Saturday Edition

Good morning

Well, hello there, members, and welcome to another wonderful Saturday! Ah, it's nice to be joining you all again for another weekend edition of our newsletter. So, how are you all feeling today? I (Vella) am recovering from a sore throat so imagine me with a soothing cup of honey lemon tea as I write this to you. And I'll imagine you all with a cup of tea (or coffee, or whatever your beverage of choice may be) in hand as you read this! Oh, and I'll add a cheeky bikkie, too, because why not?

We hope you’ve all had a smashing week and are ready to enjoy the next two days to the fullest! And if you'll let us, we'd like to add a little something to your weekend plans in the form of our weekend newsletter. We have a whole bunch of fun things planned for you all today so without further ado, let’s jump right in!

First things first, let’s go over the answer to yesterday’s riddle, shall we?

Who will never be hungry during Christmas?

The answer is...a stuffed turkey, of course! Oooh, it seems like Christmas dinner is on a lot of your minds. So, if you got it right, give yourself a little pat on the back because you've earned it! You'll also find a shout-out waiting for you further down this newsletter.

Now, let’s move on to our next segment for the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say?’ Today, we are looking at the term ‘W’. Kids these days can be so mysterious that sometimes, they only use a single letter to express something. ‘W’ is an abbreviated term for the word ‘win’. Kids use this letter as another way of saying they won or a proclamation of victory. For example, your grandkid just aced their test; you can tell them that’s a win or a ‘W’! So next time your grandkids do something worthy of celebration, tell them they did a great job, and that’s a ‘W’!

Now, for the results of ‘Your Say Sunday’. As a reminder, the question was, ‘What's one thing you wish you had more of?’ The options included ‘money, fame, time and love’. And the winner with 56.3% of votes is… Time! Love came in second place with 28.1%, and not far behind, in third place was money (15.6%). Interestingly, there were zero votes for fame. Others opted to explain their vote in the comments. Curious? Check out what they said here.

Thank you to everyone who participated. I think it’s important to look at the big picture every now and then, and it goes to show that we should remember to make the most of the time we have left and cherish those we love.

Keep an eye out for our next 'Your Say Sunday' tomorrow morning.

Now, members, what's happening in Australia and around the world today?

• Beware, members: A popular car model has been recalled after it was found to have a manufacturing defect that could cause a spontaneous fire. Do you drive one?
• Yesterday, the national cabinet agreed to an unprecedented $1.5b energy relief plan, but is it enough to help those struggling to make ends meet? Here’s the latest information.
• Oh no! Celine Dion announced a devastating health diagnosis as she postponed her 2023 tour dates.
• This Coles shopper scored a whopping $217 worth of meat for just $31 - and you can too! Here’s how.
• Check out this Kmart shopper’s ‘awesome’ DIY Christmas gift idea using a $13 item. You won’t believe how clever it is!
• An Aussie chef has wowed social media users with her $6 Christmas-themed food activity to excite friends and family this holiday season.
• Are you waiting for your Black Friday sales orders? You may have to wait a little longer because Myer and David Jones stores are overwhelmed with deliveries. Will they arrive in time for Christmas?
• This couple was devastated when floodwaters destroyed their $40,000 dream wedding. But they could not believe their luck when a ‘scam’ email arrived offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
• A would-be scammer thought they’d hit the jackpot with radio host Ben Fordham, but they had no idea what was coming! See how Ben turned the tables in a bizarre string of text messages.
• Muriel’s Wedding star Toni Collette has shocked fans after making a bombshell personal announcement.
• Meghan Markle made fun of curtsying to the Queen as she revealed what it was like meeting the Royal Family in the Sussex’s controversial Netflix series.
• Much-loved Australian comedian Judith Lucy has dropped a shocking career announcement leaving her fans devastated.
• Are you looking for a magical treat to make for the holidays? Member @doglover’s decadent Snow Globe Cookies are just what you need!
• And finally, what happens when you bring together a chemist, a physicist, a mathematician, a doctor, an engineer and a pink gin? Find out in this hilarious joke from member @Skipton!

Well, that's a wrap on today's news, ladies and gents! But stay tuned for more fun below, including a hilarious joke from member @Luckyus, a beautiful 'Picture of the day' courtesy of @Kazbah33, and a heartwarming Christmas story from @Rusty Anne in our 'Yesterday's Australia' segment. Oh, and speaking of Christmas stories, don't forget to tell us your favourite Christmas memories for your chance to win a $100 voucher to the supermarket of your choice (Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!). Also, be sure to have a profile on our forum to enter our Christmas Giveaway. You could win one of the six $100 vouchers we will be giving away!

And for those of you who are looking for a challenge, check out 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.