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I booked this flight on Qantas points, but it wasn’t straightforward
American Airlines offers a comfortable, no-fuss flight in economy. If only the process of redeeming a ticket through partner airline points was as hassle-free.
- Tatyana Leonov
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Architectural innovation is a constant in the City of Angels, where modernism has flourished and dream homes are always on the agenda.
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This is the best way to fly between Australia and the US
With its private check-in, stunning new lounge and business suites with closing doors, this US airline outdoes the competition.
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Firefighters on standby as damaging winds return to Los Angeles
The Santa Ana winds are forecast to batter Southern California again, fuelling dangerous fire conditions over the next few days.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The home front: Could the Los Angeles fires happen in Australia?
Experts say it is only a matter of time until major Australian cities experience “house-to-house ignition” on a similar scale to Los Angeles.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Bianca Hall
This new musical set during the marriage equality debate shines light on a grey time
Set in 2017 during Australia’s marriage equality debate, Bearded follows two queer teenagers as they navigate coming out.
- Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Will Cox, Andy Hazel and Andrew Fuhrmann
LA fires live updates: Death toll continues to rise; Santa Ana winds set to return as Palisades, Eaton blazes burn
The fire-ravaged city is preparing for elevated bushfire risk, with powerful winds set to return. Follow live.
- Jessica McSweeney and Penry Buckley
‘Some homes weren’t designed with fire in mind’: Is timber to blame for LA wildfires?
Many Australians seeing images of the devastating blazes in Los Angeles might wonder if the houses are being built in a way that makes them combustible.
- Michael Koziol
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‘Unimaginable terror’: Firefighters race to contain LA fires before worsening conditions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered his condolences to the family of an Australian man who is among the 24 people who have been killed in the Los Angeles fires.
- Nathan Frandino and Jackie Luna
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Disinformation reigns as bushfires devastate California
US authorities are struggling to counter misinformation at a time when miscalculations can have deadly consequences.
- Bianca Hall
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