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Good morning

Rise and shine, members! Happy Wednesday! How's your week been so far? Whether you’re keeping busy or taking it easy, I (Vella) hope each day brings something special your way, just like today’s newsletter aims to do! As usual, we’re kicking things off with the hottest bargains from Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA. Up next is your second riddle of the week:

Take me out of a window, and I leave a grieving wife. But stick me in a door, and I can save somebody's life. What am I?

Head over to our Riddle Masters thread here and share your best guess. Get it correct, and you’ll get a shout-out tomorrow.

News and Finance

A big change is coming to Aussie roads, as one major rule returns. Here's how to avoid hefty fines!
Travel smarter, not harder! Discover how to secure the best travel insurance for pre-existing conditions with our ultimate guide.
Struggling to find a bulk-billing doctor? Here's what you can do.
You could be eligible for the latest government rebates and get health cover from just $23.73* per week!
Uh-oh! A major Australian bank has announced it’s closing more branches! How will this affect you?
This couple dodged losing $80,000 to a scam thanks to this NAB teller.
Pack your bags! A popular airline is offering FREE flights to select overseas destinations!
Has your car insurance premium gone up? There’s an easy way to find out.

Food and Lifestyle

Good news! Councils across Australia are now offering a 50% rebate on these common supermarket buys.
Coles shoppers are raving about this new $5.50 mouth-watering treat with an iconic Aussie twist.
That’s not all! A new $12 Cadbury item has just hit Coles shelves, with shoppers labelling it the ‘best ever’.
Shoppers are alarmed by these strange lights at Woolworths. But here’s the truth behind them.
Woolworths’ $16 take on one of Australia’s most iconic baked goods is leaving shoppers abuzz.
Woolies is also trialling new self-serve checkouts. What do YOU think?
Our first-ever Tech Talk with Dr. Al is here! Today we’re diving into the world of solar panels.
Elevate your next dinner with member @Suzanne rose’s secret sauce recipe.
Is your car looking worse for wear? Save $65 compared to dealership prices with this Aussie solution.

Entertainment

Is this Home and Away star leaving Summer Bay?
Check out the surprising twist to this naughty joke shared by member @SirExton!
SDC Rewards members! The winner of last week's competition is… Didn’t snag the win? Try again in this week's exclusive competition!
SDC Rewards exclusive: Fancy a new game? We have a new one that’s sure to tickle your brain!
Members, your chance to win a FREE premium membership is ending TONIGHT!
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Today’s bingo numbers

Win a $50 Coles or Woolworths gift card!

Today's Trivia

What is the name of Jupiter's largest moon?

Image source: Unsplash

Callisto

Ganymede

Titan

Ariel

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Farm children

Image source: Unsplash

Today’s nostalgia segment is thanks to member @Codger, who shared a story about growing up on a dairy farm in the 1960s. ‘I enjoyed hand-milking dairy cows on our small dairy farm. Later, we got a small machine. We started around 5:30 to 6 am...’ You can read the rest here. Do you have fond memories you’d like to share? We’d love to read them in our Nostalgia forum here.

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

2-Tier Acacia Serving Stand $19 @Kmart

Wow your guests with this 2-Tier Pillar Serving Stand from Kmart.

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Short Sleeve Crinkle Top $20 @ Rivers

Switch from laid-back to chic in no time with this top from Rivers.

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Emma Sleep Bed Sale @ Emma Sleep*

Enjoy a new level of comfort with Emma Sleep’s most awarded mattress, now on sale*!

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

Picture of the Day

31 January, 2024

Image Source: Member @Wendy

Sitting on my kitchen windowsill

Well, hello there, little fellow visiting member @Wendy, on a sunny day! I'm not a big fan of surprise visitors, but it's hard to resist when they're as adorable as this little bird. This photo made our day! Thanks for sharing, member @Wendy! Members, do you have cute pictures you want to share, too? Feel free to post them here for everyone to enjoy!

Fun & Games

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

31 January

On this day in History

1944	Operation Overlord (D-Day) was postponed until June.

1968	Nauru (formerly Pleasant Island) declared independence from Australia.

1971	Apollo 14 departed for the moon.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Member @Skipton’s joke proves old couples can keep things steamy! Warning: it’s a bit cheeky!

Today's trivia answer:

Ganymede is Jupiter's largest moon.

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