Wednesday Edition

Good morning

Good morning, members, and welcome to yet another wonderful Wednesday! How is everyone feeling this morning? Hopefully, good and ready to take on the day! I (Vella) sure am. I had a great night’s rest and woke up feeling refreshed and energised. I told my dad to wake me up early this morning so we could jog around the neighbourhood. But guess what? Your girl slept in! Well, I think I needed that extra sleep, anyway. 😉

But I’m still going to try and get some exercise in today. I usually like to walk to the grocery store and back, so I’ll do that. It's a great way to stay active while also running errands. I sometimes even walk with groceries in my hands to get that extra workout in. It’s a great way to get some fresh air and clear my head. Plus, it helps improve mood, memory, and sleep quality. So, I encourage you all to get up and move your bodies today, even if it's just for a short walk up and down the hallway or around the block. That's if the weather where you are allows it, of course. We know some areas have been experiencing heavy rain and devastating floods, so please stay safe.

Speaking of, we just want to say to our Western Australia and Queensland members who are currently being impacted by the floods, that you’re in our thoughts, and if there is anything we can do, don't hesitate to reach out by clicking here.

Now, it’s Wednesday and that means, we have your weekly dose of Coles, Woolies, ALDI and IGA deals. Get your wallets ready because these deals are too good to pass up.

Next, we have your second riddle of the week. This one is a real puzzler, so get your thinking caps on! Here it goes:

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?

This one is a real brain teaser! We’ve been trying to figure it out ourselves, but we’re just not getting it. Can you help us out? If you think you know the answer, head on over to our riddle masters thread here. And if you get the answer correct, you’ll get a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter!

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

• WATCH OUT! This new Facebook marketplace scam is so convincing that multiple people have lost thousands of dollars in mere minutes. Here's how to protect yourself.
• Inflation is squeezing, but there’s so many easy ways to get money back for ‘free’ if you know where to look and what to do. Here are some tips on how to get 'free' money quickly and easily!
• Get ready for the ultimate Aussie fast-food mash-up! Smith’s has just released a brand-new range, bringing together three of Australia’s most iconic fast-food outlets!
• WATCH: Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum shocks the audience with an 'embarrassing' onstage act at Elton John's concert — and you won't believe what he did!
• This is not a drill! A popular $6 product from Kmart that quickly sold out last year is finally back in stock, sending shoppers into a frenzy.
• McCain has just released an exciting new range in collaboration with an iconic Aussie staple, but it’s causing quite a stir. Would you try it?
• Australians were taken aback when a shopper revealed a little-known detail hidden in Bubble O' Bill ice creams. Can you guess what it is?
• Are you a tea lover? Then brace yourself because Dr Karl has revealed a shocking, gross fact that will make you think twice before you take a sip of your morning cuppa.
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have rejected Jeremy Clarkson’s apology for a column in which he said he ‘hated’ the Duchess — and now Amazon Prime is set to drop the presenter.
• A man was arrested on an Air India flight for disgustingly outrageous behaviour that left fellow passengers outraged.
• This woman felt like she had to start over before approaching 60. So she did something most people her age would never do – spent seven weeks travelling alone. Read the inspiring story of how one woman rediscovered herself after 60.
• Nothing beats a warm and hearty bowl of pasta, and this One-Pot Healthy Chicken Pasta is the perfect way to satisfy your cravings without compromising your health.
• Finally, we have a joke shared by member @mick.idgaf that will make you chuckle! Dogs may be 'man's best friend', but they certainly won't keep your secrets! Find out why in this hilarious joke.

Well, that’s a wrap of your Wednesday news! We hope you enjoyed this week’s edition. Don’t forget to check out the exciting content we have for you below, including a funny joke from member @Skipton, a beautiful ‘Picture of the Day’ from member @kramx, and some great deals in our ‘Let’s Save’ segment.

Oh, and before you go, why not try our brain-training games? We have 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.