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Angus Taylor has resigned from Sussan Ley's front bench, triggering a potential Liberal Party leadership spill that could occur within days. The delay is caused by the need for Liberal MPs and senators to return to Canberra, with taxpayers covering approximately $50,000 in travel and accommodation costs for the 51 Liberal politicians and their staff. Additionally, a dispute has emerged over the Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue, with Queensland's Deputy Premier insisting it will be held in Rockhampton or not at all, despite concerns about the Fitzroy River meeting requirements and contractual obligations to the IOC.

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Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen, famous for promoting muffins at the Paris Olympics, has officially passed the torch to Swiss snowboarder Jonas Hassler, who has become known as the tiramisu man at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Working dogs are now properly credentialed staff at the Winter Olympics, serving in avalanche response teams, course patrol, and security units. Bulgarian slalom snowboarder Tervil Zamfirov set off airport security scanners in Milan while wearing his bronze medal around his neck.

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AFL State of Origin returns after a 30-year hiatus with Western Australia facing Victoria in Perth. Victorian stars including Caleb Serong, Zach Butters and Nick Daicos arrived in the West, with former greats like Gary Lyon and Ross Glendinning delivering motivational messages to both teams. The historic rivalry, which includes WA's famous 1977 victory, sees regular teammates becoming rivals for the first time in three decades.

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Sydney's IGA at South Everleigh is hosting a free three-course Valentine's Day dinner curated by MasterChef winner Justin Narayan. The event takes place tonight rather than on Valentine's Day itself, with wait list places filling up quickly. Diners need to queue for a spot at the special dinner.

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New ING research reveals Australians are adopting extreme cost-cutting measures in 2025, with 30% willing to take cold showers and switch off air conditioning despite heatwaves to reduce energy bills. Other significant savings strategies include meal prepping, buying wonky produce and marked-down groceries, and cancelling streaming services in favour of free community activities. The research identifies energy usage, food and groceries, and entertainment as the three main areas where Australians are focusing their savings efforts.

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A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times in the leg during a drive-by shooting on O'Connor Street in Guildford, Western Sydney, and is now in stable condition but refusing to cooperate with police. An hour later, another home on O'Neill Street in Guildford was fired at three times with people inside, though no one was injured. Two cars were found burnt out in the nearby suburb of Greenacre around 2:00am and 2:20am, with police investigating possible links to the shootings.

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Liberal MP Angus Taylor has resigned from the shadow cabinet, stating he cannot continue serving under opposition leader Susan Ley. Taylor is considering a second leadership challenge within 12 months, with the Liberal Party facing its worst position since its formation in 1944. Other potential contenders include Ted O'Brien and Tim Wilson.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog is visiting Melbourne with heightened security measures in place. Victorian police have been granted special powers under the terrorism act, allowing them to stop and search individuals and vehicles in areas where protests are expected. Herzog's planned visit to the firebombed Adas Israel synagogue has been cancelled due to security concerns.

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Defending Olympic mogul skiing champion Jakara Anthony's bid for back-to-back gold medals ended unexpectedly when she skidded out halfway through the super final course in Lavigno, scoring just 60 points compared to her earlier 84. Australian teammate Charlotte Wilson finished sixth while Olympic debutant Emma Bosco placed 21st, leaving Australia still without a medal at these Winter Games. Norway currently leads the medal tally with seven gold medals, followed by Switzerland and the United States.

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Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, remains missing after an apparent abduction from her Arizona home. US police have released without charge a delivery driver named Carlos who was detained following a traffic stop, after security footage showed a masked person at Guthrie's doorstep. Authorities continue investigating the case while media coverage remains intense across the United States.

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