Sunday Edition

Good morning

Good morning lovely members! Happy Sunday. I (Maddie) hope you have had a good week so far and are looking forward to a relatively relaxing day. I know I sure am! It’s been another big week here at the Seniors Discount Club but honestly when isn’t it? The good news is, Jon is back in Australia on Tuesday so we have an extra pair of hands to tackle the madness that comes with this time of year! We are very much looking forward to having him back in the office. We’ve missed him!

Now, a Sunday wouldn’t be a Sunday here at the SDC without divulging the quote of the week! This week’s quote is one I hold very close to my heart.

‘Small steps are better than no steps.’

I say this quote a lot to myself and my loved ones. I just think it’s such a good thing to remind yourself and your loved ones of, and it’s something you can implement both physically and mentally. Let’s say, for example, you haven’t been able to do as much walking as you used to. Remind yourself, that small steps are better than no steps at all. Perhaps that means you do a few laps of the hallway, it’s better than nothing at all. It’s also something you can remind yourself of when you’re trying to do something new or challenging and it’s just not happening as quickly as you would like. Maybe you’re knitting your first scarf, trying yoga, or another new skill. Practice, practice, practice. Even the small steps are still a step in the right direction.

One more thing before I jump into this week’s news! I just want to remind you all about our Christmas Giveaway. We will be giving away five $100 vouchers at random to members who have a profile on our forum. If you already have a profile, then you are already running! If you don’t, you can read how to set your profile up here so you can go into the running too.

I think that’s enough for me today! So, what happened across Australia and around the world this week?

• The Albanese government scrapped a controversial plan to reduce access to disability pensions for people with certain conditions. Was this the right move?
• Your Say Sunday: Do you believe you ‘get what you pay for?’. Are you better off paying for the more expensive item over the cheaper dupe? We want to hear from YOU.
• This week, we found some great deals at Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA, including Maharajah's Choice Basmati Rice for $9.50, Neutrogena Beach Defence Sunscreen Spray for $10, and some bargain appliances. You can still get these deals today!
• URGENT PRODUCT RECALLS: The ACCC and Bunnings have urgently recalled a common household essential and a popular gardening product due to serious health risks. Do you have either of these products at home?
• This ex-channel Nine star was charged with assaulting his wife. Please note, members, there is a content warning on this one.
• ‘I don’t mean to burst Channel 9’s bubble.’ Kyle Sandilands leaked Tracy Grimshaw’s replacement on air. Did you guess the new A Current Affair host correctly?
• SCAM ALERT: Bunnings and Kmart issued an urgent warning to Australians about a new online scam that is targeting Australians. Here's what you need to know.
• According to a registered dietician, this specific food should not be eaten by anyone over the age of 40 because it ‘ruins your metabolism’. Do you eat it?
• This rising star is tipped to be Sunrise's David 'Kochie' Koch’s replacement amid speculation the beloved TV host will retire soon.
• King Charles banned this controversial item from all royal residences. What is it and why is he so upset about it?
• Attention, bargain hunters! Woolworths and BIG W announced their huge Black Friday deals, with 50% off hundreds of items, including electronics, groceries, and more!
• One of Australia’s biggest charities had been the target of a cyber attack after cruel hackers attempted to steal the information of donors. Have you been affected?
• Are you doing your Christmas shopping online this year? Then you need to be extra careful because experts have warned about a surge in online shopping scams.
• Finally, this hilarious take on ‘training dolphins’ by member @Cheb is a must-read! It made me laugh. Click here to read the joke.

And that, my dear friends, is a wrap of all the top news stories of the week! My goodness if I can say so myself, I just love our Sunday edition of the newsletter. I enjoy looking back at the events of the week and reflecting on all the stories. I also always try to quiz myself on what stories I think will be in the newsletter. It’s a good way to test my memory. Now, there’s plenty more in store for you below members, including a great trivia question (I’m hoping the majority of you get this one correct), a gorgeous 'Picture of the Day' thanks to member @Simmy, and some interesting ‘On This Day’ facts, like did you know that it was 5 years ago today that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement?

Fancy a bit of fun brain training? Of course, you do! Check out our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game. Of course, we also have our classic games, including Word Association Game, Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game! Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game, and Can you name 5? As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.

Oh, and have you entered our Christmas Competition yet? If not, there's still time! Simply tell us your favourite Christmas memories for your chance to win a $100 voucher to the supermarket of your choice (Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!).

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.