Tuesday Edition

Good morning

Well, hello, members, fancy seeing you here this wonderful Tuesday morning. Ah, Tuesday, it’s the day when we are all just getting over the Monday blues and are ready to tackle the rest of the week head-on. Not to mention, it’s the Melbourne Cup today! So it’s pretty easy getting over the ‘Monday blues’ when we all get to watch the biggest race in Australia (and arguably the world). If you’re a lover of the cup, let us know what your bets are this year! We haven’t got a clue what’s going on, so we took a look at who the professionals are backing! If you’re like us and want to know who you should be looking out for, then here’s everything you need to know. Now, without further ado, let’s jump right in.

First things first, let’s give you the answer to yesterday’s riddle!

Which of the following is the largest, Triangle, Circle, Square, Rectangle?

The answer is... Rectangle! Why? Because it has more letters in it! Get it? We thought this one was pretty clever. If you got that one correct, then congratulations! You can find your shout-out at the end of this newsletter.

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

• The federal government has just made huge changes that will affect the retirement income of millions of Aussies, and retirees are not happy about it. Here’s why.
• This is not a drill! Shoppers have discovered a way to get BIG W products for FREE! Yes, really! Here's how.
• Fashionistas are desperate to get their hands on a new $35 wardrobe item from Kmart after it was labelled ‘perfect’ by shoppers.
• Good news! Expect to save up to $10 on select Coles products the next time you shop, as the supermarket giant launch their new cost-of-living deals.
• IKEA’s popular Christmas treat is back just in time for the holidays - for only $5 you and your family can have oodles of festive fun!
• Want to get that glowing celebrity skin this summer without spending a fortune? Check out these five budget-friendly beauty products that a professional facialist swears by - and they’re all under $20!
• This dad has issued a warning to Aussies after a ‘deadly’ discovery inside a children’s toy from Kmart. Please tell anyone in your life who may have purchased this to check immediately.
• SCAM ALERT: Have you received a mystery package in the mail? If so, beware! It could be part of a new scam. Here’s what it means and everything you need to know.
• ATTENTION members: Cybersecurity firm McAfee has issued an urgent warning to 20 million Android users about malicious apps that may be lurking on their devices. Do you have any of these apps? Delete them NOW!
• The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released new data on the foods that have skyrocketed in price, and the results are terrifying!
• Starting next week, you could be fined $660 for this simple supermarket trolley act.
• On a budget but still want a delicious and juicy steak? Check out Suzanne rose's budget steaks recipe.
• And finally, check out this quality dad joke from member Peter Lincoln.

Well, that’s a wrap of today’s news, folks! But don't click away just yet, because we’ve got plenty more in store for you, including a hilarious joke from member @Skipton, a stunning photo of the day from @Simmy, and a fond memory from @Suzanne rose.

If you're looking for a little more mental stimulation, be sure to check out our Word Association Game, Song Lyric Story Game and Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game!

As always, we have our classic games, including 3 Word Story, Can you name 5? and Be careful what you wish for. As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.

And the moment you've all been waiting for... the winner of our ‘best piece of advice’ competition. First of all, we would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter. We received so many wonderful and heart-warming entries, and it was tough to choose just one! But after much deliberation, we have decided that the winner is... @DizzyIssy! Congratulations! Here's her advice:

‘My father always told my siblings and me that “Health is Wealth”. No other material things were as important as a healthy mind & body. I still use this saying today and have passed it on to many! Thanks, dad.’

What we love most about this advice is that it’s simple yet so powerful and true! You don't know how lucky you are until you get sick. It’s that classic case of taking breathing for granted until you have a stuffy nose and once it clears up, you forget to be grateful again. This is a great reminder to take care of our health while we still can. So, thank you, @DizzyIssy, for sharing your father’s wisdom with us! And for that, you will receive a $100 gift voucher to Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA.

Thanks again to everyone who entered, and stay tuned for our next competition.

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

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