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Threat remains high as WA bushfire crisis claims two lives
Firefighters battling a massive bushfire in Western Australia that has claimed two lives and razed a small rural town welcome calmer wind conditions but say they are not yet out of the woods.
 
Live: Bushfires continue to threaten towns in WA
A massive bushfire, which began on Wednesday, continues to threaten lives and properties in Western Australia's South West region. Follow our live blog.
 
Sean Penn publishes sit-down interview with El Chapo
Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn conducted an extensive sit-down interview with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman at his Mexican hideout, a meeting that played a role in the drug kingpin's arrest, authorities say.
 
Vanuatu braces for category four cyclone
Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office issues a red alert for the southern Tafea province, urging residents to stay indoors as Cyclone Ula approaches the country.
 
Consumer Affairs cracks down on property under-quoting
Several prosecutions are underway after a crackdown on under-quoting by real estate agents in Victoria, the State Government says.
 
'Holy well' lies beneath Australia House in London
Scientists confirm a hidden spring well in the basement of Australia's diplomatic mission in London, thought to be at least 900 years old, is producing water good enough to drink.
 
Summernats organisers dismiss sex industry links
Summernats organisers dismiss reports the event has led to a boom for the Canberra sex industry, while declaring this year's meet an "amazing" success.
 
Last-minute hitches delay aid to starving Syrian town
An aid convoy due to reach the besieged Syrian village of Madaya is delayed by last-minute hitches.
 
Scout leader charged over alleged indecent assault of 14yo girl
A Scout leader is charged with the alleged indecent assault of a teenage girl at a national event in Sydney, as Scouts acknowledge there was delay in the incident being reported to police.
 
Toxic chemicals washed into Yarra River: report
A report obtained by the State Opposition shows toxic chemicals have been washed into the Yarra River by Parks Victoria, near a popular spot for swimmers and those walking their dogs.
 
Patient dies after punch from Russian doctor
A Russian surgeon who punched a patient, knocking him to the floor and killing him instantly, is being investigated for negligence.
 
Muslim woman ejected from Trump rally after silent protest
A Muslim woman is kicked out of a Donald Trump presidential campaign rally after staging a silent protest against the Republican frontrunner.
 
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World
French mosques extend open invitation to non-Muslims
Playboy Mansion up for sale, but Hefner stays: reports
Merkel wants expulsion rules toughened after Cologne assaults
 
Business
Bougainville President angry at PNG attempt to buy mining company shares
China suspends circuit breakers on stock exchanges to halt panic
Cotton farmers struggle with one of the worst cropping seasons on record
 
Politics
Consumer Affairs cracks down on property under-quoting
Toxic chemicals washed into Yarra River: report
Muslim woman ejected from Trump rally after silent protest
 
Sport
Zampa's nose run-out steals show in Big Bash derby
Kyrgios, Gavrilova deliver Australia Hopman Cup crown
Federer shoots down Tomic's top 10 hopes
 
Science and Tech
'Holy well' lies beneath Australia House in London
In pictures: British explorer Mark Evans crossing the world's largest desert
Young galaxy cluster weighs as much as 500 trillion suns
 
Environment
Toxic chemicals washed into Yarra River: report
Manatees ready to be dropped from endangered species list, officials say
10 ways humans will leave fossils
 

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