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Welcome to your Thursday newsletter, wonderful members! I (Athena) hope you started the day with a smile! But if not, let’s turn that frown upside down. First things first, we’re happy to announce the March competition winner. Is it you? Find out here! 😉 We also have the answer to yesterday’s riddle:

Big as a biscuit, deep as a cup, but even a river can't fill it up.

And the answer is… a strainer! Bravo to those who got it correct; we have a shout-out for you below! Next is a Fascinating Fact! Did you know that over 28,000 rubber ducks spent 21 years floating around the world? These accidentally fell from a cargo ship in the Pacific Ocean in 1992, and unexpectedly helped experts study ocean currents.

News and Finance

The veteran community is in uproar as Woolworths makes a controversial decision ahead of Anzac Day.
Key reforms in the aged care sector are at risk of being postponed, and it might affect you.
Support a good cause and you'll have a chance to win up to $800,000 in prizes!
AGL is under scrutiny for allegedly deducting $700,000 in welfare payments from vulnerable Australians.
Be vigilant! Scammers are now using sophisticated 'trickery' to impersonate well-known companies online.
A 77-year-old's holiday in this popular tourist spot ended in tragedy after a fatal incident.
Here are ten tips to slash your energy bill as temperatures drop.

Food, Health, and Lifestyle

Coles has slashed the prices of over 300 products!
A beloved Aussie brand has just announced a sweet twist to its popular products.
Member @Ingot has shared vital information that could potentially save a life!
Health cover from just $3.39 per day*? These little-known government rebates could help.
Coles has just launched the 'tastiest snack ever', but only for a limited time! Will you try it?
Speaking of tasty snacks, you could make one at home with ALDI’s new $20 kitchen gadget.
You could also try this easy three-ingredient recipe shared by member @Babybird!
A Woolworths customer experienced a baffling surprise in their $800 grocery delivery. What happened?
Meanwhile, a supermarket chain has shocked shoppers with an unusual approach to prevent theft.
Explore the differences between generations with member Josephine G. in this insightful article.

Entertainment

Fans are intrigued by a 'mystery woman' in a recent video from this highly acclaimed Aussie actor.
This hilarious joke shared by member @mick.idgaf will surely make you laugh out loud!
SDC Rewards members, you could win $50 here! Not yet upgraded? Join our April competition!
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Today's Trivia

What is the meaning of ‘CC’ in email?

Image Source: Freepik

A	Confidential Copy

B	Copy Count

C	Central Control

D	Carbon Copy

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Kero Heater

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

Did you have one of these old kerosene heaters? These portable heaters kept Aussies warm back in the day, with some even toasting bread on a fork with them! However, its distinct smell was off-putting to others. What are your memories of using old kero heaters? Share them here!

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Today's deals of the day

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Picture of the Day

4 April, 2024

Image Source: Member @Marcy1

First Light at Horseshoe Bay

How beautiful is this photo shared by member @Marcy1? There’s something magical about the first golden rays of the sun—a moment of calm and beauty before the rest of the world wakes up. Want to share your favourite photos? Post them in our forum!

Fun & Games

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

4 April

On this day in History

1929	The Briseis Dam in Tasmania collapsed, killing 14 people.

1975	Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.

2018	The 21st Commonwealth Games opened in Gold Coast.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Member @mOiOz has a clever trick to outsmart thieves!

Today's trivia answer:

In the context of emails, ‘CC’ stands for ‘Carbon Copy’.

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