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'Great sadness': Firefighter dies battling Omeo bushfire
A firefighter has died while battling a blaze near Omeo, bringing the state's bushfire death toll to four.
- by Paul Sakkal
Pell reportedly moved to high-security prison after drone flown over jail
Disgraced Cardinal George Pell has reportedly been moved from his central Melbourne prison to a high-security facility in regional Victoria after a drone was flown over the jail.
- by Karen Sweeney
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Bushfires
Wildlife groups slam decision to dump animal rescue strike teams
Rapid response teams set up by the state government after Black Saturday to rescue animals in the event of bushfires were mysteriously shelved, in a move that is being slammed by wildlife groups.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Minister defends Indigenous author against attacks over faking heritage
Indigenous Australians Minister steps in after prominent author Bruce Pascoe accused of 'dishonesty offences' by member of government advisory body.
- by Fergus Hunter
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'There's been no one': Publican who lost house says locals struggling to get money
People in this small town have been told to evacuate their homes three times in about two weeks. In the days leading up to New Year’s Eve, when the worst of the blazes tore through, 24 homes were destroyed.
- by Paul Sakkal
How Celeste Barber's bushfire fundraiser went from a trickle to a flood
A week ago, the comedian set a modest target of raising $30,000. Little did she know it would hit $50 million in a week.
- by Josh Dye
‘Huge fan of nuance’: ABC breakfast host Sammy J welcomes complexity
The comedian and satirist prepares to make ABC Melbourne's early morning slot his own.
- by Michael Lallo
Nadal survives scare against brilliant de Minaur
It was the best 90 minutes of tennis of Alex de Minaur's career. But it wasn't enough to conquer the world No.1.
- by Sam Phillips
Teenage intern at NASA discovers new planet
Wolf Cukier was only on his third day as an intern at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre when he made the find.
- by Ben Riley-Smith
Local
Marianne's anxious wait for a new chance at life
"It’s pretty much the biggest transplant that any one person could undergo, but it’s the only long-term chance I have at being able to survive," says the 30yo.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Family's plea for answers as Aboriginal woman dies alone in Melbourne jail
The family of an Aboriginal woman accused of shoplifting want to know why she died alone inside a maximum-security jail cell.
- by Erin Pearson
Pier to Pub and polo - but where are the pollies?
Five thousand eager swimmers plunged into the 18-degree water at Lorne on Saturday for the annual Pier to Pub.
- by David Estcourt
Researchers take key step toward battery of the future
An international team of researchers believe they have made a breakthrough that could extend the life of the batteries that power smartphones and electric cars.
- by Liam Mannix
Man dies following Moe alleged assault
A 31-year-old man has died in hospital following an assault in Moe last week.
- by Tate Papworth
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VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES
Gippsland tourism slumps badly as holidaymakers stay away
- by Benjamin Preiss
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Leaked report lays bare environmental devastation of Victorian fires
The ecological devastation of the Victorian bushfires has been laid bare in a leaked report, which warns some species are likely to already be extinct.
- by Bianca Hall and Peter Hannam
An 'absolutely seminal moment': climate change opinion shifting in face of fires
People are "breathing the proof" of climate change, and an opportunity for a national conversation about climate change is waiting in the wings.
- by Deborah Snow
Politics
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Bushfires
'Life and death': ABC battles to restore damaged networks during bushfires
The national broadcaster has relied on commercial rivals, the military and members of the public to keep emergency broadcasts running.
- by Zoe Samios and Fergus Hunter
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Social media
Liberal MP Craig Kelly outperforms Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese on Facebook
- by Michael Koziol
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Political Leadership
Christian right groups say PM Scott Morrison stole their thunder
- by Royce Millar and Farrah Tomazin
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Morrison, the political animal who missed the political opportunity to lead
- by George Megalogenis
Business
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Bushfires
Unions, business join forces to demand increased relief for workers, firefighters
In a rare meeting of minds, peak bodies for small and large employers have joined the ACTU in demanding that all affected workers, sole traders and firefighters receive proper compensation.
- by Dana McCauley and Anna Patty
World
Could Iran and Hezbollah really strike in Latin America?
The task of assessing the current danger took on new urgency as Iran vowed retaliation for the US killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.
- by Kate Linthicum
Opinion
Royals reeling from another American revolution
Dom Knight
Writer, broadcaster and co-founder of The Chaser and Giant Dwarf
'Immoral and unethical': Workers' comp schemes under scrutiny
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
Climate adaptation is not a far-off idea - it's here and it affects us all
Lauren Rickards and Mark Howden
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Why this sleepy mountain town went 'from hippie to hipster’
It used to be a haven for hippies but now has the feel of a slice of Melbourne's inner north, with buyers leaving cosmopolitan suburbs for cheaper prices.
- by Jim Malo
Top tips for your garden during the summer months
No matter the style of your garden, this list should give you an idea of what you could be doing to give your place some love in the warmer months.
- by Byron Smith
Life & Culture
For the 'sober curious', a booze ban is the next step in wellness
Sobriety has been dubbed 'the next logical step in the wellness revolution'.
- by Mary Ward
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Bushfire crisis brings out the best in many - and the worst in some
- by Andrew Hornery
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Sport
Nadal survives scare against brilliant de Minaur
It was the best 90 minutes of tennis of Alex de Minaur's career. But it wasn't enough to conquer the world No.1.
- by Sam Phillips
Liverpool break points record in win over Spurs
Elsewhere, Leicester were upset at home by Southampton, Manchester United beat bottom side Norwich and Chelsea defeated Burnley to cement fourth spot.
- by Martyn Herman
Thais show touching support as D'Agostino sends Olyroos to the top
Australia beat Thailand 2-1 to leapfrog their hosts at the top of Group A in the AFC U-23 Championship, which doubles as an Olympics qualifying tournament.
Why Djokovic is favourite to beat Nadal in Sydney decider
It's one of the game's most storied rivalries but Novak Djokovic has a major advantage when he takes on Rafael Nadal in the ATP Cup on Sunday night.
The future is bright as A-League takes youth to heart
Across the first 13 rounds of 2019-20, when compared to the same period last season, coaches have given young players more game time and more starts.
- by Anthony Colangelo
United fall to Sixers as finals battle gets closer
Melbourne United couldn't find an answer to Adelaide's big guns on Saturday night.
- by Roy Ward
ICC tackling 50 'live' cases of potential corruption
Cricket's anti-corruption unit has much work to do but Cricket Australia is unaware of any concerns about local players.
- by Nick Hoult and Jon Pierik
Have Your Say
Sport Thought: One step at a time for Johnson regime
New CEO James Johnson might be advised to establish a 10-step program to help put Australian soccer back on an even keel in the post-Lowy era.
