The Australian dollar has reached its highest level against the US dollar in almost two years and is approaching a decades-long high against the Japanese yen, currently trading at 71 cents USD. The currency's strength is attributed to US dollar volatility, Australia's robust economy, and strong commodity prices. Travel experts recommend Australians take advantage of the favourable exchange rates for overseas holidays, particularly to destinations like Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

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From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

Aussie dollar surges to multi-year highs

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Australian IVF clinics are offering polygenic testing that ranks embryos based on their likelihood of developing traits such as height, intelligence, hair colour, and chronic health conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and ADHD. Melbourne IVF and the Virtus Network consider this technology unproven and ethically problematic, distinguishing it from established single-gene screening for conditions like cystic fibrosis and cancer. The NHMRC currently governs IVF practices in Australia, permitting testing only to prevent known genetic conditions that cause suffering, not for traits influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle.

IVF embryo ranking sparks designer baby concerns

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The fractured coalition faces potential reconciliation as negotiations continue over a proposed deal involving three National Party frontbenchers. The politicians who voted against the Liberals on hate crime legislation would serve a collective six-week suspension before returning to the frontbench next month. Liberal leader Sussan Ley expresses confidence the agreement could be finalised today if no last-minute demands emerge from either side.

Coalition reunion deal on the table

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Estonia hosts an annual sauna marathon where hundreds of competitors dressed in costumes sprint between saunas in sub-zero temperatures. The event features music, disco lights and attracts 900 participants from 20 countries, making it one of Europe's most unusual winter competitions.

Estonia's extreme sauna marathon challenge

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Aussie dollar surges to multi-year highs

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