Reaching 300,000 of Australia's Wise and Wonderful Every Day

Thursday Edition | AM

Good morning

Good morning, and welcome to Thursday's edition of the newsletter, members! I (Athena) hope you are all feeling well this morning. Are you ready to start the day and see what it has in store for us? I like to think of each day as a little mystery package full of unexpected joys and treasures. What surprises will today bring? Let's kick things off with the answer to yesterday's riddle:

It takes ten workers ten hours to build a 3-metre wall. How long does it take five workers to build the same exact wall?

And the answer is… zero hours because the wall has already been built! Congratulations to those who got it correct. Expect a shout-out below! Next is a Fascinating Fact! Can you believe that the world's longest concert lasted over 453 hours? It was achieved by Kevin Ker, Shaen Armstrong and Epidemic Music Group, who played from March 17 to April 5, 2017. I wonder how long they practised for that… 🤔

News and Finance

An inquiry has been announced after catastrophic power failures left thousands of Aussies in the dark.
A significant error has been discovered on millions of $50 notes in circulation. Have you spotted it?
Health cover from just $3.39 per day*? These little-known government rebates could help.
The disappearance of this essential item could spell trouble for consumers. Here’s why.
Residents are outraged as an Aussie bank shuts down a local branch and commits a startling blunder.
If you know a small business owner, you need to show them this.
A 63-year-old grandfather has fallen victim to a brutal attack. What happened?
Meanwhile, a man’s body has been discovered in a charity bin. ‘It's very sad.’

Food and Lifestyle

Attention, shoppers! Did you know there's a hidden freebie in your Woolworths receipt?
This group is turning Woolies' ‘waste’ into treasure, revealing a grim side of the retail giant.
A woman used this simple shopping trick to reduce her grocery bills by $800 a year.
Discover the wisdom and secrets passed down by grandmothers in this article by member Josephine G.
SDC Rewards Exclusive: Member Josephine G. delves deeper into that topic in this follow-up article.
BEWARE: Shoppers are demanding an immediate recall of this popular kitchen item from Kmart.
Only 1-in-4 Aussies who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid actually use one. Explore your options here.
Exciting news for travellers! You can explore Australia for as low as $29 in this extraordinary flight sale.
That’s not all! A well-known airline is offering an extra benefit for their customers. But is there a catch?
Also, you might want to read member @Gezzabel’s warning first if you’re flying soon.
Looking to impress your loved ones? Try this delicious recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose!

Entertainment

Get ready to laugh at this relatable joke shared by member @Skipton!
Our February competition is still in full swing! Join here and get the chance to win $100! SDC Rewards members, you can also win an exciting prize here!
Fancy a challenge? Play Word Association, Crossword, Bingo, 3x3 Words, Word Explorers, Solitaire, and Trivia!

Download our app!

Today’s bingo numbers

Win a $50 Coles or Woolworths gift card!

Today's Trivia

Which geological feature is characterised by fissures, vents, and plugs?

Image source: Freepik

Plateau

Mountain

Volcano

Glacier

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Wooden Building Blocks

Image source: Facebook/Memory Lane - Growing up in Australia

Do you have fond memories of playing with wooden building blocks? From basic stacking to elaborate designs, these classic toys encouraged imaginative play and enhanced the fine motor skills of young minds. What were some of your favourite builds with wooden building blocks? Share them here. Want to read more nostalgic stories? Visit the forum here!

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

Sleeveless Zip Front Printed Top $9 @ Rivers

Elevate your wardrobe on a budget with this fashionable top from Rivers.

VIEW DEAL

Free 2pc Fried Chicken or Large Chips @ Red Rooster*

VIEW DEAL*

10-Piece Ultimate BBQ Tool Set $15 @ Kmart

Get ready to up your grilling game with this 10-Piece BBQ Set from Kmart.

VIEW DEAL

Note: Deals are not sponsored unless stated. For more Deals, Discounts, and Bargains click here.

Picture of the Day

22 February, 2024

Image Source: Member @Bob's Buddy

Speck the bull calf

Wow, I absolutely adore this photo of Speck shared by member @Bob's Buddy! Isn’t he the cutest bull calf ever? His velvety coat looks so inviting that I just want to reach out and pet him. Thank you so much for sharing this delightful snapshot! Want to share your own photos? Post them here!

Fun & Games

Want to try some other new and challenging games?
Head to our games forum here!

22 February

On this day in History

1928	The first solo flight from England to Australia landed in Darwin.

1958	Australian swimmer Jon Konrads set six world records in two days.

1997	Dolly the Sheep, the world's first cloned mammal, was announced by the Roslin Institute.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Looking for a mood boost? Check out these hilarious jokes shared by member @Mando.

Today's trivia answer:

Fissures, vents, and plugs are all associated with volcanoes.

Well done, Riddle Masters! Your shout-out is just one click away!

Want to change your email preferences? Click here.

No information we provide constitutes financial advice. The SDC is a free resource, supported by advertising. If you see an asterisk (*) next to one of our links, it means we have a commercial relationship with that business. The SDC is not affiliated with any State and Territory governments. If you are looking for the official Seniors card programs, please see our guides here.