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A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month! Can you believe it's May already? I (Vella) sure can’t! You know what a fresh month means: a brand new competition open to everyone! Your first clue? The letter C! 😉 We'll be dropping more clues in morning newsletters, so stay tuned! Now, what else do we have lined up for you today? Of course, we have this week’s Coles, Woolies, ALDI, and IGA deals. Next, our midweek brain-tickler:

I don't have wings, but I can fly. I don’t have eyes, but I will cry.

Submit your answers in our Riddle Masters thread here. If you get it correct, you’ll get a shout-out tomorrow.

News and Finance

Uh-oh! Seniors in one state might soon find it hard to retain their licences and here’s the grim reason why.
This service has been saving Aussies an average of $357.95 a year on their health insurance*.
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Member @GranniCaz has issued a warning about this popular medical device. Do you use it?
Here are David Koch’s top tips for slashing your grocery bill and saving $5,000 a year!
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Here’s a gift she’ll actually love (and use every day).
Australia's triple-0 emergency service is set for an overhaul. Here's why
The government has revealed a new move on bulk billing. How will this affect you?
A budget airline is offering customers more than 200,000 return flights for FREE!

Food and Lifestyle

WATCH: ALDI's latest Special Buys sale turned into chaos as eager shoppers scrambled for deals.
This shopper saves $100 a week by shopping at ALDI, but there’s one item she refuses to buy…
The new Tim Tam flavour is out! Will you try it?
Can this $12 Kmart buy compete with high-end brands?
No more tears! The miracle onion is returning to Woolworths shelves. But there’s a catch…
This $20 Kmart travel buy is blowing Aussies’ minds!
On the hunt for a new phone? Dr Al shares the must-have features you should look for.
This recipe shared by member @Babybird is a must-try!

Entertainment

A beloved rock legend has shocked fans with a heartbreaking life update.
Need a mood boost? Check out @mick.idgaf’s joke!
New month, new game! Join our latest competition with a twist, and you could win $100! SDC Rewards members could win an extra $50 here.
Finally, we have Word Association, Crossword, Bingo, 3x3 Words, Word Explorers, Solitaire, and Trivia!

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Today’s bingo numbers

Win a $50 Coles or Woolworths gift card!

Today's Trivia

How many symphonies did Beethoven compose?

Image Source: Joseph Karl Stieler (Public Domain)

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Tin can stilts

Image Source: Old Cars Addicts/Facebook

Who here used to make tin can stilts? Back then, a couple of cans, some rope, and a wild imagination were all you needed for hours of fun! What were your favourite childhood games?

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Today's deals of the day

Afternoon Delighters $74.95 @ Girls Get Off*

Revive your bedroom adventures*!

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4-Pack 1.5V Alkaline Batteries $12 @ Target

Never run out of power again!

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Slip-On Sneakers $20 @ Kmart

Fashionable comfort for less!

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

Picture of the Day

1 May, 2024

Image Source: Member @MaryEM

Silo Art

How stunning is this silo art shared by member @MaryEM? Each brushstroke is a celebration of Australia's rich culture and history. Members, share your lovely photos on our forum, too!

Fun & Games

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

1 May

On this day in History

1802	Matthew Flinders was the first European to visit the You Yang Ranges.

1891	The first May Day marches in Australia were held.

1946	The Pilbara strike of Indigenous Australians started.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Watch out, member @Skipton’s joke may cause uncontrollable laughter!

Today's trivia answer:

Ludwig van Beethoven wrote nine symphonies.

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