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Friday Edition | AM

Good morning

Hey, hey, it's Friday, and you know what that means—time to unleash your inner sloth! 🦥 I (Vella) had a jam-packed week but even the strongest among us needed a break, eh? So, whether you have some weekend plans or intend to do absolutely nothing (no shame in that 😉), remember to give yourself permission to rest. Now, here’s the third and final riddle for the week:

Give me food, and I will live. Give me water, and I will die. What am I?

Submit your answers in our Riddle Masters thread here. Get it correct, and you’ll get a shout-out in tomorrow's newsletter!

News and Finance

Uh-oh! A loophole was found in millions of Aussies' $1,000 energy rebates. Will you be affected?
They won’t tell you this, but there’s a way you can save on your health cover costs*.
As she faces a cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales finds unexpected support from this royalty.
BEWARE of this sneaky scam that member @etienn nearly fell victim to.
Speaking of scams, Aussies were warned against a frightening trend that could drain your wallet.
What can 13 cents per day get you? A whole lot!
An elderly woman was hospitalised after a harrowing ordeal against a stranger.

Food and Lifestyle

Why are shoppers outraged by this Mother’s Day display at Woolworths?
Speaking of Mother's Day, the SDC team got together to honour the mothers in their lives.
Eat, Sleep, …, Repeat. Can you fill in the blank?
Did this iconic treat really SHRINK? Here’s the truth.
A Woolworths service has come under fire after a shopper’s ‘concerning’ find.
SDC Rewards Exclusive: April has a new obsession that’s saving her BIG. It could be yours too.
WATCH: Kmart’s viral look-for-less video for one of the biggest fashion events has fans obsessed.
Shoppers are also raving about this $25 Kmart buy that’s a dupe of a $148 version worn by celebrities.
Is this common medication giving you cancer?
A comedian’s gag about a popular Woolies staple has cracked up the internet. But Woolies has a response…
Take your dinner to the next level with this tasty recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose.

Entertainment

Find out how this popular Sunrise host is going to make this Mother’s Day extra special!
You won't believe how this kid hilariously outsmarted their teacher's spelling test in member @mOiOz's joke!
Members, join our challenge, and you could win $100! SDC Rewards members also have a shot at $50 here.
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Today’s bingo numbers

Win a $50 Coles or Woolworths gift card!

Today's Trivia

Which city features Asia's largest spice market?

Image Source: Unsplash

A	Chennai, China

B	Bangkok, Thailand

C	Delhi, India

D	Jakarta, Indonesia

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Cracker Night

Image Source: Darren Blenkinsop/Facebook

Who still remembers the excitement of Cracker Night? Everyone looked forward to the massive bonfire, and kids ran around with sparklers and fireworks. Do you remember buying penny bangers, jumping jacks, and throw-downs for this event? Tell us here. Surprise! Here's another competition clue: The letter R! 😉

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

20% Off Mum's Favourites @ Paire*

Don't let discomfort hold you back*!

VIEW DEAL*

Arch Shelf and Hooks $8 @ Kmart

Transform your space today.

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Handheld Torch $10 @ BIG W

Power outages? Be prepared!

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

Picture of the Day

10 May, 2024

Image Source: Member @BruceAnderson

James Cook Museum

We can’t get enough of member @BruceAnderson's photo. We love seeing members taking the initiative, even if it means arm wrestling a gatepost. 😂 Do you have hilarious photos to share? We’d love to see them here.

Fun & Games

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

10 May

On this day in History

1940	Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister.

1994	Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first black president.

2000	India's population reached 1 billion.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Member @Observer is selling a tractor, but there’s a funny catch…

Today's trivia answer:

Asia's largest spice market is located in Delhi, India.

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