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Hello there, dear members! It's Sethia here, hoping to sprinkle some joy into your Tuesday afternoon. I always look forward to our chatty sessions before the sun sets! So, what's on your agenda this afternoon? I highly suggest checking out the forum, as you never know what you might stumble on! Whether you're a shutterbug, a food connoisseur, a jokester, or a crafty genius, we have something for you! 😉

Anyhow, what is happening across Australia and around the world this afternoon?

• A major Australian bank was hit by a brutal 8-hour outage, leaving thousands unable to access their funds for essentials.
• Australia is mourning the death of a Labor MP after news that she lost a long battle with cancer broke. May she rest in peace.
• ATTENTION MEMBERS! You could be overpaying for your car insurance. Find out why it's important to compare rates and potentially save big.
• Ever wanted to actually talk to your pet? ALDI’s latest launch will make that dream come true!
• A Coles shopper has an urgent warning after an unsettling find in a store-bought dinner staple.
• Woolworths also copped backlash over the ‘ridiculous’ size of a best-selling $12 item.
• That’s not all… Aussies have taken aim at a shopping centre for this ‘disgusting’ Christmas gimmick.
• Going on an overseas holiday? There’s a major update for Australian travellers, and here’s everything you need to know.
• Several households could be in for a less-than-magical Christmas as Aussies were cautioned about the latest hit to their wallets.
• Luckily, we have the perfect solution to make your Christmas feast way less stressful.
• This mum’s cleaning tip revealed an unpleasant truth that everyone’s struggling to accept.
• An alarming link between your favourite drink and deadly bacteria was found. Is it time to ditch it for good?
• Cap off your day with this list to elevate your viewing experience!
• If that's not enough, member @Observer has a short but sweet joke that’s bound to tickle your funny bone.
• Whip up a soul-soothing dinner in one pan with the delicious recipe member @Suzanne rose shared!
• Finally, try your hand at winning a prize with SDC Bingo! There’s also SDC Trivia, SDC Crossword, and Word Explorers.

That's all the news this afternoon, folks! Stick around for more exciting surprises below. Have you heard about our latest competition? All you have to do is share your most exciting Christmas present with us and you could win a $100 voucher! SDC Rewards members, you could also win a special prize this week.

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