Sunrise

Australian superannuation funds have experienced significant market volatility, with the ASX posting its worst performance since 2022 and approximately $140 billion wiped from the market. Andrew Fisher from Australian Retirement Trust advises that superannuation is a long-term investment, noting that despite a 3-4% weekly decline, markets have returned 10% annually over the past decade. Members approaching or in retirement are encouraged to review their investment strategies, consider their timeline for accessing funds, and seek professional advice rather than making reactive decisions during market downturns.

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Michael and Valentina, parents of 10-year-old Bondi Beach terror victim Matilda, married at Admiralty House in Sydney in front of a small group of family and close friends. The ceremony was livestreamed on Facebook for friends worldwide. The Ukrainian couple wore matching bright blue and yellow, representing their country's colours.

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Petrol rationing may be introduced for Australian motorists as the Middle East conflict disrupts fuel supplies. Petrol prices have already surged by up to $4 in some areas, with wholesalers beginning to ration petrol and diesel. United Petroleum, one of Australia's largest fuel wholesalers, has suspended its usual fuel designations due to the volatile global oil market.

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Severe weather warnings are in place across 1100 kilometres of Queensland, from Hewenden to the Sunshine Coast, with forecasts predicting up to 250 millimetres of rainfall within two days. Emergency alerts have been issued for multiple areas including Sapphire, where residents are being told to prepare to evacuate due to rising floodwaters in Retreat Creek. Multiple swift-water rescues have been conducted, including 33 backpackers trapped in floodwaters at Miriam Vale and several people rescued from vehicles and campgrounds across affected regions.

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The Iranian women's soccer team faces potential danger upon returning home after refusing to sing their national anthem during a match on the Gold Coast. Protesters surrounded their bus at Robina stadium, with some alleging the players made international distress signals. Amnesty International and advocacy groups are calling on the Australian government to provide asylum, citing fears the women could face imprisonment or death if they return to Iran.

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Two separate shootings occurred overnight in Western Sydney, with a 29-year-old man shot once at his home in Layla Park and a 25-year-old man shot multiple times in Bass Hill. A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the first shooting, while the second victim remains in critical condition at Liverpool Hospital after being shot in the leg, arm and chest. A burnt-out Holden Commodore believed to be a getaway car was discovered in Georges Hall.

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US-Israeli aerial strikes have hit oil depots in Tehran, causing thick black smoke to blanket the Iranian capital and creating hazardous conditions for residents. Israel has issued new evacuation warnings in Lebanon as the death toll approaches 400, while Iran has launched waves of drones and missiles across Gulf nations including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, breaking its pledge not to attack neighbours. Australia is considering requests from Gulf countries for assistance in combating Iranian missiles and drones, with the federal government ordering the departure of dependents of Australian officials from the UAE.

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Dubai Airport closed on Saturday following an Iranian drone attack that forced passengers to evacuate the airfield. More than 115,000 Australians live in the UAE region, with many travellers now facing significant disruptions as flights are rerouted away from Middle Eastern airspace. Repatriation flights are operating with reduced passenger loads due to security screening and safety protocols, while airlines work to rebook affected passengers.

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Children in hospital have painted over 1,000 colourful pebbles for the Gentoo Penguin Colony at Edinburgh Zoo as part of a fourth-year tradition. The decorated rocks serve a practical purpose in penguin courtship rituals, where the birds select and offer pebbles to their partners for nest-building. The initiative combines creative activity for hospitalised children with supporting natural mating behaviours of the zoo's penguin population.

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TV and radio personality Jamie Dunn, best known as the voice and puppeteer behind Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection on the Seven Network, has passed away at age 75. Colleagues remembered him as brilliant, hilarious, and a kind and loyal friend. The Sunrise team also acknowledged co-host Matt Warwood's birthday, noting he has been with the program for nine years since joining at age 40.

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