Saturday Edition

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Good morning, members, and welcome to another fantastic Saturday! We hope you’re all having a bit of a rest after a busy week. We know we are! We’re excited for today because not only is it the weekend, but we also have a jam-packed newsletter for you all. So make yourself comfortable, grab a cuppa, and let’s get started!

First, let’s look at the answer to yesterday’s riddle. So what was it again?

This 8-letter word can have a letter removed and still be a word. Remove another letter, and it still makes a word. Keep on doing that until you have one letter left. What is the word?

And the word is starting! So if you take away one letter, you’re left with staring. Take away another letter, and you’re left with string. Keep going, and you’re left with sting, sing, sin, in, and finally, I. This one had quite a few of you stumped, but a few of you got it right! So, if you managed to get the answer correct, you’ll find a shoutout waiting for you further down this newsletter.

Now, onto our next segment, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say.’ Today, we’re looking at the phrase ‘that escalated quickly.’ This phrase is often used when a scenario goes from relatively calm to out-of-hand and intense. It can be used to describe a fight that gets physical or a situation that gets heated very quickly. It can also be used to describe how a small problem can quickly turn into a bigger one. So next time something goes wrong and things start to get out of hand, just remember to keep calm and say ‘that escalated quickly’ 😉

So, what’s happening across Australia and the world today?

• Attention chocoholics! Whittaker's has launched a new flavour to its gold block line, and chocolate fans can’t wait to try it!
• Apparently, none of us know how to open a spaghetti packet correctly! Watch this Italian nonna show us the right way to open a packet of spaghetti in just seconds.
• A mum has been left furious after a baker messed up her son's birthday cake, creating a 'tragic and X-rated' version of the requested design.
• Good news, members! Woolworths has launched a new service that allows you to have your groceries delivered to your door in under an hour, making grocery shopping more convenient than ever.
• An outraged shopper has warned Aussies after spotting an infuriating detail on a Coles special price tag.
• Warning: Graphic content: Is this Australia’s dirtiest pizza shop? One pizza shop branch has been shut down after a customer discovered a disgusting find inside a pizza!
• A mum has shared how she transformed her mouldy bathroom ceiling using one ‘miracle product.’
• An Aussie shopper who went viral after being filmed in public for an influencer's "random act of kindness" video slammed the stunt, saying it made her feel dehumanised.
• Check out these three simple 'hacks' you wish you knew sooner, including the ultimate trick to taming frizzy hair. So, which one will you try first?
• LOOK: Kmart's new advertising move has sparked a strong reaction from shoppers for making a powerful statement.
• Are you looking for a delicious, healthy chicken recipe? Try these garlic lemon chicken thighs!
• And finally, a famous home cook has revealed how to make crunchy arancini balls oozing with melted mozzarella, and they’re the perfect snack for a wet winter’s day.

Well, that’s it for the news today, folks! But don’t go away just yet, because we’ve got plenty more in store, including a hilarious joke from member @Skipton and a ‘Picture of the day’ from Suzanne Rose.

Also, be sure to check out today's OzWord, our 'Last Two Letters' game, our Sudoku puzzles, and our ‘Let’s write a limerick’ game to keep your brain ticking over.

And of course, don’t forget to enter our ‘Nostalgia Competition’! All you have to do is simply tell us your most cherished memory from the Australia you grew up in for your chance to win a $100 gift voucher to Coles, Woolies, Aldi or IGA!

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

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