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Sunday Edition
Good morning lovely members! And a very happy Sunday morning to you all. I (Maddie) am so excited about this morning because I have absolutely nothing planned for the day, so I’m going to spend my morning in bed, walk the dogs, do some grocery shopping, and then make something nice for dinner. I’m thinking something slow-cooked so I can get it all ready this morning so that by dinner time all I have to do is serve it. A nice little thing I like to call, looking after my future self. 😉
This week’s ‘quote of the week’ is actually an entry from our previous competition, ‘what’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?’ So many of you submitted such great pieces of advice, and although this wasn’t the winner (I wish we could have made every entry a winner!) It has really stuck with me since I first read it. It was posted on our forum by the lovely member, @SeniorSnoopy, here’s what it said:
‘My beautiful father used to tell my sister and I “Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today as you may enjoy what you did today and you can do it again tomorrow.”’
This advice was a bit glass-shattering for me. I noticed I put a lot of things off ‘till tomorrow’. It might be things that I love or hate doing. It doesn't really matter, but regardless I’ve started doing those things ‘today’. A great example is, every day I decide what stories the team should feature in our newsletters and it’s one of my favourite jobs to do. I usually do it first thing in the morning, but lately, I’ve been doing it at the end of my day. It means I always end the day on a good note, and start the next day already ahead of schedule. It’s almost like I’m looking after my future self, and making sure her day starts with a little less stress and a bit more organisation! So what can you do today that you would usually put off until tomorrow? A big thank you to member @SeniorSnoopy for sharing this with us!
Now then, that’s enough rambling from me, what happened across Australia and around the world this week?
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What happens when you get your Christmas tree from IKEA? Member @Ian1 can show you! Click here for a ridiculously good laugh.
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This week, Coles, Woolies, ALDI and IGA gave us some fantastic deals, including 1Kg Family Faves Chicken Tenders or Chips for $10, 80-100 Pk Twinings Tea Bags for $6.25, and some Christmas decorations. You can still get these deals today!
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ALDI’s hugely popular $3.99 Christmas Special Buy is back in stores sparking a frenzy among shoppers. Be quick!
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Australian pensioners have suffered the worst year since the Global Financial Crisis. So, what is going on, and how can you protect
yourself?
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This is not a drill! Shoppers discovered a way to get BIG W products for FREE! Yes, really!
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The federal government made huge changes that will affect the retirement income of millions of Aussies, and retirees are not happy about it. Here’s why.
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Two Woolworths customers were slammed for their 'selfish' and 'beyond lazy' act in the supermarket's freezer aisle. What do you think,
members?
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An Aussie mum was shocked by the ‘disgusting hidden’ dirt in her washing machine and warned others to check this specific compartment…
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Every shopper’s nightmare: A 6-year-old suffered from a gruesome injury at her local Kmart, and Kmart’s paying the price.
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Bad news, members! A once-popular confectionary aisle treat was scrapped from ALL supermarket shelves, leaving many shoppers disappointed.
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SCAM ALERT: Have you received a mystery package in the mail? If so, beware! It could be part of a new scam. Here’s what it means and everything you need to know.
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And finally, an unfamiliar road rule could see drivers being slapped with a $600 fine – Aussies are not happy about it.
And that my friends, is a wrap of the week that was! But never fear, because the end of the newsletter is not here! Oh no, I’ve still got plenty more in store for you below including a gorgeous ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment thanks to the lovely, @featherfour, and the sweetest ‘picture of the day’ thanks to member, @Oldino. I think you lot are going to absolutely love this picture.
Oh, we have two new games for you to try out today! Check out our Word Pairs and our Abbreviation Games. We think you will enjoy them!
As always, we 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.
And last but not least, don’t forget 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!).
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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A. Cenozoic era
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B. Paleogene era
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C. Neogene era
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D. Quaternary era
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Australia Listed
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is brought to you by the lovely member, @featherfour. ‘We didn't have a laundry, but outside was the wash house. Inside was copper heated by a gas ring. I remember Mum's arms, red with the heat of the water as she would wring out the sheets by hand. The copper was also our dog's bath, and I remember being a little bit worried by that gas flame…but the dog didn't get accidentally cooked.’
My goodness, we are so lucky with how far technology has come! I washed all my bed sheets this morning and I just cannot imagine having to do that all by hand! But these are very precious memories, thank you so much for sharing them with us, @featherfour.
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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White LED Beauty Mirror $22 @ Kmart
Get ready in style with a White LED Beauty Mirror from Kmart. This mirror is perfect for doing your makeup as it features LED lights that provide a clear and bright reflection. It also has a magnifying mirror so you can see every detail. It's currently on sale for just $22, down from $29, so hurry and take advantage of this great deal before it ends.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 32GB Wifi $239 @ BIG W
Enjoy your favourite movies, TV shows and games on the go with a Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 32GB Wifi from BIG W. This tablet is perfect for travelling, as it's lightweight and features a long-lasting battery. It also has a 32GB storage capacity, so you can store all your favourite media! It's currently on sale for just $239, down from its original price of $249, so you save $10! Not too shabby. You should get some nice rewards points if you scan your Rewards card too!
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Women’s Cotton Shirt $30 @ Best&Less
Looking for a stylish and affordable shirt to wear this spring and summer? Look no further than the Women’s Cotton Shirt from Best&Less. This shirt is made from soft and comfortable cotton fabric and is available in a variety of sizes from size 8 to 26! It's the perfect shirt to wear with jeans or pants, and can be dressed up or down, which is exactly what we all need heading into the holidays! You can grab it today for $30 from Best&Less.
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Image Source: Member @Oldino
I love you!
I absolutely love this photo! And I’m so glad I stumbled upon it when I was on the lookout for the perfect ‘picture of the day’ for our Sunday newsletter. Member @Oldino posted this on our forum, along with the caption ‘a male seal showing affection to his younger female seal on Kangaroo Island.’ What a shot this is! The seals seem so peaceful and in love. Thank you for sharing this moment with us, @Oldino!
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1983 Janette McBride, Filipino-Australian actress and television host, born in Queensland, Australia.
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1983 Jon Hume, Australian singer (Evermore), born in Lismore, Australia.
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1986 Just Like the First Time second studio album by Freddie Jackson is released (Billboard Album of the Year 1987).
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1990 I'm Your Baby Tonight third studio album by Whitney Houston is released (Billboard Album of the Year 1991).
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1999 Australians vote to keep the British monarch as their head of state in the Australian republic referendum.
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1999 4th Rugby World Cup Final, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff: Wallabies fullback Matt Burke lands 7 penalties and 2 conversions as Australia beats France, 35-12.
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One day a father gets out of work and on his way home he suddenly remembers that it's his daughter's birthday.
He pulls over to a toy shop and asks the salesperson, ‘How much for one of those Barbies in the display window?’
Oh, this is a funny one! But please beware, it does mention divorce so only click if that doesn’t upset you! As someone who grew up with divorced parents though, I can still confirm I giggled a little… Click here to read the rest of the joke! A big thanks to member @Skipton for sharing it with us.
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The Cenozoic is Earth's current geological era, representing the last 66 million years of Earth's history. It is characterised by the dominance of mammals, birds and flowering plants, a cooling and drying climate, and the current configuration of continents.
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