Australia news live: temperatures climb towards 50C in parts of WA; Labor under scrutiny for ‘problematic’ mandatory sentencing | Australia news

Parts of remote WA forecast to reach 47C Moving over to the west coast, Western Australians are continuing to swelter through a heatwave, with remote areas facing near 50C temperatures into the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of maximum temperatures in the low to high 40s, and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid…

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Dining across the divide: ‘He thinks politicians should be paid more – I think they should be paid less!’ | Life and style

Adam, 35, Blackpool Occupation Accountant Voting record Conservative. Describes himself as centre right Amuse bouche Adam was Henry VIII in a school play. “I just stood there looking stern with my arms folded while my wives sang and danced around me. A couple of them did get beheaded, yes” Rachel, 55, Liverpool Occupation University lecturer…

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Lakers, Warriors, Spurs earn high marks

Multi-team trade sends Jimmy Butler to Warriors, Andrew Wiggins to Miami Miami Heat manage to move Jimmy Butler to the Warriors as part of a multi-team deal. Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the latest NBA trade news. The professor reserves the right to change final grades. Think of NBA trade deadline assessments as midterm grades. Teams…

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