Saturday Edition

Good morning

Good morning, members, and welcome to another splendid Saturday! How are you all feeling this beautiful morning? As for me (Vella), I’m feeling particularly inspired today. I spent the morning reading all of your heartwarming responses to our ‘When did you know it was the right time to propose?’ forum thread, and I have to say, I’m feeling pretty emotional. Your love stories have touched my heart, and I’m inspired to take the next step with my partner. So, I want to say thank you for sharing your stories. You have no idea how much your stories have inspired me in my own life. I’m sure many others feel the same way! I encourage you to read through the responses if you haven't already. And if you haven't shared your own love story or thoughts, it's not too late! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to jump into the conversation and share your own experience.

Now, any big plans today? I’m headed out to meet some friends who I went camping with last week! Well, let’s just say that things got a little wild during that trip, and (believe it or not) a chamber pot was one of the highlights. Well, the walk to the toilet was just too far (and let’s face it, we were feeling lazy) so one of my friends decided to bring her chamber pot out of nowhere! 😂 We may have been a little too enthusiastic with the grog, and our late-night shenanigans are something I won’t soon forget. I can’t stop chuckling to myself as I write this newsletter. Do you have any hilarious and unforgettable memories with your friends? Share them with us in our forum thread here. I can’t wait to read them!

Alright, enough chit-chat; let's kick off today's activities by revealing the answer to yesterday's riddle. Need a reminder? Here we go:

I have lakes but no water, no cars, but I have streets; many places and borders, but I'm in one piece. What am I?

Drumroll, please... The answer is a map! That was a good one, wasn't it? Well, you all are quite the brainy bunch, as a lot of you guessed correctly! If you did, then be sure to check further down this newsletter for your well-deserved shout-out! We always love seeing your brilliant minds at work.

Now, onto our next segment for the day, 'What Would the Grandkids Say.' Today, we are taking a look at the phrase 'girlboss'. A 'girlboss' is a woman who is in charge of her own life; she's confident, ambitious, and knows what she wants. This term is often used to describe young, ambitious women in business or entrepreneurship. But it can also be used to describe any woman who is not afraid to go after what she wants and isn't afraid to take risks. Sound like anyone you know? Maybe even yourself? If so, then you're definitely a girlboss! We're positive many of our female members are girlbosses, so we hope this term inspires you to keep being the empowering icons that you are. 😉

Alright, it's time to dive into the latest news from around Australia and the globe.

• This is not a drill! ALDI just dropped the price of a best-selling appliance by $50! Here’s how you can get your hands on it.
• Speaking of ALDI, the supermarket giant has long been dubbed as one of Australia’s ‘cheapest grocery shops’, but there is one MAJOR reason why that’s not always the case… Can you spot the trick they are using to get you to spend more?
• A ‘shameful’ act at an ANZAC memorial left several locals reeling and had the authorities involved. How could anyone do this? WARNING: This story may be distressing to some.
• A Sunrise star has shocked fans after sharing photos of the incredible body transformation he achieved in just 56 days. Here’s the ‘secret weapon’ that helped him make it happen.
• Our Your Say Sunday poll results are in. Which Royal Easter Show Bag is SDC members’ favourite? Find out here.
• Looking to keep your sink sparkling all year round? We’ve got you covered. This cleaning expert shared the secret ingredient to making stainless steel glisten… And it’s dirt cheap too!
• Sunrise host Natalie Barr was outraged by news of a shocking decision that could potentially leave hundreds of Australian seniors homeless. 'How is this allowed to happen?'
• A beloved kitchen staple in Australia is feared to be on the brink of extinction, leaving many people devastated and some indifferent. Do you still have these at home?
• Fancy a nice, chilled glass of wine? You may want to think twice before you indulge, as a doctor revealed a shocking misconception about drinking alcohol after he decided to give up on booze himself.
• An Aussie mum was left heartbroken after a test revealed that all three of her children were diagnosed with an uncommon and incurable disease. Now, she’s raising awareness. Did you know about this illness?
• Looking for a budget-friendly meal that doesn’t skimp on flavour? Check out this mouthwatering recipe that’s as easy on your wallet as it is on your taste buds!
• Finally, it’s time for some much-needed humour courtesy of member @Skipton. Follow the beloved cartoon characters Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd as they try their hand at a bit of criminal activity that will have you in stitches.

Well, that’s a wrap of your Saturday news! What a great way to kick off the weekend, right? But don’t go anywhere just yet. We still have plenty in store for you below, including a hilarious joke from member @Skipton, a breathtaking 'Picture of the Day’ courtesy of member @Simmy, and a delicious memory in our 'Yesterday’s Australia' segment.

Before we move on to our games, did you know you could get dental, optical, and physio cover from under $9 per week?* You could be eligible for latest government rebates which assist in getting cover from just $1.15* per day. Talk to an advisor now and find out if you're eligible and discover how much you could be saving.*

And if you're looking for a challenge, why not give our games a go? Check out our Alphabetical Bands/Groups Game, Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. 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, classic OzWord, and Ozword (expert edition). And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

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