Out-of-control bushfire threatens homes in Melbourne's north as East Gippsland blazes intensify

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Top Stories Out-of-control bushfire threatens homes in Melbourne's north as East Gippsland blazes intensify An emergency warning is issued for a bushfire threatening homes and lives in Melbourne's north, as another blaze moves towards the seaside town of Mallacoota in the state's far east. Earn more than $50,000 a year? You're not an 'average' Aussie Are you one of the "everyday Australians" we hear politicians talking about? If you earn any more than $50,000 per year, you have already stepped out of the "average Aussie" bracket. Sydney's NYE fireworks await green light, as total fire ban declared Parramatta Council cancels its New Year's Eve fireworks display after a total fire ban was declared across Sydney for tomorrow — but it's still unclear whether Sydney's iconic display will go ahead. Police release CCTV footage of suburban shooting of Mongols bikie Detectives say shooting victim Rocco Curra is "extremely lucky" to have survived after he was shot multiple times at close range in his parked car at Bulleen, in Melbourne's north east. Health website launched without promised feature A Government website set up in response to concerns about out-of-pocket health costs goes live without key promised features, like the ability for patients to search and compare specialist fees. Popular WA holiday spot silenced as desperate search for seven-year-old girl ends in disaster The small WA holiday town of Guilderton north of Perth is rocked by the death of a seven-year-old girl who drowned in a river while on an outing with her family. Experts say there is 'no chance' interest rates will recover, forcing some to take drastic action Investing in gold and high-risk shares and selling the family home before they intended to are some of the ways retirees are trying to stay afloat as paltry returns on cash deposits force them to reassess their finances. Power cut to 15,000 homes amid bushfires and lightning in SA More than 15,000 homes and businesses on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula and West Coast are currently without power as fires burn and lightning strikes hit the area. Forget Baby Yoda. The Mandalorian's finale has another huge reveal The flagship Star Wars series has wrapped up its first season, and its finale packed a big surprise (that wasn't Baby Yoda). Here's what we know about it. Prospective homebuyers warn others to ignore 'for sale' price tag Properties in Melbourne and Sydney are selling for $100,000 to $200,000 above the advertised price, which buyers say is underquoting, but real estate agents say is due to market gains. Analysis and Opinion Drink more this silly season? It's time to bust some myths By Nicole Lee and Brigid Clancy Want better family pets? Think twice about desexing your dog By Jessica Dawson, Pauleen Bennett and Paul McGreevy James Pattinson creates hometown joy as Siddle departs By Geoff Lemon in Melbourne Cummins's brilliance brutally exposes New Zealand's failings By Simon Smale at the MCG World Death toll rises to 90 in Mogadishu blast as Turkey evacuates wounded   Big Ben to ring in new year with a new look after facelift   Samoa lifts six-week state of emergency after bringing measles outbreak under control   Australia 'Worse than we thought': Surge in illegal dumping prompts charities to ask people to think before donating   Health website launched without promised feature   Drink more this silly season? 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