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BUSHFIRES
Bushfire recovery fund to get $2 billion over two years
Damage at the Selwyn Snow Resort in NSW.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $2 billion National Bushfire Recovery
Fund to support the rebuilding of Australia after a horror fire season.

59 minutes agoby Angus Livingston

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BUSHFIRES
'It's miraculous': Owners say cultural burning saved their property
The fire came within metres of the main house on Leanne King and Phil Sheppard's
property in the Hunter Valley.
As he returned to inspect his bushfire-ravaged property, Phil Sheppard expected the
worst - but somehow, his home survived.

by Ella Archibald-Binge and Rhett Wyman

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BUSHFIRES
'Call for help': International response to Australian fires
Local firefighters battle a fire at Mangrove Mountain in NSW on Sunday, January 5,
2020. Australia has also called in overseas firefighters and experts to battle the
mammoth blazes here.
So many Canadians have asked about volunteering in Australia that authorities have
had to make clear they will send only professional firefighters.

1 hour agoby Nick Bonyhady

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BUSHFIRES
Monday's rainfall relief for Sydney may mean little by Friday
Enjoying the warm weather despite the smoke haze, at Watsons Bay,
Up to 15mm is expected to fall on fire grounds in the state's far south on Monday,
along with cooler temperatures that should ease pressure on fire crews

by Eilidh Mellis
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More top stories
Mary O'Malley recounts her escape from Mallacoota beach during the bushfires on NYE
2019.
OPINION
BUSHFIRES
'Koalas shrieked as they burnt': On the beach in Mallacoota
by Mary O'Malley
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Cate Blanchett's special call-out to volunteer firefighters
LIVE
GOLDEN GLOBES
Cate Blanchett's special call-out to volunteer firefighters
Cate Blanchett thanks all the volunteer firefighters after Russell Crowe said he
couldn't be at Globes because of fires.

10 minutes agoby Melissa Singer, Robert Moran and Michael Idato

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Warner scores Test century No.24 as New Zealand in all sorts of strife
LIVE
TEST CRICKET
Warner scores Test century No.24 as New Zealand in all sorts of strife
The run chase has started in terrible fashion, with New Zealand's openers making
their way back to the sheds.

15 minutes agoby Tom Decent

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Ita Buttrose says more federal government funding would help the ABC expand its
reach throughout the Pacific region.
ANALYSIS
MEDIA & MARKETING
Media shake-up: Five key people to watch in 2020
In the high-octane world of media, 2019 was full of surprises and this year won't
be any different.

by Jennifer Duke
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'Angels of the sky': Hemmes donates after witnessing fire fighting efforts first
hand
BUSHFIRES
'Angels of the sky': Hemmes donates after witnessing fire fighting efforts first
hand
The owner of popular Sydney bars watched on as fire crews worked to protect his
South Coast home.

by Kylar Loussikian
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Trivialising politics has helped fashion a trivial Prime Minister
BUSHFIRES
Trivialising politics has helped fashion a trivial Prime Minister
by Sean Kelly
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JUST IN
6 minutes ago'Not out of the woods yet': Evacuated South Coast residents return
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9 minutes agoAuthors ask readers to dig deep for nation's bushfire crisisAdd to
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11 minutes agoWarne to auction off baggy green cap to support bushfire
fundraisingAdd to shortlist
19 minutes agoOPINIONApocalypse Nowra and beyond: a different sort of summer
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FEATURED
Shane Warne with his baggy green
TEST CRICKET
Warne to auction off baggy green cap to support bushfire fundraising
11 minutes agoby Chris Barrett
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Nicole Kidman arrives at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards.
100 images
FASHION
Golden Globes 2020: all the looks from the red carpet
2 hours ago
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Some at-home exercise equipment is better than others, but it's worth trying before
you buy.
FITNESS
Before you buy that infomercial exercise machine, consider this
by Sarah Berry
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Myf's dance steals first episode of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here
I'M A CELEBRITY
Myf's dance steals first episode of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here
by Ben Pobjie
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Twelve months on, what happened to 2018's biggest dumps?
DOMAIN
Twelve months on, what happened to 2018's biggest dumps?
by Danielle Giannopoulos
'Beautiful human': Tributes pour in for SeaChange star Tom Long
VALE
'Beautiful human': Tributes pour in for SeaChange star Tom Long
by Broede Carmody
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BUSHFIRES
A National Parks and Wildlife Service LandCruiser lies burnt at Tallowa Dam Road in
Kangaroo Valley.
Two people unaccounted for in NSW bushfires as conditions ease
by Megan Gorrey
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The koala named �Tinny Arse� that was rescued by Damian Campbell-Davys from a
bushfire zone sits in his water tanker.
Rescued koala brings 'ray of sunshine after nightmare' on fire ground
While refilling the water tanks of trucks battling NSW blazes, Damian Campbell-
Davys received an unexpected visit from a lucky koala he's dubbed 'Tinny Arse'.

by Peter Hannam and Kate Geraghty

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Hazard reduction at Bowen Mountain
EXCLUSIVE
'Adapting to the new normal': NSW to review land management
NSW will do a full review of land management after the fire crisis to "adapt to the
new normal".
by Alexandra Smith and David Crowe
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SYDNEY
Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons during a
visit to HMAS Albatross in Nowra on Sunday
BUSHFIRES
State Liberals vent anger at 'disconnected' Morrison over bushfires response
A senior NSW government minister has accused Scott Morrison of trying "to tear
down" Premier Gladys Berejiklian to "save himself" over his response to the
bushfire crisis.

by Alexandra Smith, David Crowe and Chris Barrett

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ROADS
Toll refund scheme set to cost NSW taxpayers more than $2 billion
The cost to the government of the M5 cashback scheme was almost $115 million last
financial year.
The cashback scheme has been dubbed the most expensive broken promise in NSW
political history.

by Matt O'Sullivan
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HEALTHCARE
Calls for NSW Health to fill 'big ugly hole' at Royal North Shore Hospital
The "hole" in the Royal North Shore Hospital campus.
Medical staff have been agitating to have the space turned into a usable park for
about five years.

by Rachel Clun
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GENETICS
'Knowledge is power': first would-be parents tested for 700 genetic diseases
by Kate Aubusson
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PLANNING
Rowers raise collision fears over fish market revamp
by Megan Gorrey
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NATIONAL
The scorched Coolgardie Esperance road.
BUSHFIRES
Mass evacuation to Esperance after hundreds stranded at tiny roadhouse
25 minutes agoby Kate Hedley
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CRIME
'Sink or swim': How one woman rose above tragedy after her son's murder
by Carolyn Webb
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EXTREME WEATHER
First summer cyclone brews off the Broome coast
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POLITICS
The reality of travel is far removed from romantic jetsetter notions, and about to
become even more mundane.
EXCLUSIVE
IMMIGRATION
Canberra rules out visa-free travel between Australia, UK
Simon Birmingham says he "can't imagine full and unfettered free movement" will be
on the table during negotiations.

by Bevan Shields
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Julie Bishop said Australia should show global leadership on climate change during
an appearance on the Today show on Monday, January 6.
BUSHFIRES
Julie Bishop says Australia must show leadership on climate change
by Megan Gorrey
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EXCLUSIVE
BUSHFIRES
Pleas made two years ago for more federal funding for water bombers
by David Crowe
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EXCLUSIVE
BUSHFIRES
John Howard praises Scott Morrison but urges him to work with states
by Chris Barrett
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BUSINESS
WOTSO looks set to move forward with expansion as a standalone coworking operator
in 2020 after a demerger from owner Blackwall.
START-UPS
Co-working group WOTSO to test investor appetite with $40m raising
The suburban co-working space operator is looking at $40 million in capital and a
planned ASX listing in 2020.

2 hours agoby Emma Koehn

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The ASX is set to open softer due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran
LIVE
MARKETS LIVE
Gold heads towards $2300 again
by Lucy Battersby
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ANALYSIS
MEDIA & MARKETING
Media shake-up: Five key people to watch in 2020
by Jennifer Duke
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JOBS
Jobs must be redesigned to suit older workers
by Anna Patty
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WORLD
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido climbs a fence in an attempt to enter
parliament.
VENEZUELA CRISIS
Chaos in Venezuela as military blocks MPs from parliament
Political rivals of US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido swore in their own
leader while opposition MPs were blocked from the chamber.

2 hours agoby Fabiola Sanchez and Joshua Goodman

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British cabinet minister says nation is 'heartbroken' by Australia's bushfires
EXCLUSIVE
BUSHFIRES
British cabinet minister says nation is 'heartbroken' by Australia's bushfires
by Latika Bourke
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ANALYSIS
TRUMP DIPLOMACY
On the brink of war: The problem with Donald Trump's Iran strategy
by Greg Miller
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IRAN TENSIONS
Iraq moves to expel foreign troops as Hezbollah threatens to strike
by Qassim Abdel-Zahra and Bassem Mroue
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OPINION
Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny survey the fires in Queensland in September.
Morrison is right about one thing - the only solution is global action
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor

Ross Gittins
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During fires, a midnight text could go only one of two ways
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and Sydney Morning Herald columnist

Richard Glover
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Morrison must take advantage of the times
The Herald's View
Editorial

The Herald's View

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Extraordinary testimony to FBI gives hint of the forces Iran can unleash
CJ Werleman
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EXPLORE
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EDITOR'S PICKS
In photos: Bushfires hit NSW South Coast
100 images
NSW
In photos: Bushfires hit NSW South Coast
36 minutes ago
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Jarrah Podesta (left): 'I knew I could cope going back to school because I knew
Mathilde was still my friend.'
GOOD WEEKEND
Good Weekend's Two of Us: the best of 2019
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Waste being sorted at a recycling facility. Vision: Planet Art
EXPLAINER
RECYCLING CRISIS
Not sure what can and can't be recycled? Here's how it works
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PROPERTY BYDOMAIN
How Jarrod is avoiding money and living in the gift economy
PEOPLE & PLACES
How Jarrod is avoiding money and living in the gift economy
In the latest episode about living frugally, January and Rose have a chat with
Jarrod Rush, a man who lives and breathes low-cost living.

by Kate Bartels
How to personalise a rental without losing your bond
RENTING
How to personalise a rental without losing your bond
If you've just moved home and your new place needs more personality, there are
cost-effective ways to make your new rental feel like home.

by Danielle Giannopoulos
Why Sydney's commercial property market is tipped to keep growing
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Why Sydney's commercial property market is tipped to keep growing
by Jack Needham
Why Sydney's well-heeled lodge their renovation plans in summer
PRESTIGE
Why Sydney's well-heeled lodge their renovation plans in summer
by Lucy Macken
The suburbs and cities tipped to be hotspots this year
NATIONAL
The suburbs and cities tipped to be hotspots this year
by Isabelle Chesher

CULTURE
Tom Long and wife Rebecca Fleming
VALE
'Beautiful human': Tributes pour in for SeaChange star Tom Long
The popular actor, who was declared cancer-free five months ago, died on Saturday
morning. He was 51 years old.

by Broede Carmody
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Actress Patricia Arquette winner of the award for Best
Actress in a Supporting Role for 'Boyhood' poses in the press room during the 87th
Annual Academy Awards at Loews Hollywood Hotel on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood,
California. Jason Merritt/Getty Images/AFP
REVIEW
Women of a certain age - really seen
Hollywood seems to have discovered that there is more to movies than male casts,
male leads and male stories.

by Beandrea July
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Harvey Weinstein leaves court in New York in 2018.
METOO MOVEMENT
Weinstein on trial: A #MeToo reckoning two years in the making
by Patricia Hurtado and Rebecca Greenfield
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Myf Warhurst is in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
REVIEW
Myf Warhurst: I'm a Celebrity offers a chance to reset and detox
by Melinda Houston
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Her coming gigs in Australia sold out within minutes, but who is Lizzo and why is
she so popular?
LIVE MUSIC
Lizzo, pop's reigning phenomenon, brings her juice to Australia
by Robert Moran
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The three mums get themselves in a world of trouble for the sake of their children.

STREAMING
Mad Women: Christina Hendricks tries to stick it to The Man in feisty comedy
by Debi Enker
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Karah Son as Mimi and Kang Wang as Rodolfo.
ARTS
Youthful vitality creates Bohemian rhapsody
by Peter McCallum
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Stock photo of person reading on the beach.
LITERATURE
Books editor Jason Steger picks his stories to get you through the summer
by Jason Steger
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Power
The electrifying final season is back- don't miss the final episodes of Power, only
on Stan.
The L Word: Generation Q
The highly anticipated sequel of the ground-breaking drama is finally here - The L
Word: Generation Q is now streaming, only on Stan.
LIFESTYLE
Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge arrives at the 77th annual Golden
Globe Awards.
GOLDEN GLOBES
'Fleabag' star to auction Golden Globes suit for fire relief
34 minutes agoby Melissa Singer
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Some at-home exercise equipment is better than others, but it's worth trying before
you buy.
FITNESS
Before you buy that infomercial exercise machine, consider this
by Sarah Berry
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Nicole Kidman arrives at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards.
100 images
FASHION
Golden Globes 2020: all the looks from the red carpet
2 hours ago
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My cruise ship holiday was the first family holiday that didn't feel like work.
OPINION
PARENTING
Turns out family holidays don't have to be such hard work for parents
by Kasey Edwards
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FOOD BYGOODFOOD
Woman with salad.
The dietitian-approved way to lose those extra holiday kilos (and the guilt)
caviar
Caviar drops in price and becomes a luxury "superfood"
Rigatoni with eggplant, capsicum and bocconcini.
Weekly meal planner: Cheap and cheerful
potato salad
Think you already know how to make perfect potato salad? Think again
TRAVEL BYTRAVELLER
British Airways economy class
Airline review: World's biggest plane, but the seats definitely aren't
ZULAL WELLNESS RESORT, QATAR
Bucket list: The 52 new travel highlights for 2020
Supplied PR image for Traveller. Norwegian Encore race track
On board a ship so big it has its own race track
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Delta flight attendants attend Delta Air Lines 2019
GRAMMY's Party on February 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip
Faraone/Getty Images for Delta Air Lines) Getty image for Traveller. Single use
only.
Flight attendants sue over new uniforms
CARS BYDRIVE
Audi are getting ready to add RS badged PHEVs and EVs to the family
Audi are getting ready to add RS badged PHEVs and EVs to the family
Despite safer cars & new tech, the road toll rose again in 2019
Despite safer cars & new tech, the road toll rose again in 2019
Review: Is the 2020 Toyota Supra worthy of the legendary nameplate?
Review: Is the 2020 Toyota Supra worthy of the legendary nameplate?
Toyota HiLux reigns supreme as utes continue as top selling segment
Toyota HiLux reigns supreme as utes continue as top selling segment
SPORTNRLRUGBY UNIONTENNISCRICKETSOCCERRACING
David Warner in action during the Sydney Test.
LIVE
TEST CRICKET
SCG Test LIVE: Kiwis fall in a heap after Warner century
Australia is in the box seat against New Zealand at the SCG, with David Warner
bringing up his third century of the summer.

15 minutes agoby Tom Decent

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Shane Warne with his baggy green
TEST CRICKET
Warne to auction off baggy green cap to support bushfire fundraising
While Warne preferred to wear a wide-brimmed white hat for much of his legendary
career, the baggy green is one of the most prized possessions of any Australian
Test cricketer.

11 minutes agoby Chris Barrett

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Titans star forward Jai Arrow has offically signed with the Rabbitohs for 2021.
BREAKING
NRL 2020
Arrow signs with Rabbitohs on four-year contract
Gold Coast forward Jai Arrow will join South Sydney for the 2021 season as a
replacement for Sam Burgess after finally agreeing terms.

2 hours agoby Sarah Keoghan

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Latrell Mitchell's management situation might be resolved soon � but it won't
determine where he signs for 2020 in a hurry.
ANALYSIS
NRL 2020
Mitchell given leave of absence as one-year deal with Souths looms
From day one, dual premiership-winner Latrell Mitchell has said his next contract
was about doing what�s best for his family. Is this really it?

by Andrew Webster
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Kyle Rudolph (left) and Brian O'Neill celebrate after the former's match-winning
touchdown in Louisiana.
NFL 2019
Rudolph leaves Saints red-nosed, Seahawks win in NFL play-offs
Minnesota have sprung another upset in the NFL's wildcard weekend, eliminating the
Saints while Seattle had an eight-point win over Philadelphia.

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Big gesture: Ash Barty talks to media in Brisbane on Sunday.
WTA TOUR
Barty pledges entire Brisbane winnings to bushfire appeal
The world No.1 will give any money she makes at the Brisbane International to the
fire appeal, a figure that could stretch into the hundreds of thousands.

by Phil Lutton
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Sam Kerr on debut for Chelsea in their Super League match against Reading at
Kingsmeadow in Kingston-upon-Thames on Sunday.
SAM KERR
Kerr's Chelsea career off to a flyer with a 3-1 win over Reading
Australia international striker Sam Kerr was quick out of the blocks in her first
game for the Londoners, flashing a shot over the bar in the second minute.

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HAVE YOUR SAY
Lyon's five-for a lesson of persistence in puce, not pretty in pink
Nathan Lyon appeals on his way to five wickets as New Zealand were rolled on day
three at the SCG.
Australia's top spinner got the job done with a five-wicket haul to fill a puzzling
gap in his Sydney Test record.

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TENNISWilliams sets sights on Court�s recordAdd to shortlist
MOTORSPORTPrice gets Dakar title defence off to a flying startAdd to shortlist
SOCCERLiverpool eliminate Everton, Moura rescues Tottenham, Chelsea progressAdd to
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TENNISDelaying Australian Open due to smoke hazard a valid option: DjokovicAdd to
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SOCCERGlobal soccer stars set to play bushfire charity matchAdd to shortlist
SOCCERRacism spoils Lazio win, Real Sociedad brought to haltAdd to shortlist
RUGBY UNIONBrumbies move training base to Newcastle to escape Canberra smokeAdd to
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OPINIONRUGBY UNIONWhy 2020 is the year for a paradigm shift in world rugbyAdd to
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Balls outs in special performance.
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BASKETBALL
Ben Simmons pays tribute to bushfire victims
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RACING
Chris Waller will target the TJ Smith with Yes Yes Yes before heading to Royal
Ascot later in the year
RACING
Waller ready to return with strong team aimed at autumn assault
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Gunnedah is hosting a seven-race card on Monday.
HORSE RACING
Tips and race-by-race preview for Gunnedah on Monday
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HORSE RACING
Bushfire-ravaged owners given a reason to cheer
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NSW fires LIVE updates: One dead, firefighters injured as 'hundreds' of properties
lost in state's south
NSW fires LIVE updates: One dead, firefighters injured as 'hundreds' of properties
lost in state's south
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Two Great Danes, a cat quartet and a couple ride out fire in shipping container
Two Great Danes, a cat quartet and a couple ride out fire in shipping container
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Rescued koala brings 'ray of sunshine after nightmare' on fire ground
Rescued koala brings 'ray of sunshine after nightmare' on fire ground
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'Beautiful human': Tributes pour in for SeaChange star Tom Long
'Beautiful human': Tributes pour in for SeaChange star Tom Long
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�It's miraculous�: Owners say cultural burning saved their property
�It's miraculous�: Owners say cultural burning saved their property
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Here's how you can help Australia's bushfire victims
Here's how you can help Australia's bushfire victims
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State Liberals vent anger at 'disconnected' Morrison over bushfires
State Liberals vent anger at 'disconnected' Morrison over bushfires
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'For God's sake': Rudd says PM unfit for job after Liberal Party bushfire ad
'For God's sake': Rudd says PM unfit for job after Liberal Party bushfire ad
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