Saturday Edition

Good morning

Hey, hey, it's Saturday! How's everyone doing today? We hope you're all safe and well. This week, many of Australia’s eastern states have been hit by wild weather, causing disastrous floods. So our thoughts go out to all those who have been affected. And if you’re one of them, please know that we are here for you, and we will get through this together. We have a story on the floods and how to get financial assistance further down this newsletter. And, of course, if you need to talk to someone, please don't hesitate to reach out to us here. Someone in our team was impacted back in February so can relate first-hand. We're always happy to chat. If you're feeling gloomy today, I hope our newsletter can help raise your spirits!

To start things off, let’s take a look at the answer to yesterday’s riddle. So what was it again?

What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don’t?

And the answer is... an anchor! But we also had quite a few of you who answered fishing line or net, which works too! You guys are just too good! If you got it correct, you'll find a shout-out waiting for you further down this newsletter.

Now, onto our next segment for the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say?’ Today, we’re taking a look at the term ‘cringe’. Have you ever seen something so embarrassing that it made you want to hide away? Well, that feeling is called ‘cringe’. When we say something is cringe-worthy, it means it's so awkward that it's painful to watch. Ouch! This term is often used to describe people who are trying too hard or when someone does something embarrassing. So next time you see some cringe-worthy behaviour, you'll know just what to call it!

Oh, and one more thing before we get into the news. Check out today’s ALDI Special Buys! There are some great deals on there so don’t forget to browse them!

Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?

• ATTENTION members! Almost 5 million Australians began receiving a cash boost on Thursday. Click here to see if you qualify.
• Are you affected by the floods caused by days of heavy rainfall? You could be eligible for $1000 in disaster assistance payments. Here’s how to apply.
• A new flavoured milk has hit the shelves – and it pays homage to one of Australia’s beloved bakery treats.
• These ALDI wines won big at an international wine competition — you won’t believe how much (or rather, little) they cost!
• WATCH: Two popular comedians argue one of the great Australian debates - is Woolworths supermarket better than Coles? So who won?
• An Aussie mum’s attempt at creating a Disney-themed cake for her daughter’s birthday took a disastrous turn, much to the internet's amusement.
• Another young girl’s birthday was almost ruined when no one showed up to her birthday party. But, one Domino employee came to the rescue and made her day extra special.
• A confused resident is considering legal action against a ‘very harsh’ $96 infringement fine she received for making a simple error.
• An Aussie man who claims to be the love child of King Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles has revealed plans for a Netflix documentary series about his secret ancestry.
• Do you love salmon but are tired of the same old recipe? Check out this recipe for Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Cauliflower Mash.
• Two neighbours are having the ultimate catfight over their felines' behaviour, which has resulted in a threatening letter.

And that’s a wrap of today’s news, ladies and gents! But don’t rush off too quickly as we have plenty more in store, including a hilarious Grand(Dad) joke of the day brought to us by our very own @Skipton. This one will leave you gasping for air – in a good way! We also have a gorgeous ‘Picture of the Day’ by @kramx. For the movie buffs out there, don’t miss our trivia question below (any Batman fans should know this one).

If you're feeling competitive, why not try your hand at our games, including 3 Word Story, 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!

Lastly, don't forget to enter our ‘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!

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

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