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Friday Edition
Good morning, members, and welcome to Friday! Woo-hoo! We can’t believe this week has gone by so quickly! We sure have been busy – have you? I (Vella) have accomplished a few things on my to-do list this week, including going for a run every day, grocery shopping, and spending more time with my family. It may not sound like much, but I'm proud of myself! I tend to stay in my room all day, especially when I'm focused on work or something else, and I’ve realised that's not healthy. I felt like I've been immersed in my thoughts too much lately, so it was nice to get out and talk to people and enjoy the weather. It boosts my mood significantly, and I'm constantly getting Vitamin D!
I think it's important to remember that getting out of the house and interacting with the world is crucial for our mental well-being. So, I encourage you all to get out there and do something today! Even if it's just a walk around the block or a chat with a neighbour. You'll feel better. I promise.
Anyway, that's enough from me. Let's get into the newsletter, shall we? Of course, we have the third and final riddle of the week for you first...
What four-legged animal can jump higher than a house?
We've had some pretty tough riddles this week, so hopefully, this one is a bit more manageable! If you think you know 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!
And now, for the news. What's happening in Australia and around the world today?
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This is not a drill! ALDI is slashing $50 off the price of a popular gardening tool as part of their latest Special Buys range, just in time for peak gardening season!
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GOOD NEWS! Get ready to stock up on your favourite cuts of lamb as prices are set to drop - with a record supply of lamb predicted for the year!
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An urgent warning was issued after a popular hair product exploded and set a room on fire. Could your beauty routine be putting you at risk?
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Heads up! A major change to Woolworths stores came into effect this week. Is your state affected?
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Speaking of Woolies, explore a 'frozen in time' store with the original logo, retro flooring, and no self-serve checkouts. Does this bring back memories for you too?
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Attention, chocoholics! Brace yourselves as the cost of your favourite chocolates skyrocket to new heights. Could you be paying a premium for your guilty pleasure?
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Do you love burning scented candles at home? You may want to think twice, as a scientist warns it may do you more harm than good. Here's everything you need to know.
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Are you tired of bananas going bad before you can eat them? A Woolworths employee has revealed the four stages of the fruit and what you should do with each to avoid food waste and maximise health benefits.
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‘We were praying for a miracle.’ A couple recounts their horrifying experience aboard a flight that suddenly took a nosedive, leaving passengers screaming and fearing for their lives.
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Want to know the secret to a spotless kitchen? A professional cleaner reveals her regular cleaning routine and some exclusive tips to make cleaning easier.
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Aussies are complaining about having to see the doctor and pay gap fees just to receive their pathology results and scripts. Is this system fair or a rort?
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Another day, another delicious recipe from member @Suzanne rose! This time, it's a Sweet Spiced Roast Pumpkin and Brown Rice Salad that's sure to make your taste buds sing. Yum!
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Finally, get ready for a laugh as member @mick.idgaf shares a hilarious joke about vegans and family bucket meals!
Well, that’s a wrap of your Friday news! We hope you enjoyed it - we certainly had fun preparing it for you. As always, there’s plenty more content in store for you below, including a stunning 'Picture of the Day' from member @Nolaj, a food memory in our 'Yesterday’s Australia' segment, and a funny quip from member @Skipton. We also have a really cool fact in our 'On this day' segment to blow your mind!
Oh, and did you know that Health Insurers are increasing their premiums by an average of 2.90% on April 1? Although that doesn’t seem like a ‘large’ increase, for an Aussie over the age of 65 that’s an additional $167 per year for their health cover. It’s worse if you’re with one of the ‘Big 5 Funds’ - think BUPA, Medibank, HCF, nib and HBF - you could be paying a whopping $194
more per year for the exact same health cover. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Compare and save on your health insurance before April 1 here.*
If you’re in the mood for some brain training, why not take a stab at our Alphabetical Bands/Groups Game, Alphabetical Australian Places
Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. Or maybe you’d prefer 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.
Last but not least, don't forget to try our 'expert' edition of OzWord! You can give it a shot here.
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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