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Weather Australians have been told to brace for catastrophic conditions as the heatwave continues, with the bushfire danger peaking on New Year’s.

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Breaking Festival-goers have vented their disappointment after a popular Victorian music festival was cancelled one day into its four-day run.

News Prime Minister Scott Morrison has bowed to pressure and offered up payment to volunteer firefighters in NSW as compensation.

News Passengers who survived a deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan have spoken about the terrifying moment the aircraft started losing altitude.

Offbeat The Saturday Lotto claims to create more millionaires than any other game as the hottest and coldest numbers are revealed ahead of tonight’s draw.

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Travel We have the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach, but that wasn’t good enough for TripAdvisor’s top 10 attractions for 2019.

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Business When this hugely popular fashion chain collapsed late last month, Australian fans were devastated. Here’s what actually went wrong.

News If you or your kids were growing up in the mid-1970s, you will remember the name Marty Rhone.

News A mural mocking Scott Morrison’s holiday trip to Hawaii during the bushfire crisis has been removed days after it appeared in Sydney.

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Health While health experts swear by the benefits of fasting for weight loss, new research shows the practice might also add years to your life.

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Health Australian nutritionist Kathleen Alleaume has revealed which foods you should consume if you are having problems getting a good night’s rest.

Environment A workplace safety inspector visited the White Island volcano tour company just months before the deadly eruption that has killed 19 people.

Politics Phone-maker Huawei has denied it has anything to do with the Chinese Government, but a new report alleges it’s received billions in assistance.

Politics After a brief reprieve, the bushfire danger is about to ramp up again - but a key figure in tackling the blazes has gone on holiday.

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Crime Neighbours are reeling after they rushed to help a Victorian woman allegedly murdered by her elderly husband on Christmas Day.

Politics Australia has arrived on the brink of an unprecedented disaster, and unless we act soon, the damage could be “irreversible”.

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Crime A woman has been charged after she allegedly broke into a supermarket and stole goods that had been donated to firefighters.

Travel It’s the “most expensive” cup of tea in London, served in the shade of Buckingham Palace with scones and jam – and people can’t get enough.

Travel Today’s the day to lock in your 2020 travel plans as airlines, hotels, cruise companies and tour operators go head to head with big sales. Here’s where to look.

Fashion & Beauty When it comes to bridal wear, there’s no need to be constrained by tradition. But this woman may have taken that concept a touch too far.

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