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Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, marking his first public statement since taking power four days ago. Six vessels have been attacked in the Gulf, including tankers carrying Iraqi oil struck by explosive-laden Iranian boats, while oil facilities in Bahrain and Oman have also been hit. Australia's government has lowered fuel standards for 60 days to allow 100 million litres of higher-sulphur fuel into the market as fishing trawlers report diesel shortages ahead of Easter.

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A vehicle was rammed into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, starting a fire before the driver reportedly opened fire. Armed security at the site engaged with the shooter, who is now believed to be dead. Early childhood students at the synagogue's school have been evacuated and are being reunited with families as authorities secure the scene and investigate whether the shooter acted alone.

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One in seven Australians live with signs of kidney disease, but proper nutrition can help support kidney function. Kidneys filter waste from blood, activate vitamin D, balance electrolytes, help produce red blood cells, and control blood pressure. Excessive salt intake damages kidney blood vessels over time, while foods like berries, pineapple, cabbage, beans, and good fats from a Mediterranean-style diet can nourish and protect kidney health.

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Regional Australia is experiencing severe fuel shortages with prices reaching $3.40 per litre in some areas. Rural service stations are rationing petrol or running dry entirely, while fuel suppliers face fines up to $100 million for price gouging, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirming some penalties have already been issued. Independent service station owners in regional areas report no certainty on future fuel supplies, with panic buying causing some stations to sell double or triple their normal volumes, creating supply chain disruptions that have left businesses without fuel for days.

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Seven Sport presenter Mel McLaughlin has revealed her lung cancer diagnosis in December, requiring surgery to remove half her lung despite being a lifetime non-smoker. Lung cancer is Australia's deadliest cancer, claiming more lives than breast and prostate cancer combined, with many patients showing no symptoms until advanced stages. Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program launched on 1 July 2025, targeting at-risk individuals aged 50-70 who are current or recent smokers, with over 65,000 Australians already screened in the first eight months.

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Seven Sport presenter Mel McLaughlin has revealed her lung cancer diagnosis in December, requiring surgery to remove half her lung despite being a lifetime non-smoker. Lung cancer is Australia's deadliest cancer, claiming more lives than breast and prostate cancer combined, with many patients showing no symptoms until advanced stages. Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program launched on 1 July 2025, targeting at-risk individuals aged 50-70 who are current or recent smokers, with over 65,000 Australians already screened in the first eight months.

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Young riders on e-bikes are using a bus-only T-Way in Sydney's west as a drag strip, playing chicken with buses and narrowly avoiding head-on collisions. Fairfield Mayor Frank Carbone is calling for stronger government enforcement of e-bike regulations, citing reduced police resources in western suburbs and concerns that minors are using these vehicles recklessly on major roads, parks and playgrounds. The mayor warns that without proper enforcement of existing laws, serious injuries or fatalities are inevitable.

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Australian fuel retailers face up to $100 million in fines for price gouging amid the Middle East conflict, with unleaded petrol averaging over $2.20 per litre in capital cities. NAPLAN testing experienced technical glitches on day one, causing system crashes and login failures for students across the country. The Nationals elected Senator Matt Canavan as party leader following David Littleproud's resignation.

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A truck driver has died on Sydney's North Shore after being crushed by their refrigerated truck on the northbound ramp of the Pacific Highway at Wahroonga in the early morning hours. The driver was found outside the cabin when the vehicle rolled over, and despite treatment at the scene, could not be saved. The circumstances of why the driver was outside the cabin remain unknown.

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Fuel retailers face potential fines of up to $100 million for price gouging as petrol prices surge to $3.40 per litre in some regional areas amid the Middle East conflict. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces the government has doubled penalties and increased ACCC surveillance of suspicious price spikes, with diesel prices jumping from around $1.65 to $2.45 per litre within days in some locations. The duration of fuel price pressures will depend on how long the Middle East conflict continues, with global oil barrel prices fluctuating between the low $80s and nearly $120.

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