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Mon 6 Jan 2020

Health rebate lift tops Seniors’ 2020 vision

Health rebate lift tops Seniors’ 2020 vision

INCREASED medical rebates top the list of what National Seniors Australia wants in the new year.

Project to count whales from space

Project to count whales from space

High tech data collection from European space agencies will be put toward getting a clearer picture of where whales are in the sea.

‘Show leadership’: Julie Bishop’s blunt message on climate

‘Show leadership’: Julie Bishop’s blunt message on climate

Former Liberal leadership contender Julie Bishop popped up on Today this morning. She had a blunt message for bushfire-ravaged Australia.

Gold and oil prices surge as US and Iran swap threats

Gold and oil prices surge as US and Iran swap threats

The heightened tensions in the middle-east have seen Asian investors going for gold, with the price surging to a seven-year high.

European leaders urge Iran to keep pact despite Trump moves

European leaders urge Iran to keep pact despite Trump moves

The E3 countries - UK, France and Germany- are appealing to Iran to uphold a 2015 nuclear deal, despite its hostile stand-off with the US.

20-year-old Macca’s burger looks like day it was bought

20-year-old Macca’s burger looks like day it was bought

A man who purchased a Macca’s hamburger back in 1999 has left the internet stunned after revealing what it looks and smells like today.

Threat of mega fire as blazes merge

Threat of mega fire as blazes merge

There’s a real danger that a mega fire burning in NSW could combine with a massive blaze in Victoria as bad weather looms later this week.

Tragic end to man’s ‘new life’ in Australia

Tragic end to man’s ‘new life’ in Australia

A NZ man, 22, who moved to Brisbane to recover from the death of his best mate, tragically suffered a similar fate after a New Year’s party.

Fireys will follow hero boss ‘anywhere’

Fireys will follow hero boss ‘anywhere’

Aussies have been blown away by RFS chief Shane Fitzsimmons’ leadership, with firefighters paying tribute to his grit and determination.

’$80m bounty for Donald Trump’s head'

’$80m bounty for Donald Trump’s head'

An $80 million bounty has reportedly been placed on Donald Trump's head following the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani.

Sun 5 Jan 2020

Aussie fire town that hasn’t seen sunlight since yesterday

Aussie fire town that hasn’t seen sunlight since yesterday

”Apocalyptic scenes” have been seen in Eden, stricken by enormous bushfires, where residents haven’t seen daylight since yesterday.

SeaChange actor Tom Long dead: reports

SeaChange actor Tom Long dead: reports

The actor became a well known face on the original SeaChange series. He had thought he had beaten cancer but reports this morning say he has passed away.

Ham radio operators in tune for 50th birthday celebrations

Ham radio operators in tune for 50th birthday celebrations

GOLD Coast Amateur Radio Society clocks up its 50th year in 2020 and members are keen to share the fun of being able to talk to anyone anywhere in the world.

Comedian raises $22 million-plus for fires

Comedian raises $22 million-plus for fires

Comedian Celeste Barber has raised more than $22 million for fire services battling the Australian blazes.

Coast retiree women’s group gaining popularity

Coast retiree women’s group gaining popularity

THE NEW Sunshine Coast Retiree Women’s Group is gaining momentum with the help of its energetic founder Celena Ross.

DEATH TOLL: What we know so far on bushfire crisis

DEATH TOLL: What we know so far on bushfire crisis

Emergency services are today picking through the burned rubble of homes to see how many have been lost, adding to the thousands already destroyed.

PM defends ‘shameful’ bushfire ad

PM defends ‘shameful’ bushfire ad

Scott Morrison has sparked a backlash after tweeting a short clip about his government’s response to the devastating bushfires.

Harry and Meghan’s moving fire tribute

Harry and Meghan’s moving fire tribute

The royals have joined the global outpouring of grief at Australia’s bushfire crisis by sharing touching messages on social media.

Sat 4 Jan 2020

‘Devastated’ Pink‘s massive fire donation

‘Devastated’ Pink‘s massive fire donation

Local and international stars are sharing their heartache over the bushfires — and Pink’s just put her money where her mouth is.

Fires could burn for months as day of hell arrives

Fires could burn for months as day of hell arrives

LIVE: Catastrophic conditions could force major blazes raging to merge and create "monster infernos", authorities fear, with multiple states on edge.

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