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Good morning

Hello everyone, and a delightful Friday to all of you! Wow, time really flies when you’re having fun! I (Athena) can’t believe the week is almost over. Did you have a wonderful time in the past few days? I, for one, love writing these newsletters for all of you! We hope you enjoy reading them too. Anyhow, why don't we kick off today with your final riddle?

What points the way without a hand, floats on water but exists on land?

Share your best guess in our Riddle Masters thread here. If you get it correct, we’ll give you a shout-out tomorrow! 😉

News and Finance

Thousands of drivers breathe a sigh of relief as a huge blunder leads to the withdrawal of speeding fines.
You could be eligible for the latest government rebates, bringing health cover from just $3.39* per day*!
Get ready to pay more as a major telecom company has announced a price hike for this service.
A tradie is under fire for allegedly scamming several clients out of $450,000.
ATTENTION TRAVELLERS: A busy Australian airport has made a huge change after significant disruptions.
An elderly man was robbed while sleeping. To make matters worse, the young thieves also did THIS...

Food and Lifestyle

This Coles and ALDI shopper halves her grocery costs every month. How does she do it?
SDC Rewards members, what are your thoughts on…
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A mum has shared a cautionary tale about an ALDI purchase. What happened?
A Woolworths customer has shared disappointment over this common service. ‘They should fix it up.’
Your bills shouldn’t be coming more often than you.
Discover the vital role of a support system through member Pete M.'s insightful article.
This recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose beats pricey store-bought treats!

Entertainment

Grab some tissue! Robert Irwin has let fans in on the heartwrenching impact of losing his dad during an interview.
A footy icon has shocked fans by ditching Channel 7 for a new gig at a rival network.
A veteran broadcaster has stepped down after 30 years due to a serious health condition.
This move by an iconic Aussie actress has fuelled rumours about her marriage. Are they heading for divorce?
Member @mOiOz has the perfect term for dentures, and it will leave you in stitches!
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Today's Trivia

What does a ‘cytologist’ study?

Image source: Freepik

Rocks

Cells

Humans

Animals

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Black Cat Chocolates

Image source: Facebook/Memory Lane - Growing up in Australia

Who remembers the excitement of unwrapping a box of Black Cat chocolates? Aside from the thrill of discovering a plastic feline figure, each bite was pure joy! Do you have fond memories of enjoying these chocolates with loved ones? Share your memories here. Want to read more nostalgic stories? Visit the forum here!

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

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Picture of the Day

23 February, 2024

Image Source: Member @mick.idgaf

Lightning over water

Check out this mind-blowing photo posted by member @mick.idgaf. I can't even imagine how intense it must feel to witness such a spectacle in person. It's both breathtaking and scary—like nature showing off its power. Have you captured any jaw-dropping scenes like this? Share them with us here!

Fun & Games

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

23 February

On this day in History

1886	The world’s first classified ad was published.

1954	First mass inoculation against Polio was performed with the Jonas Salk vaccine.

2021	A 17,300-year-old painting of a kangaroo was discovered.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

You don't want to miss this spooky yet hilarious joke from member @melnugro!

Today's trivia answer:

A cytologist is a scientist who studies cells.

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