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Good morning

Welcome to another beautiful Wednesday, members! I (Vella) hope you're all doing well. If you're not feeling your best today, remember that's completely fine. Some days are made for a slow pace to give us the chance to savour the little things. Now, let’s kick this morning off with our weekly deals from Coles, Woolies, ALDI, and IGA. There are some great deals this week, so don’t miss out! Moving on, here's your second riddle of the week:

I have three eyes, all in a line. When the red one opens, it all freezes. What am I?

Submit your answers in our Riddle Masters thread here. Get it correct, and you’ll get a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter!

News and Finance

Uh-oh! GP visits are now more expensive than ever and here's why.
On the bright side, you can get dental, physiotherapy & osteopathy and more cover for just $3.39/day*!
This young Aussie turned $3 into $250—here’s how you can do it too!
Planning a holiday this year? Discover the cheapest ways to travel with your loved ones in 2024!
Car insurance increased by 18% in 2023. But one customer saved a whopping $418 using this simple tip.
Lotto curse: Discover how hitting the jackpot has become a nightmare for many Aussie families.
A new report revealed a surge in bank complaints due to rising scams, potentially impacting customers.
Make smarter financial decisions! You could be eligible for this free webinar and coaching session.

Food and Lifestyle

Aussies are obsessed with this $29 Kmart bathroom find, claiming it’s a dupe of a luxe $140 item.
Coles has made a ‘sneaky’ change in stores, leaving shoppers abuzz. Is the retail giant ‘guilty’?
Speaking of change, shoppers were left confused after Target suddenly...
A major online retailer is under fire after a customer lost hundreds of dollars due to a security flaw.
Save on kitchen space AND cash with these budget-friendly Kmart buys.
Transform your side dish into a culinary masterpiece with this recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose.

Entertainment

A Hollywood icon has stunned fans with jaw-dropping new photos, revealing an ageless beauty at 71.
Bruce Willis’ daughter also shared a touching and unseen photo amid her father’s dementia battle.
SDC Rewards Exclusive: Get early access to member Alan G.'s article on the life of an Australian legend.
Where do ‘bad’ rainbows go? Member @mOiOz has the answer, and it will leave you in stitches.
An exciting prize awaits you in our monthly competition! SDC Rewards members, your weekly exclusive competition is in full swing, too.
There’s also Solitaire, SDC Crossword, Word Explorers, and Trivia. Feeling lucky? Play SDC Bingo!

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Today's Trivia

Polaris is also referred to as what?

Image source: Unsplash

A	North Star

B	Guiding Star

C	Heart of the Scorpion

D	Alpha Orionis

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Cap gun roll caps

Image source: Facebook/Australia Remember When

Who remembers playing with these cap gun roll caps? Back in the day, kids dressed as cowboys proudly wielded their six-shooters and chased imaginary outlaws with these. Do you still recall the smell from these caps? Share a fond memory with us here!

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

Bug Zapper Electric Fly Trap $39.99 @ Amazon*

Keep your home mosquito-free with the Bug Zapper Electric Fly Trap*!

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Morning Fresh Dishwasher Tablets 44-Pack $23.50 @ BIG W

Get spotless dishes effortlessly with Morning Fresh Dishwasher Tablets.

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New Burger Range @ Red Rooster*

Red Rooster* has unveiled a menu range with four new burgers!

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

Picture of the Day

10 January, 2024

Image Source: Member @Marcy1

Blossom Beauty

Today’s breathtaking photo is thanks to member @Marcy1! I can only imagine how much more stunning these blossoms look in person. Thanks for sharing, member @Marcy1! Members, we’d be thrilled to see the beautiful moments you’ve captured as well. Post them on our forum here!

Fun & Games

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

10 January

On this day in History

1946	The first United Nations General Assembly met in London.

1946	Radar signals were successfully reflected off the Moon.

2016	British singer, songwriter, and actor David Bowie died in New York City.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Brace yourself for another dose of laughter from the one and only member @Skipton!

Today's trivia answer:

Polaris is also known as the North Star.

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