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Monday Edition
Good morning, ladies and gents! How are we all on this mighty fine Monday morning? Well, we hope! If you aren’t feeling the best, then be sure to take it easy. Maybe pour yourself a cup of water or make yourself a nice big cuppa and get on the lounge so you can relax while reading today’s newsletter.
Now, on Mondays, we like to treat you all to a riddle to kickstart your week. Today’s riddle was sent in by the lovely Dennis R. Thanks for sharing this with us, Dennis! Here’s how it goes…
What is so delicate that even saying its name will break it?
Ooooh, a tricky one to start the week that’s for sure. Have a good think about this one, and if you think you know the correct answer, post it on our forum here. Those of you who get the riddle correct will get a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter. Oh, how generous are we? 😉
Now, what's happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Reminder: Tomorrow marks the latest Age Pension increase. Need a refresher on the details or want to discuss your thoughts? We've got you covered.
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A clever Kmart shopper used a few cheap items to ‘help turn a trash table into treasure’, and the result is truly magical!
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A very ‘nasty’ cleaning hack involving toilet seats has taken the internet by storm, so much so that it’s making people's stomachs
turn...
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We tested the free flower bouquet trick and were shocked by the results. Are free supermarket flowers better than flowers from the
florist?
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A young girl's gorgeous role in her dad’s marriage proposal to her mum took a horrible turn when the little one made a big mistake…
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According to a dietician, this is the one phrase you should never say to your kids or grandkids.
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These incredibly stunning photographs were all finalists in the prestigious ‘Weather Photographer of the Year’ competition, and my goodness, isn’t nature just remarkable?
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iPhone users beware: The new software update may impact your phone’s battery life: ‘My battery went down 10% within an hour without even touching it.'
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An Aussie crowd-favourite fish and chip shop shared a heartbreaking message with their customers: ‘Gutted’.
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Is this Australia’s dirtiest home? The tenants did a ‘runner’ and this is what one tradie discovered was left behind.
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And finally, a Perth woman has shared her traumatising find at the bottom of her McDonald’s bag after already eating it…
And that’s a wrap of the news for your Monday morning! But not to worry, it’s certainly not the end of the newsletter. Oh no, we’ve got plenty more in store for you below! Including a beautiful ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment thanks to member @Georged and an awesome action shot for our ‘Picture of the Day’ thanks to member @Brian (the old bloke)!
Also, be sure to check out today's Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word game for some fun brain training. And why don’t you try our other games, such as 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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Image source: Shutterstock
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is brought to you by the lovely member @Georged. ‘My country uncle, managing a large sheep station south of Gundagai, says: "Get out of there - come down to the farm". So we do, mother and two sons. I am three and a half. Come June 4th, it's my fourth birthday. I walk into the big country kitchen and there on the table is a cake with four candles. My aunt says: "When you're four, you're a man!" Just then three big piggery workers came into the kitchen, so I lifted my shoulders and tried to talk real big, because, after all, I was a man now! It's a video in my head.’
This is such a lovely memory, @Georged. Thank you so much for sharing this with us all! I like the idea of ‘when you’re four, you’re a man!’
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Jif Cream Cleanser Lemon 500ml $2.40 @ BIG W
Keep your kitchen clean and fresh with Jif’s 500ml cream cleanser in lemon from BIG W. This cleanser is perfect for cleaning benches, cupboards, tiles and more. It's made from a tough and durable cream formula, and has a lemon scent so it’s bound to make everything smell nice! It's currently on sale for just $2.40, which is 50% off its original price. But you will have to be quick because this sale is only while stocks last!
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European Linen Shirt in Olive $40 @ Target
Update your wardrobe for spring with a European Linen Shirt in Olive from Target. This shirt is made from soft and luxurious linen fabric and features a very trendy olive colour. It would look great with a pair of jeans or pants and can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion. You can grab this lovely shirt for only $40 at Target.
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Spot Cleaner $89 @ Kmart
Keep your carpets and upholstery looking fresh and clean with a Spot Cleaner from Kmart. This spot cleaner is perfect for removing stains and spots from carpets, upholstery and even clothes! It features multiple functions including a water spray, multi-purpose cleaning, narrow place cleaning and four interchangeable accessories. According to one customer, it’s great for minor cleaning needs! You can grab it today from Kmart for $89, which is far cheaper than higher-end models.
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Image Source: Member @Brian (the old bloke)
Spotted Pardalote male on the attack
How awesome is this action shot posted on our forum. @Brian (the old bloke) posted this along with the caption, ‘Yesterday I managed to get this photo of a male Spotted Pardalote attacking his reflection in a window. The bird is actually much smaller than a sparrow but he wants HIS territory. Taken at Gowrie in Canberra. Sorry about the rose bush that cuts him in half.’ This is such a great photograph, thank you so much for sharing it with us all!
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1893 New Zealand became the first country to grant all women the right to vote.
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1924 Alick Bannerman, Australian cricketer (28 Tests for Australia 1878-93, 1108 runs), dies at 70.
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1952 Adventures of Superman TV series starring George Reeves premieres in syndication in the US.
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1960 Chubby Checker's ‘The Twist’ hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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1988 Australian swimmer Duncan Armstrong sets the world record 1:47.25 to win the 200m freestyle gold medal at the Seoul Olympics; beats Anders Holmertz of Sweden by 0.64.
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2003 Slim Dusty [David Kirkpatrick], Australian country music singer-songwriter, dies of cancer at 76.
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At the funeral of a family friend, I was chatting to June, an elderly lady I hadn’t seen since I was a teenager.
I was thrilled when she told me what a beautiful young woman I’d become…
Oh, this is a goodie! A big thanks to member @Skipton for sharing this with us. Click here to read the rest of the joke.
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The eight phases are, in order, new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent. The cycle repeats once a month (every 29.5 days).
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