Today's headlines include:

• Energy Minister Chris Bowen has approved the release of almost 800 million litres of fuel to Australia’s market, initially targeting regional areas.
• A man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in the U.S. state of Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. 
• Bluesfest, a popular music festival held annually in Byron Bay, has announced the cancellation of its 2026 edition. 
• And today’s good news: For the first time, a team of scientists has grown chickpeas in soil designed to mimic the surface of the moon. 

Reporting with AAP.

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