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Good morning, members! It is an absolute pleasure to be back in your inbox this morning. I (Maddie) haven’t written one of our newsletters in a while, so I am excited to be back writing again! This community has grown so much over the past few months that it astounds me. Did you know that we are just short of welcoming our 300,000th member? If we ever wanted to do a community meet and greet, we couldn’t even fit in Australia’s biggest stadium! It's quite impressive, if I can say so myself. 😉 Speaking of impressive, I have an incredible deal to share with you all from our friends at Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)*! For a very limited time, they are offering up to 50% off all worldwide cruises, plus a BONUS $500 off your cruise*! That’s not all; with NCL’s Free At Sea, you can enjoy a Free Beverage Package and much more*. You can choose from over 450 destinations* including Europe, Asia, Hawaii, Alaska, New Zealand & More. You can get all of this if you book a cruise with NCL before Wednesday, 7 February*.

Now, it wouldn’t be a Sunday without our quote of the week. I stumbled upon this one on Monday morning when I was in the office with the lovely April. ‘Everything comes to you at the right time.’ This one is a nice reminder to be patient. We never know what’s around the corner, and although that can be frightening, it’s also what makes life exciting.

News and Finance

A big change is coming to Aussie roads as one major rule returns. Here's how to avoid hefty fines!
We promised a 'Special Holiday Edition' of our newsletter this morning! And my goodness, are we delivering! You can save up to $2000 on this incredible 33-day holiday!
Speaking of savings, discover the simple budgeting trick helping Aussies save as much as $500 monthly.
That’s not all! Councils across Australia are now offering a 50% rebate on these common supermarket buys.
You can also get dental, physiotherapy, chiropractic & osteopathy and more cover for just $3.39/day*!
This week, we said goodbye to a well-known Neighbours star, a former politician, and a property tycoon. May they rest in peace.
One of the biggest tech services suffered a global outage. Were you affected?
A 93-year-old household appliance giant crumbled into administration, marking the end of an era.
Beware of this common road mistake that could hit your wallet with an $800 fine.
Watch out for these fake banknotes that are so convincing they could deceive major supermarkets.
Feel like a squished bug on a windscreen when you open your car insurance bill? Help is available.
These passwords have the highest risk of being compromised… Is yours on the list?

Food and Lifestyle

Did you know about this little-known checkout rule at Coles? It left customers baffled!
Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA have some amazing deals this week. You don’t want to miss these!
Our most exciting competition yet is here, and guess what? You could snag a FREE mattress! Here's how.
Craving a savoury delight that’s easy to whip up? Check out this recipe shared by member @Babybird.

Entertainment

Curious about the masterminds behind the SDC? Maddie and Jon answer your questions in this Q&A.
Member @SirExton is back to sprinkle laughter into your day with a new hilarious joke.
SDC Rewards members: You have until tonight to enter your weekly competition! Not yet upgraded? You could still win $100 in our February competition.
Get a chance to win $50 in SDC Bingo! Try SDC Trivia, Crossword, Solitaire, and Word Explorers, too!

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Today's Trivia

What is the northernmost capital city in the world?

Image source: Unsplash

A	Berlin, Germany

B	Reykjavik, Iceland

C	Oslo, Norway

D	Helsinki, Finland

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Fish and Chips

Image source: Facebook/The Australia I Remember Group

Who remembers the smell of fish and chips wrapped in an old newspaper and dipped in vinegar as a treat? Back in the day, you could enjoy this lunchtime delight for just 20 cents! Do you have fond memories of this treat? Dive into the past with us here.

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

Quilton 3 Ply Toilet Tissue $24 @ Amazon*

Experience the perfect blend of softness and strength in every roll*.

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Extended Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt $18 @ Millers

Upgrade your style with Millers’ Extended Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt.

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Summer Sale @ Emma Sleep*

You only have until February 5th to catch dreamy deals in this Summer Sale*!

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

Picture of the Day

4 February, 2024

Image Source: Member @cabat

A beautiful day where I live

How stunning is this photo shared by member @cabat? They wrote in the caption, ‘I Iive in a beautiful part of SA, Port Willunga. Most days, I go for a walk on my local beach.’ Oh my goodness, your corner of the world looks like a dream! Thanks for sharing! Do you have snaps like this too? Share them in our forum here!

Fun & Games

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

4 February

On this day in History

1951	Germany declared a war zone around the British Isles.

1936	The first radioactive substance was produced synthetically (radium E).

2004	Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Read how member @mick.idgaf’s attempt to execute a dubious online plan took a hilarious turn…

Today's trivia answer:

Reykjavik, Iceland, is the northernmost capital city in the world.

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