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Tuesday Edition | AM

Good morning

A bright and beautiful hello to you, dear members! I (Dani) am back with your Tuesday morning newsletter to infuse delight into your day. Have you seen anything lately that made you say ‘wow’? For me, this video of Karen Carpenter playing the drums in 1968 is just astounding! Share your ‘wow’ moments here. For now, let’s find out the answer to yesterday’s riddle:

No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month. What am I?

The answer is… a calendar! If you got it correct, you’ll find your name in the shout-out below. With that said, let’s check the latest happenings in Australia and around the globe, shall we?

News and Finance

Watch out! This act in public could get you arrested and slapped with a $925 fine.
Health cover doesn’t have to break the bank—you could get it from just $3.39 a day! Find out more here*.
Bunnings and other Aussie retailers are under fire over an ‘abusive’ practice. What did they do?
Customers are vowing never to eat in this major food chain after seeing disgusting footage of their meals.
Did you know our skin can self-repair? This affordable and science-backed solution can help.
How did this Aussie lose $130,000 to scammers? Here's a new scheme you should watch out for!
Is it time for Australia to break away from the monarchy? Here’s what King Charles had to say.
Could you soon end up paying more for this common driving violation?

Food and Lifestyle

Turn home-cooked dinners into a Michelin star experience with this FREE lifetime offer.
Can you believe Aussies are forking out $15,000 more per year for this essential?
ALDI shoppers are loving this handy product that could extend your food’s shelf life. Will you try it?
Meanwhile, thousands of shoppers are ditching Kmart for this budget retailer. Are you switching too?
This easy recipe shared by member @Babybird is a definite must-try!
‘Too good to resist’: Shoppers are starting to drool over Coles’ latest range. Have you seen it?
Keeping in touch with old friends is important—and member @Heathclyff's idea could make it easier.
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Entertainment

Did this world-renowned singer ‘fake’ her comeback performance? Read the shocking allegation here!
One of Australia’s well-loved shows will see fan- favourite characters return. Can you guess who?
This clever joke shared by member @LadyDi16 is definitely keeping marriage alive!
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What is the official currency of Japan?

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A. Won

B. Yen

C. Yuan

D. Dong

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

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Golden Fleece

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Who remembers going on road trips and stopping by Golden Fleece? Their servos and roadhouses were a popular stopover during the ‘50s up to the ‘70s. For many, spending time here transformed travels into unforgettable memories. Do you have any stories about Golden Fleece? Share them here.

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Picture of the Day

Image Credit: Member @Sue Gordon

Nature’s wonders

Check out this amazing shot shared by member @Sue Gordon! The incredible rock formations and lush greenery are simply magnificent! Have you ever seen anything like this up close? If you have photos to share, feel free to post them here.

Fun & Games

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15 October

On this day in History

1940Australian immunologist Peter Doherty was born.

1964Aussie swimmer Ian O’Brien set the world record for men’s 200m breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics.

1977Debbie Boone’s ‘You Light Up My Life’ topped charts.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

You’ll surely giggle from member @mjm9’s joke!

Today's trivia answer:

Yen is the official currency of Japan.

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