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Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognised for songs including All Too Well (10-minute version), Blank Space, Antihero, Love Story and The Great American Dynasty. Her debut single Tim McGraw was released in 2006, meeting the Hall of Fame's 20-year eligibility requirement. The ceremony celebrating the inductees is scheduled for June, with speculation surrounding a possible wedding to footballer Travis Kelce during the same period.

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Mitchell Starc's availability for the Sydney Sixers' upcoming finals match is uncertain after he injured his left shoulder attempting a diving catch during the team's qualifier loss to the Perth Scorchers. The 35-year-old paceman will undergo assessment in Sydney to determine his fitness for the next match against either the Stars or Hurricanes.

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Australia faces an obesity crisis with four in five older adults overweight or obese, prompting debate over subsidising new weight loss drugs like Monjaro and Zepbound. Dr Giles Yeo, Professor of Genetics at University of Cambridge, discusses the effectiveness of these medications in treating obesity and reducing risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. The drugs work for most patients but require long-term use, with weight returning when treatment stops, similar to blood pressure medication.

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Social media platform X experienced a global outage affecting hundreds of thousands of users across the US, UK, Canada and Australia, with more than 6,000 Australian users reporting error messages. The outage occurred during the same week that owner Elon Musk faced controversy over his AI tool Grok producing sexualised AI imagery, prompting a UK government-supported investigation into potential breaches of UK law. The system has since been restored, though the cause of the outage remains unexplained.

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A Polish cultural performance features traditional dancing in authentic dress at a community club event in Asheville, Sydney. The celebration showcases Polish heritage through dance, traditional costumes and food. The club regularly hosts various cultural events for the local community.

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Trevor Davis, a Queensland farmer, caught a pigeon with one hand while visiting his local cafe to buy a chocolate milk. The spectacular catch was captured on CCTV footage, showing Davis calmly catching the bird mid-flight before releasing it outside. The cafe owner and other patrons were left in disbelief at the impressive display of reflexes and sporting ability.

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The Australian government's social media ban for under-16s has resulted in 4.7 million accounts being deactivated, removed or restricted across 10 platforms since December 10. The platforms are using age assurance technology including ID checks, facial scans and age inference to comply with the world-leading legislation. The Coalition and anecdotal reports from viewers suggest many young people are circumventing the ban by accessing alternative platforms or finding workarounds.

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Three individuals who intervened during the Bondi terror attack will receive keys to the city for their heroic actions. Ahmed Al Ahmed disarmed one of the gunmen, Geffen Bitten shot the confronting gunmen, and Laba Lazaroff helped save Police Constable Scott Dyson's life. Murdered victims Boris and Sophia Gurman and Reuven Morrison have been recommended for the PM's special honours list.

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A couple named Tina and Roger got married during a Southwest Airlines flight, exchanging vows in the aircraft aisle in front of fellow passengers. The ceremony was officiated by a flight attendant representing the state of Indiana, the FAA and Southwest Airlines. Passengers were asked to use only the rear bathroom during the ceremony to avoid interrupting the mid-flight wedding.

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Petrol prices have dropped to four-year lows in some Australian cities, with Adelaide recording the lowest average at $1.55 per litre for unleaded fuel. The price decreases are attributed to lower demand in major oil-consuming nations China and the United States due to economic concerns. Motorists are being advised to fill up soon as oil prices remain volatile and the low prices may not last.

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