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Good afternoon Member

G’day, you lovely lot! I (Dani) am back with another newsletter to keep you company this afternoon. As usual, it’s teeming with tidbits, news, and a few chuckles to ease you into the weekend mood. This week flew by rather fast for me, but I must say, I really enjoyed trading jokes and seeing all your reactions in our little community here at SDC. I’m eager to see more, so feel free to send whatever you want to share here! For now, let’s jump into the latest happenings from Australia and worldwide!

Breaking News

WATCH OUT! Scammers are posing as myGov in YOUR emails. Here’s how you can spot them.
They won’t tell you this, but there’s a way you can save on your health cover costs*.
‘We lost a great one.’ A former ABC host has passed away at 70 after sharing her voice for decades.

Food and Lifestyle

Foodies ranked which brand offers the best of this Aussie comfort food. Can you guess who won?
An expert says ‘ultra-processed’ foods can still be part of your diet plan... HOW?!
You'll be running to win a $3,000 JB-HIFI or Bunnings voucher and Deaf Lottery's $800k grand prize with every $10 ticket book purchase until September 9th*.
Will you dare try this $400 treatment that involves putting a ‘bizarre’ substance into your skin?
Find out how this couple instantly cooled their home without relying on air conditioning!
Are you guilty of these grocery habits? Careful now, you might be getting a lot of hate!
What’s the proper way to unload a dishwasher? This woman’s experience raised a lot of eyebrows!
Yum! This recipe shared by member @Babybird looks like an instant hit!

Health and General News

A new study suggests that a way to lessen heart attack risk is by making sure you regularly…
Visitors are flocking to this $14 drive-in that takes you back to the good ol’ days. Have you seen it?
This treatable health condition mimics a chronic disease. Are you getting the right care?
LOOK: Residents are saying goodbye to this infamous road hazard. ‘S***** idea in the first place!’
Did this man cross the line for serving leftovers at a dinner party?
Stand for causes that serve YOU! Sign our petitions.

Entertainment

Member @mOiOz shared this hilarious and cheeky glimpse into the future!
Keep those giggles going with this one.
Still can’t find something to watch, here are our picks for you!
You can also opt for a classic like this episode of Australia’s Funniest Home Videos!
Join SDC Rewards for a chance to snag $50! Plus, our lollie jar challenge ends TOMORROW!
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Bingo

Win a $50 Coles or Woolworths gift card!

People with Cotard's Syndrome believe they are...?

Image Source: Pexels

A. Dead

B. Well

C. Sick

D. Hungry

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Member @mjm9 shared these suspiciously amusing pants!

Let's Save - Deals of the day

Extended Offer: Free Seafood For 1 Year @ ButcherCrowd*

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Wide Leg Pants $40 @ Target

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Baking Ramekin $10 @ BIG W

Whip up desserts in style.

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What's the image saying?

Image Source: Seniors Discount Club

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

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Fact of the day

More trees than stars?

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Did you know there are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way? The Earth has about three trillion trees, while the Milky Way contains between 100 to 400 billion stars. Isn’t it amazing to think about the abundance of life on our planet?

WOD Head

Prudence

Cautious. For example: ‘Nowadays, we need prudence when interacting with strangers online.’ Pronounced as PROO-DENS.

Quote of the day

‘The only limit to our realisation of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.’

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

Today's trivia answer:

People with Cotard's syndrome believe they are dead.

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