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Heavy rain in North Queensland has seen dozens of roads closed from flooding and livestock moved to higher ground

An out of control bushfire is threatening lives and homes in W-A's south west

Cardinal George Pell has been farewelled at the Vatican

Australia's best hope at the Australian Open women's pulls out due to injury

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A supportive crowd has watched Novak Djokovic play his first game in Melbourne since he was booted out of the country almost a year ago

George Pell to be farewelled in a funeral in the Vatican City 

Japan's plans to release radioactive water from the Fukushima power plant into the sea

Lisa Marie Presley to be laid to rest at Graceland

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The music and entertainment worlds are mourning the sudden death of Lisa Marie Presley, who died this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest.

More than half-a-million people could be waiting for elective surgery by the middle of this year.

New figures show our economy has taken a massive hit from the year of wet weather.

In sport, David Warner returns to the BBL tonight for the first time in nine years.

And in entertainment, Miley Cyrus debuts her brand new song.

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Ash Jenkinson was one of four people killed in the tragedy

PM to sign new security pact with PNG by June 

NSW Deputy Premier throws his support behind Premier over Nazi costume admission

Telsa model 3 overtakes Toyota Camry as Australia's highest selling sedan 

Thanasi Kokkinakis into semis at the Adelaide International 2 

Harry Styles files lawsuit over fake merch 

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There was no pen to paper today, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says progress has been made on a new security deal with Papua New Guinea.

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is truly sorry for the pain he has caused, after admitting he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st party.

Australia's newest low cost airline will soon hit the skies.

In sport, Australia has withdrawn from the one-day series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates in March.

And in entertainment, Travis Scott has been spotted in Miami following his recent split from on again off again girlfriend Kylie Jenner.

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Anthony Albanese will also address PNG parliament 

Pope Francis pays tribute to Cardinal George Pell 

Computer glitch grounds all US domestic flights

Thanasi Kokkinakis through to quarters at Adelaide International 2

Naomi Osaka confirms she's expecting a baby 

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A service will be held at the Vatican in coming days to farewell Cardinal George Pell, who has died from surgery complications at the age of 81.

Inflation has hit a 30-year high thanks to the rising cost of housing, groceries and petrol.

The floods that ravaged Australia's east coast in February last year were the fourth most costly global disaster of 2022.

In sport, selectors have decided on a strong spin bowling lineup for Australia's upcoming test series against India.

And in entertainment, Cate Blanchett is the only Australian to take home a Golden Globe at this years awards.

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The 30 per cent cut is part of an overhaul of Canberra's revised climate policy 

Authorities working overtime to assess flood damage in WA

Prince Harry's memoir Spare released

John Millman through to second round of Adelaide International 2 

Ben Affleck spotted filming possible Superbowl commercial 

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China's ambassador to Australia says he doesn't want the differences between the two countries to hijack the overall relationship, as he addressed the media in Canberra.

There are calls for Australia to boost its domestic medicine manufacturing and storage capabilities, with hundreds of medications in short supply across the country.

Prince Harry's popularity in the UK has dropped to a new low.

In sport, Football Australia imposes record financial and sporting sanctions on Melbourne Victory.

And in entertainment, Paris Hilton accused of photo-shopping Britney Spears into a collection of photos.

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Anthony Albanese promises emergency funding for those affected 

An earthquake hits off coast of Indonesia 

Demonstrators arrested in Brazil after Congress stormed 

Coles extends its price-freeze program 

Thanasi Kokkinakis survives first round scare at Adelaide International 2

Dr Dre slams controversial Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene over the use of his song 

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