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David MillsNational environment reporter

David Mills is a senior reporter with the News Corp Australia Network, covering a wide range of areas including the environment, science, politics, health and lifestyle.

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Kate Middleton (left) and Heidi Agan (R), a Kate Middleton lookalike. Supplied

DupliKATE drama: Celebs who use body doubles

Suggestions that a lookalike was used in the recent video of Princess Catherine are crazy, say critics. But a number of famous people have used body doubles in the past. Have your say.

Royals

TOPSHOT - Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023, ahead of the coronations of Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort. - The set-piece coronation is the first in Britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised. Charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066. Outside the UK, he is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Camilla, his second wife, will be crowned queen alongside him, and be known as Queen Camilla after the ceremony. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Queen Elizabeth lesson Kate badly needs

Little pic. Big, big scandal. Palace experts weigh in on why the doctored image actually matters – and how Queen Elizabeth’s final months showed what Princess Catherine needs to do.

ExplainerRoyals

The Princess of Wales launches Christmas Baby Banks initiative - 12 December 2023. , Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis help out at the Baby Bank in Maidenhead, UK., Picture: Kensington Palace/Youtube

Kate pic ‘taken last year’: shock new claim

An internet sleuth reckons the doctored image of Princess Catherine and her children was actually taken in late 2023 — and the proof is in what the family is wearing. See for yourself.

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ESSENBACH, GERMANY - JULY 12: The Kernkraftwerk Isar nuclear power plant stands on July 12, 2022 near Essenbach, Germany. Germany's federal coalition government is considering letting Germany's remaining three nuclear power plants, including the Isar 2 reactor, which are supposed to shut down by the end of this year, to continue operating a short time longer in order to help bridge a possible energy shortfall this coming winter. Germany is still dependent on Russia for a large portion of its energy imports and is facing a possible shortage of natural gas should Russia continue to diminish its gas deliveries following tensions over Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. (Photo by Lukas Barth/Getty Images)

Nuclear power in Australia: How much we could save on bills

The federal government says nuclear is the most expensive form of power – but the reality is many places with the technology are paying less for their electricity than we are. See the full list.

OpinionNational

GROHNDE, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: Steam rises from cooling towers of the Grohnde Nuclear Power Plant on November 08, 2021 near Grohnde, Germany. The 1360 megawatt plant, which is operated by PreussenElektra, is scheduled to shut down at the end of this year. In all four nuclear power plants across Germany are scheduled to cease operation by the end of 2021 as part of Germany's ongoing exit from nuclear power. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Big fat facts missing from nuclear power debate

Finding the debate over nuclear power super-annoying? You’re not the only one, writes David Mills.

Health

Photo embargo - do not use without permission from Wentworth Courier editor Tim Mcintyre tim.mcintyre@news.com.au , , David Polson has been an inspirational speaker for over 20 years. His mission is to reduce the ongoing stigma of HIV and Aids, through education and sharing his personal story of resilience, hope, and courage.

40 years, 29 drug trials: HIV survivor’s incredible story

In 1984, a diagnosis of HIV was usually a death sentence – but it wasn’t for David Polson, who has opened up about his incredible story of survival.

ExclusiveEnvironment

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. FEBRUARY 13, 2024: Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘No idea how to deliver’: Labor shelves key project

One of the big environmental projects Labor showcased in its first Budget will now not proceed for several years, it has been revealed.

UpdatedWorld

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) talks to reporters as he returns to his office at the U.S. Capitol on February 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. The House or Representatives has scheduled a second impeachment vote against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas after the first attempt failed. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Playing into Putin’s hands’: Trump ally blocks Ukraine war aid

Crucial war aid for Ukraine has been blocked by the US House leader despite President Joe Biden’s plea.

Environment

Stock photo of man sleeping in the fridge to cool down

Revealed: Why Aussie summer nights are getting hotter

Records for warmest overnight temperatures keep on being broken this summer. See why it’s happening – and what you can do to get a good night’s sleep, even in the heat.

Environment

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos - 3 FEBRUARY 2024: People enjoy the hot weather at St. Kilda Beach. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

‘Stifling’: How Australia’s extreme weather affected you

From fatal floods to record dry spells and heat, 2023 was a year of extremes for Australia. See the map to compare temperatures by state.

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