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Good morning

G'day, dear members! I (James) hope you're all doing well. Can you believe it's already June? It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the new year. But here we are, nearly halfway through 2024! Let’s give ourselves a pat on the back for making it this far! Now, shall we reveal the answer to yesterday’s riddle?

I have seas without water. I have forests without wood. I have deserts without sand. I have houses with no brick. What am I?

The answer is… a map! Congratulations to those who got it correct! Your shout-out is waiting below.

News and Finance

ALERT: A highly contagious virus is sweeping through Australia. Here's how you can stay safe.
There's an easy way for you to save on your energy bills and it's by doing this*.
Losing a loved one to dementia was heart-wrenching enough—then Westpac's actions made it unbearable.
Was foul play involved in the mysterious death of a 78-year-old woman in her own home?
Are you paying too much for health insurance?
A renowned political figure is mourning the loss of a loved one, who passed away at 86.
Google services were hit by a major outage, leaving thousands of users in the lurch. Are you affected?
Robert Irwin’s bold announcement has shocked fans.

Food, Health, and Lifestyle

Can't remember the last time you slept like a baby? Then it might be time for an upgrade.
Woolworths shoppers are slamming this major change affecting their wallets. Did you notice it too?
That's probably why this old Woolies menu is causing quite a stir! ‘Bring back the good old days.’
If you often buy from this popular website, you could be exposing yourself to something 'deadly'…
Beware! You might be making this household mistake that's more harmful than you realise.
Member @Firebird@12 would also like to know if anyone else received THIS as well…
Kmart's cooking up a storm with this appliance that's sending sales through the roof!
Member @Suzanne rose also shared a hearty recipe perfect for the colder weather!
Hold onto your seats—Qantas is shaking things up with the biggest boarding change in years!
The cost-of-living squeeze is toughest for pensioners, and that's why we need your support here.

Entertainment

This classic SDC game is back this month, and so is the $100 prize. 😉 Also, the lucky member who won last month's challenge is…
SDC Rewards members, we want YOUR funniest pet photo! Also, are you curious who managed to spot member @Dennis in last week's competition?
Have a good giggle with this hilariously relatable joke shared by member @mOiOz!
Members, we'd also like to know your preferences for our upcoming Sweepstakes competition.
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Today's Trivia

Which of these mammals cannot jump?

Image Source: Seniors Discount Club

A	Wildebeest

Yak

Elephant

Hedgehog

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Walking to school

Image Source: State Library of SA

Do you remember those days of walking to school with your pals? Back then, having a car was a rarity in families. Oh, how times have changed… What other memories from your school days do you remember? Share them with us here!

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

Low-Sugar Wines @ Little Ripples*

Make an impact, one sip at a time*!

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Backrest Pillow $31.47 @ Myer

Next-level comfort and support.

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Collapsible Bucket $10.39 @ Catch

Designed for all your storage needs.

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

Picture of the Day

4 June, 2024

Image Source: Member @Wizid

New life at Sweetwater Creek

Wow, this photo almost looks like it's from another world! It's reminiscent of a scene from a sci-fi movie, don't you agree? Thanks for sharing this with us, member @Wizid! Do you have photos to share, too? Send them our way here!

Fun & Games

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

4 June

On this day in History

1861	William Propsting, 20th Premier of Tasmania, was born.

1917	The first Pulitzer Prizes were awarded.

1989	The Tiananmen Square protests were suppressed.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Ever heard of the 'spouse mode' tech feature? Take a look at member @Observer's joke!

Today's trivia answer:

Elephants can't jump because their leg bones point downward.

Riddle Masters: Well done, folks! Here's your shout-out.

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