woolworths’ new limited-edition bakery item. But it’s only available in select stores!
• Do you have permanent marker stains on your furniture? A home hacks expert has revealed the Bunnings buy she swears by for removing them.
• A $3 Kmart DIY buy, known for causing mixed reactions, has made a surprising comeback. But not everyone is happy.
• Shoppers are racing to get their hands on this new $4.49 cleaning product from ALDI that can clean just about anything!
• Speaking of ALDI, a customer has made a desperate plea to other shoppers after spotting a frustrating issue with the supermarket’s trolleys. ‘Don’t do this!’
• Are you struggling to get your hands on Kmart’s new releases and sell-out products? This savvy shopper has an ingenious trick for finding ‘sold out’ stock — and it’s super easy!
• A shopper had a blast from the past after finding a 1970s Coles ‘relic’ in a car park. Does this bring back memories?
• Hundreds of bank branches are closing across Australia, forcing residents to travel up to 550 kilometres to access banking services. Is this the end of proper customer service?
• Aussies are rallying behind a sacked Coles security guard who was ‘heavy-handed’ with a suspected thief during a citizens arrest. Did he go too far, or was he simply doing his job?
• Want to taste the flavours of Spain in an instant? Try this delicious Instant Paella recipe that will have your tastebuds dancing in delight!
• Finally, member @Skipton shared a hilarious joke about a revolutionary way to get your exercise, but you won’t believe what you have to do! This one will have you in stitches!

So that’s a wrap on the news for your Saturday morning, members! It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, hasn’t it? Well, don’t go anywhere just yet. We’ve got plenty more in store for you below, including a hilarious joke from member @Cheb, a fond family memory in our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, and a stunning ‘Picture of the Day’ from member @Algieboy.

Oh and don't forget to try comparing your broadband prices and plans to find one that is better suited to your needs*! You can compare and save on your internet here*.

For those of you looking to test your brain, we’ve got our Alphabetical Bands/Groups Game, Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. Of course, we still have our beloved classic games, including Word Pairs, Abbreviation Game, 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.

Last but not least, don't forget to try our 'expert' edition of OzWord! You can give it a shot here.

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.