Thursday Edition

Good morning

Good morning, members, and happy Thursday! As always, it's a pleasure to have you all here with us. Isn't it crazy how quickly the weeks seem to be flying by? I (Vella) don't know about you all, but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with the speed of it all. But I'm sure all of us are managing, and we can take comfort in knowing that it's nearly the weekend.

Not that I'm complaining, of course! Because it’s actually my birthday!  Yes, that's right. It's my birthday, and I'm feeling extra special. How I wish I could share a piece of cake with you all. But since I can't, you'll have to settle with a non-solicited birthday speech from me. So, members, I just want to thank you for always being here with us every day, listening to our ramblings and sharing your stories. I absolutely love being a part of this community. So thank you, thank you, thank you! 🥹

Of course, I wouldn't be here with you today if not for my SDC family. To Maddie and Jon, thank you for giving me the opportunity to do what I love. I found my purpose here, and I’m forever grateful. You both have been my mentors, friends, and second family, and I'm so thankful that I found you guys in this lifetime. To the lovely SDC team, April, Sethia, James, Sean, Jarred, and Ally, thank you for being the best teammates and the amazing support you give me. Being a part of the SDC family has been one of the best things that happened to me, and for that, I thank you all.

Alright, enough with the sappy stuff! Now, let’s get to today’s newsletter! First things first, it’s time to give you all the answer to yesterday’s tricky riddle.

They can trickle down, they can tickle too. Or make you sneeze, or comfort you. Their rustling sound, you’ve rarely heard unless you’re a pillow or a bird! What are they?

Well? The answer, of course, is feathers! Quite the brain bender, right? But you know what? A ton of you got it correct! So stick around, and you’ll find a shout-out waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.

Next on the agenda for today, it’s time to share a Fascinating Fact!

Did you know that the colour red does not make bulls angry? Bulls, like all cattle, are colour blind to the colour red! It’s actually the Matador's aggressive whipping of the Muleta that irritates the bull, activating its ‘fight or flight' response. Interesting, right?

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

• ALDI is set to release its newest Special Buys Sale range, and it's set to get your heart rate up!
• Do you want to make some extra money without risking your pension? Here's how to pick up extra work without affecting your payments.
• ‘Run, don’t walk!’ Shoppers are racing to get their hands on Kmart’s latest $45 release that will transform your living space.
• A Woolies shopper has shared his disbelief after spotting an unbelievable detail on a recent receipt.
• ‘Eww!’ This Coles shopper was opening a pack of premium steaks when she got a 'nice little surprise' that left her absolutely disgusted.
• One ‘hangry’ customer has been left frustrated after noticing an ‘eggstraordinary’ surcharge at a local café, with many calling it an ‘absolute joke’.
• Do you know these sneaky tricks supermarkets use to get you to spend more? Here’s how they do it and how to beat their tactics.
• WATCH: An elderly Coles worker scuffles with a woman allegedly trying to steal a trolley-load of groceries. Would you fight for your employer?
• Woolworths shoppers have been left terrified after a 13-year-old boy armed with a machete entered the store. But do we need to be looking at the bigger picture?
• Friends and family of an aged care resident who was allegedly murdered by a carer are calling for the introduction of a national aged care screening process to be expedited to ensure the safety of the elderly. Do you agree?
• Australian golden girl Chantelle Newberry was convicted of stealing groceries from Woolworths after returning to her life of crime. Dive into the story of how the country's former sweetheart fell from grace and the consequences she now faces.
• Tired of eating the same old chicken dishes? Want to try something exciting with a healthier twist? Try this delicious Healthier Chicken Satay Stir-Fry!
• Finally, what happens when you boil a funny bone? Member @mick.idgap has the answer in this hilarious joke! Get ready for a good laugh.

And that's a wrap of your Thursday news! But not the wrap of our newsletter, of course! We've still got a lot of goodies for you below, including a lovely 'Picture of the day' from member @dragabagalong, a hilarious joke from member @Luckyus, and a fun childhood memory from our 'Yesterday's Australia' segment.

And if you're looking for some fun brain training, we've got you covered with our newest games, including our Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. Of course, we still have our beloved classic games, including Word Pairs, Abbreviation Game, 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, be sure to enter our Six-letter OzWord​ competition for your chance to win a $100 voucher to Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA. All you have to do is come up with a six-letter ‘Aussie Word’ (or at least slightly Aussie) for our new six-letter version of OzWord! The more entries you make, the more chances you have to win! So get in, and good luck!

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

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