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PM edition, Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Two people confirmed dead at Cobargo, fears for another near Narooma

Two people, believed to be a father and son, are confirmed to have died in the NSW South Coast township of Cobargo.

Top stories

Fires at emergency level pose 'serious threat'

Winds and soaring temperatures are creating extreme conditions as bushfires move aggressively across the South Coast.

NYE celebrations in Canberra cancelled

New Year's Eve festivities in Canberra's city centre have been cancelled due to "unprecedented" extreme weather.

Thousands stranded on coast as fire threatens

Hundreds of people, many from Canberra, have been evacuated from the South Coast and have flooded into nearby shelters.

Morrison invokes 'amazing spirit of Australians'

In a New Year's message, Scott Morrison said he wished he had better news to share heading into 2020.

Police officers treated for smoke inhalation

Three officers were treated for smoke inhalation after a Banks house fire that police believe was deliberately lit.

Mogo Zoo in path of fire as staff protect animals

Staff have defended Mogo Wildlife Park (formerly Mogo Zoo) from the fires, but remain on alert in case of another flare up.

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Five things Private Cap is looking forward to in 2020

From famous paintings to George Costanza and the return of Skywhale: here's what we have on the cards for the new year.

I predict my New Year's predictions will be wrong

You know those predictions for the decade, as the '10s give way to the '20s, roaring or not? Take them with a bucket of salt, writes Steve Evans.

The Queen's Christmas message is still important

I'm with you Liz - 2019 was a bumpy year, from Brexit to my son's first underage beer, writes Karen Hardy.

Sorry We Missed You is a painful and touching story

Review: Well into his 80s, Ken Loach remains a firebrand for social justice with films about ordinary people going up against the system.
 
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