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Environment Furious locals in the bushfire-hit town of Cobargo, where two men died and the main street razed, have taken aim at the PM as he visited the area.

Environment New South Wales has been plunged back into a state of emergency, but what does that actually mean?

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Environment These are the Aussies lost in the bushfires who perished while protecting communities, trying to defend their homes and fleeing raging infernos.

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Environment As the country is overcome by grief and political division, the one constant has been the respect and adoration towards the brave firefighters.

Environment The weak will be given priority for evacuation from the stricken town of Mallacoota while others must make a desperate bushfire choice.

News The dad of one of the White island victims has said his son’s recovery has been “bloody amazing” despite the huge injuries to the teen’s skin.

Opinion Scott Morrison should look to the example of his counterpart from New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, when it comes to leadership, writes Sam Clench.

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Health We’re a nation of tired people. But experts have revealed there’s a sleep habit many of us have that’s playing havoc on our bodies.

Weather Fearful firefighters are preparing for the looming return of dangerous conditions, which could be worse than those seen on Tuesday.

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Crime The husband of a young Melbourne woman executed outside their home on New Year’s Eve has also died. Her father remains in hospital.

Environment Authorities are bracing for severe bushfire conditions on Saturday which could see the national death toll for this season climb beyond 18.

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Business We could all use a little extra cash in our pocket in the New Year, but it’s becoming harder and harder to come by. Luckily we’re here to help.

News A staggering 500 million animals are believed to have died in bushfires since September, sparking fears entire species have been lost.

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Weather A family has been left devastated after a young man died alongside his father while trying to save their NSW farm from a raging bushfire.

Environment Hundreds of animals are locked inside a zoo threatened by a raging bushfire, considered “the worst thing to happen” in its 30-year history.

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Breaking Four people remain unaccounted for as the emergency-level bushfires continue to rage in Victoria.

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Business In the final hours of trade for the decade, the local market has suffered heavy losses with near-widespread falls to sectors.

Crime Revellers considering taking New Year’s Eve celebrations into their own hands face enormous fines and the risk of injury or jail, police warn.

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News Margaret Court’s discussion of transgender issues in a recent sermon has made global headlines and drawn a mixed reaction.

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Motoring Motorists offered 2020 vision with a simple feature tipped to reduce fuel consumption, improve road safety and raise maximum speeds.

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