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Tuesday Edition
Good morning, members! Or Guten Morgen (Gu-Ten MOR-Gen), as they would say in Germany. How are you all today? We hope you all are staying warm and cosy as plunging temperatures, rainfall, and snow hit parts of the country. It will be a chilly week, so make sure you bundle up! As for us, we’re nice and snug indoors, bundled up in our comfiest clothes, and are ready to bring you another day of interesting things to read and do. So without further ado, let’s jump right in!
First things first, let’s give you the answer to yesterday’s puzzling riddle. Here’s a quick recap of exactly what it was.
What connects two people, but only touches one?
The answer is… a wedding ring! Well, a wedding ring is worn by one person, but it symbolises the connection between two people. Ah, that was a lovely one, wasn’t it? If you got the answer correct, scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter for your well-deserved shoutout!
Now then, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Good news, members! Woolworths is slashing the price of over 400 everyday buys, including your favourite groceries, household items, and more! Check out the list here.
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An American expat has set tongues wagging after a video of her snack aisle rant at Coles went viral. Should Aussies be upset?
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SCAM Alert: Scamwatch Australia has warned Aussies about a new scam targeting Apple Pay users across the country. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Shoppers have been left outraged after a Woolworths shopper spotted an unexpected item in the cleaning aisle of one store.
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Shoppers are racing to get their hands on this $35 Kmart item that is a dupe of a designer piece that costs $1900.
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An Aussie TikToker has left social media users in stitches after posting a comedic rant about shopping at ALDI. Can you relate?
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A shocked and horrified pregnant woman has demanded an apology from a fast-food restaurant after finding a 'deadly' ingredient in her
meal.
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A bride-to-be has revealed an embarrassing error she made on a wedding invitation - and it is X-rated so proceed with caution!
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PRODUCT WARNING: A mum has issued a warning over a popular ALDI heating device due to concerns it could be a fire hazard.
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Members, we’ve got some bad news. Another price hike is on its way; this time, it will hit one of our favourite pub classics.
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A Woolworths worker who was stabbed while working has revealed the details of her traumatic experience.
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Serve up a healthier version of a classic Indian favourite with this Light Chicken Korma recipe.
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And finally, Australia will phase out battery cage eggs after a lengthy battle for poultry welfare reform.
That's it for today's news, folks! But it's not the end of the newsletter just yet. We've still got plenty in store for you! In today's edition, we've got a hilarious joke from @ainad2552, a stunning picture of the day from @BMKal, and a fun trivia question for all our foodies out there! We also have a fond childhood memory from one of our members, so be sure to check that out in our ‘Yesterday's Australia' segment.
And don’t forget to check out our Sudoku puzzles, today’s OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word game for some fun brain training. Also, don’t hesitate to try our other games, such as Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. Enjoy!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: OpenAI
Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Australia Remember When FB Page
Today’s ‘Yesterday Australia’ segment is thanks to member @Mars, who shared a lovely memory of making mud pies. ‘Something we loved doing when we were kids was making mud pies, and we had an old stove in the backyard, so we would then cook them. Kids came from other houses to join us, and they would take their mud pies home. Another thing was that we were able to go anywhere and not worry about the dangers that kids these days have to be careful of. At night, we had to go home when the street lights came on.’
Oh my goodness, making mud pies was the best! Who remembers their parents getting mad when they tracked mud into the house? I do! But it was always worth it! Other kids would join us and while they never turned out great, that didn't matter. What mattered was the fun we had making them. Thank you, @Mars, for sharing this memory with us!
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Image Source: Member @BMKal
Cockatoo Sunrise
We absolutely love this photo of sunrise at Cockatoo Island shared by member @BMKal! Look at the sun just peeking over the horizon, casting a beautiful orange glow across the sky - it's the perfect way to start the day. Thank you, @BMKal, for sharing this stunning photo with us!
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1893 Roy Agnew, Australian composer (Sonata Ballade), was born in Sydney (d. 1944).
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1924 Mars' closest approach to Earth since the 10th century.
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1949 Rick Springfield [Springthorpe], an Australian singer (‘Speak to the Sky’; ‘Jessie's Girl’) and actor (General Hospital), was born in Balmain, New South Wales.
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1960 World's largest frog (3.3 kg) caught in Equatorial Guinea.
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1994 Jeff Buckley releases his album Grace, featuring his cover of Leonard Cohen's ‘Hallelujah’.
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2008 Australian diver Matthew Mitcham won the men's 10m platform gold medal with the final dive at the Beijing Olympics; prevented the Chinese from winning every diving event; achieved the highest score for an individual dive in Olympic history (112.10).
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Walking up to a department store's fabric counter, a pretty girl asked, ‘I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?’
‘Only one kiss per yard,’ replied the smirking male clerk.
‘That's fine,’ replied the girl. ‘I'll take ten yards.’
Ohhh, this is a good one! A big thank you to member @ainad2552 for sharing this hilarious joke with us! Check out the rest of the joke here.
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The most hotdogs eaten in one sitting is 76, achieved by Joey Chestnut at a Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in the United States.
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