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Good morning

Hello, lovely members! How's your day going? I (James) hope you all started your day with a smile! I'm absolutely thrilled to be sharing this beautiful morning with each and every one of you. Our team has put together plenty of fantastic stories to make your day even brighter and better, so sit back and relax while we keep you company. Now, to answer yesterday’s riddle:

You use a knife to slice my head and weep beside me when I am dead. What am I?

And the answer is… an onion! Congratulations to those who answered correctly; your well-deserved shout-out awaits below.

General News

Some of the hardest hit Aussies can expect to receive $1000 in the latest financial relief. Are you eligible?
If your 2024 wish is a few extra dollars in your pocket, we might have just the thing.
Aussies in two states are being urged to prepare for 'life-threatening' flash floods as heavy rains approach.
Before you click and shop, be warned: this social media platform is a hotspot for scammers.
That’s not all, here are 17 malware-infested apps to delete NOW.
A dream rental turned sour after scammers pocketed $5000 from an Aussie couple. What happened?
A Channel 7 star has spoken up about an invisible health challenge that’s threatening her future.
A 94-year-old Gogglebox star finally reunited with the cast following a heartbreaking diagnosis.
A woman claimed she was robbed at knifepoint by people you’d LEAST suspect of committing a crime.

Health, Food, and Lifestyle

Fed-up farmers have threatened to walk away as Coles and Woolworths allegedly profit at their expense.
Because your car deserves the best, don’t settle for average! Give it the VIP treatment it deserves.
A $199 Kmart dupe of a $900 luxury camping item has stirred up a frenzy on social media.
Coles was caught red-handed in a 'deceptive' scheme! Are YOU being ripped off?
The alarming shortage of this common medication is putting sick Aussies at huge risk.
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Member @Suzanne rose shared a delectable summer recipe you can't afford to miss!

Entertainment

Member @mOiOz shared a belly-rubbing joke that's guaranteed to tickle your funny bone!
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Today's Trivia

How many colour groups of properties are there on a standard Monopoly board?

Image source: Pexels

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Developing and printing film

Image source: Facebook/Growing up in Australia in the '60s, '70s, and '80s

Remember the good old days of snapping photos on film and eagerly waiting to get them developed and printed? The go-to spots were Kmart, BIG W, or the local Chemist. Digital photos weren't a thing back then, and people had to savour every shot on a 36-exposure film roll. Such a far cry from the instant gratification of today's digital world… Do you have other fond memories to share? Feel free to do so here!

Let's Save

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Picture of the Day

9 January, 2024

Image Source: Member @MaryEM

Christmas Pageant fun

Check out today's adorable photo, courtesy of member @MaryEM! Here, you can see two kids cosily nestled in the arms of a giant pink monster. But don’t fret, it's just a statue from a local Christmas pageant, so they're perfectly safe! Don’t they look absolutely precious? 🌟 Have any of you been to a Christmas pageant before? Share some photos with us too!

Fun & Games

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

9 January

On this day in History

1903	Hallam Tennyson became the second Governor-General of Australia.

1984	Gold Logie-award-winning host Bob Dyer passed away.

2007	Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Get ready to giggle! Member @Observer shared a must-see post capturing the hilarious antics of our furry friends.

Today's trivia answer:

The Monopoly board has forty spaces with twenty-eight properties, grouped into eight distinct colours.

Riddle Masters: Great job, members! Many of you nailed the answer. As always, here's your well-deserved shout-out!

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