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Good morning

Rise and shine, dear members! It's time to stretch out those sleepy limbs, take a deep breath of that fresh morning air, and get ready to dive into the day's adventures. Got anything interesting planned today? Well, to add to that, I (Dani) also have a delightful set of stories and tidbits lined up for you. But hold your horses—we haven't forgotten about yesterday's riddle. 😉

A king, a queen, and two twins all lay in a large room. How are there no adults in the room?

Because... they’re all beds! If you got it correct, be sure to scroll down below for your well-deserved shout-out! Now, what are the latest happenings in Australia and beyond today?

News and Finance

Attention drivers! A major change will hit Australia’s roads soon. Here’s what you need to know.
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An entire city is on lockdown due to this invasive threat! Should you be concerned?
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LOOK: The Royal Family has shared a touching tribute to honour the legacy of the late Queen.
A distressing Centrelink blunder had this woman in tears. ‘They took money out of my account.’
Spring into better sleep with the experts. Shop Emma Sleep’s Spring Sale here*.
An urgent nationwide drill has been launched to counter the spread of an infectious disease!
An acclaimed Aussie star missed out on a big award due to a tragic news. What happened?
Did you know this bold act on a $200,000 car could lead to hefty fines and even jail time?
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Lifestyle and Food

Check your wallets! This simple coin error could make you $3,000 richer!
Are you taking this widely-used medication? Beware! You might be at risk of chronic disease!
Achieve this $800 kitchen look for just $90 using this Kmart must-have!
Over a hundred products were pulled from shelves in this supermarket due to a serious offence.
Worried about Facebook scams? Here are some practical tips from member @PepeLePew.
A major Aussie brand is facing backlash over a ‘problematic’ policy. Do you agree?
Make sure to save this easy and healthy recipe shared by member @Babybird!

Entertainment

This joke shared by member @Algieboy will have you scratching your head and giggling!
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Where did Princess Diana live after her divorce?

Image Source: Britannica

A. Buckingham Palace

B. Windsor Castle

C. Balmoral Castle

D. Kensington Palace

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

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Wringer-Style Washing Machine

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Picture of the Day

Image Credit: Member @@essbee55

Wildlife Wonder

Wow! Just look at this amazing shot of a water dragon captured by member @essbee55! Its vibrant black and green scales are mesmerising. Do you have any snapshots you want to share? Don’t be shy, post it here!

Fun & Games

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10 September

On this day in History

1844Australian confectioner Abel Hoadley was born.

1966The Beatles' Revolver album stayed No. 1 in the charts for six weeks in the United Kingdom

1977Hamida Djandoubi became the last person to be executed by guillotine in France.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Member @Mikev’s joke has answered one of life’s mysteries!

Today's trivia answer:

Princess Diana lived at Kensington Palace after her divorce.

Riddle Masters: Congratulations! Here's your shout-out.

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