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Hey there, wonderful people! It's the final day of October, and as we wrap up the month, I (James) am curious: What did October teach you? Any insights or advice you'd like to pass on? Share your thoughts with us here! Remember, a fresh month means new opportunities, and we're all ears for any wisdom you can offer. Now, let's reveal the answer to yesterday's riddle:

What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 3, 5, 9, 17…?

Phew, maths isn't exactly my strong suit. So, I'm impressed by those of you who got the correct answer, which is... 33! Congratulations! Keep an eye out for your shout-out below. We’d also like to thank those who entered our 13th SDC Rewards competition. So many of you got the correct answer! So, we thought we’d leave it up to our trusty random name generator to pick the lucky winner this week. Is it you? 😉

So, what's going on across Australia and around the globe today?

• Here’s the latest update on this 93-year-old man's battle to keep his beloved home from being demolished. ‘He can now…’
• A woman has issued a warning after an ALDI product almost burned down her home. ‘This could have been catastrophic.’
• Speaking of ALDI, the supermarket giant is facing a massive $150 million class action lawsuit. Here’s why.
• A dream ride became a nightmare as scammers hijacked a couple's car payments, forcing them to pay TWICE.
• This state’s transport body was slammed for allowing an 83-year-old Alzheimer's patient to drive without passing his test.
• A former Premier shared heartbreaking news of his wife's demise after 50 years of marriage.
• The snack that's taking the internet by storm is now available at your local supermarket. Don’t miss out, members!
• Shoppers were left scratching their heads after a discount supermarket offered an unusual ‘summer’ product. ‘What?’
• The battle against supermarket theft escalates as Coles and Woolworths invest in advanced surveillance systems.
• Say goodbye to squeaky wiper blades. This Aussie brand is shaking up the industry! And guess what? SDC members get a special discount code here!
• Surfing the web is about to get more expensive as Telstra, Optus, Foxtel, and Aussie Broadband announce price hikes.
• ​​Sweet relief soon? Multiple buyers have shown interest in rescuing this iconic dessert brand from financial turmoil.
• A 76-year-old's journey inspired a long-term health and fitness strategy, proving 'age is just a number'.
• Get ready to be amazed by member @JackieR’s easy-to-follow recipe that's anything but ordinary!
• Laughter is the best medicine, and member @Skipton’s joke delivers the dose you need!
• Test your knowledge with SDC Trivia, then dive into a wordy adventure with SDC Crossword.
• Show off your skills with Word Explorers. And play SDC Bingo today for a chance to win a $50 Coles or Woolworths voucher!

That's a wrap for your morning news roundup, but stay tuned because there's more excitement in store! With that said, time's running out, folks… TODAY is your last chance to join our October competition for a chance at a $100 supermarket voucher. And for our SDC Rewards members, your exclusive weekly showdown is in full gear. Join us and you might just score a $50 voucher to Coles or Woolies!

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As always, members: stay safe, and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally, Athena, Vanee & Maddie.