97 minutes ago I’m a flight attendant and I don’t want to hear you whinging about kids

You would be surprised by the number of people who treat the mere presence of children on flights as if they were being forced to sit next to a serial killer.

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97 minutes ago This traditional Scandinavian dish is like Christmas pudding, with fish

Ah, Christmas. A time for roast turkey, stuffing, vegetables, maybe a bucket of prawns, a few glasses of champagne, and a large jar of pickled herrings?

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97 minutes ago America and Australia tell a tale of two pandemics, and their political outcomes

While Australians challenged fireworks cancellations last week, the richest man in the world was busy lobbying America’s president-elect for a shutdown.

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97 minutes ago The RBA might delay cutting rates – again. There’s a silver lining for some

Internal documents suggest the Reserve Bank may have to delay interest rate cuts – and its economists understand why that’s confusing for regular Australians.

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12 hours ago Firefighters warn Victorians about travelling over Christmas as they brace for hot, dry weather

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are trying to lessen the high fire risk with back-burning across Victoria, adding to the fires already raging.

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12 hours ago Hot, dry Christmas forecast prompts firefighters to warn Victorians about travel

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are urging Victorians to check for alerts before travelling.

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18 hours ago Why Trump will force Labor to delay 2035 climate target, and the Dutton challenge that follows

“The election of Donald Trump, his statements on climate change and positions on energy policy are likely to have a global impact,” warns Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean.

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25 hours ago Australia to delay 2035 climate target as Trump disrupts global action

“The election of Donald Trump, his statements on climate change and positions on energy policy are likely to have a global impact,” warns Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean.

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32 hours ago Delayed or cancelled flight? Under a new passenger charter, these would be your rights

Australians whose flights are cancelled should be entitled to a full refund, while passengers who suffer more than three hours’ disruption should get help to book another option.

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