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Good morning

Hello there, members! How are each and every one of you on this Tuesday morning? I (James) hope your day is starting off as lovely as you all are. As for me, I’m absolutely enjoying the love stories shared in this month's competition. Who knew you were all such romantics? 💌 If you haven’t shared yours yet, there’s still time to do so here! But first, let’s answer yesterday’s riddle:

I am broken when my name is spoken. What am I?

And the answer is… silence! Did you get it correct? If so, you’ll find your well-deserved shout-out below.

News and Finance

Pump up your savings! This government program could trim $1,000 off your yearly petrol expenses.
Health cover from just $3.39 per day*? These little-known government rebates could help.
A woman has shared an urgent warning after falling victim to a scam on Facebook.
A cyberattack on a popular health brand has jeopardised customer data. Are you affected?
A major Aussie bank is shutting down more branches. Will it hit close to home?
A 70-year-old died from a brutal attack, which was witnessed by her 6-year-old granddaughter.
Princess Diana’s 1995 'scandal' has a new twist, and it involves an ‘explosive’ letter from the Palace.

Food, Health, and Lifestyle

Stay alert! Authorities have issued a warning over a deadly waterborne disease linked to two fatalities.
Coles and Woolworths have shaken things up with a major price tag makeover. Thumbs up or down?
Some Bunnings stores are also getting a fresh new look nationwide this month! Is yours included?
Think restoring antique furniture is costly? Think again! Here’s Kmart to the rescue.
Unearthed after 24 years of ‘hiding’, this nostalgic supermarket item has a story to tell.
Member @Suzanne rose has shared a recipe that's scrumptious and packs a healthy punch!
Don't shy away from discussing the changes ageing brings to your body—here's a solution to consider.
Your next adventure awaits! Snag flights for as little as $49 with this budget airline's new route.

Entertainment

Looking to get the ‘body’ you want? According to member @mOiOz’s joke, there’s an easier way!
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Today's Trivia

Which of these is not an input device for a computer?

Image source: Unsplash

Keyboard

Printer

Stylus

Mouse

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Working at a car manufacturing plant

Image source: State Library of South Australia

Who here remembers working at a car manufacturing plant? Member @tonynbarb does! They recalled working at the Holden plant in Brisbane from 1967 to 1984 and again from 1981 to 1984, even calling it the most productive plant in Australia then. Do you have memories you’d like to share too? Post them here!

Let's Save

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Picture of the Day

6 February, 2024

Image Source: Member @featherfour

It was a damp one

Today’s featured photo is from member @featherfour, taken during their Christmas holiday at the park. They recalled the weather being quite damp that day, with their grandson zipping around on his scooter and ending up soaked. Thanks for sharing this lovely memory with us! Members, do you have photos to share too? We'd love to see them on the forum!

Fun & Games

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

6 February

On this day in History

1851	The largest Australian bushfires ever recorded in a populous region took place in Victoria.

1987	Justice Mary Gaudron became the first woman appointed to the High Court of Australia.

1959	Jack Kilby filed the first patent for an integrated circuit.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

They say a picture speaks a thousand words, but here in member @Cheb’s joke... We'll leave it to you to count!

Today's trivia answer:

The printer is an output device for a computer.

Riddle Masters: Congratulations for getting the answer correct, members! As promised, here’s your shout-out.

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