Friday Edition

Good morning

Good morning, ladies and gents, and welcome to another fantastic Friday. We hope you’ve all had a great week and are looking forward to a relaxing weekend. We’ve got a lot of interesting things lined up for you in today’s newsletter, so let’s get started, shall we?

First up, we have the third and final riddle for the week…

Which word is the odd one out: Seventy, Brawl, Clover, Proper, Carrot, Swing, Change, Travel, Sacred, Stone?

Hmmm, this one is tricky, eh? We’ve been scratching our heads over here trying to figure it out. If you think you know the correct answer, head over to our riddle masters thread here and submit it. If you get the answer correct, we will give you a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter! Not a bad shout, eh?

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 quite a few bargains on there!

And now, onto the news. What’s happening in Australia and around the world today?

• Shoppers are snapping off broccoli stalks before heading to the checkouts.
• Members, get your spoons ready! Coles has released a new spread that combines two of our favourite treats for only $3.50!
• Woolworths is now turning unsold loaves of bread into a popular dinner table staple, with customers hailing it as a "brilliant" idea.
• Good news, members! Speaking of Woolworths, they have announced a major price freeze on nearly 200 household essentials as the cost of living continues to rise.
• Did you know that toothpaste can clean more than just your teeth? Here are some clever and easy toothpaste hacks to make cleaning a breeze.
• Speaking of hacks, check out this mum’s ‘game-changing’ tip for fitting more shoes into a storage rack. It turns out we’ve been using shoe racks wrong!
• A Woolworths shopper has divided social media after sharing a controversial shopping bag hack, which many described as 'gross.'
• A woman has been left shocked after discovering a bizarre X-rated item while cleaning out her mother-in-law's house. Do you know what it is?
• Are you using your cutlery wrong? Etiquette expert has sparked an online debate after revealing the rules for using cutlery properly during a meal.
• A mum has been left in a panic after her daughter drew all over her friend's lounge with a permanent marker. What should she do?
• Now that lettuce prices are skyrocketing, here are some hacks for making delicious recipes with some simple swaps.
• Missing the taste of summer? This Summer-In-Winter Chicken recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the flavours of summer, no matter what the season!
• And finally, a hardworking Aussie farming family has been devastated after learning that their land will be bulldozed to make way for a new road.

And that’s all the news for today, friends! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading and that you’ll stick around for the rest of the newsletter. We’ve got some great things in store, including a stunning ‘Picture of the day’ from our talented member @Algieboy and a joke from member @cuddles that’s sure to leave you laughing.

Also, don't forget to check out today's OzWord, our 'Last Two Letters' game, our Sudoku puzzles, and our 'The -ing Game' for some fun brain training.

And last but not least, be sure to post your most cherished memory of Yesterday’s Australia in our ‘Nostalgia Competition’ thread here. The winner will receive a $100 gift voucher to the supermarket of their choice. So get posting!

We hope you have a wonderful day and, as always, happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia & Maddie.