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Good morning

Rise and shine, members! It’s a brand-new week, and I (Vella) couldn’t be more excited to start it with all of you amazing people! Can you believe how quickly we’re racing toward the festive season? Are any of you planning holiday trips? Member @Ramzy shared some wonderful travel destinations that have me daydreaming about getting away. If you have any favourite destinations to recommend, we’d love to hear about them here. Now, before we jump into the news, here’s your Monday morning brain-teaser:

Three eyes have I, all in a row; when the red one opens, all freeze like the snow.

Submit your answers in our Riddle Masters thread here. You’ll get a shout-out tomorrow if you get it correct!

News and Finance

Did you know you could be slapped with a whopping $806 fine for DOING THIS while outdoors?
Believe it or not, your health cover can cost just $3.39 a day. Here’s how.*
A new rule is hitting Aussie roads, and if you’re not careful, you might face a hefty fine!
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Are you guilty of this common household habit? Beware! It could leave you with severe burns!
An urgent warning has been issued to Aussies over a significant threat on the horizon.
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‘Your family is in imminent danger’: Here's why that warning could be a scam!
Member @iedemas also flagged a sneaky ad that could cost you BIG while online shopping.
Watch out! This simple mistake at your next doctor’s visit could cost you more than you think.
Meanwhile, this tiny error set a traveler back $559—are you making the same mistake?
Do you indulge in this common habit? Watch out! It might be banned soon. Will you be affected?

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Food and Lifestyle

Do you shop at Coles and Woolworths? You could be in for a MAJOR PAYOUT! Here’s how.
Kmart's latest $12 item is turning heads as a dead ringer for a $900 designer buy.
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Bunnings just released a $30 must-have, and shoppers are obsessed.
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Help us push for a fairer pension—sign our petition.
A delicious new recipe is here courtesy of member @Suzanne rose!

Entertainment

Nothing brightens your day quite like this hilarious joke shared by member @mOiOz!
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What was the first product to have a barcode?

Image Source: Freepik

A. Wrigley's Gum

B. Kellogg's Corn Flakes

C. Coca-Cola

D. Heinz Ketchup

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

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Dinking

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Who used to hop on the back of a mate’s bike for a ride? Some called it ‘doubling’, while others knew it as ‘dinking’. The rush of speeding down the street, giggling with the wind in your hair. Do you remember those carefree days? Tell us here!

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Picture of the Day

Image Source: Member @essbee5

Double-barred finch

What an incredible shot, member @essbee5! You’ve captured such an adorable Double-barred Finch—it’s almost like it’s posing just for you! Members, do you have stunning wildlife photos like this? We’d love to see them here.

Fun & Games

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7 October

On this day in History

1830Black War's 'Black Line' campaign began.

1919Australia's 2nd Prime Minister Alfred Deakin died at 63.

1941John Curtin became Australia's 14th Prime Minister.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Get ready for another dose of humour with member @mjm9’s hilarious joke.

Today's trivia answer:

The first product to have a barcode was Wrigley's gum.

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