Thursday Edition

Good morning

Well, hello there, members! It’s time for another Thursday edition of our newsletter. How are you all this morning? I (Vella) sure hope you’re doing well. I’m feeling especially chipper this morning. I went for a nice jog, and it did wonders for my mood! I love starting my day off with some fresh air and sunshine. It gets me pumped and excited for the rest of the day.

Do you know what else has me excited? A new feature in our forum! I am thrilled to announce the launch of our Australia-wide Seniors Discount Directory. We have been working on this for MONTHS and it is by no means perfect (just yet). There are still little issues like the navigation menu at the very top of your screen doesn’t work yet, you have to be a little patient when you type in what discount you’re looking for and your postcode for our drop down menu to appear. But other than these little issues, this Seniors Discount Directory includes every Seniors Discount available to Seniors Card holders Australia-wide.

With this incredible directory, you can now look for Seniors Discounts available in your area (or an area you are visiting) simply by typing in the suburb name or postcode and click the pink ‘search’ button. There’s now no need to scroll through our complete 400-page eBook or head to your state or territory Seniors Card website, because we have crossed reference every discount available on every state and territory site!

While we know the Directory isn’t perfect yet, please know that we are constantly working to improve it and add even more value for each and everyone of you. So stay tuned and watch this space because there’s so much more to come! We’re always striving to provide you with the best possible experience, and we hope you enjoy the Discount Directory as much as we enjoyed creating it! Click here to try it now!

Now then, let's get to today’s newsletter. First things first, it’s time to give you all the answer to yesterday’s tricky riddle. For those of you who don't remember, the riddle goes:

You're both in and outside of me; You guide me but don't ride me; I can make a statement with a tongue but no mouth. What am I?

The answer, of course, is a shoe! As expected, many of you got the answer correct, and you know what that means, right? You get a shout-out! So stick around, and you’ll find a shout-out waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.

Next on the agenda for today, it’s time to share with you a Fascinating Fact!

Did you know that being forgetful might actually mean you’re smarter? A study from the University of Toronto found that being forgetful could be a sign of greater intelligence. The findings suggest that your memory optimises decision-making by forgetting irrelevant information and only remembering what's important. Pretty cool, right? Well, that means all of us here at the SDC HQ must be geniuses! 😉

Now then, members, what's happening in Australia and around the world today?

• A Woolworths shopper has revealed a little-known hack for scoring double Everyday Day Rewards points every time you shop — and it won’t cost you a thing! But hurry, this promotion ends soon.
• Oh no! Shoppers have been left scratching their heads after noticing a grocery staple has vanished from shelves.
• WATCH: The bizarre moment a man is filmed clinging to a moving horse trailer on the Bruce Highway fully NAKED, trying to flee the scene of a car crash.
• An Aussie has slammed the Today Show for an out-of-touch segment, claiming it makes ‘people depressed’. Do you agree that it was insensitive?
• A waitress was left in tears after a generous diner's shocking $10,000 act of kindness. Can you guess what the customer did?
• Passengers on a Virgin flight were left shocked to see a world-renowned superstar on board on their sold-out Australian tour. Can you guess who it was?
• Can’t get the grime and dirt off your shower screen? A couple has found the perfect solution to the problem, and it’s probably something you already have under your sink! Will you be trying this hack?
• Police are hot on the heels of an ‘invisible bandit’ who has stolen over $5000 worth of luxury meat from supermarkets. What was their motive?
• A grieving father opened up about the tragic Sea World helicopter crash that killed his wife and left his son in a coma. What a heartbreaking story.
• Gogglebox Australia star Isabelle Silbery broke down in tears as she opened up about her grandmother’s dementia diagnosis during an emotional interview on The Project. 'Sometimes I wish she’d just go.’
• Craving something sweet but don't want to turn on the oven? Member @Suzanne rose has got you covered with this Easy No Cook Lemon Slice recipe!
• Of course, our lineup wouldn’t be complete without a funny joke to put a smile on your dial. Do you know what brain technologists ask post-operative patients after brain surgery? Find out in this hilarious joke shared by member @Nannacas.

And that’s that for the news today! But don’t go anywhere just yet. We still have plenty in store for you below, including a funny joke from member @Skipton, a tasty memory in our 'Yesterday’s Australia' segment, and a captivating 'Picture of the Day' from member @lansky. Oh, and don’t forget to try comparing your broadband prices and plans to find one that is better suited to your needs*! You can compare and save on your internet here*.

While you're here, why not test your skills with our many games, including Alphabetical Bands/Groups Game, Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread? Or maybe you’d prefer our beloved classic games, including Word Pairs, Abbreviation Game, 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.

Last but not least, don't forget to try our 'expert' edition of OzWord! You can give it a shot here.

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

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