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Israeli President Isaac Herzog discusses the ongoing conflict with Iran, describing it as a historic moment where a coalition of nations is standing up to Iranian aggression. He emphasises Israel's determination to weaken Iran's military capabilities and expresses hope for regime change, noting that the recently appointed successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is equally brutal. Herzog frames the conflict as a fight against an 'empire of evil' and calls for freedom and democratic elections for the Iranian people.

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Cult Coffee in Brisbane is a café founded by couple Georgie and Billy, whose relationship began after Georgie returned from Scotland to care for her terminally ill mother Deb. Following Deb's passing in July 2023, Billy sold his previous café and the pair travelled to Europe before opening Cult Coffee together, combining Billy's coffee expertise with Georgie's marketing skills. The café features a tribute to Georgie's mother, whose illness ultimately brought the couple together.

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Mojtaba Khomeini has been selected as Iran's new Supreme Leader following his father's death, with reports indicating he represents an even more hardline stance than the previous generation of ayatollahs. Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton discusses the implications of this leadership transition, arguing that the younger generation of Iranian religious leaders are more extreme and that Mojtaba has strong backing from the Revolutionary Guard. The analysis covers potential US strategies for regime change in Iran, the risk of global conflict escalation, and the role of opposition forces within the country.

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Pet ownership costs are rising significantly, with one in five pet owners spending around $2,000 on unexpected expenses in the past year according to Gap Only Pet Insurance research. Veterinary telehealth services have emerged as a cost-effective solution, with two-thirds of calls to live vet services not requiring emergency appointments. Early intervention, preventative care, maintaining healthy pet weight, and considering adoption are key strategies to reduce pet care expenses.

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Rising tensions in the Middle East are driving up Australian petrol prices towards $2.50 per litre for 91 octane, with no discounting cycle in major capital cities. The flow-on effects are impacting inflation, electricity and gas costs, grocery prices, and shipping expenses, while financial markets now predict a 40% likelihood of an interest rate rise in March and near certainty for May. Economic experts warn Australians to brace for extended financial pressure as global insecurity affects household budgets across multiple sectors.

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Liam Neeson stars in Cold Storage, a new action thriller from the screenwriter of Jurassic Park, Spider-Man and Mission Impossible. The film features Stranger Things star Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell as minimum wage security guards who discover their storage facility houses a dangerous mutating alien fungus abandoned by the military. Neeson plays an older scientist with a bad back who lets the younger characters handle most of the action sequences.

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Dr Shefali, a world-renowned psychologist and founder of the conscious parenting movement, explains how parents' unconscious behaviours and inherited belief systems from their own upbringing can lead them to control and micromanage their children rather than truly connecting with them. She advocates for parents to raise their own consciousness and understand what's happening within themselves and their children, including addressing modern challenges like screen time addiction by creating analog experiences that rival the dopamine hits children get from digital devices. Conscious parenting focuses on fostering deep connections through awareness and attunement rather than control, while still maintaining necessary boundaries.

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Victoria's 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road will introduce an entry fee for tourists to help manage overtourism and fund infrastructure upgrades at tourist sites in the state's southwest. The fee amount will be determined after consultation with local councils, business operators and traditional owners, with locals maintaining free access. The site attracts approximately 2 million visitors annually, and revenue will be invested back into the local economy and infrastructure.

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Australia faces potential fuel shortages in certain regional areas amid global supply concerns linked to rising oil prices and international conflict. The debate centres on fuel stock management, refinery closures over the past decade, and whether climate policies have impacted domestic fuel security. Government ministers clash over responsibility for refinery closures, with four refineries having closed under the previous Coalition government and two remaining open under current Labor policies.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will visit Australia in mid-April for philanthropic, private and personal reasons, marking their second trip to the country. The visit differs from their 2016 tour as they are no longer working members of the royal family. Speculation includes potential involvement with Invictus Games veterans and media appearances, though specific details have not yet been confirmed.

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