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Liz is news.com.au’s deputy editor. She began her career in magazines at The Australian Women’s Weekly, going on to work in newspapers before joining news.com.au. She started as a senior reporter in 2014 before becoming news editor and then deputy. Liz has appeared on national TV and radio as a commentator discussing news stories, politics and social issues.

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updatedTravel Warnings

A Qantas Airways plane makes its move after taking off from the Sydney Airport in Sydney on March 19, 2020. - Australia's biggest airline Qantas said it would halt all international flights and suspend 20,000 staff in response to the coronavirus pandemic, days after the island nation's other main carrier Virgin shut its overseas routes. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Thousands are still flying into Australia

As Australians are banned from leaving the country, thousands are arriving here by plane every day – and those who don’t self-isolate are being dobbed in to the police.

Leaders

US President Donald Trump walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House December 20, 2019, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

New bombshell in Trump impeachment

There was a big development in the Trump impeachment saga this morning, with a key witness finally revealing his intentions.

Environment

This picture taken on December 31, 2019 shows a firefighter hosing down trees and flying embers in an effort to secure nearby houses from bushfires near the town of Nowra in the Australian state of New South Wales. - Fire-ravaged Australia has launched a major operation to reach thousands of people stranded in seaside towns after deadly bushfires ripped through popular tourist areas on New Year's Eve. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP)

World blames Australia for burning fires

The rest of the world, still transfixed by Australia’s bushfire crisis, has warned we are trapped in a “spiral” – one partly of our own making.

Environment

Julie Bishop on Today this morning. Picture: Nine

‘Show leadership’: Bishop’s blunt message

Former Liberal leadership contender Julie Bishop popped up on Today this morning. She had a blunt message for bushfire-ravaged Australia.

OPINIONEnvironment

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to journalists during a press conference at the Justice Precinct in Christchurch on March 20, 2019. - A Syrian refugee and his son were buried in New Zealand on March 20 in the first funerals for those killed in the twin mosque massacre as Kiwis braced for days of emotional farewells following the mass slayings. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP)

Jacinda exposes Scott Morrison’s flaw

Scott Morrison is copping it again today over his response to the bushfire crisis. He should look to the example of his counterpart from New Zealand.

Leaders

The document in question. The relevant part is circled.

New twist in ‘doctored’ document scandal

The scandal involving federal minister Angus Taylor and a mysteriously altered document has taken an abrupt turn, thanks to NSW Police.

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Scott Morrison speaking at RFS headquarters. Picture: ABC

‘I am not a trained firefighter’: PM returns

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has faced questions publicly for the first time since returning from his controversial holiday to Hawaii.

Airports

And don't forget dessert, because this is worth saving room for.

Inside insane new Qantas lounge

Qantas has spent a bomb on its latest project, achieving a level of luxury for a select few passengers that most of us can only dream of experiencing.

Retail

Images sourced from instagram Australians have been horrified to discover that bunnings is committing the ultimate act of cultural heresy by placing the onions underneath the sausage due to health and safety concerns.

Extra reason to grab a Bunnings snag

It’s already the best part of taking a trip to Bunnings, but now there’s an even better reason to grab a snag in the carpark.

Environment

Bobin Bushfire Bobin Public School Picture Anton Rose

Hundreds of schools to remain closed

More than 200 schools will remain closed in NSW tomorrow due to bushfire danger across the state. Here’s the full list of school closures.

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