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Tour de Cure's 20th anniversary ride features more than 200 cyclists undertaking a nine-day, 1,400km journey from Canberra through Victoria to Tasmania to raise funds for cancer research. The riders departed Canberra and reached Jindabyne on day one, battling headwinds over the 180km route. Simplicity Funerals contributed $20,000 to the cause, with the route continuing through the Snowy Mountains and Thredbo before reaching Corryong, where Commonwealth Bank and Rotary are hosting a community barbecue.

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Sydney's $2 billion M12 motorway has officially opened, connecting the M7 to the Western Sydney International Airport. The 16-kilometre stretch is toll-free, with the first drivers escorted onto the road at 5am this morning.

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Sleep deprivation affects every system in the body, from increasing risks of Alzheimer's and diabetes to impacting heart health and gut function. Getting seven and a half to eight hours of sleep nightly is essential, as the body uses this time to clear toxins through systems like the glymphatic system in the brain. Improving sleep by just one hour can increase testosterone and thyroid levels by up to 10% within a week, reduce daily caloric intake by 270 calories, and significantly improve mood, energy levels and cognitive function.

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New Zealand is considering emergency powers not used since 1979 to force motorists to nominate one day per week where they cannot use their vehicle, with hefty fines for non-compliance. Australia is introducing blended fuel to address the current petrol crisis, while storing only 30-35 days of fuel compared to the IEA recommendation of 90 days. A new survey reveals 28% of Australians are using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for relationship advice, raising concerns about the reliability and safety of such guidance.

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Meta's latest smart glasses feature augmented reality technology that displays directions, text messages, and cooking instructions directly in the user's field of vision through a holographic-style interface. The glasses include live captions, voice control, and can be operated using a neural wristband that reads electrical signals from finger and hand movements. Priced at over $1,000 AUD for the AR version, the technology raises privacy concerns as the glasses can record surroundings, though users can opt out of data sharing with Meta contractors.

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Ryan Gosling stars in Project Hail Mary, a $200 million space film about a lone astronaut on an impossible mission to save the sun 11.9 light years from Earth. The film features Gosling's character meeting an alien companion nicknamed Rocky, with critics comparing the movie to this generation's ET. Gosling made the film as a 'core memory' for his two daughters and also addresses a hand gesture he regretted from La La Land.

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Tour de Cure's 1,600-kilometre cycling journey from Canberra to Hobart features participants including Young Australian of the Year Ned Brockman, Australian cycling legend Sarah Roy, and leukaemia survivor Andrew, who has been living with the disease for 10 years. The ride raises funds for cancer research and treatment development, with Andrew crediting Tour de Cure fundraising for enabling the development of the medicine that has kept him alive. The Leukaemia Foundation partners with Tour de Cure to provide support services for patients and their families.

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Two brothers, Mohammed and Abdul Zraka, were shot during a brawl involving approximately 15 people at Chester Hill in Western Sydney at around 10.30pm. One brother was shot in the leg and the other in the back, with both transported to Westmead Hospital after police intercepted their black Audi during a short pursuit. The brothers have alleged links to the Alamuddin crime family, and police are investigating the circumstances of the fight and shooting as part of ongoing Sydney gangland conflicts.

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Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, were killed in a collision between an e-bike and a motorcycle in Logan, Queensland. The teenagers were riding together on an e-bike without a headlight when they collided with a motorcycle that was legally overtaking another vehicle. The Queensland Government is reviewing age and licensing restrictions for e-bikes following this incident.

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A teenager has died following a high-speed crash in a suspected stolen Skoda at Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne. The vehicle, believed to have been stolen from Maidstone, was allegedly pursuing another car in an attempted carjacking when it collided with a ute and Ford Falcon sedan at an intersection near Pacific Werribee Plaza shopping centre, causing the Skoda to roll multiple times. Two 16-year-old girls and a 17-year-old boy fled the scene before being apprehended by police and are now under guard in hospital with minor injuries.

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