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Good morning

Happy Fri-yay, members! I (Vella) hope you're all feeling fantastic as we welcome the first day of autumn. I'm back from an enchanting holiday, and guess what? Your guesses about my destination were spot on! I had quite the adventure in the beautiful city of... well, you'll have to click here to find out! Now, let’s see if you can crack the code to our third riddle of the week:

A barrel of water weighed 27 kilograms. Someone put something in it, and now it weighs 18 kilograms. What did the person add?

Submit your answers in our Riddle Masters thread here. If you get it correct, you’ll be included in tomorrow’s shout-out.

News and Finance

Thousands of Aussies are facing a shocking 300% increase in their insurance premiums. Here’s why.
Thankfully, you could be eligible for the latest government rebates, bringing health cover from just $3.39* per day*!
Have you received this text message from Medicare? Don’t click it! It could put you at risk!
Telstra has been hit with a massive outage, leaving thousands of customers without service.
Users of one of the biggest apps in the world are being targeted by this convincing scam email.
Feeling the pinch? Member @NeeseK shares a tip to cut your electricity and gas costs.
You can also kickstart March with these little-known savings.
Pack your bags! A budget airline is offering flights between two top destinations for only $99!

Food and Lifestyle

ALDI is bringing back one of its most popular products at 50% off, leaving shoppers abuzz!
A popular fast-food chain that rivals KFC may soon be coming Down Under. Will you try it?
A Coles shopper found something so ‘nasty’ in one store, they had to flee immediately.
Another Coles shopper has turned a supermarket blunder into a clever trick to get this free service.
This Woolworths employee has done a heroic act. However, the consequences were unexpected…
Feeling tired when you wake up? Here's the solution to feeling refreshed in the morning!
Ask Joy: Struggling with nightmares? Learn when they could be a sign of something more serious.
Bored with your usual dinner routine? Shake things up with this recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose!

Entertainment

Bindi Irwin has announced a surprising career move with a beloved TV show.
Karl Stefanovic’s latest interview has gone viral globally. Here’s why.
Our third monthly competition is here! Share your top budget supermarket finds for a chance to win $100!
SDC Rewards Exclusive: Will you win the title of best jokester in this week’s competition?
Speaking of jokes, this one from member @mOiOz is bound to tickle your funny bone!
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Today's Trivia

What is a group of whales called?

Image source: Unsplash

Herd

Troop

Pod

Fleet

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Milk Arrowroot biscuits with butter

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

Who remembers munching on delicious Milk Arrowroot biscuits with loads of butter? It was the ultimate after-school snack, with some even adding vegemite for extra flavour! Do you still enjoy Arrowroot bickies this way? Share your memories with us here!

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

Leak-Proof Underwear @ Boody*

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Long Sleeve Tiered Dress $22 @ Rivers

Add a new outfit to your collection with this dress from Rivers!

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Picture of the Day

1 March, 2024

Image Source: Member @Big Al

Altercation

Check out this snapshot shared by member @Big Al. A Pied Currawong and a Rainbow Lorikeet were having a fiery debate over who gets the coveted spot on the fence. I wonder who won the feathery showdown? Do you have captivating photos like this? We’d love to see them in our forum here.

Fun & Games

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

1 March

On this day in History

1810	Polish-French composer Frédéric Chopin was born.

1965	Swimmer Dawn Fraser was suspended for misconduct at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

1975	Colour television transmissions began in Australia.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Member @SirExton shared a cheeky joke that's sure to leave you laughing.

Today's trivia answer:

A group of whales is commonly referred to as a pod.

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