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Australia's iconic high country is ablaze, and neither the beach nor the mountains is safe
Dozens of houses have been lost in the massive complex of fires that have ripped through the upper reaches of the Murray River in NSW's far south, but Mark Brooks lost more than most.
- by Michael Bachelard and Eddie Jim
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Climate policy
Business Council of Australia hits back as pressure mounts on climate change
The nation's top business lobby group has defended its stance on climate change amid fresh signs of discontent within the corporate sector over Australia's approach to reducing carbon emissions.
- by Dominic Powell and Simon Johanson
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Property prices
Millennials can't afford to buy a home, but is renting really 'dead money'?
Young people could actually be better off financially by retirement age by avoiding an expensive property market.
- by Nina Hendy
Woman accused of Sydney arson murder dies weeks out from trial
Jeffrey Lindsell was severely burned when fire engulfed his Gymea granny flat, south of Sydney, in the early hours of October 7, 2017.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Australian Open
Player quits after coughing fit as tennis stars struggle to breathe through smoky Australian Open qualifiers
Dalila Jakupovic had a coughing fit on court and was seen struggling on her knees and receiving medical attention.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Opinion
Sharemarket
The three lessons from Tesla's rise to the top of the car industry
His leadership may, to put it mildly, be eccentric But investors have decided to ignore all that and back Tesla anyway.
- by Matthew Lynn
Opinion
Oscars
If Margot Robbie was to nab an Oscar, it would be a bombshell win
The key to Margot Robbie’s popularity in Hollywood is the air of goodness that she can project on screen, but she has to beat Marriage Story's Laura Dern.
- by Sandra Hall
'Almost became hysterical': The minor passport issue that can ruin your holiday
We know the stories of those who didn't know their passports expired, but what about if it is judged to be damaged?
- by Josh Dye
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Royal family
Harry and Meghan score a win but this drama has a long way yet to run
They've got their way but it's clear they go to Canada with anything but the "supportive" backing of their family.
- by Bevan Shields
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Higher prices for food due to fires, but supermarkets warned to help farmers
Supermarkets have been warned not to put more pressure on devastated farmers as Australians are told to expect higher prices for fresh food.
- by David Crowe and Angus Livingston
Fire Fight Australia concert sells out within 24 hours
More than 70,000 people will descend on Sydney’s ANZ Stadium next month to raise money for Australia’s bushfire crisis.
- by Broede Carmody
Sydney
Riot squad called to youth prison in Sydney's west
An alleged riot atop a juvenile prison has come to an end, hours after the teenage prisoners took to the roof.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
The suburbs where rainfall is at its lowest on record
Rain records tumbled to their lowest levels at more than half of the long-running weather stations within 200km of Sydney in the last three months of 2019.
- by Nigel Gladstone
'Looking forward to the full facts coming out': Gary Jubelin appears in court
Former NSW Police detective Gary Jubelin says he is looking forward to "the full facts coming out" when he faces court next month accused of illegally recording conversations during the investigation into missing toddler William Tyrrell.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Oslo cut road deaths to one in 2019. Can Sydney do the same?
In Norway's capital, not a single pedestrian, cyclist or child was killed on the roads last year.
- by Julie Power
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Bushfires
Thunderstorms to bring rain and new risks for bushfire-affected NSW
The weather bureau is predicting a number of stormy days for bushfire-ravaged NSW this week.
- by Jenny Noyes and Matt Bungard
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Politics
'Dystopian future': Climate change to force review of military's role
Climate change poses "a major security challenge for Australia" that experts warn could rapidly stretch the capability of the military.
- by Peter Hannam
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Bushfires
Higher prices for food, but supermarkets warned to help farmers
- by David Crowe and Angus Livingston
Business
Bushfire haze disrupting flights? Some are turning to private jets
Private jet startup Airly says inquiries in December increased 35 per cent on last year.
- by Cara Waters
World
Model Gigi Hadid summoned for jury duty in Weinstein rape trial
The model said she had met the producer before, but said she could remain impartial if selected.
- by Brendan Pierson
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Three easy ways to keep pests out of your home this summer
Aside from cleaning up, there are a lot of options to deter creepy crawlies from making your home their own - without spraying everything with chemicals.
- by Kate Bartels
'On its knees': The town you wouldn't think is being hit by drought
Worsening droughts brought on by the changing climate are making it harder to grow sugar cane, threatening a long-time local industry.
- by Jim Malo
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Royal family
I don’t have much in common with Meghan, but I know the pain of splitting from family
Being granted permission to split by the Queen will help with the logistics but it’s unlikely to lessen Harry and Meghan's heartache.
- by Kasey Edwards
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Australian Open
Tennis player retires from match after coughing fit at smoky Open qualifiers
Tennis Australia is holding firm on its hazardous air quality policy as bushfire smoke interrupted the first day of Australian Open qualifiers and day one of the Kooyong Classic, with one player collapsing.
- by Anthony Colangelo
The moment Latrell Mitchell won over Souths fans at training
Some lightning-quick hands shifting the ball to the wing was applauded by Souths fans who were never going to miss Latrell's first run in red and green.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Crowe declares Mitchell signing 'most significant' in Souths' history
But questions remain about where Mitchell will play, and who will go to accommodate him if he stays beyond this season.
- by Andrew Webster
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Australian Open
Australian Open matches could be postponed due to smoke
Australian Open organisers will not hesitate to postpone matches at the grand slam should Melbourne's bushfire smoke haze be deemed too hazardous to play in.
- by Anthony Colangelo
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WTA Tour
Rodionova gets upset win over Stephens, Barty advances in Adelaide
Australian qualifier Arina Rodionova caused a boilover at the Adelaide International where world No.1 Ashleigh Barty overcame a sluggish start.
Redmayne snubs rival bids to extend stay at Sydney FC
Sydney FC look set to retain the core of their squad for next season, re-signing goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne for two seasons.
- by Dominic Bossi
Dalton returns to Australian sevens with ambitions of more Olympic glory
Chloe Dalton won a gold medal at the Rio Olympics and after a stint with Carlton in the AFLW, has set her sights on more success in Tokyo.
- by Tom Decent
Have Your Say
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.
