There has been more machete violence in Melbourne, with two people rushed to hospital after a bloodied attack in Queen Street. The horror comes just days after a Good Samaritan was murdered trying to save a boy from a machete-wielding gang.

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A ruptured water main at Cremorne caused chaos on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Thousands of homes and businesses were impacted from Mosman to Linfield.

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BREAKING: Two Australian men who murdered a Melbourne father in Bali have escaped the death penalty. Just in the last hour, the duo learnt their fate, sentenced to 16 years over the shooting death of Zivan Radmanovic. The victim's family told 7NEWS they are shocked at the outcome.

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The United States has confirmed its seventh military casualty in the conflict with Iran, with a service member dying from injuries sustained during an Iranian strike on a base in Saudi Arabia. The US military has issued warnings to Iranian civilians that it cannot guarantee their safety near facilities being used by the Iranian regime for military purposes, stating these sites may become legitimate targets for counter strikes under international law. The conflict enters its second week as Republicans predict an escalation in joint US-Israeli military action through Operation Epic Fury.

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A woman allegedly fired an AR-15 style rifle at pop star Rihanna's Los Angeles home in broad daylight, with four rounds hitting the property while the singer was inside. Rihanna was not injured in the incident, and police arrested the suspected shooter at the scene. The singer shares the residence with hip-hop artist A$AP Rocky.

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A bike shop on Queen Street in Altona Meadows was hit by a ram raid at approximately 3am when a car was driven into the premises. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived, and officers are still investigating what items were stolen. The vandals remain at large.

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Upper gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic, liver and stomach cancers, have overtaken lung cancer as Australia's deadliest cancer for the first time in two decades. These upper GI cancers now cause almost one in five cancer-related deaths in Australia. The low survival rates are partly attributed to vague symptoms such as unexplained weight loss and fatigue, which can delay diagnosis.

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A motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car on Marine Parade in St Kilda around midday. The rider was transported to hospital in critical condition. The car driver remained at the scene to assist police with their investigation.

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Former AFL champion Sam Newman, 80, underwent emergency surgery and spent 10 days at the Alfred Hospital after suffering two mini-strokes caused by a clogged artery disrupting blood flow to his brain. His partner Sue Stanley recognised the stroke symptoms and called an ambulance, with Newman crediting her quick thinking with potentially saving his life. The veteran broadcaster is now speaking publicly about his experience to raise awareness about stroke symptoms, as more than 45,000 Australians suffer strokes annually.

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A water main burst in Cremorne caused flooding with torrents of murky water flowing towards Primrose Park and into the harbour. The incident disrupted water supply to 20,000 homes across Mosman, North Sydney, Crows Nest and Lindfield. Sydney Water crews worked to isolate the main and restore pressure while firefighters blocked off affected roads.

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