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G'day, dear members! Woah, it's August already? I (James) could've sworn it was only yesterday when July rolled around! I don't know about you, but I've found the perfect way to beat the winter blues—watching our amazing athletes! That said, why not ring up a friend and invite them over for a cuppa and some Olympic viewing? It's a perfect excuse to catch up and share in the excitement together.

Breaking News

Over 307,000 seniors in one state are set to receive up to $160 relief this week. Are you one of them?
Energy costs might be rising, but this tip could keep your bills low*!
The Royal Family is mourning the loss of a member who played a significant role in the late Queen’s life.

Food, Health, and Lifestyle

Spoil your loved ones with Aussie-made greatness—because nothing says 'I love you' like keeping it local.
ALDI's newest $3.99 treat is winning hearts—and waistlines—one guilt-free bite at a time!
Warm up your winter nights with this recipe shared by member @Mikev!
Are YOU aware? Your health goals might be sabotaged by something you'd never guess!
Here are four easy steps to kick mould to the kerb!
That's not all! You can also say goodbye to germs with these expert-approved cleaning tips.
Swamped with housework? The 'Five Things' method will make cleaning a breeze!
Cleaner air means fewer viruses. Can you guess which state is taking the lead?
New research revealed the cure for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s might be found in your pet’s… poo?

General News and Finance

Scam emails are getting trickier. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
This Aussie couple lost their life savings to a scam, but their story has a twist that'll warm your heart.
Heads up, travellers! This illegal act could cost you a fortune or land you behind bars.
Struggling to pay for medicine? You're not alone. Support our petition to increase the aged pension.

Entertainment

Have you joined the new monthly comp yet? It's a classic! SDC Rewards members could win $50 weekly!
We've all hit a 'fork in the road', but I'm sure you haven't seen member @SirExton's joke yet!
This joke also has a hilarious, unexpected twist!
Grab the popcorn; we've lined up some amazing picks for your evening's binge session!
Here's your second Afternoon Riddle for this week! See here if you got the previous one correct.
Play Connections, Crossword, Trivia, Solitaire, Word Explorers, 3x3 Words, Word Association, and Bingo!

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Bingo

Win a $50 Coles or Woolworths gift card!

Trivia Head

Which country has the highest life expectancy in the world?

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A. Monaco

B. Japan

C. Switzerland

D. Australia

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

This adorable joke from member @Penny4 will have you giggling in your seat!

Let's Save - Deals of the day

The Pleasure Project @ VUSH*

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Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows Bundle $15 @ Catch

Your indulgent escape from the chill.

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Bucket Bag $15 @ Target

Fashion AND function.

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What's the image saying?

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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

Explore all the SDC games and challenges here!

Fact of the day

The 'hashtag' symbol is called…

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Did you know that the hashtag symbol has a fancy name? It's called an 'octothorpe'! Depending on where you are, it also goes by hash, number sign, pound sign, hex, sharp, or square.

WOD Head

Languor

Sluggishness. For example: 'The heat brought a sense of languor.' Pronounced as LANG-ER.

Quote of the day

'Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.'

— Oscar Wilde

Today's trivia answer:

Monaco has the highest life expectancy in the world.

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