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Monday Edition
Good morning, members! And happy Monday! Ah yes, Monday. If you’re new here, you might not know that Monday is actually our favourite day of the week. We love kickstarting our week with a newsletter full of some interesting stories, some good memories and of course, a killer riddle. Today’s riddle is a bit of a trick question, so keep that at the front of your mind while you’re having a go at cracking it…
What goes up and down but doesn’t move?
Oh this is a good one, isn’t it? As always, if you think you know the correct answer to this riddle, post it in our forum here. If you get the answer correct, then you’ll earn yourself a shoutout in tomorrow’s newsletter. Not a bad shout, eh?
Now, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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Millions of Australians could soon be hit with a whopping $11,000 fine for these everyday items as a harsh ban comes into force.
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Did you know that not drying your hands at all could be WORSE than not washing them at all? Yes, you might want to rethink your visit to the sink.
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Do you own an air fryer? These cleaning tips will be game changing for you.
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What is that? Drivers have been left baffled after spotting a bizarre tech device popping up on Aussie roads.
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An apartment complex resident has been blasted in a furious letter over a disgusting habit.
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Did you know that these are the best foods to ease common ailments like fatigue, insomnia and joint pain? And these are the foods you should avoid.
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Do you have a celebration coming up? Why not try out this clever hack that turns doughnuts into a cake!
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‘Does anyone know what this is?’ My oh my, the people on the internet are getting too young for us folks 😂
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sit in the Qantas lounge? Well folks, according to a few customers it's 'Dirty, overpriced and an
embarrassment to Australia'.
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And finally, the secret to sparkling windows has been revealed by a cleaning expert who swears by this $9.99 Bunnings item.
And that’s a wrap of your Monday morning news ladies and gents! But don’t worry, it’s not the end of the newsletter just yet. We have plenty more in store for you below including an incredible ‘picture of the day’ thanks to member @Algieboy and a very funny grand(dad) joke of the day thanks to member @Luckyus.
As always, members, don’t forget to check out today's Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word game for some fun brain training. Also, be sure to try our other games such as Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. Enjoy!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: Pexels
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A. They are the Olympic colours established by the Greeks
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B. They represent the elements
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C. They celebrate every flag in the world
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D. They represent the colour of each sport
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Ellaslist
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is brought to you by member @featherfour who posted this lovely memory in our ‘Nostalgia Competition’ forum. ‘Living nice and close to a milk bar meant that we had an easy way to spend 6p. We would stand at the lolly counter and choose so carefully, I'm sure it must have driven the poor lady nuts. "I'll have three sherbets, two buddies, four milk bottles," all the while carefully adding up those tuppences [sic] in my head, until I got lost trying to figure out how many sets of pretend teeth I wanted, and if I had enough left for a Wizz Fizz. You always had to ask: "How much is left?" because you knew you were going to spend every
last bit of that sixpence.’ Oh my goodness, milk bottles used to be my absolute favourite! Who else used to do this as a kid?
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Wide Leg Pants $15 @ Kmart
Looking for a stylish and comfortable pair of pants to keep you warm this autumn? Look no further than the Wide Leg Pants from Kmart! These pants are made from a soft and cosy fabric, and feature a wide leg design. They're available in a variety of sizes, and would look great with a nice blouse or top. They're currently available for $15, so hurry and take advantage of this deal because they are great pants for spring!
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Sabco Long Handled Dustpan Set $21 @ Big W
Make cleaning your floors a breeze with the Sabco Long Handled Dustpan Set from Big W. This set includes a dustpan and a broom. The dustpan has a long handle so you can easily reach all those hard to reach places, and the brush has soft bristles so it won't scratch your floors. It's currently available for just $21, so hurry and take advantage of this great deal before it ends.
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Long Sleeve Stretch Oxford Shirt $22 @ Kmart
Looking for a stylish and affordable shirt to add to your wardrobe? Look no further than the Long Sleeve Stretch Oxford Shirt from Kmart! This shirt is made from a soft and comfortable fabric, and features a trendy Oxford design. It's available in two colours, and would look great with a pair of jeans or chinos. It's currently available for just $22 which isn't too bad for a nice dress shirt!
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Image Source: Member @Algieboy
Kea...NZ's Mountain Parrot (sometimes known as the ‘Alpine Clown’......)
Wow, @Algieboy, we have been left speechless by this photograph! You have a very unique style, it’s almost like this photo is a painting. We love the detail in everything, especially the feathers of the Kea! Thank you so much for sharing this with us and keep up the great work.
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1872 Horace Rice, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ship 1907), born in Sydney, New South Wales (d. 1950).
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1935 Helen Gifford, Australian composer, born in Melbourne, Australia.
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1939 George Lazenby, Australian actor (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), born in Goulburn, Australia.
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1958 The Huckleberry Hound Show by Hanna-Barbera featuring Yogi Bear premieres on US TV.
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1973 Jenny Whittle, Australian basketball centre (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Gold Coast, Australia.
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1976 Jim Henson's The Muppet Show premieres on television with Mia Farrow as the guest star.
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A man came to see his family doctor.
The man told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do.
When the examination was complete, he said: ‘Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me.’
Haha! This is a classic! A big thanks to member @Luckyus for sharing this with us! Click here to read the rest of the joke.
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