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Monday Edition
Hello and happy Monday, ladies and gents! Far from my anti-Monday stance, I am now back to my usual self of being all nice and sweet on the first day of the week, hoping Monday takes mercy on me and doesn’t send a curveball today. Please be kind to me (and all of us) Monday! I swear I didn’t mean anything I said yesterday! I’m still taking notes on how to take away the Monday blues, so if you haven’t already, join the conversation here.
Now, while I try my best to stay in Monday’s good graces, here’s this week’s first riddle:
I can be green or black, I can be bland or sweet. I can be red or yellow, and I’m indeed a treat. What am I?
Ugh, this one stumped me! But I have no doubt you riddle masters will be able to crack this riddle in no time… Post your answers here, and if you get the answer correct you’ll earn yourself a shout-out in tomorrow morning’s newsletter. How nice are we? 😉
Before we jump into today’s news, I just want to remind you that we are currently running our Refer A Friend competition! All you have to do is refer your friends to the SDC for a chance to win a $100 voucher to Coles, Woolworths, ALDI or IGA! To refer a friend, email us their name and
email address here! You can also email us at contact@seniorsdiscountclub.com.au. Please note: You cannot email your friends' names and email addresses without their permission. If you do, your entry to the competition will be removed.
Now, let’s find out what’s happening across the world and around Australia today:
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Dream wedding, scam nightmare: A 30-year-old bride-to-be received a text out of nowhere, and she ended up losing $40,000 worth of wedding savings to a fraudster. Members, this could happen to anyone. Please be cautious!
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An iconic 90s bikkie is making a leap from lunchboxes to cereal bowls, and Aussies are loving it: ‘We’re all in for these.’ Take a look at the
treat causing a milky splash!
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‘This happened today. True story.’ An ALDI shopper is warning others to be extra alert after she caught a fellow customer doing a ‘sneaky’
act. But was it accidental, or just ‘the height of rudeness’?
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Bigger, bolder, better: VB, one of Australia’s most beloved beers, launched an ‘extra strong’ twist on a timeless classic. Fancy a swig?
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Westpac is following CommBank's lead in strengthening anti-scam measures after an alarming spike in scam-related losses. But is it enough to
protect YOUR money from nasty criminals?
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Shoppers are going nuts over a ‘genius’ way of displaying Woolworths’ popular Bricks Farm collectables. The secret? This Kmart
item…
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Goodbye, sunburn! Scientists have come up with a fascinating device that can help against UV-related conditions. What is it, and how does it
work?
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Looking to buy a new set of wheels? Good news: used car prices are plummeting! But will this trend hold — and is buying a used car worth it?
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Save on your next grocery shop! Here are the best tips to get the most out of your money. We’re sure you’ll love the first tip…
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A couple lost $100,000, their entire life savings, in just two hours all because of an email scam. Are YOU at risk? Here’s what you need to look out for.
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Oh, no! Toblerone is getting rid of an iconic detail we’ve all come to know and love. Are we saying goodbye to the chocolate pyramids?
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A man is turning heads and shocking people with his youthful look and charm — the catch? He’s 89-years-old, and he’s just getting started.
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To-may-to, to-mah-to… however you pronounce it, this tasty recipe featuring tomatoes is perfect for busy schedules — and hungry SDC
members!
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And last, but never least, laugh your lungs out with this joke to make you rethink your sensitive information from member @Skipton!
Hooray, you made it! But before you go on your day, check out what else we’ve prepared just for you! We have a great trivia question, a truly nostalgic ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, some great deals, and another funny joke handpicked for your pleasure.
I also just want to take a moment to encourage you all to compare your health insurance*. Why? Because health insurance premiums are increasing by a staggering 2.90%. But don’t worry I have good news: You don’t need to be paying hundreds more for the health cover you have. Over the past 4 years our partners at Compare Club have saved their customers who are over the age of 50 an average of $259.50 on their health insurance*.
For those feeling a bit competitive, don't forget to check out our many games, including our Alphabetical Bands/Groups Game, Alphabetical Australian Places
Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. Of course, we still have our beloved classic games, including Word Pairs, Abbreviation Game, Word Association Game, Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game! Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game, and Can you name 5? As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid, classic OzWord, and our Ozword (expert edition). And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Image source: Flickr
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A. Galileo Galilei
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B. Nostradamus
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C. William Shakespeare
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D. Aristotle
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Seniors Discount Club/Member @antnette
Today’s throwback is really quite a blast from the past! This submission from member @antnette shows her great-grandmother, grandmother, and young mum and aunt standing in front of their ancestral home in England sometime in the 1930s. She says she enjoys restoring old photos, and I can’t help but be very grateful for seeing this lovely snapshot! I wonder how our members who can also trace their roots back to England would feel seeing this one… Well, you can all share your thoughts here! Do you have any memories you’d love to share with
other SDC members? Post them on our Nostalgia/Yesterday’s Australia forum!
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Got Health insurance? Your Premiums Are Going Up Yet Again*
A health insurance rate rise of 2.90% is what Aussies are being slapped with during a cost-of-living crisis. We’ve seen mortgage rates increase, grocery prices spike, petrol prices peak, and now our health insurance premiums will be increasing by an average of 2.90%.
From 1 April 2023, Australians over the age of 65 could be paying up to $167* more per year for their health insurance and that’s just for those of you who are not with one of the ‘Big Five’ health insurers - think BUPA, Medibank, HCF, nib and HBF - if you are with one of the ‘Big Five’ you could be paying up to $194* per year for the exact same cover you currently have.
Click the compare now button to see if you can save before April 1.
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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Rechargeable Book Light $22.99 @ Amazon*
Make your nights for reading extra cosy with the Rechargeable Book Light*! This light boasts a special Horizontal ET-head design which illuminates a wider page area with a more evenly spread light, giving you a wide field of lighting with no hard edges. It even has 3 colour temperatures: amber mode, soft mode and natural mode. Plus, it’s USB-C rechargeable, with a maximum battery life of 80 hours. Not to mention, it even comes with an 18-month warranty. So why wait? Get this amazing book light today for only $22.99, only on Amazon*.
View Deal*
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Non-Slip Bedroom Floor Mat $18.36 @ Catch
Enjoy a stylish and comfortable bedroom with the Non-Slip Bedroom Floor Mat. Perfect for any deck, terrace, balcony, or entrance hall, this stylish mat is constructed of strong material, meaning it won’t break easily. It comes in a light blue colour and offers strong water absorption and slip resistance, providing a safe and comfortable environment anywhere you need it. Get this essential mat for only $18.36 at Catch.
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Stick Mixer $13 @ Kmart
Enjoy effortless mixing with the Stick Mixer from Kmart. This stick mixer has a DC motor with a biased off switch and a non-detachable plastic shaft with stainless steel blades. With one speed, you can mix all sorts of ingredients with ease. Kmart says the mixer is tested to applicable Australian electrical safety standards and has a 12-month warranty, so you can be assured it's safe, reliable and built to last. The compact design makes it perfect for small, on-the-go tasks, making it a great addition to any kitchen. Get yours for only $13 today.
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Image Source: Member @Nino Xerri
Melbourne CBD
This image of Melbourne’s CBD comes from member @Nino Xerri, who says this photograph was taken just as the sun started to peek through amid a ‘gloomy and wet morning’. I think it’s so nice how the city acts as a divider between the cloudy sky and the water. I’ve been told that the weather in Melbourne is straight-up bonkers at times, and I’m glad it cleared up enough for a picture. Thank you member @Nino
Xerri! Now, now, Sydneysiders: we know some of you may have cheekily harrumphed at today’s choice.😉 But on a more serious note, if you want to share your photos, our forum is wide open!
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1929 20-year-old Australian cricket super-batsman Don Bradman scores 123 in 5th Test vs England at MCG; his second Test century.
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1971 Australian Open Women's Tennis: Margaret Court wins her 10th Australian singles title; beats fellow Australian Evonne Goolagong 2-6, 7-6, 7-5.
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1993 Australian Federal elections: Australian Labor Party headed by Paul Keating re-elected for a fifth term.
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2003 The journal Nature reports that 350,000-year-old footprints of an upright-walking human have been found in Italy.
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2019 Australian Catholic Cardinal George Pell is sentenced to 6 years in prison for sexual abuse in Australia; his conviction was overturned in 2020.
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‘A plane is on its way to Brisbane, when a blonde in economy class gets up and moves to the first class section, and sits down. The flight attendant watches her do this and asks to see her ticket.’
‘She then tells the blonde that she paid for economy class and that she will have to sit in the back. The blond replies…’
I thought I’d seen all the blonde jokes the world had to offer, and then member @Luckyus shared this gem of a joke. How does it end? Read on to find out!
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Renowned playwright and actor William Shakespeare's epitaph issues a rather scary warning to potential graverobbers: 'Good Friends, for Jesus' sake forbear/To dig the dust enclosed here!/Blest be the man that spares these stones/And cursed be he that moves my bones.' It is said that it was once commonplace for the remains of people to be exhumed and relocated to make space for newly deceased individuals - something the great author allegedly viewed negatively.
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