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Friday Edition
Good morning, members! And a very happy Friday to you all. I (Maddie) am joining you all on this fine morning because Vella is off sick! Of course, I hope she gets better soon, but my goodness it feels good to be chatting with you all on a Friday! How have you all been? Is anyone getting up to anything exciting this weekend? I am. I am heading out of Sydney and getting back in touch with nature folks because my goodness I need a recharge! I know everyone feels busy and tired at this time of the year, but I honestly feel like I am crawling to the finish line. And you know what always helps with that feeling? Getting out into nature. There’s absolutely nothing better than a few ocean swims, cooking over the fire, sleeping under the stars and just being surrounded by your closest friends and family. I’m really looking forward to it, and I hope you have something to look forward to as well,
but if you don’t, that’s what we are here for, right?! We are here to bring a little bit of joy to your daily lives. First, let’s get started with today’s riddle.
This riddle was sent in by member Dennis R. and I think it’s quite challenging, so I’m feeling extra nice this morning and I’m going to give you all a hint… The riddle goes:
Who will never be hungry during Christmas?
I feel like there could be a few answers to this one, so I hope my hint narrows it down a bit. ‘Who’ is not a person, it’s something you can eat. Have a good, long, hard think about this one ladies and gents. I feel like my hint may have given away the answer! But I’ll just have to wait and see. If you think you know the answer to this riddle, post it on our forum here. If you get the answer correct, you’ll score yourself a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter. Not too shabby, eh?
Now, members, what's happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Kmart has done it again by revealing a $49 dupe of a very popular $170 item that would make the perfect Christmas present…
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The Morning Show hosts have taken the mickey out of Meghan and Harry and their upcoming documentary. Did they take it too far?
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Home and Away’s Kate Ritchie has checked herself into a mental health clinic after she was charged with drink driving. We wish her nothing but the best.
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One Mum’s ‘healthy’ fairy bread has been slammed as un-Australian, but I thought it was actually quite creative… Would you give this a try?
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A home organisation expert has shared three Kmart kitchen storage tips that are absolute game changers.
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A Woolies customer has revealed her little-known hack for paying just $62 on a $602 grocery bill… I know I’ll be giving this a try!
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BIG W is being highly criticised for their ‘sexist’ pricing of identical products for boys and girls. Do you think this is acceptable?
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A content warning on this one, members. In heart-breaking news, an 11-week-old baby boy has passed away after being left to sleep on a lounge whilst living in squalor.
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Coles vs Woolworths vs ALDI. So which supermarket is the cheapest place to shop this Christmas? The winner will surprise you.
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Member @Cheb posted this hilarious joke about everyone needing a dictionary for Christmas… I think we could even use one sometimes! Click here to read the joke.
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An adorable $49 must-have Bunnings item has been flying off the shelves, but according to one Mum it’s ‘horrifying’ at night.
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Oh my, members. I’m drooling at the mouth just at the thought of these ‘very addictive’ greek doughnuts or ‘loukoumades’! Luckily, we can all try them because the gorgeous member @Suzanne rose has shared a recipe with us all! These are a must.
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Finally, in news very close to my heart. Here’s the real reason you might not be able to find a single roast chook at Woolies or Coles this Christmas. Is this the great chook shortage?
And that’s a wrap of your Friday morning news, folks! I hope you enjoyed the stories today and if you want more then don’t worry, we’ll be back in your inbox before you know it this afternoon! And if you aren’t subscribed to our afternoon newsletters, then we’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning. Before you go anywhere, be sure to check out everything we have in store for you below, including a gorgeous ‘Yesterday's Australia’ segment thanks to member @Lizzylou who shared a really special Christmas memory with us! Which reminds me, we are drawing the winners of BOTH our Christmas competitions next Tuesday the 13th of December! So be sure to share your favourite Christmas memory with us AND have a profile on our forum for your chance to win one of the six $100 vouchers we will be
giving away!
Of course, we still have all the usual games and puzzles for you to enjoy, including our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game for some fun brain training?
We also have our classic games, including 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.
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Image source: Shutterstock
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is brought to you by the lovely member, @Lizzylou. Here’s the memory @Lizzylou shared with us as her entry into our Christmas competition, ‘My best memory of Christmas is when I was a small child, I would go to bed with my sock at the end of the bed and excited to see what Santa would bring in my stocking. I would wake up and check my stocking and then rush out to the lounge/dining area and be amazed at the transformation, the tree was up, decorations on the ceiling, the fire crackling away and presents under the tree. I never knew till I was much older that mum stayed up all night to turn our house into a magical place, with
the fire roaring away making the room toasty and warm. It was an exciting time for a small child. Something I will never forget.’
Wow, this sounds like the most beautiful memory, @Lizzylou! I just adore how dedicated your mother was to making Christmas so magical. Thank you so much for sharing this with us all!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Sandsberg / Adde Table and 2 Chairs $87 @ IKEA
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Handee Ultra Double Length Paper Towel 8 count $20 @ Amazon*
Keep your kitchen clean and tidy with a pack of Handee Ultra Double Length Paper Towels from Amazon*. This pack comes with 8 paper towels at a price that supermarkets simply cannot compete with. These paper towels are perfect for cleaning up big messes and can be used wet or dry. They're currently on sale for just $20, down from their original price of $24*! So get in quick members, especially with the Christmas rush.
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Sleeveless Chiffon Layer Notch Neck Dress $20 @ Millers
Are you looking for a stylish and affordable dress to keep you cool this summer? Look no further than the Sleeveless Chiffon Layer Notch Neck Dress from Millers. This dress is made from a lightweight and airy chiffon fabric and features a trendy notch neck design. It's available in a really gorgeous blue, flower print and is the perfect dress to wear out for lunch or dinner with family and friends. It's currently on sale for just $20, down from its original price of $75! Now if that isn’t a bargain, we don’t know what is. 😉
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Image Source: Member @BarryR
Matagarup Bridge, Swan River, Perth
How fantastic is this shot that was taken by member @BarryR? I had no idea this bridge existed! Mind you, I’ve never been to Perth, but every time I hear something new about the city, it makes me want to go even more. Here’s the caption @BarryR posted with the photo, ‘The Matagarup Bridge is a suspension pedestrian bridge over the Swan river in Perth. It provides pedestrian access between East Perth, Burswood and Optus Stadium. At night the lighting continuously changes colour.’ Thank you so much for sharing this with us,
@BarryR!
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1868 The first traffic lights were installed outside the Palace of Westminster in London. Resembling railway signals, they used semaphore arms and were illuminated at night by red and green gas lamps.
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1998 The United Nations General Assembly declared anti-Semitism a form of racism.
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South Korean President Park Geun-Hye was impeached by the National Assembly amid allegations of corruption; she left office the following year after the country's Constitutional Court upheld the parliamentary decision.
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2017 Same-sex marriage was legalised in Australia after being signed into law by the Governor General.
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Why does Scrooge love reindeer so much?
Every buck is precious to him
Why is Prancer always wet?
Oh, these are classic Christmas jokes! They made me laugh big time. A big thanks to member @youngoldlady for sharing these with us! Click here to read the rest of the jokes.
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Citizens of Burkina Faso, regardless of their ethnic origin, are collectively known as Burkinabé. French is the official language, although it is not widely spoken. Moore, the language of the Mossi, is spoken by a great majority of the population, and Dyula is widely used in commerce.
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