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Wednesday Edition
Good morning, members, and welcome to the first Wednesday of 2023! We hope you all had a restful start to the year. I (Vella) must admit that it hasn’t fully sunk in yet that we are in a new year. It was a long and challenging 2022, but here we are – on the other side, ready to start a new year with a new attitude. Have you got any resolutions or goals that you’d like to achieve this year? It’s never too late to start something! As for me, I'm going to start a new habit today – I'm going to read at least five pages of a book every day. It doesn't sound like a lot, but it really adds up over time. I think this is something that all of us can do to keep our minds sharp and active.
How about you? What are you planning to do this year? Feel free to share them in our forum here.
Now, let’s move on to today’s activities. First things first, the weekly supermarket deals from Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA are out, and they’re looking good! There are some great bargains in there today, so make sure to check them out.
And now, it’s time to get your brains working with our first riddle of the year, courtesy of member @Wandiwa. Here it goes:
The more you cut it, the less holes it has. What is it?
We know you guys love a good brain teaser, so see if you can solve this one before someone else does! And don’t forget, if you think you know the answer, post it in our forum here. Anyone who gets the correct answer will be rewarded with a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter!
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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ATTENTION, MEMBERS! Centrelink has announced an important rule change that could suspend your payments. Here’s everything you need to know.
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A Woolworths shopper was left furious after a popular buy exploded in her kitchen on Christmas Eve. What was it?
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Kmart just released a new $35 homewares item that looks like a designer version that sells for more than $500 and it’s SELLING FAST!
Find out what shoppers are obsessed about.
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A cabbie sparked outrage after a dodgy airport act. Is this legal?
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Did you know that your receipts may be putting your health at risk? Here’s why.
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An aged care resident had a very eventful New Year’s Day after finding a venomous intruder inside their room.
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A woman has revealed the reason why your body looks different in every changing room and it’s nothing to do with your size.
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MILLIONS of Apple users are being urged to install a new feature that could potentially save your life. Find out how it works and why it’s so important.
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A Qatar Airways flight was forced to turn back and make an emergency landing after passengers spotted something ‘hanging’ off the wing…
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In other travel news, an overseas Qantas flight was forced to return to Australia, sparking chaos on New Year’s Day. What happened?
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You won’t believe how many scam text messages Telstra has blocked since April 2022 — thanks to this scam-filtering measure.
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3-year-olds today can switch on laptops, download apps, and play computer games. But can you guess what the 3-year-olds of the past did instead? Find out in the hilarious photo shared by member @Algieboy!
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And finally, are you looking for an easy-to-make, delicious dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth? Member @Suzanne rose has the perfect recipe for you: Easy Apple Turnovers!
Well, that’s a wrap of your Wednesday news! But don’t go anywhere just yet. We still have plenty in store for you below, including a hilarious joke from member @mOiOz, a lovely memory from @featherfour in our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, and some great deals in our ‘Let’s Save’ segment! You don’t want to miss out on these savings!
As always, we have all the usual games and puzzles for you to enjoy including our 3x3 Word Thread, Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game for some fun brain training? We also 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.
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Source: Warner Bros
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A. Selina Kyle
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B. Diana Prince
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C. Katherine Kayne
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D. Natasha Romanova
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Australia Remember When FB Page
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is thanks to member @featherfour who reminisces fondly about the drive-in movie experience when they were a child. ‘What a treat, going to the drive-in! My sister and I would have to be ready in our jammies, but that didn’t matter on a warm summer night. Before the show, we could play on the swings and slides located under the big screen. It was always a bit of a battle for Mum, getting the speaker into the exact right position as she wound her window up to hold it in place. The show was always a
double feature, and we would go to the candy bar at intermission for some popcorn and ice cream. The ice cream was plain vanilla in a little cardboard dixie cup with a flat wooden spoon to scoop it out. Read the rest of @featherfour’s memory here.
Ah, the memories of a drive-in movie night with family! A night filled with joy, laughter, and a sugar rush that carried us through the whole movie. Thank you for sharing this lovely memory with us, @featherfour!
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Image Source: Member @Oldino
Red Capped Robin
How stunning is this photo shared by member @Oldino in our photography forum? They came across this beautiful little fella on a recent trip to the Flinders Ranges. What a beautiful creature! I can almost hear its melodious singing and see it hopping around with its bright red cap. Thank you, @Oldino, for sharing this adorable photo with us.
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Note: None of these deals are sponsored unless explicitly mentioned.
If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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3/4 Sleeve Raglan Boho Blouse $11.95 @ Rivers
Nothing says summer like Rivers’ 3/4 Sleeve Raglan Boho Blouse. This top is a perfect combination of casual and classy. With a scoop neck and 3/4 sleeves, this gorgeous all-over print blouse provides a relaxed fit that is perfect for any season. It’s comfortable, fashionable, and can be worn with almost anything. And the best part? It’s now on sale for only $11.95, down from the original price of $39.99. Whether you’re looking for a casual weekend look or a more formal ensemble, this blouse is a great choice.
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Braun PureEase Food Processor $39 @ Kmart
Make food preparation easy and intuitive with the Braun PureEase Food Processor. With a one-touch pulse and speed control, you can chop, slice, grate, whisk, puree and knead at the touch of a button. The two speeds and pulse settings let you access simple everyday food prep quickly and easily. The 1.2-litre blender attachment with an easy-click system allows you to switch between the food processor and blender with ease. And with its compact design, it will easily fit on any kitchen counter, making it easy to store when not in use. Plus, you can easily clean the detachable stainless steel blades. Get this deal now for only $39, down from the original price of $79.
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ELPHECO Waterproof Motion Automatic Lid Sensor Rubbish Bin $50.95 @ Amazon*
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1902 Australian cricket spin bowler Hugh Trumble dismisses England batsmen Arthur Jones, John Gunn and Sydney Barnes in successive balls to complete the second Test rout by 229 runs in Melbourne; Trumble’s first of 2 Test hat-tricks.
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1976 Australian Open Men’s Tennis: In an all-Australian final Mark Edmondson upsets John Newcombe for his first and only Grand Slam title.
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2019 Indian cricket batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara scores 193 and Rishabh Pant 159no as the tourists declare at 622/7 on Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia in Sydney; Pant is the first Indian wicketkeeper to hit a century in Australia.
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2020 Australian bushfires death toll reaches 23 as PM Scott Morrison announces national defence force will be employed to help fight the more than 200 fires, amid criticism of his leadership.
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2021 South Korea, already the country with the world’s lowest birth rate, records more deaths than births for the first time.
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Benny, the engineer, dies and ends up at the Gates of Hell.
Pretty soon he becomes bored, unhappy and mostly dissatisfied with the poor level of comfort in hell and starts designing, building and making huge improvements.
After a while, they’ve got air conditioning, flush toilets and escalators.
Hahaha, this one is a must-read, members! A big thank you to member @mOiOz for sharing this one with us! You had us in stitches! Read the rest of this hilarious joke here.
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Diana Prince is the civil name used by Wonder Woman, aka Diana of Themyscira, a superhero in comic books published by DC Comics.
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