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Good morning

Good morning, members, and welcome to another marvellous Monday! Can you believe we're almost at the end of January? But you know what they say—time flies when you’re having fun, and I (Vella) have been having a blast reading all your insightful discussions on our forum. Now, who's up for a riddle?

Bright as diamonds, loud as thunder, never still, a thing of wonder. What am I?

Give us your best guess on our Riddle Masters thread here. If you get it correct, you’ll find a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter.

News and Finance

Discover the simple budgeting trick helping Aussies save as much as $500 monthly.
You could be eligible for the latest government rebates, bringing health cover from just $23.73* per week!
The list of passwords with the highest risk of being compromised… Is yours on the list?
Beware of this common road mistake that could hit your wallet with an $800 fine.
Similarly, you won’t believe how many Aussies confessed to breaking this important road rule.
LOOK: Woolworths has come under fire after a worrying discovery at the bottom of a… WHAT?
Protecting your home shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.

Food and Lifestyle

Did you know about this little-known checkout rule at Coles? It’s leaving customers baffled!
Why are shoppers outraged by this popular $12 Kmart buy? ‘What a joke!’
That’s not all, this $25 Kmart item is going viral, but for all the wrong reasons.
A shopper was left outraged by her $37 Coles grocery bill, but not everyone agreed with her.
While supermarkets are accused of price gouging, one farmer is selling watermelons for dirt-cheap.
A woman was left out of pocket due to this ‘sneaky’ charge at a restaurant. Has this happened to you?
A new study revealed Aussies are ditching healthy options in favour of these… Are you guilty?
Introducing a sustainable and comfortable solution to your every day worries.
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food shared by member @Babybird.

Entertainment

Are you having a bad day? Member @Luckyus has a joke that will turn your day around!
SDC Rewards members, try your luck in your latest weekly competition: Word Maker. Not a member yet? Join today!
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Today's Trivia

How old was Venetia Burney when she named Pluto?

Image source: NASA

A	8 years old

B	11 years old

C	18 years old

D	25 years old

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Bonbons

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

Who remembers these treats? Back then, dining tables were adorned with glass dishes filled with these colourful, sugary delights—a staple at every nan's house. Do you remember digging through nan's lolly dish to get a handful of bonbons? Share your memories in our forum here.

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

Short Sleeve Printed V Neck Top $8 @ Millers

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

Picture of the Day

29 January, 2024

Image Source: Member @mick.idgaf

Passionfruit flower

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you a passionfruit flower in all its glory captured by member @mick.idgaf. Wow, I’ve never seen a passionfruit flower up close… It’s absolutely breathtaking. Thanks for sharing, member @mick.idgaf! Want to share a photo, too? Post them in our photography forum here.

Fun & Games

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

29 January

On this day in History

1886	Karl Benz patented the first modern automobile.

1896	Dr Emile Grubbe was the first to use radiation treatment for breast cancer.

1969	Sheahan & Connolly held on for a draw in the Australia v West Indies match.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Nothing beats a Monday morning chuckle, and member @Skipton delivers just that with this hilarious joke!

Today's trivia answer:

Venetia Burney was 11 years old when she named Pluto in 1930.

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