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Steptember is Australia's health and wellbeing charity event challenging participants to walk 10,000 steps daily throughout September, with over 40 different activities converting to steps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States struck three Iranian tankers following Iranian missile attacks on two US Navy warships operating near the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duplicate products have surged in popularity since late 2021 as Australian shoppers seek affordable alternatives to expensive luxury brands amid rising inflation and cost of living pressures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A multinational rescue team, including Australian geologist and rescue specialist Arnold Dix, has successfully rescued two men trapped underground following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karise Eden delivers a powerful live performance of Janis Joplin's classic Piece of My Heart on Weekend Sunrise's Unplugged segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL player Joe Nedney and Justin Prettyman from the 49ers Foundation participated in a Bunnings sausage sizzle, while players engaged with approximately 2000 kids at AAMI Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JT is in Brisbane with Blue Sky Harmony, a community choir from Brisbane's north side, for the Brisbane Festival running from 4 September to 26 September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men, 23-year-old Marco Tapia and 40-year-old Joshua MacDonald, were killed in separate mistaken identity attacks within 48 hours in New South Wales, bringing the total number of such deaths to six in the past 18 months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian ministers, experts and advocates convened for an emergency roundtable following a series of alleged sexual assaults by Sydney schoolboys and rising concerns about online misogyny among young men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The San Francisco 49ers arrived at the MCG for their historic season-opening clash against the LA Rams, with players expressing enthusiasm about the field, crowd and stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry is reportedly planning a charity skydive for veterans as his first public engagement upon returning to the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations has officially updated the world map, revealing that Africa is 14 times larger than Greenland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bobcat entered a home in the United States through an open window, likely while pursuing the household cat. Police used a drone to monitor the wild animal's movements before wildlife officials safely captured and released it back into the wild. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal Adelaide Show opens this weekend with live entertainment in the main arena, including the Farmyard Dash. The event promises nightly performances and traditional country show attractions, though some bird exhibits have been affected by avian flu restrictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Scarecrow Festival in Queensland's Mary Valley region features over 50 handmade scarecrow entries, each with a fairy tale theme. The festival trail attracts visitors from across the region and brings together the local community through creative competitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A T-bone steak recipe features Coles' special GrillFather T-bone, a 750-gram thick-cut steak available until 8 September or while stocks last. The steak is topped with homemade cowboy butter made from herbs, lemon zest, garlic, mustard and Worcestershire sauce, and served alongside a tomato and pickled red onion salad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While these pre-prepared meals can save approximately 117 hours per year when used three times weekly, the cost-effectiveness varies significantly depending on household size and individual appetite, with some ready meals costing up to three times more than home-cooked equivalents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals travel spending remains resilient despite widespread budget cuts, with international visitors contributing $57 billion to the economy and Australians taking over 71 million domestic day trips worth $13 billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five and a half thousand sheep worth more than $1.7 million have been stolen from a rural Queensland property in one of the state's biggest livestock thefts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Melbourne's decision to terminate coach Alastair Clarkson's contract a year early has drawn criticism from former Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bronze Sun Spirit sculpture stolen from Currumbin foreshore on the Gold Coast in March last year is being replaced today after a Sydney couple who owned one of three original sculptures from the same mould has donated their piece to the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jones's defence team questioned Hadley about text messages he sent in 2023 calling Jones derogatory names, including 'grub' and 'parasite', and an alleged secret job offer that would have seen Hadley replace Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and Logan City Mayor Jon Raven discuss the Coalition's proposition to slash the tobacco excise by 80%, changes to the school curriculum to manage disruptive student behaviour, and federal politicians social media tactics to engage younger voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Mac is in Brisbane with Dawood Jan, the founder of successful coffee empire Ricochet Espresso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hon Angus Taylor MP discusses the Opposition's proposition to legalise vapes and nicotine pouches while cutting tobacco excise by 80 per cent to combat Australia's growing black market trade in illicit tobacco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.