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iFLY features Australia's largest wind tunnel where instructors and competitors practice indoor skydiving. Competitor Donnie demonstrates advanced flying techniques, racing through specific patterns at high speeds as part of competitive wind tunnel flying. Beginners start in the traditional belly-down skydiving position to learn body control and wind navigation before progressing to more complex manoeuvres.

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Billy Joel performed a two-song set with a cover band in Florida, marking his first stage appearance since revealing his brain disorder diagnosis in February 2023. BTS, the South Korean boy band, has confirmed their return as a full group in 2026 with plans for a new album and tour after a three-year hiatus. Taylor Swift has made history by joining the Beatles as the only acts to achieve the biggest album of the year in two consecutive years.

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Major film studios are releasing highly anticipated sequels throughout 2025, including The Devil Wears Prada 2 with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in April, Marvel's Spider-Man 4 and Avengers Doomsday, Scream 7 in February, and Practical Magic 2 in September. Family franchises return with Toy Story 5 in June, a Super Mario Galaxy film in April, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping in November. Additional sequels include new instalments of Mortal Kombat and Jumanji releasing throughout the year.

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Australians are increasingly embracing traditional hobbies like crochet, baking and gardening as they seek alternatives to screen time. Google searches for crochet kits have surged 250% over two years, while searches for sourdough starter and gardening gloves have doubled. The trend reflects a growing interest in hands-on, creative activities traditionally associated with older generations.

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Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has stepped down from his leadership role following personal issues, including a marriage breakdown with long-term partner Jules. The 32-year-old midfielder made the decision after 12 months of consideration, acknowledging he let his family down and needs to rebuild trust. The club now faces the question of whether Harris Andrews will continue as sole captain or if another player will step into the co-captaincy vacancy.

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A retired mother from Adelaide has claimed the $20 million Christmas Day Powerball prize after the winning ticket sat unchecked in her purse for weeks. The winner plans to use the funds to support her family and donate to charities close to her heart. Lottery officials confirmed the prize was finally claimed as 2025 drew to a close.

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Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers have announced plans for a new spin-off series featuring a different decade and characters while remaining connected to the Stranger Things universe. Chris Hemsworth appears as Thor in the first footage from Avengers Doomsday, showing the character caring for his daughter. Zootopia 2 has become Disney's highest-grossing animated film with 2.1 billion Australian dollars, surpassing Frozen 2, while ABBA's Gimme Gimme Gimme has re-entered the global Spotify chart at number 29.

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Cardiologists are warning Australians about a surge in heart attacks and cardiac stress during the Christmas and New Year period. The combination of overindulgence, alcohol consumption, heat, disrupted sleep patterns and sudden increases in exercise creates dangerous conditions for heart health. Dr David O'Donnell recommends focusing on five key pillars of heart health: exercise, sleep, alcohol moderation, nutrition and stress management, while emphasising the importance of cardiac screening for those over 45.

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Selma Blair, Hollywood actress known for Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde, shares her journey living with multiple sclerosis since her 2018 diagnosis. After years of unexplained symptoms, she underwent chemotherapy and stem cell transplant treatment and is now relapse-free. The actress has partnered with Australian skincare brand ESK and its founder, Sunrise GP Dr Ginny Mansberg, becoming an investor in the company.

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A 17-year-old Sydney boy is facing attempted murder charges after an allegedly stolen Porsche crashed into a Guildford golf course following a high-speed police pursuit on Monday. Detectives allege the teenager was involved in underworld plans for a public shooting. The boy has been charged with multiple offences, refused bail, and is appearing in children's court.

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