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Radio host Kyle Sandilands has revealed he still sleeps with a childhood pillow called Squishy, prompting other men in his workplace to admit their own nighttime comfort items. His manager sleeps with an unwashed baby blanket nicknamed Blanky, while colleague Hulk keeps a soft toy ninja turtle in bed. The confession has sparked public debate about adults maintaining childhood sleep companions.

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Australian athlete Cam Bolton, nicknamed 'Camaroni Boltoni', is recovering from a broken neck sustained during training while maintaining his sense of humour. French figure skating coach Benoit Richaud coaches athletes from 13 different countries at the Games, rotating through different national team jackets as his skaters compete in the kiss and cry area. The segment also touches on the unique nature of the double luge event.

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Pauline Hanson faces criticism from Muslim leaders after stating some Australians feel unwelcome in suburbs like Lakemba with high Muslim populations. The comments, which follow her earlier claim that there are no good Muslims, draw strong responses from political figures who emphasise Australia's multicultural values. More than one million Australians visit Lakemba's night markets during Ramadan annually.

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A viral comedy sketch by New Zealand comedian Thomas Sainsbury depicts the universal frustration of trying to repack camping gear into impossibly small storage bags after a camping trip. The relatable content resonates with campers who struggle with the same challenge, prompting discussions about rolling versus stuffing techniques and the impractical size of camping equipment storage bags.

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A two-storey warehouse on Mollison Street in Abbotsford, Melbourne's north-east, caught fire around 3am, requiring 34 firefighters to battle the blaze. The building was locked when emergency services arrived, and while the fire is now under control, the cause remains unknown. Police have stated they do not believe the incident is suspicious, but fire investigators will examine the scene with Mollison Street remaining closed during the investigation.

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New data reveals that extras cover is one of the most underused components of private health insurance in Australia, with many policyholders paying significantly more in premiums than they claim back. Private health insurance premiums are rising 4.1% from April 1st and have increased 17.5% over the past five years, with singles paying over $3,000 annually and families exceeding $6,000. Financial expert Matt Bowen from ING advises Australians to reassess their coverage levels, check for unnecessary upgrades, review policy limits, and consider switching providers to avoid loyalty taxes and access new customer offers.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying in a Los Angeles court as part of a landmark trial examining whether social media platforms are deliberately designed to be addictive and cause harm to young people. The case has been brought by a 20-year-old woman who claims early exposure to YouTube and Instagram contributed to her depression and suicidal thoughts. The trial's outcome could impact approximately 1,500 similar pending cases against social media companies.

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Two men escaped from New South Wales mental health facilities within 24 hours of each other before allegedly committing fatal attacks. Luke Peter Francis, 31, broke out of Cumberland Hospital Mental Health Ward using a stolen staff access card and allegedly killed two people in a vehicle incident in Camden. Stefano Leotola, 25, escaped from a health transfer vehicle the day before and allegedly stabbed two people and killed another in Maryland.

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Two men escaped from New South Wales mental health facilities within 24 hours of each other and allegedly killed multiple people. Luke Peter Francis, 31, broke out of Cumberland Hospital's mental health ward using a stolen staff access card before allegedly stealing a car and killing two people in Camden during a police pursuit. Stefano Leotola, 25, escaped from a health transfer vehicle the day before and allegedly stabbed two people and killed another in Maryland.

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A two-storey warehouse on Mollison Street in Abbotsford caught fire at approximately 3:00am, requiring 34 firefighters at the height of the blaze. The building was locked when emergency services arrived, and while the fire is now under control, the cause remains unknown. Police have stated they will not be investigating as the incident is not believed to be suspicious, though fire investigators will examine the scene.

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