Tuesday Edition

Good morning

Hello and happy Tuesday, dear members! How has the start of your week been? I (Jarred) hope you all have had a great beginning to the penultimate week of March. Yes, that’s right! There are less than two weeks to go and it’s officially April. It’s honestly surprising to realise that — it feels like yesterday, we were all basking in the joy of another new year, and now, well, what do you know, it’s Easter! I’ll beat you folks to the chase by saying I’ll probably write about this feeling in a couple of months, when we’re in the middle of the year once again. Will you all humour me by acting like it’s the first time I’m pointing that out in the not-so-distant future? (Half) Kidding!

Now, that’s enough from me. I know what you lot are here for and it’s the answer to yesterday’s riddle! Here’s a reminder of what it was:

What is faster, and why: hot or cold?

Hold on to your seats for this one. So, the answer is hot. Do you know why? Because you catch a cold quicker! When I discovered the answer, my jaw was on the floor because of two things. First, who thinks of these riddles?! Second, I feel like I should have figured the answer out immediately, but I didn’t! Well, did you answer the riddle correctly? If you did, you know the drill. Scroll down to the bottom of today’s newsletter for your shout-out, you riddle master, you!

With that out of the way, let’s find out what’s happening across the world and around Australia today!

• RECALL ALERT: Two popular electrical appliances have been recalled over major safety concerns, with one reportedly sold nationwide for FIVE YEARS. If YOU have these products, take note!
• Woolworths has come under fire for a display that some felt was misleading. Are they in the wrong? Tell us what you think!
• Heads-up! A new text scam is going around targeting myGov users, and it’s especially tricky to spot. Here’s everything you need to know to avoid it.
• A little-known FREE service at Woolworths and Coles has people talking after a shopper pointed out that one shop does it better. Do you agree?
• An actor who starred in The Dish and the Jurassic Park series revealed a shocking diagnosis in his memoir — and he’s going back to work. Any guesses on who it is?
• Dealing with pesky pests always carries the risk of harming native Australian wildlife, so how can you go about it? Here’s what one expert recommends.
• The country was shocked when news broke of the Medibank and Optus data breaches. Now, three Aussies have shared stories of the harrowing consequences of identity theft. You don’t want to miss this one, folks.
• Do you drink decaf coffee or use these household products? A certain ingredient inside these could be causing Parkinson's, according to recent research!
• An interior designer shared how she gave her wardrobe an affordable makeover with a little help from Kmart, and thousands were impressed: ‘Such a great idea in a small space.’
• A tenant came across a shocking find in her air conditioning unit, and it’s one with potential health risks. Should the owner be held responsible?
• Who says you need to skip out on great meals with a tight budget? Here are five affordable dinner recipes, and all of them cost under $15!
• But why stop at five? Here’s another delicious and affordable recipe you can whip up in a jiffy, and it’s a timeless classic.
• And lastly, a rookie police officer made a difference while out on a routine patrol, but not the kind he wanted to make! Check out this funny joke from member @Luckyus by clicking here!

We hope you found our stories today informative! And as usual, we've got a lot more for you, like a tough trivia question, a hilarious joke from member @Mac-241, a classic memory sure to get you remembering your dear mum, and a refreshing picture from member @Jan A’s garden.

Before I head off, I just want to remind you lot to compare your health insurance before April 1, which mind you, is less than two weeks away now!*. 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*. So, why don’t you compare and save today?

Don't forget, we also have our Refer a Friend competition ongoing, which you can join if you want to! All you have to do is refer your friends to the SDC for your 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 that you can't email your friends' names and email addresses without their permission. If you do so, your entry to the competition will be removed.

And while you’re here, why not try our wonderful 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 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.