Disney's The Lion King musical performs the iconic opening number 'Circle of Life' at Sydney's Capitol Theatre for a breakfast television special event. The production, which has been seen by 127 million people worldwide, is described as the number one musical in the world. Hundreds of Sunrise viewers attended the live performance as the sun rose over the venue.

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Students across Australia are planning nationwide walkouts to protest One Nation policies, sparking debate about whether students should leave class for political demonstrations. Australian Air Force bases have experienced nearly 150 security breaches in one year, raising questions about national security and drone intrusions. The latest census has created household tensions over a question asking couples to report how much unpaid domestic work they contribute.

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Robert Irwin discusses hosting the 66th TV Week Logie Awards after returning from a two-week crocodile research expedition in Cape York. The conservationist and Gold Logie nominee plans to bring his signature 'khaki attitude' to the ceremony and reflects on his father Steve Irwin's legacy at the Logies.

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An estimated 3.6 million Australians have experienced food hardship in the past six months, with food relief services reporting doubled demand. Coles has partnered with SecondBite and Foodbank to provide ongoing food donations, while awarding $60,000 to community champions helping feed Australians in need. The Coles Community Food Relief Appeal runs through to 1 September, with donations accepted at checkout and through selected product purchases.

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A viral video shows a dog owner using reverse psychology to calm her pet's fear of the vacuum cleaner by scolding the appliance instead of the dog.

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A plumber attempts to change his own car tyre but fails to secure the wheel properly, resulting in it falling off while driving.

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Jenny from Sylvan, Victoria named her Australian Terrier puppy Shirvington after the Sunrise presenter of the same name.

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Australia's electric vehicle market has surged 134% in the past year, driven by an influx of affordable Chinese EVs priced under $30,000. EVs cost approximately $720 annually to power compared to $1,740 for petrol vehicles, with minimal servicing requirements and battery longevity exceeding 15 years. Super hybrids offer over 1,000 kilometres range on a single charge, making them viable for long-distance travel outside cities.

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Australia hosts Bangladesh in a two-test cricket series beginning in Darwin, marking the first international cricket match of the summer season in August. The Australian team features returning key fast bowlers while facing selection questions at the top order, with opener Jake Weatherill under pressure to perform. Australia enters the series as strong favourites, currently ranked number one in the world with an 86% win rate in the World Test Championship cycle.

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The Melbourne Royal Show has cancelled its poultry competition due to the bird flu outbreak, despite no cases being detected in Australian poultry farms. Victoria has recorded 60 cases of the deadly disease, prompting organisers to make the precautionary decision in consultation with Agriculture Victoria and the Chief Veterinary Officer. The show, which has run for over 178 years with poultry competitions featured for more than 150 years, will continue with over 5,000 other animals and new interactive activities planned for the space.

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