35 minutes ago Broken records or broken masts: Wild weather set to lash Sydney to Hobart

Sailors were warned of gale force winds, lightning and abrupt weather changes in the final days before the Boxing Day race.

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4 hours ago After the Boxing Day tsunami, we built a warning system. It may not be enough

Tsunamis remain uniquely devastating and impossible to predict – even for Australia.

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4 hours ago ‘Horrifying, destructive’: Amber Heard throws support behind Blake Lively

Amber Heard is one of several high-profile figures to speak out in support of Blake Lively and her allegations of sexual harassment against co-star Justin Baldoni.

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10 hours ago Bradman letters revealed: What Don really thought about Packer, Warne, the queen and fame

A trove of personal letters have been unearthed that reveal Sir Donald Bradman’s private views on a wide range of issues and people, from cricketers to monarchs and prime ministers.

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10 hours ago Bradman letters revealed: What Don really thought about Packer, Warne, the Queen and fame

A trove of personal letters have been unearthed that reveal Sir Donald Bradman’s private views on a wide range of issues and people, from cricketers to monarchs and prime ministers.

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19 hours ago Wife claims government buried decision to allow extradition of former fighter pilot to US

Seven months after Daniel Duggan lost his two-year legal battle to stay, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has approved the request to send him to the US.

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21 hours ago Authorities warn of ‘enormous potential’ for Boxing Day bushfires across Victoria

Authorities have warned Victorians not "to be complacent" on Boxing Day, as a hot, dry and windy forecast gives out-of-control fires "enormous potential" to spread.

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23 hours ago ‘It is ready to burn’: Extreme fire danger forecast in Victoria on Boxing Day

High temperatures and strong winds could turn three major bushfires into fast-moving infernos that threaten homes and lives, authorities have warned.

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23 hours ago ‘It is ready to burn’: Extreme fire danger forecast for Victoria on Boxing Day

High temperatures and strong winds could turn three major bushfires into fast-moving infernos that threaten homes and lives, authorities have warned.

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