Tuesday Edition

Good morning

Happy Valentine’s Day, members! 💗 Oh, can you feel it? Love is in the air today. How are you all spending this special day? People often focus on romantic love on Valentine’s Day, but it’s so important to remember that love comes in many different forms. There’s the love between friends, family, and the love we have for ourselves. All of these forms of love are so important and should be celebrated. By celebrating, we don’t mean going out and buying the most expensive gifts, but simply taking the time to show our loved ones how much we appreciate them. It could be as simple as cooking a nice meal, sending a heartfelt card, or giving a big hug. Whatever it is, make sure it comes from the heart. And to help you guys spread the love today, we have a special surprise that you can share with your nearest and dearest to show them how much you care. Click here to check it out! 

Ah, what a lovely way to start the day. I’ve been thinking about what Valentine’s Day really means to all of us. My partner said she doesn’t want me to do anything grand this year, as she kind of thinks this day is too commercialised. Do you think so too? Well, I think the true meaning of this day has become lost in all the hype around buying expensive gifts and going out for fancy dinners. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with giving presents on Valentine’s Day and I love doing those things too, but I think it’s so important to remember what this day is really about, and that’s love. I think love isn’t about cuddly bears and roses. People don’t need to empty their wallets to show they care. I think it’s the thought that counts the most. Read me a book of poems, leave me a heartfelt note every morning, and share something that means something to you, that’s what I want to see. I don’t need a million things, just your time. What about you? What does Valentine’s Day mean for you? Share your thoughts with us in our forum thread here.

Also, we understand that this day can also bring up difficult emotions, especially if you have lost a loved one. So if you’re spending the day alone, we hope you treat yourself with kindness and compassion and do something that makes you happy today. Because you deserve it. 🙂

And with that, let’s move on to the answer to yesterday’s riddle.

I dig out tiny caves and store gold and silver in them. I also build bridges of silver and make crowns of gold. They are the smallest you could imagine. Sooner or later everybody needs my help, yet many people are afraid to let me help them. Who am I?

And the answer is… a dentist! Oh my, we thought this one would stump most of you, but it seems a few of you were able to figure it out. If you got the answer correct, head further down the newsletter for your well-deserved shout-out!

Now then, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?

• A pensioner has been left devastated after being scammed out of $2500 by a fake dog breeder in a cruel and heartless scam. Luckily, there’s a happy ending.
• In another alarming incident, a 55-year-old Aussie has issued an urgent warning after falling victim to an elaborate property scam overseas, run by Australian expats, which left her bruised, bloodied and hiding in her hotel room with painful injuries.
• A beloved Aussie snack is launching a brand new ‘twisted’ flavour in Coles stores, but not everyone is sold. Here’s why.
• Shoppers are rushing to their local Kmart to get their hands on this season’s hottest item - a dupe of a designer chair worth $440!
• Aussies are turning to an unusual milk alternative at the supermarket, and it’s not what you’d expect. Should this even be called ‘milk’?
• Shocked by your recent supermarket bill? Here’s why your grocery shopping was more expensive this week.
• ALDI workers have revealed the one thing shoppers must do at the checkout before they can start scanning your groceries. Did you know about this policy?
• A woman has wowed the internet by transforming her old bedside tables into designer-inspired ‘masterpieces’ with a genius $7 Kmart hack.
• Hate waiting around for your online shopping deliveries to arrive, only to be left with an annoying card saying Australia Post can’t deliver? Here’s a clever hack to help you get your packages even faster.
• Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew has revealed she hasn't slept with her husband in seven years — but it's more common than people think. Would you try the same arrangement yourself?
• Love Neighbours? Now you can own a piece of the show’s history as the iconic property owned by a beloved character in the series hit the market.
• Who says you need to spend a fortune to enjoy a fancy Valentine’s Day dinner? Turn a ‘cheap steak’ into a restaurant-quality one with this simple recipe.
• Finally, member @mOiOz is back to give us our daily dose of laughter! They shared a joke about learning from mistakes, and it’s sure to have you in stitches!

And that’s a wrap of the news for this morning! It was a pretty jam-packed edition, if we can say so ourselves. But don’t go anywhere yet as we still have lots of exciting content below that will get you in the Valentine’s Day spirit. This includes an inspiring love story courtesy of member @Mazbru in our 'Yesterday's Australia' segment and a lovely 'Picture of the day' from member @Suzanne rose. For those looking for gift ideas, we also have some great deals in our 'Let's Save' segment.

Don't forget to try comparing your broadband prices and plans to find one that is better suited to your needs*! You can compare and save on your internet here*.

And of course, we have plenty of games to keep you entertained, including our Alphabetical Bands/Groups Game, Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. Of course, we still have 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.