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Monday Edition
Happy Monday everyone! We hope you all had a great weekend and are ready to jump into the week ahead because we sure are! We know that Mondays can be a bit of a struggle, so we like to start our week off with a little bit of fun in the form of a riddle! Today's riddle goes...
I am not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
This one is a bit of a doozy! But we know you lot are up for the challenge. If you think you know the answer to the riddle, post it on our forum here and if you get the answer correct, we will give you a shout out in tomorrow's newsletter. Not bad, eh?
Now, let's get stuck into some news shall we? What's happening around the world and across Australia today?
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Another day, another roo attack? This Victorian grandfather fought a six-foot kangaroo in an attempt to protect his dogs.
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This TikTok hack has gone viral for helping jetsetters save hundreds by finding cheap flights.
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ABC TV’s ‘You Can’t Ask That’ producer reveals the most difficult question he's had to ask a guest on the show.
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We’ve all tried bath bombs, but how about tea bombs for your morning cuppa?
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Oh dear… One couple's baby thinks their name is ‘Alexa’ after the parents kept talking to their Google home, Alexa.
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You have to make these homemade Tim Tams using only 3-ingredients!
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Did you know about this farmers' hack for picking the perfect watermelon simply by using your fingers?
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A female dancer has told the story of when she accidentally performed an ‘x-rated’ dance at a bachelor party, without realising who the bachelor was…
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A clever Aussie Mum has shared her foolproof recipe for making ‘healthy’ lollies at home that we can all enjoy, guilt free.
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One foodie has shared the ultimate, affordable lunch that fits in a jar.
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And finally, check out this Mum’s genius trick for saving hundreds on presents and gifts throughout the year!
How’s that for a wrap of the news for your Monday morning members? We hope you enjoyed today’s introductory stories, and we’ve got plenty more in store for you below, including a very intresting trivia question and a really nice 'Yesterday's Australia' segment that we hope will ignite some very fun memories.
And of course ladies and gents, don’t forget to check out our many games, including today's OzWord, our ‘A story by sentences’ game, our sudoku puzzles, and our movie game for some fun brain training.
And as always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia & Maddie.
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Image source: The Australia I Remember FB Group
An incredible 60,000 people were in attendance at the Rockarena Concert at the Calder Park Raceway in 1977. There was also a Sydney show, at the old Showgrounds. The concert featured Fleetwood Mac, Little River Band, Santana and Kevin Borich Express. According to attendees, it was an incredible show, but it was also ‘damn hot and there was little water available.’
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&me Women's Grey Cable Knit Hoodie $35 @ Big W
Add a touch of style to your winter wardrobe with the &me Women's Grey Cable Knit Hoodie from Big W. This hoodie is made from a soft and comfortable cotton blend, and features a cable knit design. It's the perfect piece to throw on over a long sleeve shirt or under a coat when you're heading out the door. It is currently available for just $35.
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30% Selected Slippers & Socks @ Target
Keep your feet warm and cosy all winter long with a pair of slippers or socks from Target. Selected styles are currently on sale for 30% off, so hurry and take advantage of this sale before it ends!
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2.4L Enamel Kettle $12.00 @ Kmart
Make your mornings a little brighter with a 2.4L Enamel Kettle from Kmart. This kettle is made from a durable enamel material, and features a classic design. It’s actually made for camping, but if you are looking for an old school kettle for your home, then why not grab this one? It's the perfect way to make a cup of tea or coffee, and is currently available for just $12.00 from Kmart.
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Image Source: Member @LornaMay
80 Mile Beach in May 2021
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1859 Australia: Queensland is established as a separate colony from New South Wales (Queensland Day).
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1942 Sandra Morgan, Australian 4x100m freestyle swimmer (Olympic gold 1956), born in Tamworth, New South Wales.
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1944 Operation Overlord: D-Day begins as the 156,000-strong Allied Expeditionary Force lands in Normandy, France, during World War II.
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1965 Rolling Stones release single "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.”
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1965 Sally McDermid, Australian softball outfielder (Olympic bronze 1996) was born.
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1972 David Bowie releases his breakthrough album "The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars."
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A man and his wife were awakened at 3:00am by a loud pounding on the door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain is asking for a push.
"Not a chance," says the husband, it is 3:00 in the morning!" He slams the door and returns to bed.
"Who was that?" asked his wife. "Just some drunk guy asking for a push," he answers.
Oh this is a classic! Click here to read the rest of the joke. A big thanks to member @Ricci for the laugh!
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Kangaroos have 3 vaginas. This set-up is shared by all marsupials – the group of mammals that raise their young in pouches. Koalas, wombats and Tasmanian devils all share the three-vagina structure. The side ones carry sperm to the two uteruses (and males marsupials often have two-pronged penises), while the middle vagina sends the joey down to the outside world.
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