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Rise and shine, members and a very happy Friday to you! How are you all feeling as we creep closer to winter? I (Vella) have been eyeing some cosy blankets and learning new recipes. If you have any favourite winter recipes to share, please do so here. But enough of the winter talk—here's your final riddle of the week:

Five sisters are busy. Ann is reading, Rose is cooking, Lucy is playing chess, and Mary is doing laundry. What is the fifth sister doing?

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

News and Finance

A major Aussie bank will adapt a change that may leave seniors behind. Are you prepared?
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An Aussie who lost $10,000 was forced to ditch Optus after being scammed not once but TWICE!
Is this pricing shared by member @Steve-C a sneaky trap, or just a weird mistake?
Princess Diana’s former staff has won a claim against a broadcasting giant over ‘unfounded’ allegations.
Pack your bags! A popular airline has launched a huge SALE offering 20,000 seats starting at $160!

Food and Lifestyle

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Costco Australia's latest buy is flying off the shelves!
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That's not all! This recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose is a must-try, and it's under $4.50 a serve!
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Have you seen our petitions? Check them out here.

Entertainment

LOOK: Sunrise hosts gave fans a glimpse of their upcoming appearance on Home and Away.
A 77-year-old music legend has turned heads with a ‘daring’ look at a recent event.
You need to read this hilarious conversation between two babies in member @mOiOz’s joke.
Think that was funny? Wait till you watch this actress’ hilarious moments!
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Today's Trivia

What type of meat is pancetta?

Image Source: Unsplash

Beef

Mutton

Pork

Lamb

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Bag of lollies

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Do you remember walking into the corner store with a handful of coins and coming out with a bag full of lollies? Back then, 50c was enough to make anyone with a sweet tooth’s day! Do you have fond memories of buying lollies from the corner store?

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Picture of the Day

17 May, 2024

Image Source: Member @Penny4

Member Penny’s new morning companion

Look at member @Penny4’s new morning companion—her very own SDC Rewards mug! It looks fantastic next to that cute wooden calendar. 😍 Have you claimed yours yet? Snag your free mug now here. Want to enjoy perks like this, too? Join SDC Rewards now. Look! Another competition clue: the letter I.

Fun & Games

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

17 May

On this day in History

1859	The first laws of Australian football were established.

1929	The first Academy Awards ceremony was held.

1990	WHO took homosexuality off its list of mental illnesses.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Beware, member @Skipton's joke might trigger unstoppable laughter!

Today's trivia answer:

Pancetta is a cut of pork belly meat that is salt-cured.

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