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Tuesday Edition
Good morning, members, and welcome to another wonderful Tuesday morning! How are we all feeling today? I (Vella) am feeling excited. Why? Someone very special is celebrating their birthday today! Our lovely team member, Sethia, is turning a year older today, and I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish her a very happy birthday!
If a box full of chocolates was a person, it would be Sethia. She’s one of the sweetest and most kind-hearted people I know, and I feel so lucky to have her as a friend. She’s always got a kind word to say and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Having her around just makes life more enjoyable and a little bit sweeter. I know this is a bit of a cheesy way to start the day, but I just wanted to let her know how much she means to me and how grateful I am to have her in my life. So, Sethia, I hope you get absolutely spoilt today because you deserve it! 🙂
Members, please don’t forget to wish Sethia a very happy birthday.
Now, let’s move on to the answer to yesterday’s riddle.
I have a neck, but no head, two arms, but no hands. What am I?
And the answer is… a shirt! Wow, so many of you got this one correct! We need to up our riddle difficulty! If you got the answer right, head to the bottom of this newsletter for your shout-out.
Oh, and one more thing before we jump into today’s stories. We have come across quite a few scams as of late, and we will be touching on a few more in today’s stories. But we just wanted to share a few examples of scams Jon has come across on his phone over the past few weeks. Please check out the scams you should be aware of here. Also, please note: If you ever come across a scam that we haven’t written about, please feel free to post about it in our Scam Watch forum or email us here so we can write about it and alert our members.
Now then, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Could you fall for this dangerous text scam? Find out how one Sydney mum’s $8,900 nightmare was prevented with one simple question.
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Medicare is set to undergo its biggest shake up in decades, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for an ‘urgent’ reform of the outdated system. Find out what he has to say and what this could mean for you.
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Bargain hunters have been blown away by one Coles shopper's amazing score - a $174 haul of meat for only $1.20! Here's how they did it.
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Shoppers are scrambling to get their hands on this $69 summer essential from Bunnings, with eager Aussies travelling interstate to score this must-have deal.
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A Woolworths shopper has warned others after discovering an unexpected 'crime scene' in their pantry caused by a popular kitchen staple!
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Speaking of Woolworths, shoppers have been left scratching their heads after spotting a mysterious sign by the store's deli counter.
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Aussies have been left fuming after a local shop began charging for condiments with many calling it a ‘money-grabbing’ scheme.
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A young Service NSW employee is accused of leaking the personal information of 85 customers to a fraudster so he could ‘steal more than $150,000 in Centrelink benefits’.
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In a separate case, a man has been charged for swindling unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned money using a cruel text message scam.
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URGENT RECALL: More than 12,000 popular cars have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect that may cause a fire. Do you own one of these?
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Shoppers have been left in hysterics after a Kmart shopper shared a photo of this $12 product. Find out why!
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A new fraud taskforce has exposed two NDIS service providers charging for services they never delivered.
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Buckingham Palace has revealed the details of King Charles III’s coronation. Here's a sneak peek at what to expect from the three-day celebration.
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Craving something comforting and delicious? Look no further than this mouth-watering cheesy bacon, broccoli, and cauliflower side dish.
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Finally, what's the one question that can really stump a husband? Find out the answer in this hilarious joke shared by member @Skipton!
Well, that’s a wrap of your Tuesday morning news, everyone! But don’t go anywhere just yet. We still have plenty in store for you below, including a cheeky but funny joke thanks to member @Luckyus, a stunning ‘Picture of the Day’ thanks to member @Wandiwa, and a wonderful blast from the past in our 'Yesterday’s Australia' segment. If you want to be featured in our newsletter, why don’t you try posting a memory, a photo, a joke, or a recipe on our forum? There’s nothing to be shy about, everyone is welcome here!
For those feeling a bit competitive, don’t forget to check out 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.
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.
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Image source: Wikimedia Commons
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A. Lewis Carroll
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B. Charles Perrault
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C. Dodie Smith
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D. Victoria Kann
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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
Do you remember getting free milk at school? It was introduced by the Australian government in the 1950s to ensure that all Australian children got fresh milk and a good dose of calcium each day. However, in practice, there were a few problems. The truck delivering the milk crates would normally drop it off at around 9:30 am, but recess wasn’t until 10:45 am, so on hot days, the milk would go off. No refrigeration was available, and yet the teachers made you drink the milk, off or not. The program lasted until the early 70s and was eventually scrapped. What are your memories of free school milk? Share it with us on our forum here.
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Short Sleeve Jersey Boho Top $11.95 @ Rivers
Are you looking for a fashionable top to wear this weekend? Look no further than this Short Sleeve Jersey Boho Top from Rivers! This top features a short sleeve, an all-over print, a notch neck and lightweight fabric that will keep you cool and comfortable all day long.
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TOZO A1 Mini Wireless Earbuds $29.99 @ Amazon*
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Artiss Bedside Table $51.24 @ Amazon*
Spruce up your bedroom with the Artiss Bedside Table*, a modern and contemporary piece of furniture that will add a touch of chic to any room. Crafted from high-quality particle board, it features a real rattan drawer front with a sleek aluminium drawer handle and solid wooden legs with PVC coating for durability. The
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Image Source: Member @Wandiwa
Ice fishing in Canada
Oh my goodness! How beautiful is this shot of the sun setting over Lake Nipposing in Canada captured by member @Wandiwa? The colours of the sky are absolutely stunning, with bright hues of orange and yellow radiating across the horizon. This breathtaking view looks like it was taken straight out of a postcard. Thank you for sharing this beautiful photo with us @Wandiwa!
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1908 The first Boy Scout troop was organised by Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell in England.
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1935 First canned beer, 'Krueger's Cream Ale', is sold by the American company Krueger Brewing Co.
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1940 The Grapes of Wrath, directed by John Ford and based on John Steinbeck's novel of the same name, starring Henry Fonda and Jane Darwell, is released.
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1984 Apple Computer Inc unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer.
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1986 The Voyager II space probe made the closest approach to Uranus. The spacecraft came within 81,500 km of Uranus’s cloud tops.
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2004 The six-wheeled robotic rover Opportunity landed on Mars this day in 2004 and—like its twin rover, Spirit, which had landed on January 3—analysed rocks and soils and relayed pictures back to Earth.
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A man walks into a pharmacist with his 8-year old son.
They happen to walk by the condom display, and the boy asks, ‘What are these, Dad?’
To which the man matter-of-factly replies, ‘Those are called condoms son. Men use them to have safe sex.’
Oh my gosh! This joke is too funny for words! But be warned, it's a bit cheeky, so click at your own risk! A big thank you to member @Luckyus for sharing this one. Read the rest of this hilarious joke by clicking here!
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (originally titled Alice’s Adventures Under Ground) was written by the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, using the pseudonym Lewis Carroll and was published in 1865.
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