Damage from Cyclone Debbie blocks roads to Queensland towns

Cyclone damage (ABC News)ABC News

Cyclone damage has cut roads to the north Queensland towns of Bowen, Airlie Beach and Proserpine.

Live: Cyclone Debbie downgraded to tropical low

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Cyclone Debbie may be losing force, but the full extent of the damage is yet to be known.

In photos: The aftermath of Cyclone Debbie

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The full extent of Tropical Cyclone Debbie's destruction is revealed in photographs.

Trump signs away Obama-era climate policies

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Donald Trump has signed an executive order undoing a slew of Obama-era climate change regulations.

Trigger warning policy fires up free speech debate

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Monash University is the first in Australia to implement a policy of 'trigger warnings' for potentially emotionally distressing content.

'Who won Legs-it' front page sparks outrage

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Britain's Daily Mail has drawn scorn after its front page focused on legs over legislation.

Houses more affordable now than in 1990

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Climbing house prices seem to scare people, but houses are relatively more affordable today than in 1990.

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Gold coin worth $5 million stolen from Berlin museum

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Police say the 100kg coin was probably stolen by a group of thieves who entered the museum through a window.

Will the passion for the AFLW's inaugural football season live on?

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Neil Cross ponders whether the passion for the game will prevail when the AFLW's training wheels are taken off.

Children who hear voices

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A new book helps kids understand what's behind the voices of characters from their imagination.

Gina Rinehart urges lower taxes and more technology

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Gina Rinehart says more technology and lower taxes will boost agricultural productivity.

Family dog raises alarm after owner slips down cliff

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A red heeler has raised the alarm for rescuers after her owner slipped down a rocky cliff face and fractured her leg.

Australia's failure to invest in space exploration 'shameful'

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Australia's contribution to space exploration lags shamefully behind the rest of the world, experts say.

History of the Australian wine industry

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Australia is known the world over for its wines. When and how did the industry begin?

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