Saturday Edition

Good morning

Good morning, members! I (Vella) am so glad to be in your inbox this Saturday morning, and I hope you’re all feeling relaxed and excited for the weekend ahead. What have you got planned? I'm going to a friend's wedding later this afternoon, so I have a busy day ahead of me! Ah, another wedding. It seems like everyone's getting married these days! Should I start a betting pool on who's next? Just kidding. Well, to be honest, I love weddings. The excitement, the vows, the first dance... It's all so romantic. I hope the next wedding I go to is my own! Again, I'm just kidding! I'm not quite ready for that just yet. Or am I?

Anyway, enough about me and my love life. I know what you're all really here for – the answer to yesterday's riddle!

What two whole, positive numbers have the same answer when multiplied together as when added together?

The answer is... 2 and 2! Why? Because 2 x 2 = 4 and 2 + 2 = 4. So there you have it! A simple but fun riddle for you all. I hope you enjoyed it! Now, if you managed to get the answer correct, head further down this email for your shout-out!

Now, onto our next segment for the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say?’ Today, we are taking a look at the term 'FOMU', which stands for 'fear of messing up’. This term is often used by kids today who are afraid to make mistakes and the social embarrassment this causes. FOMU prevents people from taking risks and trying new things, leading to many missed opportunities. For example, a kid with FOMU might not want to try out for the school soccer team because they're afraid of not making it. But the truth is, you'll never know unless you try! So next time your grandkids have FOMU, encourage them to take a chance, and if they make a mistake, tell them it's okay! We all make mistakes, and that's how we learn. Don’t confuse this one for the common term ‘FOMO’ which is fear of missing out!

Now, what's happening across Australia and the world today?

• GOOD NEWS! Expect major savings at Coles, Bunnings, JB Hi-Fi, and Kmart after their CEOs hinted at upcoming price relief.
• CHOICE just named the BEST dishwashing liquid of 2023 — and it only costs $1.90! Find out whether Coles, ALDI or Woolworths took the top spot. 
• A man claims he cracked his tooth on a needle hidden inside a popular food item bought from Woolworths and the manufacturer’s response had him fuming. Do you think the compensation was sufficient?
• This 72-year-old Domino's worker suffered a fall while delivering pizzas, but what happened next changed her life. This incredible story of generosity will have you in tears!
• A Woolworths customer was left shocked after finding a bizarre pricing error in the supermarket aisle. ‘Is this a new level of inflation?’
• A doctor has issued an urgent warning over a common BBQ tool after a four-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries. Members, be careful. This could happen to anyone!
• Want to enjoy a Big Mac without the guilt? Here’s the clever way to order a ‘mini Big Mac’ that is cheaper and has fewer calories.
• GPs now have access to a new service that provides them with additional support in treating complex dementia cases. Here’s everything you need to know about this promising development.
• Know your rights: Experts are warning of further rent increases in the coming months. But what can you do if your landlord tries to raise your rent? Here’s how to protect yourself from unfair rent hikes.
• A survey found that 90% of Centrelink recipients suffer from health issues due to their inability to cool their homes. Here’s why.
• ‘A serious health risk’: A greedy landlord has been slammed after being caught trying to rent out a tiny tin shed for a whopping $1,000 a month!
• Spice up your dinner menu with this Authentic Thai Basil Chicken recipe from our very own writer, Sean! Get ready for an explosion of flavour in every bite!
• Finally, what do you do when a bird leaves an unpleasant surprise on your car? Member @Skipton shares how he deals with it, and will have you in stitches.

Well, that concludes your Saturday news. We hope you’ve enjoyed it! But don’t go anywhere just yet. We still have some more goodies for you below, including a funny joke from member @Luckyus, a fascinating 'Picture of the Day' from member @Patwinnie, and a fun childhood memory in our 'Yesterday's Australia' segment that you won't want to miss.

Oh, and before we forget, did you know that Health Insurers are increasing their premiums by an average of 2.90% on April 1? Although that doesn’t seem like a ‘large’ increase, for an Aussie over the age of 65 that’s an additional $167 per year for their health cover. It’s worse if you’re with one of the ‘Big 5 Funds’ - think BUPA, Medibank, HCF, nib and HBF - you could be paying a whopping $194 more per year for the exact same health cover. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Compare and save on your health insurance before April 1 here.*

Got some time to spare? Why not challenge yourself with our many games, including Alphabetical Bands/Groups Game, Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread? Or maybe you’d prefer 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.