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Hello, members! How are you all doing on this fine Monday morning? The team and I (Jarred) hope you’re all well. I’m grateful for your new suggestions in our book recommendations thread! We’ve been delighted with the responses and hope you can find something you like, too. Ah, but before that, here’s our first weekly riddle:

With pointed fangs, it sits in wait; with piercing force, it doles out fate. Over bloodless victims proclaiming its might, eternally joining in a single bite. What am I?

This is such a great description for a drop bear! 😂 But jokes aside, if you think you know the answer, drop (no pun intended) it here! Get it correct, and you’ll get a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter.

So, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?

• GREAT NEWS: Qantas has made a big change that could benefit thousands of Aussies.
• With interest rates climbing, it's the perfect time to nurture your nest egg. Community First Bank's term deposit offers a competitive 5.25% p.a¹. for 12 months...
• A senior couple has been allegedly barred from Flight Centre after a $47,000 holiday nightmare. What happened?
• A Woolworths shopper was left in shock after discovering the high price of this buy—calling it an outright ‘scam’.
• ‘Are you joking?’ Another Woolies shopper was left stunned by a $46 bill for a single meal. Why did it cost so much?
• Discover this living room innovation that unlocks comfort, saves space, and adds style to your home!
• A retiree shared a cautionary tale of losing $500,000 of their savings to a 'hypnotic' investment scam.
• Similarly, a pensioner lost his life savings of $21,000 to another devious scam, prompting calls for a uniform bank policy.
• Shoppers are buzzing about a glaring mistake on a popular Kmart item. Can you spot the error?
• Coles is making its 'Quiet Hour' better to accommodate customers. Here's what you need to know.
• A decline in bulk-billing doctors has been reported, with the number of GPs offering the service halving over the last year.
• Don’t line power companies’ pockets. Compare TODAY to save up to 24% on your power bill!
• Want to enjoy food without the guilt? A celebrity chef revealed a cooking tip that could help you lose weight!
• Hate when your avocados go bad too soon? Try this simple and ingenious trick to keep them fresh for months!
• Transform your meals with member @Suzanne rose’s delicious recipe!
• We make sure our beloved pets want for nothing. Case in point: this cheeky joke from member @mOiOz! Be warned, it's a bit rude though!
• Want to kill some time? We have great games: Word Explorer, SDC Trivia, SDC Crossword, and SDC Bingo, where you can win a $50 voucher!

Get ready for an exhilarating ride—today's stories were just the warm-up; there's much more still coming your way! Try and win our weekly competition so your SDC Rewards membership for the whole year is sorted. Dive into this week's competition and take a guess: what movie is this? But that's not all! We invite everyone to participate in our competition for November! Share your cherished Christmas memories, and you could win a $100 supermarket voucher!

Dental, optical, and physio cover from under $9 per week? You could be eligible for latest government rebates which assist in getting cover from just $1.15* per day. Talk to an advisor now and find out if you're eligible and discover how much you could be saving.*

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As always, members: stay safe, and happy reading!

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