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Friday Edition
Good morning members, and happy Friday! Oh, Friday, how we’ve missed you! Did you all have a good and productive week? We hope so! Us? We’ve been busy as ever, but we’re not complaining. We love what we do, and we're cooking up something new and exciting for you all. You'll just have to wait and see in the coming weeks! 😉
And speaking of what we do, let’s get into today’s newsletter, shall we? First up, we have the third and final riddle for the week!
What has two heads, four eyes, six legs, and a tail?
Hmmm, this one is a bit of a doozy, so we're really looking forward to seeing how you all fare! You know the drill – if you think you’ve got the answer, head over to the riddle masters thread here. If you get the answer correct, we will give you a shout-out in tomorrow's newsletter! How exciting!
And, of course, we have the Coles Best Buys for you all to check out! There are some real bargains on there this week, so make sure you take a look!
So, what else is happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Changes to the beloved Macca's loose change menu have sparked concern with some labelling it a 'tragedy'. But here’s what the fast food giant has to say.
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A Woolworths shopper has taken to social media to vent their frustration at what they deem a ‘constant issue’ at the supermarket giant. Do you experience this too?
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Massive changes are coming to hundreds of Australian supermarkets - and they could make the grocery giants sweat.
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An ALDI shopper has sparked a fierce debate after accusing the supermarket of ageism over a new checkout change. What do you think, members?
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URGENT PRODUCT RECALL: Batches of a household staple sold at Bunnings are being urgently recalled due to concerns that they may catch fire,
resulting in serious injury or death.
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This retailer has been named one of the 'Most Distrusted Brands' yet again. Can you guess which one it is?
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An online shopper has been left shocked after discovering an Etsy seller reselling items from Kmart for nearly DOUBLE the price and claiming they were 'handmade.'
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Are you worried about money? This calculator will reveal your level of financial vulnerability. Find out how at-risk you are and what you can do to improve your financial situation.
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A nursing graduate has urged Aussies to update this free hidden phone feature that could save your life.
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Are you eligible for a refund that you don’t know about? This man found out he was owed $10,000, and you could be too! Here’s everything you need to know.
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The BBC accidentally aired a ‘word cloud’ calling the new UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak a WHAT?!
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Member @mOiOz is back with another hilarious joke that will leave you in stitches!
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And finally, spice up your weeknight dinner with this healthy and delicious Mexican beef mince recipe.
And that’s a wrap for today’s news! Stay tuned for more below, including a hilarious joke from member @Skipton and a stunning photo of the day from @Aussiechika. We also have a fond memory in our ‘ 'Yesterday's Australia' segment courtesy of @Suzanne rose that will take you back to simpler times.
And if you’re looking for something to keep your brain active, don’t forget to check out our Word Association Game, Song Lyric Story Game and Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game!
Of course, as always we have our classic games including 3 Word Story, Can you name 5? and Be careful what you wish for. As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a
Word Game. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.
Lastly, don't forget to enter our ‘best piece of advice’ competition. We want to hear the best piece of advice you’ve ever received or given, and the person with the best advice will receive a $100 voucher to your choice of Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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A. Eucalyptus tree
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B. Wattle tree
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C. Bamboo tree
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D. Maple tree
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: @Suzanne rose
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is thanks to @Suzanne rose: ‘Our phones were chunky and couldn't be moved around, our cassettes got chewed up, and the bigger the sound systems, the louder the sound. And don't forget the camera we carried around, scared we would leave it behind, and those photos we had to wait days to develop. Now people living in 2022 have all this in a mobile phone.’
Oh, how things have changed! It’s hard to believe that kids in 2022 will never know the struggle of lugging around a huge sound system or a chunky camera. But I guess that’s just the way things go. Technology keeps getting smaller and smaller and more and more advanced. Who knows what people will be carrying around in their pockets in 2030? Thank you, Suzanne, for sharing your memory with us!
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Note: None of these deals are sponsored unless there is an asterisk (*) next to it. If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Timex Milano XL 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch (Black) $70.99 @ Kogan
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Image Source: Member @aussiechika
Sunset
Oh my gosh! This is the view from @aussiechika’s house, and it looks absolutely stunning! The blue, pink, orange and yellow all blend so perfectly. I can’t imagine ending each day with such a beautiful sight. Thank you for sharing this
fantastic photo with us, @aussiechicka.
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1811 First known purchase of Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility by the Prince Regent (later George IV), a fan.
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1900 II Summer (Modern) Olympic Games, Paris, France: competition ends after five months; no opening or closing ceremonies were conducted.
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1916 The Australian government holds a national referendum seeking support for the proposal of compulsory conscription; it was rejected.
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1971 The British Parliament debates the European Communities principle of membership and votes 356 to 244 in favour of joining, requiring a new law to be drafted and a later final vote on joining.
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2020 New coral reef 500m (1,640ft) high, taller than the Empire State Building, was discovered north of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
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An Oklahoma state trooper pulls over a circus clown for speeding.
The trooper asks the clown, ‘Why were you driving so fast?’
The clown says, ‘I’m headed to Tulsa for a circus show, and I don’t want to be late.’
Oooh, this is a must-read, members! A big thank you to @Skipton for sharing this hilarious joke with us. You had us in stitches! Read the rest of the joke here.
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Eucalyptus leaves are the primary source of a koala’s diet, and its digestive system has uniquely adapted to break down the harsh leaves. Koalas are extremely picky with their food but will occasionally branch out (literally) and eat from other Australian natives.
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