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Scott Morrison vows to go 'even further' on emissions in response to fires
The Prime Minister also expressed regret about his Hawaii holiday as the fires spread and the lack of any formal statement that he was out of the country at the time.
- by David Crowe
Meghan signs deal with Disney after royal split: Times report
The voiceover deal, in exchange for a charitable donation, comes as the Queen hosts a family summit to resolve the Sussexes' split from the senior royals.
- by Estelle Shirbon
George Pell moved after drone flown over jail
George Pell has reportedly been shifted to a high-security facility amid fears a drone was being used to take photos of the disgraced cardinal.
- by Karen Sweeney
Teenage intern at NASA discovers new planet after just three days on job
Wolf Cukier was only on his third day at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre when he noticed an object moving in front of a star, blocking its light.
- by Ben Riley-Smith
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'Too many people, not enough work': Wedding jitters over glut of celebrants
The federal government has been urged to cut the number of marriage celebrants to ensure they have enough experience to carry out quality ceremonies.
- by Judith Ireland
Rain predicted on Sunday across swathes of state
Saturday's rain is set to continue into next week, with at least some showers tipped across large parts of Queensland.
- by Toby Crockford
Greta Thunberg weighs in on Queensland's Adani project
The climate activist has urged Adani partner Siemens to scrap its role in the controversial coal mine.
Researchers in Australia take key step toward battery of the future
The breakthrough could see electric cars and smartphones powered for longer.
- by Liam Mannix
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Bushfire crisis brings out best – and worst – in stars
We have seen some extraordinary acts of altruism from the celebrity world – and one or two incidents of sheer idiocy.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Father-of-two dies battling Omeo bushfire in Victoria
- by Paul Sakkal and Ashleigh McMillan
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Unions, employers join to demand more relief for workers and fireys
Unions are demanding income support equivalent to the minimum wage for bushfire victims.
- by Dana McCauley and Anna Patty
'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
Queensland
Each day 35 abused and neglected kids are not seen in time
An answer to an LNP question on notice reveals 6453 reports of abuse and neglect were not acted upon in time from January to June last year.
- by Lydia Lynch
Rare Queensland whale skeleton begins year-long trip to Canada for cleaning
The bones were this week squeezed into a shipping container for their journey.
- by Toby Crockford
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M1 reopened after fuel tanker spilt load in crash
Southbound lanes were finally reopened early on Sunday after Saturday's crash.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Corrections officer injured when prisoner lashes out
The officer was struck in the face during an assault at a Brisbane prison.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
'The last thing we need': Palaszczuk's message to Trump on fire travel advice
The Premier has written to the President over advice urging US tourists to delay trips to Australia because of the bushfires.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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Liberal MP and climate sceptic Craig Kelly outperforms Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese on Facebook
By this measure, the outspoken backbencher is one of Australia's most influential politicians on social media.
- by Michael Koziol
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Bushfires
Increasing fire threat to vulnerable telecommunications networks
- by Fergus Hunter and Zoe Samios
Business
Open banking and rise of fintechs to disrupt big banks' 'rivers of gold'
Fintechs are ready to pounce on the big four's customers, as a new regime spurs more competition and potential profit headaches for the majors.
- by Clancy Yeates
World
Iran admits 'unintentionally' shooting down Ukrainian plane
After denying involvement for several days, Iran has blamed "human error" for the strike by its military.
- by Nasser Karimi
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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
Fairlight Maison is transformed from workers' cottage to boutique homestay
Located within a leafy harbourside suburb, this remarkable home was formerly a workers’ cottage, built in the 1860s.
- by Pauline Morrissey
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'90s Brisbane icons Regurgitator and Custard rally around bushfire cause
The bands are headlining a sold-out bushfire relief concert as part of the Sydney Festival.
- by Robert Moran
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Why Djokovic is favourite to beat Nadal in their first Sydney clash
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 decider on Sunday night.
Federer shrugs off criticism from climate activists over sponsorship
The tennis star has issued a non-committal reply to activists protesting against his sponsorship deal with a bank associated with fossil fuel extraction.
- by Simon Briggs
Ash Barty needs to find her groove in Adelaide in final Open hit-out
There has been no panic about the world No.1's early exit in Brisbane but valuable court time in Adelaide is a must ahead of the Australian Open.
- by Phil Lutton
City roar home to ruin Brisbane’s back-to-back hopes
Melbourne City had the bulk of possession but had to come from behind twice to force a 2-2 draw.
- by Michael Lynch
Kyrgios implodes as nation's ATP Cup hopes fade
A seething Nick Kyrgios imploded in front of a sold-out crowd, falling to Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets, devastating Australia's ATP Cup hopes.
- by Sam Phillips
Keys bludgeons her way into Brisbane final to face Pliskova
Madison Keys continued a very good week for American as she booked a spot in the Brisbane International decider.
- by Phil Lutton
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
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Kyrgios' best behaviour key to successful start: Hewitt
A change in Nick Kyrgios' on-court behaviour has been critical to his success this summer, according to ATP Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt.
