Headlines: Interest rates expected to rise after inflation jump

Today's headlines include:

• Prices increased by an average of 3.8% for the year to December, according to the latest inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• An uncontrolled bushfire in Victoria’s Otway Ranges has claimed at least three homes with several more under threat, following extreme heat and winds. 
• A man has been arrested after he appeared to attack a U.S. politician on stage with a syringe. 
• And today’s good news: Australians are continuing to impress this awards season with three BAFTA nominations. 

Reporting with AAP.

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