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Top Stories California fires death toll climbs to 25 as bodies recovered The death toll from massive blazes raging across California rises to 25, with authorities still defending thousands of homes from some of the worst wildfires the state has ever seen. Woman arrested in Queensland after investigation into strawberry needle scare A 50-year-old woman is arrested over the strawberry contamination scare that began in south-east Queensland. I thought I saw a prison escapee on a train, so I called triple-0. Here's what happened after When an ABC journalist spotted a man in a prison uniform on a train, he called triple-0 to report a possible escapee. Internal emails reveal it got prison authorities thinking about how inmates are sent into the community. Bourke Street attack 'trolley man' says 'I'm no hero' Dubbed "trolley man" for his efforts to bring down an Islamic State-inspired terrorist with nothing more than a shopping trolley, Michael Rogers has become a cult figure but has downplayed his contribution. Human chain tribute to slain woman Toyah Cordingley to 'reclaim our beach' More than 200 residents bearing flowers gather to form a human chain across Wangetti Beach in far north Queensland to remember Toyah Cordingley, who was found dead there three weeks ago. 'I am weeping': Melbourne in shock over death of restaurateur Sisto Malaspina The "cruel" loss of the Pellegrini's co-owner in the Bourke Street attack is being felt like a "blow has been struck to the soul" of Melbourne, and the city won't be the same without him. 'Pathetic, inadequate' Trump criticised for cancelling WWI visit due to rain The US President skips wreath-laying and a moment of silence at a memorial north-east of Paris, amid a spat with French President Emmanuel Macron over European security. Man attacked by shark south of Perth A shark bites a man bodyboarding at Pyramids Beach, near Mandurah, south of Perth, causing "traumatic injuries to a foot and ankle". World War I ended 100 years ago, but what if it happened now? Imagine Australia is suddenly drawn into a war. More than 2 million men enlist and 750,000 are casualties — that's the equivalent of what happened 100 years ago. Follow the journey of four fictional characters whose stories represent some of the young lives shattered by the Great War. Australians mark 100 years since end of World War I Remembrance Day ceremonies are being held across Australia to mark the sacrifice of Anzac soldiers and 100 years since the end of World War I. The French wartime orphan smuggled into Victoria by Australian troops In March 1918 on a French battlefield, Australian troops encountered a young French boy kneeling over a family member killed by shellfire. It was the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Juggling motherhood and a career means I rarely feel good at either With two children under five and a burgeoning writing career, Carla Gee's life is rich, busy and interesting. But rarely does she feel good enough or taken seriously in either of those roles. Police fatally shoot man under guard at Ipswich Hospital A 28-year-old man dies after he allegedly becomes violent and is shot by a police officer at Ipswich Hospital, west of Brisbane. Live: South Africa fights back against Australia in Hobart ODI Centuries to South Africa's Faf du Plessis and David Miller leave Australia frustrated in the third and final one-day international in Hobart, with the series level at 1-1. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre. Day Zero was imminent for Cape Town. Here's what they did to avoid it From Sao Paulo to Bangalore, researchers have watched Cape Town deal with a crisis that could unfold in their own drought-prone cities. Australian cities need to pay attention. Mummified cats and beetles found in ancient Egyptian tombs Archaeologists discover a rare collection of mummified scarab beetles and other artefacts south of Cairo, as well as the door to an extra tomb that appears sealed, meaning its contents may still be untouched. 'We are suffering here': PNG rolling out APEC red carpet but locals living in poverty In a country where poverty is rife, medication shortages are biting and there's just been a polio outbreak, some Papua New Guineans are struggling to square their day-to-day lives with the money being spent on the APEC summit. 'A silent emergency': Myanmar's answer to #MeToo — kickboxing and pepper spray Myanmar's women are turning to martial arts in a country where they are marginalised and protections against sexual harassment and assault virtually non-existent. Opinion: Loved by audiences, loathed by critics: Bohemian Rhapsody is like Queen itself Critics have panned the long-awaited Freddie Mercury biopic, but audiences are loving it. How could they be so out of step? We all do it occasionally, but what is the purpose of stimming? Pacing, clicking fingers and blinking hard are habits for many of us, but what does it mean for a child who is doing it repeatedly? Analysis: Is Australia the next big 'Big Short' for global investors? Speak to Reserve Bank and things are looking pretty rosy. Speak to some big investors and there is money to be made shorting Australia. So who is right? Why the curious mystery of Ned Kelly's skull remains unsolved On the 138th anniversary of the death of Australia's most famous outlaw, one question remains — where in the world is Ned's head? Analysis and Opinion Is Australia the next big 'Big Short' for global investors? By business reporter Stephen Letts Loved by audiences, loathed by critics: Bohemian Rhapsody is like Queen itself By James Norman Positive spin fails to mask $200 million blow as visitors go anywhere but west By Jacob Kagi There are two different faces of Australian art prizes By national arts, culture and entertainment reporter Michaela Boland World Fiji to hold pivotal election as it tries to shake off 'coup-prone' reputation   Khashoggi murder tapes exist and were 'shared' with multiple countries, says Turkey   Sri Lanka president dissolves parliament and calls for election amid political crisis   Business Is Australia the next big 'Big Short' for global investors?   Woolworths opts for plan B, selling petrol business to UK retailer for $1.7b   Australian Tesla chair's role will mean reining in Elon Musk   Politics 'Pathetic, inadequate' Trump criticised for cancelling WWI visit due to rain   'We are suffering here': PNG rolling out APEC red carpet but locals living in poverty   'We will be throwing no mud': NSW Labor leader throws down challenge to Premier   Sport Live: South Africa fights back against Australia in Hobart ODI   Wales extend woeful Wallabies' pain in disastrous year for Australian rugby   Laver says De Minaur is a gift to Australian tennis   Science and Technology Mummified cats and beetles found in ancient Egyptian tombs   Stephen Hawking's motorised wheelchair fetches more than half a million dollars at auction   Melbourne researchers flag potential for new hearing loss treatment using nanoparticles   Environment Day Zero was imminent for Cape Town. 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