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Qld brace for heatwave to hit fire zones - Firefighters are bracing for heatwave conditions across Queensland's fire zones, sending temperatures and the danger level soaring.

Legal clouds brew over 'robo-debt' system - The federal government is backing away from the controversial Centrelink "robo-debt" scheme as legal questions remain over the welfare recov ...

Lam urges safe end to Hong Kong stand-off - Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam says she hopes a stand-off between police and hold-out anti-government protesters can be resolved with police ...

Inquiry hears 5G network health concerns - The rollout of the 5G tech on water towers could lead to faecal contamination of water as "critters" invaded the towers, federal parliamenta ...

CommInsure to refund $12m over phone sales - CommInsure has pleaded guilty to 87 counts of unlawfully selling life insurance policies in unsolicited phonecalls, marking the first criminal convict ...

New, old drugs may fight heart disease - Novel drugs may offer fresh ways to reduce heart risks beyond the usual medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

US has highest rate of child detention: UN - The United States has the world's highest rate of children in detention, including more than 100,000 in immigration-related custody that violates inte ...

New code for home devices to stop hackers - Internet-connected devices including smart TVs, watches and speakers will soon be subject to an industry code to protect against cyber attacks.

Andrew in growing fallout over interview - The Duke of York is facing growing calls to give a formal statement to American authorities examining the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal following his te ...

Locals prepare to flee massive Qld fire - Exhausted firefighters are working to contain more than 80 fires still burning across Queensland before a severe heatwave brings sweltering conditions ...

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