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Sunday Edition
Well good morning members, happy Sunday! It’s been a big, busy week has it not? Regardless, let's take a second to relax, take a deep breath and of course, take a sip of a hot delicious morning cuppa... There were some super interesting stories this week, so as we do every Sunday, let's reflect on the week that was!
So, what happened across Australia and the world this week?
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This week, Coles, Woolies, Aldi and IGA gave us some fantastic half-price bargains, including Nature Valley Bars, Cadbury Favourites (Yum!), pet supplies, and some clothing staples.
You can still score these deals today!
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Aldi shoppers went nuts about the $9.99 bargain item they didn’t know they needed!
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Mouldy washing machine? One Aldi shopper shared the $2.59 hack that rids your washing machine of filth!
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Members @VinylTed and @Wendy shared some hilarious jokes, in fact, @Wendy submitted two that left us in stitches.
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We also saw these hilarious signs spotted by shoppers all around the world. You can’t put a price on laughter, eh?
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Bunnings shoppers went bloody bananas for this $37 product that has changed the bathroom storage game for good!
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We saw how one man got locked in an Aldi, and the item he went for once he realised he was trapped (we would have been right there with
him.)
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One wedding guest was left absolutely livid after receiving a disappointing dinner.
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This week, we also saw how a brutal condition with no known cure left one individual looking like ‘the lizard man’, and it’s more common than you think.
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We also learnt a mind-blowing hack for cooler air using the pedestal fans. Turns out you might be using them all wrong…
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And finally, we were made aware of the latest scam targeting Aldi shoppers. Members, remember that if it’s too good to be true, it usually is.
And that is a summary of the first week of February ladies and gentlemen. It was a real doozy don’t you think? With you lot there with us, every week is!
Now before you get up out of that comfy seat and get on with your day, we have plenty more in store for you below, including a picture of the day off the back of our ‘Is Australian Made A Scam’ story, thanks to member Carmel M., and a hilarious food themed joke that was brought to us by @GoodBloke. Cheers for these guys!
Now don’t forget, in less than a week, on the 11th of February, we announce the winner of the SDC photo competition and the recipient of a $100 voucher for Coles or Woolworths. If you have not yet entered, make sure to head over here, upload a couple of your favourite photos, and give us a
little spiel about them! Who knows, this time next week it could be you that scores $100 bucks to spend on groceries. You gotta be in it to win it eh?
Now most importantly members, stay safe, and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Dan & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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A. Yeast
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B. Salt
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C. Chocolate
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D. Saesame
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When FB Group
Passiona is an Aussie classic! While it’s currently made by Schwepps, and is sold by other brands as well these days (such as Aussie classic Kirks with their Pasito flavour), do you remember when Passiona looked like this and was sold by Cottees? The original was actually a cordial made out of excess passion fruits to prevent wastage on the farm of none other than Spencer Cottee. Whilst Cottees is now known for their cordials, spreads and sweet sauces, Passiona was their debut, and arguably, their swan song!
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Source: Aldi Mums/Facebook
Alright ladies and gents, you know I am never one to lie to you lot! I, myself, have a moudly washing machine, and it’s something that has been driving me up the wall for months. I’ve tried everything, such as the SARDS washing machine cleaner, baking soda, vinegar, scrubbing and nothing seems to do the trick, but then when the team showed me this little tip that one Mum posted on the Aldi Mums Facebook group, my eyes lit up. A $2.59 solution to my seven-month long problem? Remarkable. I’m going to Aldi today to pick this one up! Let me know how you go with this tick too, hopefully it solves all of our mouldy washing machine problems!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Eco Travel Mug $10 @ Myer
Doing your part for the environment doesn’t have to be hard. Enjoy a hot cuppa on the go and look fab doing with these Eco Travel Mugs. The sturdy and eye-catching design keeps your beverage warm all day long, and will last you years and years. With 8 colours to choose from (while stocks last), and a price tag of only $10 (down from $19.95), it seems silly not to add one of these to your basket!
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Mini USB Microphone $0.25c @ Kmart
As online communication seems to be the most convenient way to keep in touch with your loved ones these days, why not upgrade your setup with this Mini USB Microphone! This little baby plugs directly into your computer or laptop, and features noise cancelling to rid you of any unwanted background noise. The best part however is the price: $0.25c down from $5. Now that is an absolute steal. Don’t let the ridiculously low price scare you off either, this pocket mic has plenty of 5 star reviews!
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Dog Collar Leather with Bandana (Small, Medium or Large) $2 @Kmart
Pamper your pooch and get them looking their best with this leather dog collar and bandana! Your cute little pup will be transformed into man's cowboy best friend, and catch the envious eyes of everyone around during walks. While each size usually varies in price ($6, $7, and $8), you can currently get small, medium or large for only $2!
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Source: Member Carmel M.
‘Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Rot (compost), Recycle’ - Aussie Style
Off the back of our ‘Is Australian Made A Scam’ story, we had beloved member Carmel M. send in a photo of her old 70s electric pressure cooker! She is currently doing a bit of DIY, and converting it into a plant pot by removing the handles and drilling some drainage holes in the bottom. Isn’t that nifty?
Carmel has fully encapsulated the important message of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Rot (compost), Recycle’. Way to go Carmel!
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1943 1st Spitfire in action above Darwin, Australia, Mu Ki-46 shot down.
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1943 Singer Frank Sinatra debuts on radio's "Your Hit Parade".
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1948 Bradman retires hurt, 57 in his last Test Cricket innings in Australia.
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1952 Queen Elizabeth II succeeds King George VI to the British throne and proclaimed Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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2019 Honeybees are able to add and subtract and understand concept of zero according to research from RMIT University in Australia.
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For several years, a man was having an affair with an Italian woman.
One night, she confided in him that she was pregnant. Not wanting to ruin his reputation or his marriage, he paid her a large sum of money if she would go to Italy to secretly have the child.
This one had us in stitches! To read the rest of this one, click here. Big thanks to member @GoodBloke for sharing this with us!
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Vegemite is made out of the yeast leftover from breweries. In the beer making process, yeast is a byproduct. So rather than throw it out, in 1923 a chemist named CP Callister turned trash into a dark brown spreadable treasure.
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