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Three Americans confirmed dead as air tanker fighting NSW bushfires crashes
Three people have died after a C-130 water tanker plane crashed while battling a fire in southern NSW on Thursday.
- by Matt Bungard and Eilidh Mellis
Greek-speaking officers to monitor chants at Tsitsipas, Sakkari matches
Police issue warning to disruptive and antisocial tennis supporters.
- by Michael Gleeson
Hunt denies helping Liberal donor push for regulator's review
Health Minister Greg Hunt has denied accusations he interfered in a regulator's decision on whether to review a self-testing flu kit made by a Liberal donor's company.
- by Jonathan Kearsley
Mum of baby left in hot car allowed to visit son in hospital
A Melbourne mother accused of leaving her 14-month-old son in a hot car will be allowed to visit the critically ill baby in hospital.
- by Erin Pearson
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Nick Kyrgios wins first two games of second round clash against Gilles Simon
Nick Kyrgios takes to Melbourne Arena again tonight after a big day out for the Aussies, with some thrilling matches.
- by Peter Ryan and Roy Ward
Inside Trump's impeachment trial, where a glass of milk stole the show
The US Senate rarely attracts media attention, but it's a different story with Donald Trump's impeachment trial. Tickets are scarce, rules are strict.
- by Matthew Knott
Morrison pays tribute to 'much-loved' father John
Mr Morrison announced his father's death on his Facebook page on Thursday afternoon, a few hours after holding a press conference in Parliament House in Canberra.
- by Rob Harris
'Don't act without moral': Cancer fraud Belle Gibson filmed at Ethiopian meeting
Gibson is described as someone who should be an example for children in a video of an Ethiopian community group.
Volcano toll hits 20 as local teen confirmed dead
Coroner has ruled that Australian teenager Winona Langford was killed in the tragedy. Her body was never found.
- by Praveen Menon
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First came the smoke haze, then hail and flooding rains. And then the sludge arrived
First it was hazardous smoke, then golf ball-sized hail and flooding rain. Now Melburnians have awoken to sludge.
- by Zach Hope and Rachel Eddie
Virgin bans snub-nosed dogs from flights after deaths
Virgin has followed Qantas' lead and moved to indefinitely ban boxers, bulldogs and pugs from its flights following the death of two dogs in transit last month.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Three dead after air tanker crashed while battling NSW bushfires
The NSW Rural Fire Service said local ground crews lost contact with the C130 Hercules in the Snowy Monaro region on Thursday afternoon.
- by Jenny Noyes and Matt Bungard
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Emergency fire downgraded in state's north-east
An out-of-control fire fanned by changing weather conditions was threatening Buldah, near the NSW border, earlier on Thursday.
- by Paul Sakkal
Last flight from Wuhan: Passengers checked before arrival in Australia
Many were not aware the city they had left had been shut down as authorities try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
- by Laura Chung and Eilidh Mellis
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Barty shares spotlight to reveal former teammate's retirement
- by Anthony Colangelo
'I can't really say I like eating bananas': Wozniacki still has the answers
The great Dane is nearly done, but she is fighting all the way.
- by Greg Baum
Greek fans evicted from Australian Open claim they were singled out
Greek supporters evicted from the Australian Open on Wednesday night deny they were "moshing" in the crowd.
- by Rachel Eddie and Michael Gleeson
Politics
Embattled Senator McKenzie resisting demands to resign
Prime Minister says he will not pre-judge the findings of a review into the Nationals deputy leader's conduct.
- by Rob Harris
Business
Fashion chain Jeanswest to close 37 stores, shed 260 jobs
Jeanswest will shut nearly 40 stores, running the tally of retail store closures to over 200 in the new year.
- by Dominic Powell
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Gunman on the run after one dead, multiple injured in Seattle shooting
Seattle police are investigating a shooting with "multiple victims" in a downtown neighbourhood.
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Three ways to save money when buying a backyard swimming pool
It’s that time of year again where every Australian home owner asks themselves the age-old question – how can we afford a pool?
- by Amelia Barnes
'Remarkable': Melbourne house prices soar to near-record levels, report finds
Prices rose more than $43,000 in just the three months to December, and one sought-after area spiked 19.4 per cent over the past year.
- by Melissa Heagney
Life & Culture
Is Tom Hanks as Mr Rogers for real? Mostly, then there's that smile
Our critics reviewed four movies released this week. Which ones are worth the price of a ticket?
- by Sandra Hall and Jake Wilson
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Australian Open live blog: Over to you, Nick
Australia's Alexei Popyrin is through to the third round, but will he be joined by Nick Kyrgios? Follow all tonight's live action here.
- by Peter Ryan and Roy Ward
Ajla's anguish: 'I feel like I lost by one point'
Everything and nothing, nothing and everything. "I thought I was in it until the last point," said Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic after her three-set loss to Garbine Muguruza.
- by Greg Baum
Underdog Bolt falls short of enormous upset
Australia's Alex Bolt has fallen one set short of the upset of both his career and the tournament so far, falling in five sets to Austrian star Dominic Thiem.
- by Sam Phillips
Kyrgios has Open immunity from hefty ATP penalty
The lengthy suspended sentence and hefty fine hanging over Nick Kyrgios from the ATP will not apply if the mercurial Australian misbehaves at this grand slam.
- by Jake Niall
Lock me in for round one, says Stewart
All-Australian defender Tom Stewart has declared he will be fully fit for Geelong's season-opener, as the Cats begin hunting for that "big moment".
- by Jon Pierik
Zion shines in debut but Pelicans fall short
The NBA's No.1 draft pick Zion Williamson looked to be having a quiet debut. Then he exploded in a stunning final quarter.
Porte claims stage three, takes Down Under lead
While Richie Porte celebrated a solo victory to take the Tour Down Under race lead, his rivals aren't ready to call the WorldTour opener won and done.
- by Sophie Smith
Have Your Say
Greek fans claim they were singled out
Greek supporters evicted from the Australian Open on Wednesday night deny they were "moshing" in the crowd and believe they were singled out.
