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Friday Edition
Good morning ladies and gents. And welcome to another fantastic Friday! Any big plans for today? Trying out some delicious recipes, maybe? Or nabbing some great deals? If you’re doing the latter, member Estelle B. has a fantastic tip for you folks! She said on the first Wednesday of the month, pensioners can get a 5% discount on all items in Kmart stores nationwide. According to Kmart Australia, the 5% discount is available for Commonwealth Government Pensioner Concession Cards or Commonwealth Government Department of Veterans Affairs Health Cards only. Please keep in mind: The Commonwealth and State Government seniors cards are not accepted with this offer. Thank you, member Estelle for sharing this tip!
Now onto today’s activities. It’s time to give you the third and final riddle of the week, a big thanks to member @Rest1953 for this one! So don your thinking caps, here it goes:
There is a white house within a green house. There is a red house within a white house. Inside the red house there are many babies. What am I?
To be honest, we have no idea what the answer is? We’re absolutely stumped! How are you folks faring with this one? If you’re having more luck than us and think you’ve got the answer, head over to the riddle masters thread here and submit it. If you get the answer correct, then we will give you a shout out in tomorrow’s newsletter!
Oh, and one more thing before we get stuck into today’s stories, don’t forget to check out this week’s Coles Best Buys. There are a few bargains on there, so be sure to take a quick look!
Now, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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Do you love bacon but not the amount of fat in it? Check out this man’s clever bacon cooking hack, which he claims makes it tastier and healthier than ever!
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Coles and Woolworths are bringing back a popular deal that sparked a frenzy when it first launched.
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This Woolworths shopper has shared the haul of our dreams scoring steak, milk and ready-made meals for free. But it seems not everyone was excited.
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Aldi has announced that it will raise its prices in its German stores by 20 to 50 per cent this week. Is Australia next?
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Speaking of Aldi, a shopper has accused an Aldi checkout cashier of bullying an elderly shopper who couldn’t afford to pay for her supermarket groceries…
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A teacher and meal-prep expert has shared her best food storage hacks for keeping produce fresher for longer.
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Goodbye, scam text messages! Telstra has launched a brand-new SMS scam filter to block annoying and malicious text messages before they reach your phone!
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This Aussie woman has stunned online users with her stunning Bunnings-themed cake!
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Aldi is bringing back its hugely popular ‘magical’ booze, but you’ll need to be quick!
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Wondering what to make for dinner tonight? Try this delicious Kung Pao Chicken Meatballs recipe!
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And finally, this Perth man has learned the hard way after his mate ran away with almost $700 of his TAB winnings.
And that’s a wrap of the news for today! But don’t go anywhere just yet, as we have plenty more in store for you to dive right into! Make sure you read our (Grand)dad joke of the day as it is an absolute laugh brought to you by the one and only @Doug Shapiro. Also, be sure to check out our picture of the day courtesy of member @justme1960.
Oh, and one last thing, be sure to check out today's OzWord for a good mental workout. 😉
Most importantly, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.
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Source: SeniorsDiscountClub
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When FB Page
Who remembers bringing sandwiches to school wrapped in greaseproof paper inside a brown bag? They were either camp pie with tomato sauce or Vegemite! The bread used to dry out by lunchtime, but it was always a treat knowing our mums made it for us. The best lunches ever!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Millers Long Sleeve Brushed Top With Band $20 @ Catch*
Another day, another lovely long sleeve Millers top! Get your hands on this gorgeous brown and white top that will look great with a pair of pants or jeans. Not to mention the colour brown is very ‘in’ this season, so you’ll be looking very up-to-date with the trend in this top. The best part? You can grab it today for only $20.
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Everlast Mens Highline Sneakers $10-$20 @ Kmart
Are you after a new pair of shoes to look after your feet now that the weather is getting a little cooler? Well get your hands on a pair of these Everlast Mens Highline Sneakers! They have a padded tongue for extra comfort, a fine mesh upper with a padded collar, a lace up front and non-slip flexible soles for safety. They are also the perfect sneakers to wear whether you’re out on a walk, or out for lunch. Grab them today from $10 to $20 (depending on the size!)
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Neck & Shoulder Massager $29 @ Kmart
You don't have to spend big on a costly trip to the spa for a massage anymore. When your neck and shoulders start feeling like they need a little tender, loving, care, just grab Kmart's Neck & Shoulder Massager. It efficiently relieves aches, knots, and muscle tension! It’s down from its usual price of $39, to only $29 today! Just take it from this happy shopper: "I bought this for my mother and she loves it!"
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Source: Member @justme1960
Ramco Lagoon
Today’s picture is thanks to member @justme1960. They posted this photo in our photography forum with the caption, “A photo I took a few years ago of Ramco Lagoon in the Riverland area of South Australia just at dusk. The old jetty is gone now. Each year, hundreds of black swans nest here. It is a sight to see.”
What a stunning shot. Thanks for sharing this with us @justme1960.
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On this day, most practitioners of Buddhism in Japan celebrate the birth of the Buddha, who lived in India sometime between the 6th and the 4th century BCE and founded Buddhism.
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1766 1st fire escape patented, wicker basket on a pulley & chain.
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1973 Pablo Picasso, perhaps the most influential artist of the 20th century, died at age 91.
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2013 British politician Margaret Thatcher, the United Kingdom’s (and Europe’s) first woman prime minister (1979–90) and the only British prime minister in the 20th century to win three consecutive terms, died at age 87.
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2021 Egyptian archaeologists announced their most important find since Tutankhamun’s tomb - discovering a lost ‘golden city’, the 3,000-years-old ancient city of Aten near Luxor.
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A blonde and a brunette were watching the 9 o’clock TV news.
“I wonder if he’ll jump”, said the blonde, seeing a man swaying back and forth on the edge of a high-rise balcony.
“I bet you $50 he does,” said the brunette; “You’re on”, replied the blonde.
Another must-read from member @Doug Shapiro. Thanks, Doug, for sending this one! You had us in stitches! Check out the rest of the joke here.
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The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes (stirrup), located in the ear. It is the third bone among the three ossicles in the middle ear: the malleus (hammer), the incus (anvil), and the beginning portion of the stapes. The Stapes is the smallest of the three bones measuring roughly 2 to 3 mm.
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