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Thursday Edition
Good morning, members! We know today might be quite a difficult day for some of you, so we wanted to make sure we start things nice and slow. First and foremost, we think it’s important we pay our respects to the late Queen. Today is a national day of mourning, and so we want to dedicate this entire newsletter to the late Queen, and everything she did for the Commonwealth over her lifetime. Sprinkled throughout this newsletter will be segments dedicated to different aspects of her life and we hope you enjoy reading it and reminiscing, as much as we enjoyed writing it.
Before we get into everything though, I know it’s Thursday which means we need to give the answer to yesterday’s riddle and give you a fun fact for the day! But first, the riddle. For those of you who don’t remember, the riddle was:
What flattens all mountains, wipes out all species, destroys every building and turns everything to pieces?
The answer? Time! This was a good one, don’t you think? I would have never picked the answer ‘time’. But it’s true, time really can do it all. For those of you who got the answer correct, you have your well-deserved shout-out waiting for you at the bottom of this newsletter. Congratulations, Riddle Masters!
Now, for today’s fun fact. Did you know that the late Queen was the only person in the UK allowed to drive without a licence? She even kept driving in her later years! What a woman, what a rule breaker! 😉
So, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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Since it’s our day of mourning, we thought it would be nice to all eat like the Queen! According to one chef, this was her favourite breakfast, and it’s a little unusual.
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Scam Alert: A recorded call has exposed the red flag every Australian needs to be aware of when it comes to ‘banking’ phone
calls.
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Karl Stefanovic has taken a not-so-subtle swipe at Meghan Markle after the Queen's funeral.
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Frank Mawer, Australia’s oldest man has died at the age of 110. Here are the 3 things he credited his long life to.
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How lucky shoppers scored a huge bag of 50 beauty buys valued at $500 for only $55!
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Read the heart-breaking words the sweet Prince Louis said to his mum after the Queen passed away.
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Australia Post is under fire after a postie’s lazy and disrespectful delivery was caught on camera.
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A cruise ship passenger accidentally discovered the R-rated meaning behind this fruity decor.
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Dozens of customers have lost thousands of dollars to a lookalike scam that’s posing as one of Australia's biggest fashion brands.
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Frustrated cereal lovers are feeling ‘ripped off’ and ‘cheated’ after a cereal giant's latest release…
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We bet you haven’t tried this budget-friendly four-ingredient chicken noodle frittata before! Why not try it tonight?
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And finally, Australian customers are ‘fed up’ with the digitalisation of dining. How businesses are tricking you into tipping waiters without receiving any actual service.
And that’s a wrap of the news for today. What did you think? If you have any feedback, we’d love to hear it. Feel free to pop it as a comment below one of the articles, or email it to us here! Also, don’t forget to add the one thing you’re grateful for today to this forum thread. I’ve really loved doing this with all of you this week. The one thing I am grateful for this morning was a slower start. I bought myself a delicious coffee and went on a walk through the Botanical Gardens here in Brisbane! It was absolutely
beautiful. I feel so lucky to be here right now. I hope you all have a lovely day today, members. I’m thinking of you all, and I hope you’re all doing well.
Oh! I should also mention that we have some exciting news. If you haven’t already seen it yourself, we have officially added a ‘petrol widget’ to our website. All you have to do is type in your postcode and it will spit out the petrol stations near you with your specified fuel type cost! I.e. U91 petrol prices for your postcode. Let us know what you think of it!
Don't forget we (finally) have another competition for you all! We are calling it ‘the best piece of advice’ competition. We want to hear the best piece of advice you’ve ever received or given, and the person with the best advice will receive a $100 voucher to your choice of Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!
Finally, be sure to check out today's games because we have added a few more! Including Can you name 5? and Be careful what you wish for. As well as our classics
like our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word. And our card games including Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. Enjoy!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
PS Did you know millions of eligible Australians are set to receive cash back from their health insurer, while others will be slapped with a 2.70% premium increase? If you’re over the age of 65, you could be paying up to $174 more for the same health cover. Compare and save before October 1.*
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: Shutterstock
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A. 70 years and 214 days
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B. 70 years and 200 days
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C. 71 years and 1 day
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D. 71 years and 214 days
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: The BBC
The exact moment the late Queen Elizabeth II came into power is unknown. The shift of power takes place the moment the reigning monarch dies, but given that King George VI died in his sleep and was found by a servant at around 7:30am, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign is said to have begun sometime during that night. Her coronation took place on June 2, 1953—14 months after she ascended to the throne, and to this day, her coronation speech is one of the most memorable speeches of all time. One of our favourite quotes is:
‘Therefore, I am sure that this, my coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendour that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God’s Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.’
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Make your furry friend feel right at home with the Large Plush Pet Bed from Kmart. This pet bed is made from soft fabric and features a plush design - which is exactly what your little furry friend deserves. It's available in a lovely light and dark grey colour, which means it would look great in any home. It's currently on sale for just $12, down from its original price of $20, so we have a feeling this one is going to sell out quickly!
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Looking for a stylish and affordable way to update your home décor for spring? Look no further than these curtains with white and beige stripes from IKEA. These curtains are made from a soft and flowy fabric, and feature a trendy white and beige striped design which will brighten up any room in any home! They're the perfect way to add an extra touch of style to your home at an affordable price point. Get in quick though, because for just $15, we think they will sell out quickly!
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Image Source: Elaine D.
Sydney Opera House lit up with the Queen's image
This gorgeous photograph was sent in by the lovely member, Elaine D. She sent this in an email to us, along with the caption: ‘Crowds of people arrived at Circular Quay to see this special image. Friends and strangers were walking around, sharing experiences, eating at restaurants, and taking photos. It was a special occasion.’ Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Elaine. What a special night this must have been for you.
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1862 US President Abraham Lincoln says he will free slaves in all states on January 1.
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1885 Ben Chifley, Australian politician and the 16th Prime Minister of Australia (Labor: 1945-49), born in Bathurst, Colony of New South Wales, Australia (d. 1951).
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1896 Queen Victoria surpasses her grandfather King George III as the (then) longest reigning monarch in British history.
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1948 Denis Burke, Australian politician is born.
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1986 India v Australia Test Cricket at Madras finishes in a tie.
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1994 Friends TV sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman debuts on NBC, starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.
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A beautiful Prawn fell in love with a handsome Crab. They were mad about each other so she went home to tell her family.
Prawn’s father was not happy about it at all. ‘We know nothing about that Crab and don’t even know where he lives.’ He said, ‘On top of that, crabs are just ridiculous-looking animals. They cannot even walk straight. They just go from side to side. No. You are not going to go out with him. Tell him not to come around here!’
Hahaha! Oh, this is a bit of a weird but wonderful joke. A big thanks to member @Luckyus for sharing this with us! Click here to read the rest of the joke.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s reign of 70 years and 214 days is the longest of any British monarch, the longest recorded of any female head of state in history, and the second-longest verified reign of any sovereign in history.
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Macdee, CharlesAH, Senior72, CharlesAH & youngoldlady.
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