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Australia has banned the radical Islamic organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate group laws. Members face up to 15 years imprisonment for continued involvement, with criminal offences now applying to membership, training provision, or funding of the organisation. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke states the ban sends a strong message to radical groups.

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Military conflict in the Middle East escalates with Iranian drone strikes reported in Azerbaijan, attacks on a US oil tanker in the northern Gulf, and explosions in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Israel continues ground operations in Lebanon while European nations deploy additional military assets to the region. Australia confirms it has deployed military personnel and aircraft to the Middle East, with two Australian sailors confirmed aboard a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka.

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Global fuel prices are surging to nearly $4 per litre in some Australian regions, triggering widespread panic buying and stockpiling behaviour internationally. People in the UK, Moldova, and India are hoarding petrol in vehicles and containers, with long queues forming at service stations. Authorities are warning against the dangerous practice of storing thousands of litres at home due to significant fire risks.

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AFL season inspires a Mexican feast featuring chipotle chicken tacos, classic beef tacos, and fresh accompaniments. Michael Weldon from Cooking with Coles demonstrates quick marinades, homemade guacamole, and various salsas including pineapple, tomato, and black bean and corn varieties. A clever hack combines hard and soft taco shells to prevent filling spillage while maintaining the satisfying crunch.

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Melbourne's Albert Park hosts the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, drawing enthusiastic crowds who began queuing from 9:30pm the previous night despite practice sessions not starting until the following day. Pre-race festivities include the glamorous 'Glamour on the Grid' function attended by celebrities including Bec Judd and Lara Worthington, while Australian driver Oscar Piastri participated in a Bunnings sausage sizzle for children's charity and Valtteri Bottas gave away a meat tray at a sponsors event.

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Australian families were reunited at Sydney Airport following an emergency evacuation flight from Dubai, where residents experienced missile interceptions and government alerts during escalating Middle Eastern conflict. Sam and her young daughter fled Dubai with only an hour to pack after learning of the flight through a local expat chat group, experiencing five days of loud missile defence activity that shook buildings. The UAE government provided regular safety alerts to residents while maintaining missile defence operations overhead.

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Greg Lynn, accused of murdering Carol Clay in Wanangatta during a 2020 camping trip, awaits a bail decision in Melbourne. His murder conviction and 32-year sentence were overturned, and his lawyer is seeking bail before a retrial, arguing prejudicial media coverage prevents a fair trial. The prosecution questions the need for bail given a trial could commence this year, while Lynn's son has offered his life savings as surety.

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ATEEZ, an eight-member South Korean K-pop group with 1.6 billion YouTube views and 11 million Instagram followers, is touring Australia with arena shows in Melbourne and Sydney. The group, who last visited Australia in 2019, has collaborated with Kylie Minogue and amassed over 436 million TikTok likes. Members Hongjoong and Seonghwa discuss their close bond, spending 360 days a year together, and explain K-pop's global appeal as a combination of music, performance, dance and visual entertainment.

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An American submarine has torpedoed and sunk an Iranian vessel off the coast of Sri Lanka, marking the first time a US submarine has destroyed an enemy ship in 80 years and the first torpedo sinking since World War II. The attack occurred 5,000 kilometres from Australia and 4,000 kilometres from Iran, representing the first time this conflict has extended beyond the Middle East. Israel continues military operations in Lebanon, displacing 70,000 people, while joint US-Israeli strikes have hit 2,000 targets in Iran and depleted 86 percent of Iranian ballistic missile stocks.

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Australian government emergency response teams have deployed to the Middle East to provide consular assistance to Australians in Iran, Israel, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Australians are being urged to register online for travel updates and reconsider travel plans to Europe for the next five months due to flight hub closures and disrupted flight paths. The former head of Qantas's safety department warns these disruptions could continue for months.

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