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Koalas could be classified endangered after 'extraordinary hit'
A $50 million "initial" wildlife recovery fund from the Morrison government hints at the scale of devastation the extreme bushfires have wrought on native flora and fauna.
- by Nick Bonyhady and Mike Foley
White Island volcano eruption claims another victim as Australian dies
The death toll from the eruption on December 9 has increased after an Australian died from their injuries.
- by Jenny Noyes
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Development outrage
Certifier accused of letting people live in tower while 'still a building site'
Regulators alleged the first residents were allowed in while emergency exits were blocked and firefighting equipment was missing.
- by Carrie Fellner
Siemens stares down Thunberg supporters, votes to stick with Adani project
Siemens will continue its involvement in the Adani mine project despite a backlash from climate activists.
- by Bevan Shields
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Royal family
A bomb is primed and ready to go off underneath the House of Windsor
If the Queen required a reminder of the dangers facing the monarchy, she'd only need to fetch a copy of The Sunday Times.
- by Bevan Shields
Federer suggests Barty adopt a 'different mindset'
Roger Federer has given an insight into the approach Ashleigh Barty may need now she is the hunted over the hunter.
- by Scott Spits
Coeliac disease linked to bacteria exposure
Exposure to bacteria that mimics gluten can confuse the immune system and trigger coeliac disease, scientists say.
- by Liam Mannix
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Bushfires
How the bushfire compensation scheme works
If you have been fighting fires, are you eligible to be compensated for lost earnings? How does the scheme work?
- by Anna Patty
White-ball pace battery set to be reunited for first time in 14 months
Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc will form a fearsome attack for Tuesday's ODI series opener against India.
- by Scott Bailey
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'Wiping out half your pay': Fire-hit small businesses warn of years of hardship
- by David Crowe and Nick Bonyhady
'Go With Empty Eskies': Tourists welcome in fire-hit areas, when the time is right
Tourism operators are heartened by a social media campaign to encourage visitors to fire-ravaged regions, but safety concerns remain.
- by Andrew Taylor
Government apologises for bushfire payment bungle
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the government was moving swiftly to address any payment issues.
- by Jonathan Kearsley and Nick Bonyhady
Sydney
Sydney 'open for business' on the eve of lockout law repeal
Tuesday will mark the first day of the repeal of strict 1.30am lockouts and 3am alcohol service cut-offs, which were first introduced in 2014.
- by Lucy Cormack
State collects $110m a year from fees on airport train passengers
Passengers who use trains to get to and from Sydney Airport are slugged almost $15 on top of the fare when they pass through station gates at the airport.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
New schools in Ryde and the inner city to shift school catchment zones
Some parents within the catchment for high-performing Eastwood and Kent Road Public Schools will find themselves rezoned.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
'It's the next level': Sex clubs in full swing as Sydney strips down
Legal sex-on-premises venues are emerging from the shadows and expanding across the city.
- by Phil Brandel
How the 'disturbing truth' about Sydney Harbour drove Victoria to high honours
Architect Victoria King has embraced the past in her vision for our harbour's future.
- by Janek Drevikovsky
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Politics
Australian warship departs for Middle East amid US-Iran tensions
HMAS Toowoomba and its 190 sailors will be part of an international coalition — along with the US and Britain — keeping shipping safe for the next six months in the narrow Strait of Hormuz that passes by Iran.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Retail
'Just walk out': Coles exec flags 'checkout-free stores' within 10 years
Scanning your groceries will soon be a thing of the past, according to Coles' commercial chief.
- by Dominic Powell
World
US Defence Secretary admits 'no specific proof' of Iranian embassy plot
Mark Esper's admission calls into question Donald Trump's justification for the killing of Iran's top general Qassem Soleimani.
- by Valerie Volcovici
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How to help animals in your backyard after a bushfire
If you're in a position to help others right now and live in a bushfire-prone area, there are a few simple ways to look after thirsty or injured animals.
- by Kate Bartels
The cheapest places to live when starting university
The start of university often means moving out of home for the first time, but some accommodation options are more affordable than others.
- by Madeleine Wedesweiler
Why home insurance is rarely enough to recover after bushfires
- by Chloe Lucas, Christine Eriksen and David Bowman
Life & Culture
Celeste Barber to host concert with Queen, KD Lang and Olivia Newton-John
Reigning queen of bushfire relief fundraising, Celeste Barber, has signed on to host the Fire Fight music event.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Sport
It's over! Latrell Mitchell to be unveiled as South Sydney signing
South Sydney are expected to finally unveil Latrell Mitchell at a media conference on a one-year deal worth less than what he was offered to stay at the Roosters.
- by Andrew Webster
Stoinis smashes Aussie T20 records in win over Sixers
Marcus Stoinis destroyed the Sydney Sixers’ attack to break the record for the Big Bash League’s highest individual score as the Melbourne Stars extended their gap at the top of the ladder.
- by Daniel Cherny
Federer suggests Barty adopt a 'different mindset'
Roger Federer has given an insight into the approach Ashleigh Barty may need to adopt now she is the hunted over the hunter.
- by Scott Spits
Nadal calls for merger of ATP and Davis Cup after final loss
The world No.1 has criticised having two world cups so close to each other as he pulls out of the doubles decider due to exhaustion.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Tendulkar and Lara targeted for bushfire relief match
Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting are urging fellow cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara to venture Down Under to play in the bushfire relief match next month.
- by Daniel Cherny
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Super Rugby
Former league star to fill Tahs defensive coach void
When NSW were left without a defence coach weeks before the start of the Super Rugby season, former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika threw out a name.
- by Georgina Robinson
De Minaur out of Adelaide International
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has withdrawn from this week’s Adelaide International, citing a rib injury.
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Indian summer: One-dayers the price we pay for next year's blockbuster
Which is why we are where we are – in Mumbai in the middle of an Australian summer – with the international season Down Under feeling over already.
