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Emergency alerts, such as those used following the death of George Floyd in 2020, have been common in the US for years

Pros and Cons Already used successfully in US, Greece and Japan, mobile notifications could help save lives, but pose risk to domestic abuse victims and drivers

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Australia in pictures: from bushfires to giant hailstones

In Depth Dust clouds, flooding and golf ball sized hailstones hit fire-ravaged country

By James Ashford Last updated 20 January 20

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Australia bushfire appeal: F1 champion Lewis Hamilton pledges £380,000 and Shane Warne’s baggy green raises AU$1m

In Depth Sport stars rally to raise money for Australia’s recovery fund

By The Week Staff Published 10 January 20

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Sew cute: knitters unite to help animals in Australian wildfires

Speed Read Rescue group inundated with mittens for koalas and pouches for joeys

By The Week Staff Published 8 January 20

Speed Read
Australian bushfires rage out of control

In Depth Wildfires are likely to flare again this weekend, as unusually hot and dry conditions persist with rain not expected for weeks

By William Gritten Last updated 2 January 20

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Why Australia’s government is unmoved on climate change

In Depth New South Wales declares second state of emergency in as many months as bushfires ravage region

By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated 19 December 19

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