Morning everyone. After the death of veteran firefighter and near misses for many residents in the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Australians have been warned the countryside is “ready to burn” as the bushfire season builds ominous momentum.
Questions about politicians’ expenses claims will continue today after Don Farrell became the latest minister to be obliged to explain why he claimed thousands of dollars for family travel. We’re looking again at how young people might be able to dodge the social media ban from tomorrow, and Joel Edgerton is up for a Golden Globe.
