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Tuesday Edition
Good morning members and happy Tuesday! How are you all this morning? Up bright and early to watch the sun come up? Or did you have a nice snug sleep in? Either way, we have a jam packed newsletter for you guys today so we hope you’re feeling fresh and ready to go!
Now before we unleash you all on today’s news and activities, it’s time for the answer to yesterday’s riddle!
Sometimes I crawl, sometimes I fly
I am not seen, yet I go by
Men do judge me by the sands
Mark my passage with iron hands
Up or over, 'tis all the same
I have four letters to my name.
Did you get it? It’s…Time! But we also accepted the answer 'Wind' seeing it turns out, that also works! It seems that a large majority of you all have something in common; you all got the right answer(s)! Scrolling through the riddle masters thread it was just Time…Time…Wind. Nothing gets past you lot, that's for sure! And you know what that means right? Shoutouts! If you got the correct answer, take a casual scroll (pun very much intended) down the newsletter to find a shoutout with your name on it. On the house, enjoy!
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Who doesn’t love a good massage to ease those aches and pains? Well, Aldi is now in the massage business, thanks to one product that seems to be quickly disappearing.
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After a smashing this summer, is your BBQ looking a bit slimy and grimey? Then check out the Woolworths wonder product that will only set you back $4!
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As you may have heard, as of yesterday, Rapid Antigen Tests are now available to those who hold a concession card. So how many are you entitled to, and how do you get them?
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Want to spice up the look of your kitchen with a modern twist? For pretty much free? Well then we have the bunnings hack for you!
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Or perhaps you’re after a couple of specific pieces to add some life around your home! Don’t wanna break the bank? Well take a look at how one shopper saved almost $700 on one piece of furniture!
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We all know the Oreo routine right? Twist, lick and dunk. Well one TikTok user has shared their hack for enjoying Oreo’s a totally new way…
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Royal fans rejoice! Prince Harry has reached out to Prince Charles for “friendly video calls”, after wanting to be closer with his family.
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On the other hand, one expert says that the Royal Family is hoping that the young prince and his family are not present at Prince Phillip’s memorial, fearful that it would ‘turn into the Harry and Meghan show’.
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How do you stack your dishes? Well it seems that TV host Larry Emdur has divided the nation over his technique or ‘lack thereof’... eek!
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And finally, Ex-Home and Away star Sam Frost is living up to her name after making a ‘cold remark’ about the show not long after quitting.
And that’s the news for today. But wait! There’s more! We have a ton of fantastic stuff waiting patiently for you below, including a collection of ‘lost words of yesterday’ thanks to the legend Bob B. Cheers for these Bob, we wish we heard these more in our day to day!
We also have the results of the survey we ran last week asking for your opinion on whether having an afternoon newsletter would be something you would like or not. We have popped the results here for you! We will keep you in the loop, but it seems like for those who are interested, we will have to get to organising an afternoon newsletter...
Oh and before we forget, make sure to get involved in the SDC Photo Competition! All you have to do is upload a photo (or more) that you took, give us a couple quick sentences about them. Simple eh? Don’t stress about a fancy camera or anything either, a quick snap on your phone should do the trick! The winner, who’ll score $100 bucks to spend at Coles or Woolies, will be announced on the 11th of
February. So get out there and snap some photos!
As always, stay safe everyone, and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Dan & Maddie.
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Source: SeniorsDiscountClub
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B. Green
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C. White
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D. Blue
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When FB Group
Who remembers heading to the public swimming pools when summer arrived? They were always crowded with kids learning to swim or just trying to keep cool. Did you also dive or bomb into one of these pools back in the day?
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Source: Shutterstock
There’s nothing better than relaxing in the sun with a few sausages, steaks, and grilled veggies fresh off the BBQ this summer. But while barbecuing outdoors with friends and family is the highlight of the season, cleaning your BBQ grill can be another matter. We’ll be the first to admit that we hate cleaning barbecue grills. But we also know it’s a necessary chore to keep our grills in working condition (You don’t want that leftover grime on the grates ruining your food!). If, like us, you’re looking forward to the sizzling steaks but dread cleaning the barbie afterwards, don’t worry.
Adelaide chef and food influencer Leah Itsines shared some tip-top grill cleaning hacks for removing grime in your barbecue grills. She also revealed the $4 item she swears by for a sparkling barbecue grill without the need for scrubbing!
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Compare Health Cover Now*
Health insurance rates are going up again this April, with Aussies already paying an average of $230.26 more for their health insurance since the 2021 price hikes. It is not yet known how much more they will be paying in 2022.
But what few people realise is that there are government rebates out there that could save you hundreds of dollars per year on your cover*. For eligible Aussies, the starting cost of a combined hospital & extras policy comes in at under $23 / week (or $3.22 per day) once the rebate has been claimed.
Select your health insurer to see if you're eligible for the latest government rebates to get health insurance from under $23 a week.
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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Rockmans Extended Sleeve Button Detail Top $14.99 @ Crossroads
Crossroads has done it again, providing us with yet another incredible deal you don't want to miss! Rockman's Extended Sleeve Button Detail Top will keep you cool this summer and could be your go-to for casual looks this season! Pair it with your favourite jeans or shorts for the ultimate summer look. This top is now only $14.99, down from its original price of $49.99.
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Montgomery 5 Tier Shelving Unit $39.99 @ Bunnings
Are you tired of seeing your Christmas gear and expensive tools cluttering every nook and cranny of your garage? It's time to organise your man cave with this Montgomery 1830 x 910 x 410mm 5 Tier Shelving Unit. It has five easy to assemble adjustable shelves that offer stable storage. It also comes with connector pins and rubber feet for added stability. Get this deal for only $39.99, down from its normal price of $46.
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Natio Wellness Body Lotion $10.46 @ Myer
During an Aussie summer, your skin needs all the moisture it can get. So do your skin a favour and try Myer's Natio Wellness Body Lotion. It's light and non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and leaves your skin looking and feeling as soft as silk. Get it for only $10.46, down from its original price of $13.95.
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Source: Member Bob B.
Some Old Lost Words
Wow, some of these brought back memories. What other terms do you just not hear anymore?
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1554 Jesuit missionaries founded the city of São Paulo (now in Brazil) on the anniversary of the conversion of St. Paul.
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1882 British writer Virginia Woolf, who made an original contribution to the form of the novel and was one of the most distinguished critics of her time, was born in London.
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1949 The first Emmy Awards ( Televisions equivalent of the Oscars ) were presented At the Hollywood Athletic Club, Los Angeles.
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1964 The Beatles got their first number one with “I Want To Hold Your Hand” on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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2006, the discovery of the world’s smallest vertebrate - the Paedocypris progenetica fish - was published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B.
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2011 Egyptian Revolution of 2011 begins with a series of street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, labour strikes and violent clashes in Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities.
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Wife texts husband on a cold winter's morning: "Windows frozen, won't open."
Husband texts back, "Gently pour lukewarm water over it and then gently tap edges with a hammer."
"Computer really messed up now."
This joke was submitted by the fantastic @ramondo! Check out the original post by clicking here.
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Chartreuse, funnily enough is also known as yellow-green. It was named because of its resemblance to the green colour of a French liqueur called green chartreuse, introduced in 1764. Similarly, chartreuse yellow is a yellow colour mixed with a small amount of green; it was named because of its resemblance to the colour of another French liqueur called yellow chartreuse introduced in 1838.
Riddle masters:
Oh my, for the first time in the SDC history, we got over 380 riddle masters in a day! Whew! Congratulations to you all. We couldn’t even fit all your names in the newsletter! So we gave you all a shout out in the forum. Click here to see the full list of the riddle masters.
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