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Tuesday Edition
Goooood morning members! How are you all doing on this fine and dandy Tuesday? Us? Well, if you can’t tell by the spring in our step, we are doing quite splendidly. There’s just something about longer, sunnier days that lift our mood. Do you know what else is lifting our mood at the moment? Looking forward to our trip next week to Brisbane! Yep, that’s right, us Sydney-siders are taking on good ol’ Brisbane to visit our beloved team member, April. It’s safe to say we cannot wait to touch down in the sunshine state, do some team brainstorming, work, and of course, getting our local tour guide to show us around the city 😉 If anyone here is a Brisbane local and has a few suggestions for restaurants, cafes or bars we should try out while we are there, please feel free to recommend them to us here.
Enough about us though, we know what you're here for today and it's for the answer to yesterdays riddle! Here's a reminder of what it was:
Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I?
The answer? 'A ton' spelt forward refers to the measurement (heavy) 'a ton' spelt backward is 'not'. Ha! A clever riddle don't you think? There were so many riddle masters, we were impressed! Don't forget to scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter for your well-deserved shout-out. You deserve it.
Now, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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An urgent Product Recall has been issued for this popular cracker sold at IGA and other independent retailers across the nation.
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We absolutely adored this story shared by member @Tristeagan about seeing the Queen, Wellington boots and a kind policeman! It’s a must-read.
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One mum was ‘jumping for joy’ after she scored $120 worth of meat, fresh fruit, and dessert for only $10 at Coles.
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A ‘sudden death warning’ has been issued for a popular baby product after multiple products failed safety testing. Please warn anyone
you know with young children.
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All Australians are being urged to check their rates bills after 175,000 residents were overcharged by up to $20,000 each.
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A frightening TikTok video has shown a mother driving extremely dangerously with her toddler, but is all as it seems?
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One savvy DIY expert has revealed how you can make your version of this $2300 designer item for only $60.
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An eagle-eyed shopper made a hilarious discovery when she found an everyday item ‘accidentally’ priced at a staggering $1510.
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Scam Alert: A disgraced IT store has received significant backlash, and rightly so, for charging an 80-year-old grandmother $1599 for a simple
phone and tablet fix.
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An Aussie has revealed her X-rated reaction to winning the $40 million Powerball jackpot.
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Speaking of X-rated, Martha Stewart found herself in a peculiar situation after she uploaded a video sipping coffee with let’s just say, not much else…
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And finally, the lovely member @Luckysue has shared an incredibly easy scone recipe that you can even whip up in time for breakfast!
And that ladies and gentlemen, is a wrap of your Tuesday morning news. Not too bad for a Tuesday if we can say so ourselves! The best part is, the good stuff doesn’t end here (it never does, folks). We highly recommend checking out today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment for a gorgeous memory shared by member @Pattycake and a fantastic picture of the day shared by member @Valentine!
Oh! And don’t forget to check out today's Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word game for some fun brain training. Also, be sure 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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B. China
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C. England
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D. India
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Flickr
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is brought to you by member @Pattycake. ‘As a child, my brothers and I would catch the bus to the valley baths, do our swimming training, and come home on the bus safely. I'm afraid those days are long gone. We would then walk to school. Simple, carefree days are what I miss.’
Wow, this is such a wonderful memory @Pattycake! Thank you so much for sharing. I used to love swimming training too, but my goodness it was cold when it came to autumn, let alone winter!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Rivers Textured Robe $11.95 @ Rivers
Looking for a cosy and stylish robe to keep you warm on these cooler spring mornings? Look no further than the Rivers Textured Robe! This robe is made from a soft and smooth fabric and features a trendy textured design. It's available in a classy charcoal colour and is currently on sale for just $11.95, down from $49.99, so hurry and take advantage of this great deal before it ends.
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Mirabella Casa Bradley Table Lamp $19 @ Target
Light up your rooms (and your life 😉) with a Mirabella Casa Bradley Table Lamp from Target. This lamp is perfect for any room in your house and features a stylish and fresh white finish. It would look great on a bedside table, desk, or side table. It's currently available for only $19 at Target. The designer versions of these go for more than $200, so you might want to get in quick with this deal!
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Terrazzo Pot with Legs $6 @ Kmart
Add a touch of style to your home with a Terrazzo Pot with Legs from Kmart. This pot is perfect for any of your smaller indoor plants, and it features a trendy terrazzo design. It would look great in any room in your house, particularly your kitchen! Because we think it would be a great little pot for some herbs. The best part is, it's on sale for $6, down from $13.
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Image Source: Member @Valentine
Three Sisters
Today’s photo of the day is thanks to member @Valentine! @Valentine posted this photo on our forum along with the caption, ‘Spent some time with my sister at Echo point lookout where the Three sisters are located.’ Oh, how lovely! The two sisters visiting the three sisters 😉 We hope you both had a great day! And thank you so much for sharing this photo with us.
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1906 first aeroplane flight in Europe.
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1924 Harold Blair, Australian tenor and Aboriginal activist, born in Queensland, Australia (d. 1976).
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1931 Marjorie Jackson, Australian sprinter (Olympic gold 1952) and 33rd Governor of South Australia, born in Coffs Harbour, Australia.
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1933 Elizabeth McCombs becomes the first New Zealand woman Member of Parliament.
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1966 Louis Mandylor, Australian actor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), born in Melbourne, Australia.
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1969 Shane Warne, Australian cricket spin bowler and broadcaster (145 Tests, 708 wickets; 194 ODIs), born in Melbourne, Australia.
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An old Irish farmer's dog goes missing and he's inconsolable.
His wife says: ‘Why don't you put an ad in the paper?’
Oh, this is a classic! Thank you so much for sharing this joke with us @Skipton. Click here to read the rest of the joke.
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The story of tea begins in China. According to legend, in 2737 BC, the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water when some leaves from the tree blew into the water.
Riddle Masters! Well done, there was so many of you we cannot fit all of your names in this newsletter, so we have had to give you a shout-out in our forum instead! But don't worry, you can check out your well deserved shoutout right here!
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