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Monday Edition
Happy Monday and welcome to yet another week with us here at the SDC! As we always are on a Monday, we are jam packed with goodies ready for you lot to feast your eyes on, so let’s dive right into it shall we?
Starting off on a strong note, we have our Monday riddle! This one was kindly brought to us by the fabulous Suzi H. and it is a head scratcher so strap yourselves in!
Sometimes I crawl, sometimes I fly
I am not seen, yet I go by
Men do judge me by the sands
Mark my passage with iron hands
Up or over, 'tis all the same
I have four letters to my name.
Any guesses yet? All good if not, we don’t have any either! If (or when) you do unravel the mysteries of this riddle, make sure to pop your answer in the forum here. A correct answer will earn you a shoutout in tomorrow’s newsletter so get those thinking caps on eh?
So what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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An ex-Macca’s worker has released some juicy hacks for you to use on your next trip to the golden arches, including the menu item that you can get for free (if you're into it, that is...)
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Speaking of hacks, DIY experts have been using this one tip alongside a budget Kmart item to create the ultimate room feature.
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How good is a rissole? Well for all those fans of the juicy mini patties, check out this tip for cooking the ultimate rissoles. This is one we're gonna have to use ourselves!
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Now we’re sure this doesn’t apply to our lovely members, but for those who are often rude to retail workers, you might be paying a little extra out of pocket for it. One Woolies worker’s revenge prank on rude customers has received massive backlash.
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Do you use chicken mince much in your cooking? If so, you might want to start reading the packaging...
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Now this must be a first? One bride has decided she wants a divorce one day after the wedding. What could the groom possibly have done?
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Speaking of trouble in paradise, this vegan woman has been accused of 'lying' and 'betrayal' because of what she fed her boyfriend...
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Australia is the land of big things. From the Big Banana to the Big Pineapple, we have them all over. But which one is the best?
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Are you after a delicious snack this afternoon? Why not try to recreate the famously delicious chips you find at Grill'd? It's easier than you might think!
And that’s the news for today! But as always, the fun doesn't end there! Stick around for a hilarious Picture of the Day sent in by member Terri M, as well as a joke that will have you giggling to your heart's content.
Also, don’t forget we are still running our photo competition! Submit your photo on our forum here for your chance to win a $100 Coles or Woolies voucher! The winner will be announced on the 11th of February!
As always, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Dan & Maddie.
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Source: Shutterstock
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A. Amphibia
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B. Mammalia
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C. Aves
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D. Arachnidia
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: The Australia I Remember
This charming shot was taken in 1926 and features a large group of children racing Billy Karts just off Oxford Street in Sydney. Racing Billy Karts in the city of Sydney would be much harder, and much more dangerous these days!
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Source: Facebook User Teena.
Rissoles are an absolute treat! Such a great way to end a productive day, relaxing and enjoying these juicy little patties. The cleanup process on the other hand is a little bit less relaxing, wouldn't you agree?
Every time we make rissoles, we generally accept the fact that the cleanup is part of the process and thus, it means we get to enjoy these delightful balls of goodness less frequently than we would like! If you can relate to this, then the rest of this article may be the solution you never knew you needed...
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Compare Health Cover Now*
Health insurance rates are going up again this April, with Aussies already paying an average of $230.26 more for their health insurance since the 2021 price hikes. It is not yet known how much more they will be paying in 2022.
But what few people realise is that there are government rebates out there that could save you hundreds of dollars per year on your cover*. For eligible Aussies, the starting cost of a combined hospital & extras policy comes in at under $23 / week (or $3.22 per day) once the rebate has been claimed.
Select your health insurer to see if you're eligible for the latest government rebates to get health insurance from under $23 a week.
Compare Now*
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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$10 Gold Look Drinks Tub on Stand @ Kmart
Next time you're entertaining guests, add that WOW factor with this Drinks Tub and Stand combo from Kmart! Chuck in a bag of ice and your drink will be kept chilled, and look cool as ice as they do so! At $10, they are unlikely to last long so get in quick.
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$7 L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipstick @ Big W
Speaking of the WOW factor, a quick slide of this stuff and you're sure to look a million bucks. Lucky for us, however, the price tag is much lower, only $7. It comes in 3 gorgeous colours and is down from an original price of $21.95.
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50% off Australia Made Products @ Tontine*
Linen cupboard looking a little tired? Well now is the perfect time to freshen it up, with this massive 50% off sale at Tontine. Everything Aussie made has been slashed down to just half-price! This is an absolute opportunity to treat yourself to some fantastic quality linen!
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Source: Member Terri M.
Forgetful Folks Support Group
This one had us cackling, so thank you very much Terri M. it was a great way to start our morning, and we're sure you'd all agree!
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1788 French La Pérouse expedition arrives in Botany Bay, Australia, meeting the newly arrived "First Fleet" penal colony.
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1920 Australasian Championships Men's Tennis, Sydney: Englishman Algernon Kingscote beats Eric Pockley of Australia 6-4, 6-0, 6-3.
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1968 Operation Coburg, an Australian and New Zealand military action during the Vietnam War, begins.
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1988 Australia beat New Zealand 2-0 to win cricket's World Series Cup.
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2019 17 temperature records broken in South Australia including highest ever recorded for capital Adelaide at 46.6C.
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An older gentleman was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation.
As he was about to get the anesthesia, he asked to speak to his son. "Yes, Dad, what is it?" "Don't be nervous, son; do your best, and just remember, if it doesn't go well, if something happens to me, your mother is going to come and live with you and your wife..."
Hilarious! We hope he's alright of course!
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Mammalia, as the name suggests, refers to mammals. Lions, as they meet the criteria of a Mammal, such as nurturing their young via generation of milk and the presence of hair/fur, are indeed mammals
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