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Happy Sunday, dearest members! How are you all doing? I (Jarred) hope you’re all fine and dandy as you open this newsletter! As I write this, I’m eating my favourite snack: Tim Tams! These little rectangles of biscuit and chocolatey perfection used to be my little fixes of heaven on Earth! As a child, I remember always asking for them whenever my folks would go out for a shop. Oh, I remember the evil stare my sister would give me when she’d realise someone had been taking a sneaky bite (or ten…) out of her choccie stash, which would be followed by a short chase around the house. I’d always outrun her, though! 😉 Ah, the good times…
Anyway, I’ve since had a more muted appetite for sweets — part of growing up, maybe — but of course, now and then, I’d get that odd craving for some. And so, I bought a packet, only to be a bit disappointed that they’ve somehow shrunken. The thing is, I’m not entirely sure that they really have, which places me in a weird spot of confusion and surprise. In the end, it doesn’t matter: there are only a few Tim Tams to go, and by the end of this newsletter, I will be a happy man with a full stomach, smaller biscuits be damned. Are they your favourite biscuit too? Or do you have another? I’d love to hear about which biscuit is your favourite and why! Tell me all about it here on the forum.
Now, it’s Sunday, and you know what that means? It’s time for this week’s quote of the week…
‘It is as it is.’
Thank you for that, member Jean M.! Life is a long challenge of keeping your spirit bright and burning in a world full of dampers. Sometimes, what makes it easier to soldier on through it all is simply accepting things for what they are. That goes for everything, too — from finding out your favourite grocery buy has fallen victim to ‘shrinkflation’, to facing the countless sobering truths out there. This short quote also saves me from obsessing over the things I cannot change, which gets quite bothersome as an overthinker (which I am sure a lot of you can relate to). If only there was an off switch for restless minds, eh?
Now, let’s look at what happened across Australia and around the world this week:
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YOUR SAY SUNDAY: We want to give you, our dear members, relevant and relatable stories, and this question will help us tailor our content better — what is your current living situation or plan for retirement? We want to hear from YOU.
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This week, Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA gave us some great deals such as Australian Diced Beef for $11, D’Orsogna Chorizo from the Deli for $12, as well as some hair care essentials. These deals are still available today!
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The ‘legendary’ musician-activist behind the ‘Day-O’ song, one of Australia’s most iconic comedians, and a famous host known for his show featuring the wackiest stories passed away at 96, 89, and 79 years old, respectively. May they rest in peace.
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RECALL ALERTS: A cordless vacuum, a popular Kmart gadget, and an electrical cord were all recalled this week over concerns they pose a risk to consumers’ safety and may cause serious injury. Don’t miss these, members!
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SCAMS ON THE LOOSE: A $500 gift card scam, a myGov scam cruelly promising hundreds of dollars in aid, and a sneaky toll scam which unfortunately cost a pensioner a whopping $11,000 are making the rounds this week. Members, please be careful!
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An Australian man mysteriously fell overboard on a cruise ship going to Hawaii, sparking a frantic search and rescue operation: ‘There was only so much they could do.’
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Some fan-favourite seasonal items made a return to ALDI, and what’s more, the budget retailer shared some tips on how to enjoy a meal for as
low as $1.69! Will you be trying these?
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A savvy mum pulled off an amazing haul of $200 worth of meat at Coles for just a measly $12.14! Her secret? It all has to do with this…
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It’s not uncommon for people to have a few items from the past stashed around their homes — but did you know they could be worth a fortune? An
expert from one of the world’s largest online marketplaces explains why.
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‘It’s basically inevitable.’ A study found that a shockingly common pollutant is behind a disease in wild birds. And it has experts wondering: are we next?
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An irate Coles customer didn’t mince words when a routine online shopping order went awry. Who is to blame in this situation?
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A homegrown music icon was recently caught on camera conducting a ‘disturbing’ act in public, and amid the criticism, some of our dear members said it isn’t him who should be catching the flak: ‘His reputation is going down the drain because of these lazy people.’
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Starting September 1, a major change covering over 500 medicines for ailments such as cholesterol and heart disease will take effect. But while this is largely seen as a great development, others aren’t so sure.
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At this time of the year, drying clothes can be such a hassle with the cold weather and all — that’s why an affordable ALDI item has tongues wagging for its convenient features! Say hello to the comfort of warm and toasty clothes!
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Fancy a quick bite? Look no further, because here’s a no-frills potato recipe you can whip up and serve as an entree or even as a main dish!
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Teenagers can be too cheeky for their own good. Luckily, a sharp teacher put one in his place in this joke from member @mick.idgaf. It’s on the rude side though, so click at your own risk!
Thanks so much for getting to this point, members! Now, we still have a lot more prepared for you, including a relatable joke from member @Skipton, an adorable picture from member @Helen Simmons, deals handpicked just for you, and a challenging trivia question!
Oh, and one last thing from me, dental, optical, and physio cover from under $9 per week*! You could be eligible for latest government rebates which assist in getting cover from just $1.15* per day. Talk to an advisor now and find out if you're eligible and discover how much you could be saving.*
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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