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Friday Edition
Good morning to each and every one of our beloved members! As I’m sure you’re already aware, today is November 11th, also known as Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour of this 11th day, please stop what you are doing and observe a minute’s silence to pay tribute to the brave men and women who served and who died for our nation. Our thoughts especially go out to any members who served, including nurses, and those who have family members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The Australian War Memorial will commemorate Remembrance Day 2022 with a National Ceremony. This will also be broadcast live from the Australian War Memorial on ABC TV from 10:45am AEDT.
You may like to virtually visit a memorial through Places of Pride. There are also hundreds of articles available for free online about veterans and their service that you can
read here.
We will, now and forever, remember them. Lest we forget.
Thank you for spending this important morning with us, members! We are so honoured to have even a moment of your time. Now, it’s time to take a look at the third and final riddle of the week:
David’s father has 3 sons, snap, crackle and who?
Now that's a good riddle! This one was a bit of a play on words, but we’re sure you all figured it out. You know the drill, folks: 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!
And now, on to the news. What’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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This is not a drill: Cadbury has just launched a $20 gift box filled with some of their most iconic chocolates, and it's available just in time for Christmas!
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ATTENTION: Aussie motorists are being warned to be on the lookout for a new text message scam that has ruined the lives of thousands of people. Here’s how to protect yourself!
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LOOK: A 'controversial' detail on a 90-year-old jar of Vegemite has shocked Aussies, with some calling it 'yuck’. Would you try it?
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This price tag detail will save you money at Kmart ahead of their 2023 price hikes! Did you know this?
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An ALDI shopper has come under fire after complaining about a popular ready-made meal. But is she in the wrong?
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Shoppers are rushing to get their hands on this must-have Target fashion item that is said to suit all body shapes and sizes. There's just one catch...
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WATCH: Sunrise’s Mark Beretta admits to a dodgy office act, shocking viewers and his co-hosts.
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A radical plan to reduce surgery waitlists in public hospitals has been revealed. Could this impact you?
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King Charles and the Queen Consort, Camilla, went out in York on Wednesday, and aside from cheers, they also had this kitchen item
thrown at them!
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Former Channel 7 reporter and presenter Chris Bath has shared a heartfelt tribute after losing a family member to a series of devastating strokes.
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Following Olivia Newton John's death, one question remains unanswered: What happened to her former partner, Patrick McDermott? New information has surfaced, shedding new light on the famous case and suggesting he may have faked his own death.
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Enjoy a delicious treat in honour of those who served this Remembrance Day. Why not bake some Lemon Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies?
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And to wrap up today's news, here's a joke from @mOiOz for those who (like me) have some strong feelings about exercise.
That’s it for the news of today, members! Stay tuned for more below, including a historical photo in our 'Yesterday's Australia' segment to commemorate the first Armistice Day that was held 103 years ago today. We also have a lovely 'Picture of the day' courtesy of @Charmy, and a joke from @Luckyus to tickle your funny bone!
If you're in the mood for some fun brain training, be sure to 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 be sure to enter our ‘Your Favourite Christmas Memory!’ 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!).
And don't forget to observe a solemn minute’s silence at 11am, members.
As always, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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Image source: ABC News
On November 11, 1918, the First World War came to an end after four long years of fighting. People around Australia rejoiced at the end of ‘the war to end all wars’ that had claimed more than 60,000 Australian lives. In Sydney, people crowded the streets, cheering and waving flags. In Adelaide, cinema and theatre performances were stopped as the news broke, and everyone sang patriotic songs and went up and down the streets with flags. Parties continued in rural towns as news of the armistice reached them from the cities.
A century later, we continue to remember the sacrifice of those who served in the First World War and give thanks for the peace that we enjoy today.
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Image Source: Member @Charmy
Spring flowers
How lovely are these spring flowers from @Charmy’s garden? They are in full bloom and look absolutely beautiful! It’s amazing to see the variety of colours and how each flower is unique. I can’t imagine how much work goes into making a garden look this good. Thank you for sharing this lovely photo with us, @Charmy!
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1880 Australian Bushranger and outlaw Ned Kelly is hanged at Melbourne Gaol.
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1918 WWI armistice signed by the Allies and Germany comes into effect, and World War I hostilities end at 11 am, ‘the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month’.
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1975 Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam removed from office by Governor General Sir John Kerr - First elected PM removed in 200 years.
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1975 Liberal leader Malcolm Fraser was sworn in as caretaker Prime Minister of Australia after the sacking of the Whitlam Government by Governor General John Kerr.
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2006 New Zealand war memorial monument unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London, United Kingdom, commemorating the loss of soldiers from the New Zealand Army and the British Army.
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2019 More than 120 bushfires in Australia caused the country to declare a state of emergency in two states, with a catastrophic threat issued for the Sydney region.
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A travel agent looked up from his desk to see an older lady and an older gentleman peering in the shop window at the posters showing glamorous destinations around the world.
The agent had had a good week, and the dejected couple looking in the window gave him a rare feeling of generosity.
Oooh, this one is a must-read, members! A big thank you to @Luckyus for sharing this hilarious joke with us. Check out the rest of the joke here.
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Purple poppies are worn to honour animals who were victims of war. The purple poppy was created in 2006 by the charity Animal Aid to commemorate animals that served during conflicts as the charity viewed that they had been the forgotten victims of war. Many war horses, dogs and pigeons were killed during service in WW1.
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