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Good morning

Rise and shine, our dearest readers! Still yawning and blinking the sleep away? Don’t fret, I (Dani) have the perfect mix of stories, brain ticklers, and jokes to perk you up as you take that first sip of your morning brew. Once you’re settled, let’s tackle the answer to yesterday’s riddle:

The more I consume, the brighter I become. The brighter I become, the shorter my life. What am I?

And the answer is: lightbulb! Did you get it correct? If you did, you’ll find your name in the shout-out below—a little tip of the hat to your cleverness! Now, let’s jump on over to the latest happenings in Australia and the rest of the world, shall we?

News and Finance

Members, beware! This email scam can steal your money in seconds with a single click!
Born between 1932 and 1964? You may be eligible for health cover from $23.73 per week*.
Member @Suzanne rose was targeted by this cruel email scam. Could it be in your inbox too?
Will your bank help? This senior lost $1 million to a scam, prompting a five-year battle to get it back!
Save up to $1,190 during Emma Sleep’s massive spring sale*!
Nearly a thousand Aussies are losing over $10,000 a year in fees. Are you one of them?
Why is this royal being dubbed a ‘dictator in heels’? Read the behind-the-scenes scoop here.
Meanwhile, this royal is set to inherit millions of dollars thanks to a ‘secretive will’!
Brace yourself! This common service is bound to get a lot more expensive. Is your wallet ready?
Did you know you can skip paying this $247 driving fine? But there’s a catch!
Help us fight for better pension here.

Lifestyle and Food

A customer found live maggots after taking a bite out of a popular Woolworths food item!
Have you tasted 'Australia's best' baked goodies? Hurry—it’s only available in one store!
Cutting back on sugar? You can get this delicious alternative for half the price at ALDI.
This recipe shared by member @Babybird will fill your day with bliss!

Entertainment

John Travolta admits to ‘loving’ this Aussie actress—and it’s not his Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John!
This ‘80s pop star looks unrecognisable in a new sighting! Can you guess who it is?
Check out this hilarious new product in member @mOiOz’s joke!
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What dance craze became popular in the 1960s?

Image Source: Pexels

A. The Twist

B. Hokey Pokey

C. Moonwalk

D. Y.M.C.A.

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Put a Tiger in Your Tank

Image Credit: Australia Remember When / Facebook

Remember the days when people attached these Esso tiger tails to their petrol caps? Esso Petrol had the slogan ‘Put A Tiger In Your Tank’, and a friendly, smiling tiger was a key part of its advertising and marketing campaigns. Did you have one of these tiger tails? Tell us about it here.

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Picture of the Day

Image Credit: Member @essbee55

Art In Nature

At first glance, this photo looks like something straight out of the works of French painter Claude Monet, with the ripples in the water adding a dramatic touch to the trees’ reflection. Thank you, member @essbee55 for sharing! Members, we’d love to see more of your photos. Post them here.

Fun & Games

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17 September

On this day in History

1900The Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed.

1914Andrew Fisher became Australia's 5th prime minister.

1976NASA unveiled its first space shuttle.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

This joke shared by member @Johno1 is a nice catch!

Today's trivia answer:

‘The Twist’ became a worldwide dance craze in the early 1960s.

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