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Good afternoon

Happy Wednesday! With the month of love wrapping up, I (James) hope it's been filled with warmth and joy for each of you. 💝 By the way, we have an extra day tomorrow since it's a leap year. So—whether it's a small celebration, a moment of reflection, or just doing something you love—be sure to make it count, members!

Breaking News

An award-winning singer has halted their show after suffering a major health scare. ‘My chest is on fire.’
The royal family is in shock over the sudden death of a ‘much-loved member’.

Health & Wellness

Is this transport shift the ticket to a greener future?
Energy prices have risen by over 30% within the last 12 months. Here’s how to save more on energy bills*!
Mould problems? Doing this will make it worse. Thankfully, there's a way to banish them instantly.
Sex Over 60: An expert has debunked the most common myths that affect relationships. Do you agree?
Tired of wasting time on financial admin?
Are you setting yourself up for disaster? If you tend to skim through the fine print, you could be at risk.

Food & Lifestyle

Hungry for something refreshing? This recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose hits the spot!
This ‘very Aussie’ food has surprisingly won the heart of an expat—it’s not what you’d expect!
Meanwhile, this expat has shared their frustrations with a mundane Aussie task.
Speaking of expats, major changes in Australia’s policies may soon affect where they call home.
What was supposed to be a peaceful day became a nightmare for this senior couple. What happened?
On the other hand, a small gesture has turned this woman’s day around in the best way possible!
This new tech has swept the internet, but does it bring more harm than good? Will it also be smarter than us?
Millions of Australians are left to face this grim reality without proper support. What can we do to improve it?

Entertainment

Are you feeling a bit down lately? Member @mOiOz’s joke might be the pick-me-up you need!
Tonight's entertainment is handpicked just for you with our selected TV shows and movie lineup.
We’re still accepting entries for this competition, members! Hurry, this ends tomorrow.
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Today's Afternoon Trivia

Which country is home to prestige watchmaker Rolex?

Image Source: Bob's Watches

A	Switzerland

Sweden

Belgium

France

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Are you familiar with how one does ‘medical research’? After reading member @mick.idgaf’s joke, you will! 😆

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

Boob Sock $16.95 @ Sydney Sock Project*

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Wednesday, 28 February

What's the image saying?

Source: Seniors Discount Club

Can you figure out what word this image is trying to 'spell' out? If you think you know the correct answer, post the answer here.

Curious about the last game? See if you got it correct here.

Fun & Games

Want to try some other new and challenging games?
Head to our games forum here!

Fact of the day

Mike the Headless Chicken

Image Source: Shutterstock

Believe it or not, there's a story about an unusual chicken named Mike. Despite an incident where his head was chopped off, Mike managed to defy all odds and live for 18 months thereafter!

WORD OF THE DAY

Actuate

Push or operate. For example: 'The alarm was actuated by his movement.' Pronounced as AK-CHOO-AYT.

Quote of the day

‘Everything is better when you're here.’

— Sherri Gordon

Today's trivia answer:

Rolex is a watch manufacturer based in Switzerland.

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