Tuesday Edition

Good morning

Good morning, members! And a very happy Tuesday to you all. We’re so glad to have you here with us today. How are you all feeling? I (Vella) am feeling quite energised today. Maybe because my birthday is coming up, and I’m feeling the excitement buzzing around me! Birthdays are such a special time for me. It’s a time to show gratitude for all I have and take stock of where I’m going in life. There was a time when I didn’t look forward to my birthday, but now I’m almost counting down the days. I realised that it's a time to celebrate that I’m still here and just how far I’ve come. So if you’re like me and have a birthday coming up soon, I encourage you to take a moment to pause and savour the fact that you’re still here and that you’re doing the best you can in whatever situation you may be in.

Anyway, enough about me. Let’s get into today’s newsletter. As always, we have some fun stuff for you all to enjoy. Before we get into the news stories, let’s reveal the answer to yesterday’s riddle!

I am full of holes but I can still hold water. What am I?

And the answer is… a sponge! We also accepted those who answered watering can, human body, and pot-holed roads! Oooh, a lot of you got this one correct. We need to make these riddles more difficult! 😉 If you got the answer correct, head further down in the newsletter, and you’ll spot a shout-out just for you!

Now then, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?

• SCAM ALERT: A retiree has been scammed out of $150,000 of her life savings after being lured in by a fake email containing a picture of a well-known celebrity.
• GP fees are now higher than rebates under the Medicare system – sparking an urgent call for a reform.
• WARNING: A distressed mum has warned Aussies after receiving a convincing text message from someone pretending to be her daughter. Here’s everything you need to know.
• Another scam text is doing the rounds, this time impersonating Aussie dads to take your hard-earned money. Learn more about the ‘dad’ scam text and how to protect yourself.
• WATCH: A Macca’s customer spotted a hilarious drive-through moment that left people in stitches. ‘Only in Australia!’
• Oh no! Coles has reintroduced purchase limits on an Aussie favourite due to a nationwide shortage.
• Have you ever wondered why ALDI staff scan your groceries so quickly? An ex-ALDI worker revealed the REAL reason as customers criticise the new self-serve checkouts.
• Are you looking for an easy and affordable way to organise your home without breaking the bank? Check out this genius Kmart hack to give your home a complete makeover!
• Stop throwing clothes away and make your own at-home mending kit! Learn how to save money on clothing repairs while also extending the life of your favourite clothes.
• A woman was restrained and removed from a supermarket after violently lashing out at staff.
• Fruit flies may seem insignificant, but a new study has revealed that they are helping scientists understand Alzheimer's disease. Here’s how.
• Member @Suzanne rose is back with not one, not two, but three delicious potato recipes! Try her Real Potato Scallops, Potato Fritters, and Potato Cakes Recipes and prepare for a potato feast like you’ve never experienced before!
• Finally, member @mOiOz has the perfect joke for anyone who's ever felt like they weren't someone's type! Get ready to laugh as you hear the punchline to this one!

And that’s all for your Tuesday news, folks! But don’t go anywhere yet, or you'll miss out on some of the fun stuff below, like a joke from member @Skipton that will tickle your funny bone, a gorgeous ‘Picture of the Day’ from member @dragabagalong, and a lovely childhood memory in our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment.

And don’t forget; you can challenge your brain with our newest games, including our Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. Of course, we still have 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.

And last but not least, be sure to enter our Six-letter OzWord​ competition for your chance to win a $100 voucher to Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA. All you have to do is come up with a six-letter ‘Aussie Word’ (or at least slightly Aussie) for our new six-letter version of OzWord! The more entries you make, the more chances you have to win! So get in, and good luck!

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.