Morning Mail: Power blackout warnings in extreme heat, Manus refugee sought help 13 times before death, One Nation candidate disendorsed for not paying $2,400

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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Friday 10 February 2017 g Fire and power cut warnings today in extreme heat Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Among the stories leading our website this morning: Authorities have warned of health risks, catastrophic bushfire danger and possible power cuts as southern and eastern Australia faces several days of extreme heat. The Australian Energy Market Operator forecasts record demand for power between 4.30pm and 6.30pm and possible blackouts across NSW, with temperatures tipped to rise as high as 48C in some parts of the state, western Sydney is forecast to reach 44C on Friday, and the CBD 38C. Heatwave conditions across South Australia are likely to push the state's energy network to the limit again today, with demand for power among the highest on record. Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world.

Headlines Manus refugee who collapsed and died sought medical help 13 times in two months Senate inquiry into offshore detention hears cases of asylum seekers and refugees waiting weeks or months for treatment Health fund HCF divests from fossil fuels, saying industry harms members In Australia-first move, private fund to pull $20m out of fossil fuel companies in acknowledgement climate change harms health 'Non-people', the bounds of humanity, and one person's story of survival In another era this refugee – with his work ethic, his skills, his excellent English and his bravery – would have made Australia proud Trump vows law and order crackdown to combat 'menace' of crime President signs orders that include focus on protecting police and promises 'new era of justice' despite violent crime rates that remain near historic lows Rupert Murdoch was in room for Michael Gove's Donald Trump interview It is unclear whether media mogul sat through interview or just introduced new president to former minister and Times columnist Australian news and politics One Nation disendorses candidate for not paying $2,400 upfront fee Elise Cottam refused to pay the fee, saying her son would provide campaign and marketing materials Peter Dutton says tougher citizenship test may be on the way Authorities could ask whether would-be immigrants have sent their children to school, minister says Bowraville murder accused is bailed after court appearance Police believe the man killed Evelyn Greenup, four, and Clinton Speedy-Duroux, 16, between 1990 and 1991 Scott Morrison brings coal to question time: what fresh idiocy is this? What a bunch of clowns, hamming it up – while out in the real world an ominous and oppressive heat just won't let up Government may change native title laws to uphold 'at-risk' mining deals Lawyer for Indigenous owners fighting Adani says Coalition's claims a landmark federal court ruling left projects in doubt were 'a beat-up' aimed at nobbling his clients June Oscar named Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner Oscar, who has fought for alcohol restrictions and for the preservation of ancient languages, will replace Mick Gooda Barnaby Joyce juggles coal as Labor and Coalition clash over blackouts – as it happened Scott Morrison taunts Labour about energy policy a day after Turnbull's eviscerating speech about Bill Shorten. As it happened Around the world Credibility of Trump's EU ambassador pick called into question by leading MEP Gianni Pittella responds to contradictory statements reportedly made by Ted Malloch in his autobiography Russian hacking group's 'last member at liberty' comes out of the shadows 'Alexander' tells how Shaltai-Boltai, or Humpty Dumpty, terrorised Russian officials for three years, combining hacking, leaking and extortion Romanian justice minister resigns after angry anti-corruption protests Plan to decriminalise offences and issue jail pardons prompted hundreds of thousands of Romanians to take to the streets Russian airstrikes accidentally kill three Turkish soldiers Vladimir Putin calls Turkish leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to express his condolences, Turkish military says Greece hopeful of imminent EU debt deal despite German warning Germany's finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble tells Athens it can cut its £280bn debt only by leaving the single currency

One last thing The resistance: 1, Ivanka Trump: 0 Jamie Peck Nordstrom's decision to dropIvanka's brand hit the Trumps where it hurt – and shows how boycotts have a rightful place in the resistance.Kellyanne Conway broke the rules for federal employees when she said on Fox: "It's a wonderful line. I own some of it. I'm going to give a free commercial here. Go buy it today, everybody. You can find it online."Marina Hyde weighs in as well: Think Ivanka or Melania Trump would try to exploit their status for profit? Sad! Have an excellent day and if you spot something I've missed, let me know on Twitter at @earleyedition.

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