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Good morning

G'day, members! I (James) hope this beautiful morning finds you well. Today, I wanted to take a moment to talk about self-care. Have you been taking care of your well-being? If you haven't lately, I highly encourage you to do something nice for yourself. You deserve it! And if you ever need a listening ear or a bit of support, don't hesitate to reach out! Now, without further ado, let's reveal the answer to yesterday's riddle:

I am used to bat with, yet I never get a hit. I am near a ball, yet I am never thrown. What am I?

The answer is… eyelashes! Congratulations to those who got it correct! You'll find your shout-out below.

News and Finance

ACT FAST: Time is running out to claim your $180 energy rebate! Check here if you're eligible.
Born before 1964? You could also be eligible for health cover from $3.39 per day*.
Cancer won't stop her! The Princess of Wales has returned to the public eye.
Take 20% Off this Award-Winning Australian Wine. Use the code SDC20 or click here to activate the offer*!
A 60-year-old woman was put behind bars, and you won't believe what the police found in her house…
Make great sex the new NORMAL and snag a $12,000 prize pack while you're at it!
‘Serious and painful…’ Here's why the nation's swimming hero was seen in a wheelchair.
Mystery has surrounded the disappearance of an Irwin family member. What happened to her?
Is Australia facing the next pandemic? An expert has warned about the spread of this deadly virus.
We are petitioning to improve the quality of aged care provided to Aussie seniors. Help us HERE.

Food and Lifestyle

ALDI's Special Buys event is the hottest thing in town—here's what you need to know!
Speaking of hot, there are also HUGE savings here in these essential bedroom buys!
Blink, and you'll miss this $25 Kmart item that's topping every Aussie shopper's list!
SAVE BIG on groceries with these insider tips for getting the best deals at Coles and Woolies!
Enjoy endless entertainment at home without emptying your wallet, thanks to ALDI's latest offer.
Will we say goodbye to this everyday item soon?
Here's why your smartphone app might not be as honest as you think at the checkout…
Not all of us are kitchen pros—thankfully, member @Babybird got some great tips to help us out!
In memory of his late wife, member @BruceAnderson shared a recipe that's as heartfelt as it is delicious.

Entertainment

Want us to slash $100 off your groceries this month? All you have to do is WIN this challenge!
SDC Rewards members, you could win $50 more here, just like this member who won last week!
SDC Rewards Sweepstakes is around the corner. Don't miss out; join now!
This joke from member @mikev had me laughing so hard I almost fell off my chair!
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Today's Trivia

How long does the International Space Station take to orbit Earth?

Image Source: Unsplash

A	30 minutes

B	60 minutes

C	90 minutes

D	120 minutes

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Jacks/Knucklebones

Image Source: Facebook/Memory Lane - Growing up in Australia

Do you remember spending countless hours playing jacks or knucklebones, maybe even using the bones from a Sunday lamb roast? Those were the days! If you have more nostalgic memories you'd like us to feature, please share them here.

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

25% Off Freeze-Dried Cat Treats @ Michu*

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Monogram Pique Polo $35.98 @ Banana Republic

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Note: Deals are not sponsored unless stated. For more Deals, Discounts, and Bargains, click here.

Picture of the Day

18 June, 2024

Image Source: Member @essbee55

Lilypads

Do you know that feeling when a photo instantly makes you feel calm and at ease? That's exactly how I felt after seeing this photo from member @essbee55! Members, if you'd like us to feature your photo in the newsletters too, feel free to post them here!

Fun & Games

Want to try some other new and challenging games?
Head to our games forum here!

18 June

On this day in History

1940	Winston Churchill delivered the 'Finest Hour' speech.

1992	Aussie singer-songwriter and pianist Peter Allen died.

2023	A submersible imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

You'll be amused by this joke from member @Observer!

Today's trivia answer:

It takes 90 minutes for the ISS to orbit Earth.

Riddle Masters: Well done, folks! Here's your shout-out.

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