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Rise and shine, members! Can you believe another week has slipped by? I (Vella) sure can’t! Time flies when you're having fun, eh? And speaking of fun, guess what? We have a new game joining our lineup! Introducing SDC Connections. Play now! 😉 Before we get too carried away, here’s this week’s final riddle:

My buddies and I were inseparable mates until, one by one, we were split. My teacher then gave me a smack on the head so off in the corner I sit. What am I?

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

News and Finance

Residents in one city will be hit with a blow to their wallets because of this new rule.
They won’t tell you this, but there’s a way you can save on your health cover costs*.
A health warning has been issued as cases of a serious disease surge in this popular destination.
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Is your Facebook account safe? This mum has issued an urgent warning after losing thousands to a hacker.
Is it true that the Prince and Princess of Wales aren’t on speaking terms with Harry and Meghan?
A recent Qantas app glitch may have exposed millions of customers’ data. Are you at risk?
Did you forget something on your shopping list? Here’s a quick reminder!
A grandfather was promised $11 million to bring a ‘little gift' back to Australia. Now he's facing jail time.
Need a new phone battery? Watch this exposé shared by member @Macs-241 first before buying.
A former police is demanding immediate action on an alarming issue putting thousands at risk.

Food and Lifestyle

Shoppers are raving about ALDI’s dupe of a popular snack from Coles and Woolworths.
Is this Kmart item inappropriate? You decide.
Are you really saving at ALDI and Kmart? This expert calls their promotions ‘unethical’.
A big pharma was hit with a $6.5 billion lawsuit with claims its product causes cancer. Do you use this?
SDC Rewards members: Enjoy the latest dose of grandmotherly wisdom with member Josephine G.
Meet the Aussie couple who travelled across Australia and the $32 Kmart item that made it possible.
Whoever said healthy can't be delicious hasn't tasted this recipe shared by member @Babybird.

Entertainment

Members, here's your 3rd clue for our May competition: Letter O! Uncover the mystery and win $100. SDC Rewards members could also win an extra $50 here.
Get a dose of laughter with member @midgemills' joke!
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Today's Trivia

Which snack was invented by monks?

Image Source: Seniors Discount Club

Biscotti

Pretzels

Doughnuts

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Tip Trips

Image Source: Rebecca Keays Dawson/Facebook

Remember going to the tip back in the day? It was like a treasure hunt! You’d go there to dump your rubbish and end up with someone else's treasure. What's your fondest memory of a tip trip? Share your memories here.

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Picture of the Day

3 May, 2024

Image Source: Member @Algieboy

Eilean Donan Castle

This photo of the Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland is like a fairytale that came to life. I wonder what secrets hide within those ancient stones! Thanks for sharing, member @Algieboy! Do you have pictures to share, too? Post them here!

Fun & Games

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

3 May

On this day in History

1970	Queen Elizabeth II opened a new international passenger terminal at Sydney Airport.

1979	Margaret Thatcher was elected Prime Minister of Britain.

1995	Australia beat West Indies to regain the Frank Worrell Cricket Trophy.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Do you know the origin of rock and roll? Find out in this hilarious joke from member @mick.idgaf.

Today's trivia answer:

Pretzels were said to be invented by monks.

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