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Wednesday Edition
Good morning, members, and welcome to another beautiful Wednesday! We hope you all had a restful night's sleep and are ready for anything and everything this Wednesday has to offer. I (Vella) woke up feeling thankful this morning. I'm grateful for a new day and for all of you wonderful people! I know we always urge you to reach out to us if you ever need anything, no matter how small, but it's also nice to know that you guys are here for us too. So thank you for listening to our ramblings, your kind words, and all the support you give us.
Why am I so gushy today? I did not get enough sleep last night because I kept having nightmares, which caused multiple sleep paralysis episodes. I was unable to move or scream. It is a horrible feeling. But thanks to the oil diffuser James gave me, I made it through the night. I put a few drops of lavender oil in the diffuser, and it helped me relax and fall back asleep. So, if you are having trouble sleeping, please give it a try.
Now, let's move on to today's activities. We’ve got your weekly deals from Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA all wrapped up and ready for you. Be sure to check those out if you need to stock up on groceries this week.
And, of course, we’ve also got our second riddle of the week for you.
If there are fifteen crows on a fence, and the farmer shoots a third of them, how many crows are left?
Oooh, this is a good one! We can’t wait to see if you guys can figure it out. If you think you’ve got the correct answer, head on over to our riddle masters thread here. Anyone who gets the correct answer will be rewarded with a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter! Good luck, folks!
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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A savvy Coles shopper managed to score $90 worth of luxury seafood for only $4.50. Yes, you read that correctly, that’s a saving of $85.50! Here’s how they did it.
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Oh no! Hundreds of thousands of Australians are locked out of their AustralianSuper accounts without warning. Are you one of them? Here’s everything you need to know.
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WARNING: You could face a $533 fine for a common driving act that almost every Aussie has secretly done. Are you guilty?
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This is not a drill! Macca’s has released its brand new summer menu for 2023, which includes an Australian-first McFlurry and an iconic snack to rival the hash brown.
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Australians are cleaning their bathroom sinks with an unexpected kitchen staple, and the results are amazing! Genius or bizarre?
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A Woolworths shopper has accused the supermarket giant of ‘trying to gaslight’ Australians over the cost of a popular food item.
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What really is ‘un-Australian’? Lamb Australia just launched a powerful ad campaign that’s mocking the overuse of the term ‘un-Australian’ — and it’s stirring controversy!
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A nationwide health warning has been issued due to a shortage of common medications. What does this mean for you and your family, and how can you prepare?
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An Aussie tourist was almost fined $2000 for unknowingly breaking this little-known customs rule.
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Want a marble table but don’t have the budget? This DIYer has the perfect hack that’ll only cost you $35!
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Esther? Archibald? These vintage baby names are shockingly making a comeback, but others aren’t so keen on them.
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If succulent, slow-cooked lamb shanks sound like the perfect meal to you, then you’re in luck! Member @Suzanne rose's Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks will tantalise your taste buds!
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Finally, are you looking for a good laugh? Check out member @phantomrose101’s latest joke about a baby frog and his unexpected DNA results.
Now that’s a wrap of your Wednesday news! We hope you’ve enjoyed the read. After all, we love curating it all just for you! As always, we have plenty more in store for you below, including a hilarious childhood memory from member @BJM, a knee-slapper of a joke from member @Skipton, and a gorgeous ‘Picture of the Day’ from member @Algieboy.
Oh, and we have good news for all you game lovers out there! We have two new games for you to try: our Alphabetical Australian Places Game and Change A Letter
Game. Give them a go and let us know what you think! Of course, don’t forget to check out our 3x3 Word Thread and our beloved classic games, including Word Pairs, Abbreviation Game, 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.
And last but not least, be sure to enter our Six-letter OzWord competition for your chance to win a $100 voucher to Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA. All you have to do is come up with a six-letter ‘Aussie Word’ (or at least slightly Aussie) for our new six-letter version of OzWord! The more entries you make, the more chances you have to win! So get in, and good luck!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Source: SeniorsDiscountClub
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B. Sheep
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C. Snakes
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Unsplash
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is thanks to our dear member @BJM. They posted this memory in our forum thread about yesterday’s 3-year-olds, and it’s so funny we just had to share it with you all. ‘My father was a house painter, and I found a large tin of paint in the shed- yes, you guessed it, I painted myself all over, the colour - green. I still remember sitting in the bath while my Mother cleaned me up with turps. I enjoyed the sudsy bath afterwards - it was great.’
Haha, what a funny and memorable childhood moment! We can just picture you as a little green paint monster running around the house. It’s moments like these that make childhood so special and memorable. Thank you for sharing this lovely memory, @BJM!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Short Sleeve Printed Cotton Shirt $11.95 @ Rivers
Summer calls for a cool and comfortable style, and this Short Sleeve Printed Cotton Shirt from Rivers is perfect for just that! This stylish shirt features a lightweight and breathable fabric and an eye-catching print that’s sure to turn heads. Pair it with chinos and loafers for a more polished look or with jeans and sneakers for a laid-back weekend outfit. It’s now only $11.95, down from the original price of $44.99. Don’t miss out on this stylish and affordable addition to your closet – grab yours today!
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40cm Pedestal Fan $17 @ Kmart
Beat the summer heat with this 40cm Pedestal Fan from Kmart! With its 3-speed settings, fixed and oscillating functions, tilt adjustment, adjustable height, three plastic blades, and radial grill guard, you can be sure that this fan will provide you with a cooling breeze all summer long. Plus, it’s incredibly affordable at just $17, so don’t miss out!
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Portable Juice Blender $39.99 @ Amazon*
Introducing the Portable Juice Blender* from Amazon – the perfect tool to take your health and lifestyle to the next level. This must-have appliance is a great way to enjoy delicious and fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, and protein shakes in just 40 seconds. This portable blender has a maximum capacity of 499ml and is compact and lightweight so that you can take it with you to a picnic or when travelling, camping, or anywhere else. With just four simple steps to follow and a unique detachable travel blender, you can make and enjoy your favourite drinks in no time. With a full charge, you can use your blender 30 times – and with such an easy-to-use and clean design, it’s a great small kitchen appliance. Get your hands on this great deal today
for only $39.99, down from the original price of $59.99.
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Image Source: Member @Algieboy
Fox Glacier in B&W
How stunning is this black and white photo of Fox Glacier in New Zealand shared by member @Algieboy? The contrast between the glacier's bright white and the surrounding mountains' dark tones is absolutely breathtaking. I bet the view is even more stunning in person. Thanks for sharing!
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1922 Insulin was first used on humans to treat diabetes, on Canadian Leonard Thompson, aged 14.
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1927 Louis B. Mayer, head of the film studio MGM, announces the creation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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1930 Rod Taylor, an Australian actor (The Birds, Time Machine), was born in Sydney, New South Wales (d. 2015).
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1949 Daryl Braithwaite, Australian pop singer (Sherbert), was born in Melbourne.
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2018 US President Donald Trump caused worldwide controversy when it was reported he called African countries ‘shitholes’ during an immigration meeting.
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A fireman was working on the engine outside the station when he noticed a little girl nearby in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off the sides and a garden hose tightly coiled around the middle.
The girl was wearing a fireman's helmet.
The wagon was being pulled by her dog and her cat.
Haha, this one is a must-read, members! A big thank you to member @Skipton for sharing this one. You had us in stitches! Check out the rest of the joke here.
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People with Scoleciphobia have an extreme fear of worms, which manifests in nausea, elevated heart rate, and trembling. Some people feel as if the worms are crawling on them, and they can react with constant washing.
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