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Bushfires are often associated with disaster but they also play an important role in the Australian landscape's cycle of renewal. Native plants have evolved to such an extent that some of them can't survive without it.

Here's what's coming up:

  • 10:30am AEDT: Day four of the Test between Australia and Pakistan

  • 7:10pm AEDT: Adelaide Strikers play Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL

  • 7:50pm AEDT: Melbourne City play Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League

 
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Russia cyber attacks pose 'major threat', US Congress probe hears
Russian cyber attacks pose a "major threat" to the United States, top US intelligence officials tell a congressional hearing investigating hacks targeting the Democrats during the presidential election campaign.
 
Indonesia backs down on military cooperation suspension
Indonesia softens its suspension of all military cooperation with Australia, with a top cabinet minister saying it will only apply to language classes at Special Forces facilities.
 
James Hird 'hospitalised in major health scare'
Former Essendon footballer and coach James Hird is reportedly receiving medical treatment following a major health scare.
 
Four charged over 'sickening attack' streamed live on Facebook
Four black people are charged with hate crimes in connection with a video broadcast live on Facebook that showed a mentally disabled white man being beaten and taunted, threatened with a knife and forced to drink from a toilet.
 
Thai police charge 60,000 drink-drivers after New Year's
The Thai Government says it will prosecute nearly 60,000 drink-drivers caught during the New Year period, which claimed 426 lives.
 
Younis scores 34th ton but late wickets leave Pakistan in trouble
Younis Khan notches his 34th century in Test cricket, but Australia has gradually put the squeeze on Pakistan at the SCG.
 
Turkish police kill two suspected attackers after courthouse blast
Two suspected Kurdish militants, a police officer and a court worker are killed in an explosion and gun battle in western Turkey.
 
'Grave concerns' metadata could be used in civil, divorce cases
Private phone and internet metadata collected under the Government's data retention scheme could be used in divorce cases or to combat internet piracy, law experts warn, as telcos launch a fresh push to change the laws.
 
Introducing alcohol to teens a double-edged sword for parents
Research finds children given alcohol by parents are more likely to start drinking earlier, but less likely to binge.
 
Glory bounce back to beat 10-man Phoenix
Perth Glory come from behind to end their winless run and beat a 10-man Wellington Phoenix 2-1 at Perth Oval.
 
Princess Diana's private letters to former palace steward sold at auction
A series of handwritten letters by the late Princess Diana, one of which reveals that her younger son Prince Harry was constantly in trouble at school, fetch a much higher price at auction than expected.
 
Australia's largest Islamic school loses federal funding after unsuccessful appeal
The future of Sydney's Malek Fahd Islamic School — the country's largest Islamic school — is now under a cloud after the Federal Government's decision to revoke its funding was upheld.
 
Two more women report sex assaults at Falls festival
Five women have now reported to police that they were sexually assaulted at the recent Falls Music and Arts Festival, prompting senior police to stress that such behaviour in the mosh pit is not OK.
 
Mysterious radio bursts traced to galaxy billions of light years away
Astronomers say highly energetic bursts of radio waves found emitted from deep space came from a dwarf galaxy billions of light years away, a game-changing breakthrough that could help us understand what is in the voids between galaxies.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Tracey Holmes Media still failing challenge of women's sport coverage
By Tracey Holmes
By Julia Baird Julia Baird: How to reclaim the true meaning of Christmas
By Julia Baird
By business reporter Michael Janda Eight-year itch: Couples need nearly a decade to save for Sydney house
By business reporter Michael Janda
By Simon Smart Scorsese's Silence a fitting test of faith at Christmas
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World
Berlin truck attacker used at least 14 identities, German police say
Nigerian soldiers find Chibok girl kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014
Israel police arrest two for 'inciting violence' against judges
 
Business
'Grave concerns' metadata could be used in civil, divorce cases
Australian cracks Forbes' 30 Under 30 gaming list
Trump 'could use Chinese yuan drop to declare trade war'
 
Politics
Singapore files 16 charges against Falcon branch manager amid 1MDB-linked probe
Queensland parents fear for sick children after SA cannabis oil bust
Payne denies Australia recruiting 'agents of influence' from Indonesian military
 
Sport
Younis scores 34th ton but late wickets leave Pakistan in trouble
Aussies set to rule out follow-on option against Pakistan
Glory bounce back to beat 10-man Phoenix
 
Science and Tech
Lightning, tornadoes and mice: the science of bushfires
Mysterious radio bursts traced to galaxy billions of light years away
What does 2017 hold for human space travel?
 
Environment
China to spend $493 billion on green power push
Tuna sells for more than $860,000 at Tokyo auction
Three Melbourne beaches remain closed as faecal pollution lingers
 

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