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Good morning, members, and welcome to Friday! I (Vella) hope you had a good week. Unfortunately, I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather, so my weekend agenda is to get plenty of rest. Don’t forget to take your vitamins, stay hydrated, and indulge in self-care, too. Now, it’s time for the final riddle of the week:

I make a loud sound when I’m changing. When I do change, I get bigger but weigh less. What am I?

If you know the answer, pop over to our Riddle Masters thread here. Get it correct and we’ll give you a shout-out tomorrow!

News and Finance

A huge change could come to Medicare soon, potentially offering a free medical procedure for Aussies.
You could be eligible for government rebates, bringing health coverage down to just $23.73* per week.
Discover the Kmart secret that has helped shoppers stay afloat amid rising prices. Could it work for you, too?
Looking to save more money? These old-school strategies are making a comeback in 2024.
The world’s most powerful passports in 2024 have been revealed! Is Australia on the list?
Prepare for a getaway! A popular airline has dropped unbelievable flight deals that are too good to miss!
A family was left fuming after their loved one died waiting for an agonising ten hours for an ambulance.
Are you eligible for subsidised hearing aids?

Food and Lifestyle

GOOD NEWS! Coles has reduced the price of a popular meat buy to its lowest in years!
That’s not all! Get FREE premium meat for life with this amazing deal.
Woolworths and BIG W have come under fire for their decision to axe Australia Day merchandise.
Kmart shoppers are calling this $8 laundry hack a ‘game-changer’. But not everyone is convinced…
Costco has confirmed the closure of one of its beloved stores, leaving shoppers devastated.
Are you afraid of the dark, or maybe spiders? Learn some surprising facts about phobias in this article.
Spice up your dinner with this mouth-watering recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose.

Entertainment

WATCH: Bindi Irwin’s husband narrowly escaped a croc attack in a new hair-raising clip.
A beloved Hollywood actor’s cause of death has been revealed following his untimely demise last year.
Have you ever seen a real unicorn? Member @mOiOz has, and it looks like this...
SDC Rewards members, you could win $50 in this week’s exclusive competition! Not a premium member? This competition also has a fun prize.
And don't forget to play some of our games! Try Solitaire, Word Explorers, Crosswords, Trivia, or SDC Bingo!

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Win a $50 Coles or Woolworths gift card!

Today's Trivia

Which type of flower is the lotus?

Image source: Unsplash

Biennial

Annual

Autumnal

Perennial

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Bottle-O

Image source: Facebook/Australia Remember When

Who remembers the Bottle-O? That old gent on his horse-drawn cart, shouting 'Bottle!' as he traversed the neighbourhood. Back then, kids scrambled to collect any bottles they could find, stacking them in the backyard for the Bottle-O's arrival. Do you have fond memories of the Bottle-O? Tell us here.

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

15% Off Wiper Blades @ Wipertech*

Take 15% off your total Wipertech* order with an exclusive code*.

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JOTO Water Shoes $14.99 @ Amazon*

Level up your water adventures with the JOTO Water Shoes*.

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House & Home Pedal Rubbish Bin $25 @ BIG W

Keep your home clean and stylish with the House & Home Pedal Rubbish Bin.

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

Picture of the Day

12 January, 2024

Image Source: Member @Marcy1

Sunset reflections

Member @Marcy1, you've done it again! You have such a talent for capturing the beauty of nature. Thank you for sharing this breathtaking slice of paradise with us. Want to share your own photo? We'd love to see them in our Photography forum!

Fun & Games

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

12 January

On this day in History

1836	Charles Darwin arrived in Australia.

1963	Spin bowler Bobby Simpson took 5-57 for Australia v England.

2010	Catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake struck Haiti.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

'Paddy is booking...' Trust me, this joke shared by member @Skipton is worth checking out!

Today's trivia answer:

The lotus flower is an aquatic perennial that lives for several years.

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