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Brian Barry, aged 102, shares his insights on longevity and life lessons spanning nearly a century. Born in 1924, he attributes his wellbeing to not smoking or drinking, maintaining strong family bonds, and living day to day. This super-ager has shared his beloved wife's experience with dementia, and urges us to understand that while ageing is inevitable, dementia is not. To donate to the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), please visit: https://alumni.unsw.edu.au/giving/MED/brianbarry102.

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Rob Mills are starring in the Australian premiere of the Broadway musical Waitress, alongside John Waters. The production tells the story of a small-town waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of escaping her troubled marriage, featuring music by Sara Bareilles including the standout song 'She Used to Be Mine'. The two performers previously worked together 20 years ago in an arena spectacular with John Farnham and more recently in the musical Chess.

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The Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has not ruled out potential changes to capital gains tax, which currently offers a 50% discount on profits from assets held over a year. The proposed changes could reduce this discount, sparking debate between property industry representatives who warn of impacts on mum-and-dad investors and rental supply, and Greens Senator Nick McKim who argues the current system unfairly benefits wealthy property speculators at a cost of $22 billion annually to the Commonwealth budget. Both sides acknowledge Australia's housing supply shortage remains the fundamental issue driving affordability challenges.

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Australian 800-metre record holder Peter Bol is preparing for a significant 2026 season, competing at the Perth Track Classic before targeting gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July. Bol, who won silver at the previous Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, is also aiming to break additional Australian records including the 1000-metre mark. The runner discusses his preparation and training progress as he builds towards the major international competition.

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A Sydney police station was surrounded by anti-Israel protesters following Monday night's demonstration where 27 people were arrested, 9 charged, and 10 police officers injured, including one allegedly bitten. NSW Opposition Leader Kelly Sloan criticises the weekly protests, arguing they divert police resources from communities and strain public patience. Controversy surrounds footage of a police officer punching a protester and Grace Tame's use of the phrase 'Globalise the Intifada' at the rally.

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New South Wales will allow GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults and children from next month, following specialised training. Nearly 600 GPs have expressed interest in the programme, which aims to reduce wait times and healthcare costs. Health Minister Ryan Park confirms GPs will undergo a few-month training schedule to diagnose ADHD and provide treatment plans, expanding beyond their current ability to only fill prescriptions.

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Nancy Guthrie disappeared on 31 January after returning home from a family dinner at 10pm, last seen alive that evening. The FBI has released images of a suspect captured on home security footage, showing an individual armed with a holstered gun attempting to cover a Nest camera. An unverified ransom demand of approximately 8.4 million Australian dollars has been reported, though no proof of life has been provided and the deadline has passed.

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Newly unsealed court documents reveal that Donald Trump reported Jeffrey Epstein to Palm Beach police in 2006, specifically drawing attention to Ghislaine Maxwell's role in Epstein's crimes. The documents have sparked debate about the handling of names in the released files, with some arguing that accusers' names are being redacted while the accused are publicly identified. Former Epstein lawyer Alan Dershowitz criticises the release process, calling it a form of McCarthyism and arguing that false accusers should be investigated.

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Toei Studio Park in Kyoto is a theme park where visitors can experience Japanese culture and explore a recreation of an Edo Period village. The park serves as an active filming location for thousands of Japanese TV shows and movies, featuring attractions like the Ninja House where visitors can encounter ninjas and explore traditional Japanese architecture. A new expansion opening in March will include 10 historic food shops, shows throughout the park, and extended night-time operations until 9pm.

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The Run It Straight Challenge, a viral collision sport where two large athletes run at each other at speeds exceeding 25 kilometres per hour, has evolved from an online trend into a state championship event called Run Nation, which sold over 5,000 tickets in Sydney. Neurologists are warning about the catastrophic risks of high-impact head injuries, undetected brain bleeds, and second impact syndrome from repeated collisions. Medical experts are calling for the activity to be banned following a death in New Zealand last year linked to the challenge.

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