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Friday Edition
Good morning members, and happy Friday to you all! Ah, isn't it just the best feeling waking up on a Friday morning? We know we always feel a little extra spring in our step. And to boost that feeling, even more, I (Vella) am blasting The Beatles' ‘Here Comes the Sun’ as I sip a hot chocolate (yes, I'm one of those people who don't drink coffee). Well, I've been listening to it on repeat all morning, and it's definitely put me in a good mood! Thank you to member @Suzanne rose, who posted some of her favourite albums, including The Beatles, in our nostalgia forum, which made me realise I hadn't listened to them in AGES! How about you? What music always puts you in a good mood? Share them in our forum thread here. I'm thinking of making a playlist of all our favourites!
Anyway, enough about me, let's get into today's newsletter, shall we? We have a fair bit of stuff to get through today, so let’s get straight into the swing of things!
Let’s start with the third and final riddle for the week thanks to member Gary W.
How many times can you subtract 6 from 36?
Oooh, this is a good riddle! How are you folks fairing with this one? If you think you know the answer, head over to our riddle masters thread here. If you get the answer correct, then we will give you a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter!
So what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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The Albanese government has scrapped a controversial plan to reduce access to disability pensions for people with certain conditions. Do you agree with this move?
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ATTENTION, MEMBERS: Are you doing your Christmas shopping online this year? Then you need to be extra careful because experts warn of a surge in online shopping scams. Here are some tips to protect yourself.
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'Oh wow!' Target has stunned shoppers by releasing a surprising beauty line - and fans are lining up to get their hands on it!
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WATCH: Gruesome scenes were spotted earlier this month at Sydney Airport, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.
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This is not a drill! Coles has announced its BIGGEST sale of the year, with huge discounts on groceries!
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A new limited-edition Woolworths range just dropped and everyone wants their hands on it.
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Coles has made a major announcement about its home delivery service, which will change how you shop.
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A mum has revealed a little-known hack that could save you up to $80 on your next Woolworths shopping trip.
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Did you know that you could be eating over double the recommended sugar intake without even realising it? Here’s why.
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LOOK: Kate Middleton steals the show in her first official appearance as the Princess of Wales, stepping out in a gorgeous outfit with a huge secret message.
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The Morning Show viewers were stunned after host Larry Emdur performed an incredible feat live on-air. But not everything was as it
seemed…
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We love budget-friendly recipes that don't skimp on flavour, and this Pappardelle with Chicken And Creamy Mushroom Sauce by member @Suzanne rose is no exception!
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And finally, we have our daily dose of morning laughter thanks to this hilarious joke shared by @Luckyus about roofers, problem-solving and mates. What could go wrong?
And that's a wrap on today's news! But not the wrap on the newsletter; we still have plenty in store for you! Check out the stunning photo courtesy of member @dragabagalong in our 'Picture of the Day' section below, and have a good chuckle at the joke of the day from @Skipton. We also have a fond music memory for you in our 'Yesterday's Australia' segment from @Suzanne rose, which will take you down a musical memory lane.
Oh, how lovely it is to listen to these classics again. If you’re concerned that your hearing aid isn’t up to scratch, we are partnered with a hearing aid service that allows our members to get a free hearing check and demo the latest hearing aid technology.* If this is a service you need, then don’t hesitate to fill out this form and Hearing Aid Finder will get in touch!
And for those who like to keep their brains active, we've got you covered too! Check out our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game. Of course, we also have our
classic games, including 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.
Oh, and have you entered our Christmas Competition yet? If not, there's still time! Simply tell us your favourite Christmas memories for your chance to win a $100 voucher to the supermarket of your choice (Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!).
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Member @Suzanne rose
Today's 'Yesterday's Australia' segment is thanks to @Suzanne rose, who shared a memory of her first album. 'My first album was Rod Stewart's Atlantic Crossing, 1975. I was 14, and I still have it today along with most of my other albums, including The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Stones, and Boz Scaggs.’
Ah, the days when music was something you had to go out and buy. You couldn’t just download it onto your phone. Great picks, Suzanne! Thank you for sharing this lovely memory with us!
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Image Source: Member @dragabagalong
San Marco Taxi Pier in Venice
How stunning is this photo shared by @dragabagalong in our photography forum?! It’s an amazing shot of the San Marco Taxi Pier in Venice, and the view is just breathtaking. Thank you, @dragabagalong, for sharing this photo with us. We love your travel photos. Keep them coming!
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1911 Australasian Championships Men’s Tennis, Melbourne: 1907 Wimbledon champion Norman Brookes of Australia beats countryman Horace Rice.
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1914 Joe DiMaggio, American baseball player, is born.
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1915 Ron Hamence, cricketer (Australian batsman post-WWII) is born.
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1923 Syd Callaway, cricket all-round (3 Tests for Australia 1891-95), dies.
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1949 Kerry O’Keeffe, cricketer (Australian leg-spinner 1971-77) is born.
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1950 Alexis Wright, Australian author and Miles Franklin Award winner, is born.
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A prince was put under a spell so that he could speak only one word each year.
If he didn’t speak for two years, the following year, he could speak two words and so on.
One day, he fell in love with a beautiful lady. He refrained from speaking for two whole years so he could call her ‘my darling’.
My goodness, this had me in stitches! Thank you, @Skipton, for the laugh! This is a must-read, members! Check out the rest of the joke here.
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The oldest person to travel in space is the famous William Shatner, who was 90 years old when he flew aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard on October 13, 2021. Shatner, who gained fame portraying Captain Kirk on the original Star Trek, broke a record that has stood for almost 23 years.
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