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the guardian today - Australia edition Wednesday 13 Dec 2017 Headlines More » US ready for talks with North Korea 'without preconditions', Tillerson says Secretary of state's remarks appear to mark shift in state department policy, which had previously required proof North Korea was giving up nuclear arsenal Environment funding slashed by third since Coalition took office Trump attacks senator and dismisses sexual harassment claims as Democratic conspiracy Karen Ristevski: husband charged with murder of Melbourne woman Make Facebook liable for content, says report on UK election intimidation Italy declares state of emergency after deadly gas explosion in Austria Sport More » Street-smart Pat Cummins can give the Waca a roaring Ashes farewell | Jason Gillespie Amir Khan one of several options for Jeff Horn if he can beat Gary Corcoran José Mourinho questions Manchester City's education and blames them for brawl Chelsea bounce back with comfortable win over Huddersfield Town Raelene Castle's fresh outlook well suited to enormity of task facing her | Bret Harris Culture More » Screen Australia creates sexual harassment code of conduct tied to public funding The Nutcracker review – Mao's last dancer returns in ballet close to his heart Jessica Mauboy delighted to compete in Eurovision for Australia: 'it's unfinished business' Comment is free More » Inequality is not a personal choice – it's a choice governments make | John Falzon It's beloved, but Australia's magpie is an international bird of mystery | Leo Joseph With Indigenous recognition, Turnbull should listen, not lecture | Shireen Morris Life and style More » Stars are the new stripes: why fashion is turning to the spiky side The good Christmas gift guide: 36 picks for ethical giving Virtual therapy and stress-busting apps: can tech support mental health at work? Technology More » Microsoft Surface Book 2 review: a powerful yet pricey laptop-tablet combo Bitcoin buyer beware: US SEC warns 'extreme caution' over cryptocurrency investments Science More » Meet Dracula, the bloodsucking tick which feasted on dinosaurs 99m years ago New Zealand bans vaginal mesh implants Environment More » Wild elephant attacks vehicles in China – video Bird keepers at Sydney's Taronga zoo name their favourite Australian birds – video Video More » I remain a loyal patriotic Australian, Dastyari says – video Turnbull says accusations he is anti-China are 'outrageous' – video He said oui!: Australia's ambassador to France proposes to partner – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Swinging Safari review – Kylie Minogue and Guy Pearce in outrageous ode to 70s Australia Nothing is sacred in the delirious comedy from Priscilla's Stephan Elliott – a sex romp that simultaneously celebrates and denigrates Aussie culture Roy Moore arrives on horseback for Alabama vote as sister says 'every single woman is lying' Star Wars: The Last Jedi review – an explosive thrill-ride of galactic proportions More Mr Bean than John Wayne: thumbs down for Roy Moore's horsemanship Arctic permafrost thawing faster than ever, US climate study finds Fossil hunters find bones of human-sized penguin on New Zealand beach 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