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Top Stories Homes under threat as ACT declares state of emergency A state of emergency is declared for the ACT and a bushfire burning in the Namadgi National Park is upgraded to emergency, with conditions expected to deteriorate over the next two days. Nationals candidates the big winners in late pre-election sports grants bonanza Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie approved sports grants projects in colleagues' electorates that were lodged well after the deadline and announced just weeks before the federal election. Power cut to Adelaide hospital and Port Lincoln as flash flooding hits SA The Royal Adelaide Hospital is currently relying on generator power while electricity has been cut to Port Lincoln as wild weather moves across South Australia. Federal Court criticises David Leyonhjelm's lawyers for belittling Sarah Hanson-Young in defamation settlement offer Former senator David Leyonhjelm has not been issued with a court-order preventing him from repeating defamatory remarks about Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, but he will have to pay her legal costs. Victorians urged not to pump air conditioners as heatwave strains grid Scorching weather brings blackouts, bushfires and tropical humidity to Victoria amid warnings of more wild weather to come including a possible repeat of last week's hail, mud rain and flash flooding. Trump set for late-night acquittal as crucial Republican senator plans to vote against new impeachment witnesses Tomorrow the Senate impeachment trial is set to finish with a late-night vote on whether to remove Donald Trump from office. Catch up on the events in our blog. Entire council sacked after claims of intimidation, vandalism The decision to dismiss the Balranald Shire Council and appoint an administrator follows an inquiry which found the work environment drove valuable staff to quit. This is just the sixth time WHO has declared a global emergency. Here's what that means The decision from the World Health Organisation comes as the death toll continues to climb, with the infection spreading not only in China, but other countries around the world. Opinion: Uncertainty is everywhere as Scott Morrison prepares to head back to Parliament The 2020 parliamentary sittings begin next week and coronavirus is just one of a long list of uncertainties engulfing the Morrison Government, writes Michelle Grattan. On a tiny island invaded by cane toads, this handbag has become an unlikely solution On the Torres Strait Islands, wildlife authorities are racing to stop cane toads spreading further. Now, a business venture is turning them into luxury fashion items — warts-and-all. Analysis and Opinion Could Canberra's extreme heat and bushfires threaten the Brumbies' season opener? By Brett McKay Trump had a solid plan to survive impeachment. 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