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An Australian-led research team claims to have solved one of the biggest puzzles in #climate science: http://ow.ly/trxAD  via @P_Hannam

Comment: Unions' scams are about to get hammered, writes @Paul_Sheehan_ http://ow.ly/trwgP . #auspol

Saturday's byelection suggests people are reserving judgment on Tony Abbott's government, writes Peter Hartcher. http://ow.ly/truU1 

Danish zoo puts down healthy giraffe and feeds it to lions ''to prevent inbreeding'' http://ow.ly/trtWT .

Cash, a hot rod and free travel emerge as the latest kickbacks given to union officials and company managers. http://ow.ly/trsSU 

Simon Gittany's girlfriend Rachelle Louise proclaims his innocence in paid TV interview http://ow.ly/trrQs .

A 14yo girl has been sexually assaulted by six men in Sydney's west, police say. http://ow.ly/3h45mc 

How Kerry Packer always doubted Schapelle Corby's innocence but still sold her story to the public. http://ow.ly/3h44JG 

UNSW-led team finds stronger Pacific trade winds linked to stable air temperatures http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/stronger-pacific-trade-winds-linked-to-stable-air-temperatures-20140209-32a96.html … via @smh #climatechange #ENSO

Bright seventh in Sochi opener as Anderson takes gold @awebstar1 http://ow.ly/tqO52 

Boy injured in skateboard towing in critical condition http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/boy-injured-in-skateboard-towing-in-critical-condition-20140209-329xp.html …

Schapelle Corby set for a Monday release via @mbachelard http://www.smh.com.au/world/schapelle-corby-to-be-released-on-monday-20140209-329y7.html …

Melissa Breen breaks 20-year-old Australian 100m sprint record - and gives a dig over funding cuts http://www.smh.com.au/sport/athletics/melissa-breen-breaks-20yearold-australian-100m-sprint-record-20140209-329lm.html … via @smh

Melbourne, meanwhile, roasting near 40C as cool change - with elevated #bushfires risk nears: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/cool-change-makes-bushfire-threat-worst-since-black-saturday-20140209-329dq.html …

Winds, heat to send fire risks soaring across NSW http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/winds-heat-to-send-fire-risks-soaring-20140209-329e3.html … via @smh #bushfires @NSWRFS

#Abbott government confirms plans for Royal Commission into unions: http://tinyurl.com/ncgq74k  #auspol