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Hey, hey, hey! Happy Tuesday, dearest members! How are you doing today? Whether you're curled up with a warm cup of tea or braving the cold for a refreshing walk, I (Jarred) hope you're feeling great. You know the drill — sit back, relax, and enjoy because we’re coming right up with today’s set of amazing and engaging stories. So keep reading to discover what's in store for you today. Now, to our first order of business: the answer to yesterday’s riddle! Here’s the riddle again to jog everyone’s memory:
How do you make the number 7 even without addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division?
By taking away the letter ‘s’ from ‘seven’! Ugh! I know, I know, some of you might be groaning. I did too! If only answers like that were honoured back in school. 😉 If you got the answer correct, expect to see your forum username in our shout-out below! Well done for participating, members. See you in the next riddle!
Now, let’s find out what’s happening across the world and around Australia today!
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Australians are being urged to keep an eye out for a new Australia Post scam that’s ‘very tough to detect’. Here are the telling clues to help you spot it.
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Could we soon be unable to afford a comfortable retirement? Recent statistics have revealed that the cost of keeping golden years comfortable in Australia has hit record highs.
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Urgent pleas are being made to help this 95-year-old veteran after two heartless thieves stole his $5,000 mobility scooter at an Aussie aged care centre. What has the world come to?
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‘My favourite customer is back.’ If you need a laugh, this might do the trick. A Woolworths employee shared the hilarious notes of a cheeky customer, leaving the internet in stitches.
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But that’s not the only grocery-related shenanigan that we saw this week. Over at Kmart, an Aussie shopper was left completely speechless after discovering a live animal during her shop. And no, it’s not a dog or a cat – it’s a…
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Coles, Woolies, and ALDI better watch out — the Nationals are pushing for stricter regulations on leading retailers over abuse of market power, with fines of up to $10 million. But what does that mean for the average Aussie?
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A cancer patient shared the heartbreaking reality he’s facing as he decides whether or not to pursue his one last lifeline: a $600K treatment
that’s yet to be approved in Australia.
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A frustrated Coles shopper spotted this popular snack’s price jump to about 40% as food prices in Australia continue to soar. Are chips set to become a ‘luxury’ item?
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Planning on going shopping for winter clothes? Save your money and bring your old clothes back to life instead! This Aussie mum’s simple ‘salt’ trick will blow you away.
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‘I don’t use anything else now.’ This isn’t a drill, shoppers! ALDI just launched a new version of a cult-favourite cleaning product for a limited time only, and shoppers are loving it.
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Have you noticed anything missing from Woolies’ dairy aisles recently? Here’s why shoppers are seeing less of a popular spread — and what’s taking its place.
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A woman married for 33 years lost her diamond engagement ring when she accidentally flushed it down the drain. Guess how it found its way back to her — after a whopping thirteen years!
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It’s another cold-weather meal this time, folks! Moreover, it’s chock full of nutrients and is easy to cook. So, what are you waiting
for?
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You know, members, a woman’s hands reveal a lot about her. Take, for example, this ‘fact’ in member @mOiOz’s joke!
We hope you had a blast reading today's stories, lovely members. We've still got some awesome stuff lined up for you, including a fun trivia question about immunology, a hilarious joke from member @Skipton, a throwback to a '70s pastime, and a stunning photograph from member @Algieboy.
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Also don't forget to download our app from Apple’s App Store or Google’s Play Store. With our app, you can experience all the wonders of Seniors Discount Club right in the palm of your hand. Just a reminder, downloading our app is entirely optional and won’t replace our trusty desktop version if that is what you prefer!
Oh, and be sure to enter this month’s competition, too! Post a riddle that hasn’t already been posted in our Jokes, fun and games forum for your chance to win a $100 voucher
to either Coles, Woolworths, ALDI or IGA. The member with the best riddle will be announced in mid-June! So get riddle-ing, members!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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