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Bushfires Devastate Victoria: Twelve Major Blazes Burn Out of Control, Hundreds of Structures Destroyed, and Over Fifteen Thousand Livestock Lost The podcast episode delves into the ongoing bushfire crisis in Victoria, Australia, where twelve major fires continue to rage, destroying over three hundred fifty structures and impacting one thousand agricultural properties. The Longwood fire alone has wiped out one hundred fifty-four buildings. The damage to farming is significant, with the Victorian Farmers Federation estimating over fifteen thousand livestock lost. The episode features the story of Don Deelen, an eighty-two-year-old cattle farmer who stayed to defend his home with just a hose but lost his house when the water ran out. Miraculously, he found his cattle alive in the blackened paddock. The episode also covers the tragic death of cattle farmer Max Hobson in the Longwood blaze. The state government has announced emergency grants and a nineteen point five million dollar package to aid in recovery, including funds for livestock fodder, accommodation, and mental health. The episode concludes with the latest updates on active emergency warnings and watch and act levels. Checkout Solipillow.com

Summernats 2026 in Canberra saw a record-breaking event with 3,000 entrants and 130,000 spectators, but also a surge in dangerous driving. Police seized 19 vehicles for burnouts, issued over 200 traffic infringements, and handed out 100 car defect notices. Detective Inspector Mark Steel expressed dissatisfaction, noting a nearly 300% increase in seizures from last year. Local resident Andrew Gould was affected, describing the smoke from a burnout outside his home. Drivers now face court, fines, and storage fees, as police vow to crack down on such risks, despite the events economic impact. Checkout Solipillow.com

Thousands of Iranians protest against government amid economic crisis, calling for regime change; official death toll at least 116, with thousands arrested; protests spread nationwide, fueled by corruption, inflation, and police violence; government crackdowns, Trumps warning, and Iranian threats escalate tensions. Checkout Solipillow.com

South Australias Labor government unveils a generous IVF rebate program, offering up to $4,000 per cycle for two rounds of treatment, aiming to support families grappling with infertility and boost the states birthrate. Checkout Solipillow.com

South Australias Adelaide Festival faces a crisis as its board chair and three directors resign following a controversial decision to drop Australian-Palestinian author Doctor Randa Abdel-Fattah from the Writers Week program. The move, deemed culturally insensitive, sparked protests from high-profile figures and accusations of anti-Palestinian racism. The festival, set to run from February 27th to March 15th, now faces major fallout with just three directors remaining. Checkout Solipillow.com

Australian wildcard Taylah Preston stuns the tennis world, defeating fortieth-ranked Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in a thrilling three-set match at the Hobart International. Preston, ranked 205, showcases her baseline prowess and mental fortitude, overcoming a mid-match slump with the support of her family in the stands. She advances to face the winner of the Sramkova-Gracheva match, aiming to match Maya Joints semi-final run from last year. Checkout Solipillow.com

President Trump threatens to block ExxonMobil from investing in Venezuela after CEO Darren Woods expresses doubts about the countrys investment climate, citing past asset seizures and lack of investment protections. Trump, unhappy with Exxons response, hints at keeping them out of future deals, while other CEOs call for debt restructuring and energy reforms. The situation is rooted in Venezuelas nationalization of its oil industry under Hugo Chávez, which led to Exxon and ConocoPhillips pulling out and winning arbitration cases. Checkout Solipillow.com

Emerson Jones, the seventeen-year-old Australian, fell to Emma Navarro in the first round of the Adelaide International. Despite the loss, Jones remains optimistic about her form heading into the Australian Open. Meanwhile, Ajla Tomljanovic and Aleksandar Vukic both advanced in their matches. Tomljanovic secured a spot in the second round when her opponent retired injured, while Vukic won his qualifying match in three sets. Checkout Solipillow.com