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the guardian today - Australia edition Wednesday 08 Feb 2017 Headlines More » Coalition releases childcare package compromise in bid to clear Senate – politics live Government releases details of a compromise on planned cuts to family tax benefits tied to the Coalition's childcare package, costing another $688m. Follow it live ... Travel ban: court hears challenges to suspension of Trump's order – live Australia Post CEO's $5.6m salary 'too high', says Turnbull Murdered backpacker's mother criticises Trump over 'terror' list Bernardi bets on wave of destruction but future of rightwing populism is in Trump's hands | Peter Lewis Privacy chief has 'grave concerns' about listening devices installed in public places by council Sport More » Two New England Patriots say they will refuse Trump's White House invite Alastair Cook: ECB hung me out to dry in Kevin Pietersen furore Ben Barba says he was treated unfairly by NRL in wake of his drugs ban Report into British Cycling sexism and bullying allegations to be delayed Kevin-Prince Boateng: 'Mandela shook my hand and said: my daughter wants to marry you' Culture More » We don't pay visual artists properly – that needs to change | Tamara Winikoff Queer art pushes boundaries: why I made my explicit gay porn music video | Brendan Maclean 'A personal attack on Muslim women': Ms Saffaa mural defaced in Melbourne Comment is free More » Dog day afternoons: caring for your pets in extreme heat | Anne Fawcett Why we should put 'basic' before 'universal' in the pursuit of income equality | John Quiggin Fact-checking isn't enough. To fight the far right, the media must spread the truth | Martin Belam Life and style More » Hillary Clinton urges women to 'step up and speak out' in new video Nigel Slater's chicken and broccoli recipe How Beyoncé slayed the lingerie set – just in time for Valentine's Day Technology More » The best (and worst) mini-games in video game history Elon Musk's SpaceX and Tesla join filing against Trump's travel ban Science More » Successful male contraceptive gel trial brings new form of birth control closer Bright sparks: exhibition traces electricity's allure for centuries of innovators Environment More » How Cory Bernardi was inspired to push climate denial from US conservative groups Why coal-fired power handouts would be an attack on climate and common sense Video More » Turnbull calls Australia Post chairman over CEO's pay – video Cory Bernardi explainer: why his defection means trouble for Turnbull – video Church told US priest accused of abuse to go to Holland – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Donald Trump faces day of struggles over Betsy DeVos and travel ban Democrats try to block Trump's pick for education secretary in the morning, while the afternoon brings challenge to his immigration ban Donald Trump and Steve Bannon have turned the White House against America | Bill McKibben Late-night hosts on the evolution of Trump: 'Dickish to dictatorish' Melania Trump's Mail suit suggests desire to monetise first lady role China plays down Steve Bannon's predictions of war with US Joyful Obama on post-presidency vacation: sun and kitesurfing Sport Culture Comment is free Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396