A 43-year-old man was hospitalised with lacerations to his head and arm after being allegedly attacked with a steak knife while walking his dog through the Sackville Hotel in Sydney's inner west. The incident occurred just before 7pm, prompting emergency services to respond. A 53-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences, refused bail, and is scheduled to appear in court.

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President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran, warning he will target the country's power plants and bridges if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires this week. The standoff continues as Iran maintains its closure of the Strait of Hormuz and refuses to reopen it until the US lifts its naval blockade, while the US has reportedly stopped an Iranian cargo ship attempting to break through the blockade. Negotiations are ongoing with a potential second round of talks planned in Pakistan, though Iran has not confirmed the meeting.

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Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, faces war crime charges and is required to report for his first bail signing on the Gold Coast. His legal team is considering a permanent stay application to potentially halt criminal proceedings on grounds that a fair trial may not be possible. Under bail conditions, he must sign in at a police station three times weekly, cannot leave Australia, and is restricted to one approved phone and laptop.

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President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran, warning he will target the country's power plants and bridges if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires this week. The standoff continues as Iran maintains its closure of the Strait of Hormuz and refuses to reopen it until the US lifts its naval blockade, while the US has reportedly stopped an Iranian cargo ship attempting to break through the blockade. Negotiations are ongoing with a potential second round of talks planned in Pakistan, though Iran has not confirmed the meeting.

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The Variety Bash, one of Australia's biggest outback motoring events, has been cancelled due to rising costs of living and fuel prices. The cancellation follows a similar decision for the Birdsville Big Red Bash in outback Queensland, raising concerns about the impact on regional tourism and local economies that rely on festival attendees. The discussion also covers the trend of employers pushing staff to take annual leave before the end of the financial year, with many employees reluctant due to financial constraints and domestic obligations.

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A fire broke out at a home in Sydney's southwest just after 2am, forcing a man, woman and their two dogs to evacuate. Firefighters took approximately two hours to extinguish the blaze, which completely gutted the property. Police are treating the scene as a crime scene while investigating the cause of the fire.

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The Iranian Navy has resumed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, attacking two Indian-flagged vessels and forcing multiple ships to retreat back into the Persian Gulf. Iran has declared it will maintain strict control over the crucial waterway until the United States agrees to lift its blockade on Iranian ports, with any approaching vessel considered to be cooperating with the enemy. The escalation comes less than 24 hours after Iran and the US had declared the strait open, with backchannel negotiations continuing as the current ceasefire approaches expiration next week.

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A car crashed into pedestrians outside the Supernova Superhero Comic Con at Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale, killing one man in his 20s and critically injuring another. The 33-year-old driver from Werribee mounted the footpath and travelled 120 metres, hitting three attendees before being apprehended by witnesses and an off-duty police officer. Police are investigating whether the incident was deliberate and if drugs, alcohol or speed were involved.

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One Direction members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson were involved in a physical altercation during a Netflix production six months ago. The incident occurred after Malik made a comment about Tomlinson's mother, who died of leukaemia in 2016. Tomlinson sustained a concussion and multiple head cuts, resulting in the shutdown of the Netflix production.

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A US grocery shopper expresses frustration over a shortage of shopping bags with handles at American supermarkets, jokingly threatening to move to Australia. The viral moment highlights ongoing consumer complaints about paper bag quality and durability, with Australian commentators humorously welcoming the disgruntled shopper despite their own experiences with bags tearing during shopping trips.

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