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Thursday Edition | PM

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Good afternoon, members! Are your reading glasses perched and your cuppas steaming? We've got some delightful and intriguing stories to keep you company on this lovely Thursday afternoon—or as I (James) like to call it, the unofficial prelude to the weekend! 😆 Shall we dive in?

Breaking News

A telco giant is giving away 20,000 phones to support elderly and vulnerable Aussies! Are you eligible?
You could say goodbye to high energy bills! This tip could save you hundreds*!
A renowned sports broadcaster has passed away at 71 after his brave battle with brain cancer.

Food and Lifestyle

Why can’t shoppers can't get enough of this $15 Kmart gadget?
That’s not all! Discover the $49 Kmart item that is making home cleaning a whole lot easier.
Why pay more for groceries when you can snag a year of FREE quality buys?
Which supermarket has the best warm drink to keep you cosy through winter?
Would YOU pay $31 for this pub meal?
Loved by 70,000 Aussies, the Melbourne underwear brand Paire just released a line of temperature-regulating thermals. Shop here*.
Craving something new? This recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose is supermarket-friendly!
This $300 rental has Aussies talking—and not for the reasons you'd expect. Would you live here?

Health and General News

Are you missing the early signs of dementia? Find out how a simple test could reveal crucial symptoms.
This controversial tip suggests you can eat... WHAT?
Are you making these oral health mistakes? A dentist shared some secrets you need to know.
These seniors are preparing for an exciting venture that might pop up in your local shopping centre soon!
Make a difference in seniors’ lives TODAY.
Residents were up in arms over this discovery at a nearby station! Can you see why?

Entertainment

SDC Rewards members, don’t miss your chance to win $50 here! Everyone could also win $100 here.
You’ll get a kick out of member @Ian D’s dad joke!
This joke also had me rolling on the floor. 🤣
Don't sweat it—we've got your back with these exciting TV shows and movie picks!
Here’s this week’s second Afternoon Riddle! Did you get the previous one correct?
Play Connections, Crossword, Trivia, Solitaire, Word Explorers, 3x3 Words, Word Association, and Bingo!

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Bingo

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Trivia Head

A carbohydrate consists of carbon, hydrogen and what other element?

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A. Oxygen

B. Nitrogen

C. Boron

D. Helium

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Get ready to laugh with this joke shared by member @SirExton! Fair warning though—it’s very cheeky!

Let's Save - Deals of the day

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What's the image saying?

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Can you figure out what word this image is trying to ‘spell’ out? If you think you know the answer, post it here.

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Fun & Games

Explore all the SDC games and challenges here!

Fact of the day

Pineapples are super slow growers

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If you plant a pineapple, you’ll need to be patient for about two to two-and-a-half years before it starts blooming. But oh, the joy when it finally does! Have you ever tried growing one yourself?

WOD Head

Solitude

Being alone. For example: ‘She wished to work in solitude.’ Pronounced as SOL-UH-TYOOD.

Quote of the day

‘To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.’

— Oscar Wilde

Today's trivia answer:

Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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