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Tuesday Edition
Good morning members, and welcome to another wonderful Tuesday morning! We hope you’re all feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed because we have a lot of great stuff in store for you today. So, without further ado, let’s jump right in!
First things first, let’s give you the answer to yesterday’s riddle!
Break it and it gets better, set it and it‘s harder to break. What is it?
Did you get it? The answer is record! Why? Because you 'break' a record when you do something better than it has been done before, and if you set a new record, it's usually pretty hard to break! Now that's a tricky one, eh? But a fair few of you came through with the correct answer! If you got this one right, then scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter, where you will find a shoutout just for you!
Now then, what's happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Pensioners may be the solution to job vacancies, but the penalty they have to pay is unfair.
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This is not a drill! Macca’s and Deliveroo are giving away FREE Quarter Pounders this week. Here’s how you can get one.
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A quick and easy meal idea is taking Australia by storm, and it's all thanks to a new 'cult' $1.99 ALDI buy.
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A Woolworths deli worker has revealed the one thing customers do that provokes an 'immense amount of rage' within them. Do you do this?
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This ALDI $1.95 ‘miracle’ cleaning buy has been hailed as a ‘game changer’ by shoppers.
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Woolworths shoppers were outraged after discovering an unnecessary detail on a popular family dinner buy. But here's what the supermarket had to say about it.
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A savvy mum has been praised for her brilliant Kmart 'hack', which uses a $2 item to make pantry organisation a breeze.
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Who says you have to spend a fortune to have a luxurious-looking bathroom? Get an elegant, concrete bathroom look for less with these Kmart budget buys starting at $6.
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A man was left gobsmacked after receiving a ‘proof of delivery’ photo from his delivery driver showing his package flying over his fence, leaving social media users in stitches.
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Make your laundry routine a breeze with our 15 best laundry hacks.
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Is your home in need of a little sprucing up? If so, you're in luck! Check out these incredible IKEA hacks that will brighten up your space in no time.
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Looking for a delicious and easy chicken recipe? Look no further than these juicy oven-baked chicken breasts!
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And finally, a mum has been called a 'monster' for putting her baby through a 'painful' procedure. But here's why she did it.
That's all for today's news, folks! But we've got plenty more in store for you, including a classic joke from member @Johno1 and a stunning photo of the day from @dragabagalong1. Also, we're having a bit of a discussion here at the SDC HQ about pension rules for seniors who are considering returning to work to help with the labour shortage in the country. What are your thoughts on this? Would you consider returning to work if your pension wasn't impacted? Share your thoughts in our thread here.
Also, don’t forget to check out today's OzWord, our Sudoku puzzles, and our Let’s write a limerick game for some fun brain training.
And here's the moment you've all been waiting for, it's time to announce the winner of our 'Nostalgia Competition’! We've received so many wonderful entries that it was hard to choose just one. But there can only be one winner; this time, it goes to member @Balwyngirl! Congratulations! You've won a $100 gift voucher to Coles, Woolies, Aldi or IGA! We'll be in touch shortly to arrange delivery.
We've decided to feature her entry in our Yesterday's Australia segment below, so be sure to check it out! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to share their most cherished memories of yesterday's Australia. Your stories really took us down memory lane. What a wonderful bunch of members we have here at the SDC! If you didn't win this time, don't worry, we'll have another competition for you soon, so stay tuned!
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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B. Australia
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: The Australia I Remember FB Group
Here's member @Balwyngirl's winning entry for the 'Nostalgia Competition': 'Christmas was my favourite time of the year for sure! About 2 weeks before Christmas, my dad’s garage was out of bounds to myself and 4 older siblings. This was because it became “Santa’s workshop!” For those 2 weeks, dad would re- paint and repair old bikes, dolls prams etc so that we felt like we were getting new ones for Christmas. Mum was also busy sewing dolls dresses and also pillows and covers for the prams. Christmas morning was just magical! We didn’t need brand-new toys etc from a shop. Our presents were made and given with love.'
This is such a lovely memory! It is so touching that your parents went to such lengths to make your childhood Christmas so memorable!. We think the idea of reusing and upcycling old toys and being grateful for what we have has mostly been forgotten in today’s society. This entry is a great reminder of the simple joys in life and how much love goes into making cherished memories. Thank you so much for sharing this memory with us, @Balwyngirl!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Open Wardrobe with Shelves $22 @ Kmart
Organise your clothing, shoes and accessories with this open wardrobe with shelves from Kmart. This wardrobe is perfect for small spaces and comes with six coated fabric shelves for folded garments and shoe storage and a metal rail for hanging. It is easy to assemble and can be put together in minutes with no tools required. Get this wardrobe for only $22 today!
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4 Tier Shoe Rack $12 @ Kmart
Are you tired of cluttered shoes under the bed or taking up valuable space in the wardrobe? Kmart has the perfect solution with their 4 Tier Shoe Rack! This stylish and space-saving shoe rack is made of powder-coated iron and is easy to assemble. Say goodbye to cluttered spaces and hello to a tidy home. The 4 Tier Shoe Rack is a great deal at only $12, so don't wait any longer and get yours today!
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Millers Soft Marled Cowl Jumper $15 @ Millers
Who says style has to come at a high price? The Millers Soft Marled Cowl Jumper is both stylish and affordable and will keep you warm all winter long. Made from a soft and cosy fabric, this jumper features a cowl neck design that is both fashionable and practical. It comes in three colours: lilac, grey and navy, perfect for pairing with your favourite jeans or skirt. It is currently on sale for just $15. So don’t wait any longer. Grab one before they’re all gone!
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Image Source: Member @dragabagalong
The Windmills of Kinderdijk
How stunning is this shot of the windmills of Kinderdijk by member @dragabagalong? They posted this photo in our photography forum along with the caption, ‘The windmills of Kinderdijk in the Netherlands. There are 19 in total and date back to 1794. It's a world heritage site and a long ride out of Amsterdam, by train and bus, but worth the trip.’ Wow! It’s hard to believe that these windmills are over 300
years old, standing tall and proud! Thank you for sharing this photo with us, @dragabagalong!
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1872 George E. Stewart, American army officer and Medal of Honor recipient, born in New South Wales, Australia (d. 1946).
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1945 After 3½ days of suffering exhaustion, lack of water and shark attacks in the Philippine Sea, the surviving crew of USS Indianapolis are spotted by Wilbur ‘Chuck’ Gwinn, a PV-1 Ventura pilot on a routine sector search 316 survived.
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1945 Eric Simms, Australian rugby league fullback (8 Tests; NSWRL points record [1,841] stood until 1983; South Sydney), born in Karuah, Australia.
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1961 The Beatles 1st gig as the house band of Liverpool's Cavern Club.
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1973 American Graffiti, directed by George Lucas and starring Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard, premieres at the Locarno International Film Festival, Switzerland.
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2017 Great Britain's Prince Philip, aged 96, makes his final solo public appearance before retiring from public engagements.
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A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patty Whack.
‘Miss Whack, I'd like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday.’
Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's okay, he knows the bank manager.
This joke never gets old! A big thank you to member @Johno1 for sharing this one. Check out the rest of the joke here.
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The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers and the KLCC Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are the tallest twin buildings in the world. They are 88-storey supertall
skyscrapers and were formerly the world's tallest buildings.
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