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the guardian today - Australia edition Wednesday 09 Aug 2017 Headlines More » Pauline Hanson reportedly to refer Malcolm Roberts to high court – politics live One Nation leader reportedly in talks with Turnbull government and Labor to move referral herself after citizenship furore Cory Bernardi's party calls for pulling out of refugee convention and halving immigration Senate blocks government attempt to restore compulsory plebiscite for marriage equality Centrelink sends welfare recipients fraud warning via text message Trump vows to answer North Korea's nuclear threats with 'fire and fury' Cat blamed for Adelaide house fire that caused $40,000 worth of damage Sport More » Wayde van Niekerk wins 400m amid controversy as Isaac Makwala is barred The AFL has come a long way in past 30 years and shows no signs of stopping | David Hill Isco goal gives Real Madrid victory over Manchester United in Super Cup Standards rise at Women's Rugby World Cup but England still the team to beat | Gerard Meagher ESPN's portrait of a gang-infested Dublin attracts bemusement in Ireland Culture More » Barbara Blackman: 'Nice' is a word that masks over things Garma festival 2017 brings together song, dance and politics – in pictures Get Out's Jason Blum: 'Australia has exported some of the great genre film-makers of our time' Comment is free More » Comm Bank scandal: what happens when too much power is placed in too few hands | Tom Westland We need the voices of public servants in the political debate. Their free speech is in peril | John Wilson and Kieran Pender We can't stop the homosexualification of the nation. But we can lash out wildly in fear! | First Dog on the Moon Life and style More » My son wants a sibling, but I don't want a baby | Mariella Frostrup How thoughts and speech shape our wellbeing | Gary John Bishop The eco guide to microplastics Technology More » Google employee fired over diversity row considers legal action Game of Thrones stars' personal details leaked as HBO hackers demand ransom Science More » Nanochip could heal injuries or regrow organs with one touch, say researchers New class of antibiotic raises hopes for urgently-needed gonorrhoea drug Environment More » Australian teen just 'unfortunate' to be attacked by meat-loving sea fleas Australia's shortage of climate scientists puts country at serious risk, report find Video More » NSW premier promises to clear Sydney CBD homeless camp – video Malcolm Turnbull earmarks $122m for marriage equality postal vote – video 'There's a lot of stress here,' says unofficial mayor of Martin Place tent city – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » A danger to public health? Uproar as scientist urges us to eat more salt Exclusive: In a new book a US scientist claims eating more salt will make us healthier. But UK experts have condemned the advice as potentially dangerous Computer says no: Irish vet fails oral English test needed to stay in Australia Mazda boosts petrol engine efficiency in fresh blow to diesel Unlearning the myth of American innocence Country singer Glen Campbell dies at 81 Chloë Grace Moretz: I was body-shamed by male co-star when I was 15 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