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Israel and America are intensifying military operations in the Middle East, with a massive fire reported at an Iranian oil refinery and the US President pledging strikes on previously safe Iranian targets. Britain is preparing the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier for potential deployment within five days, alongside guided missile destroyers and additional fighter jets, as drone strikes target British military bases in Cyprus. Iran's leader has apologised to neighbouring countries, though drone attacks continue in Qatar and the UAE, with reports suggesting a new Iranian supreme leader could be selected within 24 hours.

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Guy Sebastian made a surprise appearance at St. Raphael's Primary School in Sydney's south, joining students and parents in a choir performance to support the Sebastian Foundation's youth mental health initiatives. Harry Styles has released the official trailer for his one-night-only Manchester concert, which will stream on Netflix, featuring live performances from his new album. Pink guest-hosted the Kelly Clarkson Show during Women's History Month, performing a rendition of the viral hit 'Die on This Hill'.

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Mobility training is emerging as a major fitness focus for 2025, emphasising flexible movement, improved joint health and injury prevention through simple daily exercises. Personal trainer Ben Lucas demonstrates basic mobility movements including deep squats, forward folds, lunges and upper back stretches that target common problem areas like hip flexibility and tech neck. These exercises require only 5-10 minutes per day and can be performed at home without equipment, helping to maintain pain-free movement in everyday activities like getting out of bed or climbing stairs.

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Australian actor Jacob Elordi, known for his six-foot-five stature and origins from the Gold Coast, was spotted flying Qantas premium economy. During the flight, he took a selfie with a fan and arranged for her to receive a copy of Wuthering Heights, which he then signed.

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Paediatric nutritionist Mandy Sacher introduces strategies for encouraging children to eat healthy whole foods through her new book, The Unfussy Eaters Club. The approach focuses on offering fresh, unprocessed foods from an early age, creating one meal for the entire family, and incorporating vegetables into child-friendly recipes like iron-rich meatballs and pumpkin sultana loaf. Key strategies include repeated food offerings, role modelling healthy eating behaviours, and reducing mealtime anxiety rather than relying on heavily processed products marketed as healthy for children.

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UK police have arrested four men, including one Iranian and three dual nationals, on suspicion of conducting espionage operations for Iran. The suspects allegedly conducted in-person surveillance of synagogues in London as part of what authorities believe may be an extension of Iranian intelligence operations beyond the Middle East. Counter-terrorism investigators are examining whether the surveillance activity is connected to a potential terror plot targeting Jewish locations.

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Sam Weidenhofer, an 18-year-old social media influencer with over 15 million followers, travels the world performing acts of kindness for strangers in need. His latest effort raised $190,000 for Gold Coast mother Holly, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer six weeks ago, enabling her to access treatment in Germany that will extend her life from eight to sixteen years. Sam has partnered with registered charity Humankind to find Australia's kindest person, offering a $50,000 prize split between the winner and their chosen charity.

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Better Homes and Gardens, Australia's iconic home improvement and lifestyle programme, expands from one to two episodes per week after 32 years on air. Presenters Charlie Albone and Juliet Love, who are married in real life, discuss working together on the show and share their approach to managing DIY projects as a couple. The programme continues to provide DIY tricks, garden hacks and design trends for Australian families across multiple generations.

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Anxiety therapist Anna Ferguson explains science-backed techniques to manage overwhelming feelings during distressing global events. Methods include physical movement like shaking hands or brisk walking to channel anxious energy, limiting news consumption to avoid doom scrolling, and using the physiological sigh breathing technique—two inhales through the nose followed by one long exhale—to quickly downregulate the nervous system. Ferguson's book '21 Days to a Less Anxious You' offers an individualised approach with daily techniques people can explore and integrate into their lives.

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Petrol prices in Australia are rising due to disruptions in the Middle East, with 20% of global oil and gas supplies travelling through the Strait of Hormuz under pressure. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating opportunistic pricing by retailers, as prices have increased within four days instead of the typical 14-day lag. Grocery prices are expected to follow, particularly for refrigerated items like berries, leafy greens and seafood, with 5-10% of shelf prices attributed to transportation costs.

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