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Brisbane offers diverse attractions from the Story Bridge Climb's 535 steps and 360-degree city views to the world-class Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) featuring the Presence exhibition. Visitors can explore the city via affordable city cat river transport, dine at Mediterranean restaurant Greca at Howard Smith Wharves, and discover urban precincts like Fish Lane. Queensland's tourism experiences extend beyond Brisbane to include the Great Barrier Reef and golden beaches throughout the Sunshine State.

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Fleetwood Mac's iconic 1977 album Rumours is approaching its 50th anniversary, celebrated through a new orchestral tribute show touring Australia. Dennis Dunstan, the band's former Australian manager who worked with them for nearly 18 years from 1978, shares stories from his time managing one of the world's biggest rock bands through their tumultuous era of personal conflicts and creative triumphs. The tribute show Seventh Wonder features a 30-piece orchestra performing Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits, including performances at the Sydney Opera House.

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GWS Giants head coach Adam Kingsley discusses the return of AFL State of Origin after 25 years, with five Giants players representing Victoria and Western Australia. The club faces a significant setback with star midfielder Tom Green likely out for the season with an ACL injury sustained at training. Kingsley also addresses new recruit Clayton Oliver's integration into the club and provides insights into a new documentary series following the Giants' 2025 season.

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Angus Taylor is challenging Sussan Ley for the Liberal Party leadership, with voting taking place amid historically poor polling results showing the coalition has lost 2.1 million voters. Taylor is expected to win by up to 10 votes, though concerns remain about the party's ability to win the 2028 election and challenges with female and youth voters. The Sydney Grammar headmaster has sparked debate by urging parents to stop hiring external tutors, arguing that excessive tutoring robs children of their childhood and time for sports and socialising.

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Cooper Woods wins Australia's first gold medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in skeleton. The 12-year-old former Child of Courage medal recipient once saved a friend's life by jumping 10 metres into water at a waterfall on the New South Wales Sapphire Coast. Snowboarder Scotty James prepares for the half-pipe final wearing a flame-designed helmet as a tribute to his father, who created similar designs for him as a child.

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Melbourne cafes are charging up to $7.50 for a latte, with South Melbourne roaster St Ali leading the price increase to $7.50 for dine-in and $6.50 for takeaway. Inner city areas like Richmond and Carlton offer more affordable options under $5. The rising coffee prices have divided consumers between those who refuse to pay premium rates and those who view it as their remaining affordable indulgence.

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The AFL State of Origin match is bringing together former Western Bulldogs teammates Bailey Smith and Marcus Bontempelli, who had a public falling out after Smith's departure from the club last year. Both players are now representing Victoria in the revived interstate competition being held in Perth. The event includes special presentations with custom blazers and jerseys, with organisers considering the future format of the Origin concept.

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US TV star Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy has been missing for 12 days, with authorities investigating thousands of leads including a pair of gloves found near her home. Over 18,000 tips have been submitted to investigators, with 4,000 coming in the 24 hours after CCTV footage was shared publicly. Retired FBI Special Agent Richard Kolko explains how law enforcement agencies prioritise and process the massive volume of tips while working to find Nancy alive.

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Fewer Australians plan to purchase Valentine's Day gifts in 2025, with 800,000 more people opting out compared to previous years, though overall spending is projected to reach $550 million. The shift reflects a trend towards more mindful spending, with couples prioritising savings for travel and home deposits over traditional romantic gifts. Men are expected to spend an average of $171 compared to women's $123, with flowers, chocolates and jewellery remaining the most popular gift choices.

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LIV Golf Adelaide features a blockbuster opening round with Australian favourite Mark Leishman sharing the lead with American Bryson DeChambeau. The tournament includes state-of-the-art fitness facilities where golfers focus on cardiovascular training and thoracic mobility exercises to prevent lower back injuries. Dustin Johnson arrived at the event in a $700,000 Bentley, while a brown snake incident required police escort during day one.

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