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Good morning

A cheerful Thursday to you fabulous folks! I (Athena) hope you’re feeling bright and sparkly as we dive into another day filled with good ol’ fun. If you’re still blinking the sleep away, now’s the perfect time to get a nice, warm cuppa. With that in hand, let’s reveal the answer to yesterday’s riddle:

I have a head and a tail that will never meet. Having too many of me is always a treat. What am I?

The answer is… a coin! Well done to those who got it correct; your shout-out awaits below! Next is a Fascinating Fact! Did you know that a cow was sold for nearly $6 million? It was sold at an auction and weighed almost 1,100 kilos! 🐮

News and Finance

There’s a ‘controversial’ plan to break up Coles and Woolies, and here’s how it might affect YOU.
This service has been saving Aussies an average of $357.95 a year on their health insurance*.
This new law promises to make supermarkets SAFER. What are your thoughts?
Can you imagine paying $10,000 for an internet upgrade while your neighbours get it for FREE?
Sick of the cold? Me too. This is our must-have recommendation this winter.
A 91-year-old man nearly lost his life in an alleged assault near a hospital.
In related news, multiple hospitals are stepping up security due to a rise in assaults on their staff.
If you receive this message from a ‘bank’ like member @thomas, you should DELETE it immediately!
A major Aussie bank is under fire for a ‘deeply concerning’ act involving their deceased clients.
Meanwhile, a widespread bank outage has left countless Aussies without access to their money.
A criminal convicted for the death of an elderly woman was assaulted with WHAT?!
Australia's skies just got a little emptier as a budget airline has officially grounded its fleet.

Food and Lifestyle

A startling image at Woolworths captures a new grim reality for Aussies.
There’s a new sizzling dish in town… and it promises to bring the heat!
But if you crave something sweet and easy, April has a delicious recipe you could try!
Fewer than 100 SDC mugs remain. Grab yours today! Open to new and existing SDC Rewards members.
END OF AN ERA: This tourist spot has announced the end of this unique Australian experience.
Member Josephine G. is back with another thought-provoking article, now accessible to all members.
Help us improve seniors’ lives. Sign our petitions here.

Entertainment

‘A weasel walks into a bar…’ Member @Skipton’s joke is one you won’t want to miss!
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How long did Leo Tolstoy write War & Peace?

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A. 4 years

B. 6 years

C. 8 years

D. 10 years

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

SDC Rewards

Electric Can Opener

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Do you still have the Sunbeam Electric Can Opener? It was a staple in every Aussie kitchen in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Many say its familiar sound evokes memories of busy cooking days. What are your memories of this item? Feel free to share them here!

Let's Save - Deals of the day

Bone Broth Concentrate $39.95 @ Nutra Organics*

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Room Darkening Curtains $49 @ IKEA

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Culottes $22 @ Kmart

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Picture of the Day

Image Source: Member @mikev

Cute rabbit

What an absolutely precious little one! I'm really loving this adorable photo shared by member @mikev with the caption: 'My pet rabbit in a flower patch 🐰' Keep posting your favourite pet photos here! We love seeing them!

Fun & Games

Explore all the SDC games and challenges here!

4 July

On this day in History

1865Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was first published.

1944Home and Away star Ray Meagher was born.

1996Hot Mail, a free Internet e-mail service, began.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Member @Observer's amusing joke is proof that it never hurts to have a ‘spare’.

Today's trivia answer:

Leo Tolstoy wrote War & Peace for 6 years, from 1863-1869.

Riddle Masters: Congratulations! Don’t miss your shout-out!

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