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the guardian today - Australia edition Thursday 21 Dec 2017 Headlines More » Donald Trump threatens to cut aid to countries over UN Jerusalem vote General assembly to vote on rejecting US recognition of city as Israeli capital with Trump warning: 'We're not going to be taken advantage of any longer' Losing the wilderness: a 10th has gone since 1992 – and gone for good Weak energy target threatens 27GW of renewable projects Rightwing artist put up Meryl Streep 'she knew' posters as revenge for Trump Thousands of tonnes of dangerous mining waste dumped in wrong place Snowy Hydro 2.0 is viable but will cost billions more than predicted, study says Sport More » Melbourne miracle of 1998 shows 'dead-rubber' fourth Ashes Tests do matter | Rob Smyth David Squires on ... Australian football's Christmas wish list Korey Smith stuns Manchester United at the death to send Bristol City through McKayla Maroney says USA Gymnastics paid for her silence on sexual abuse Swansea sack Paul Clement but hope to appoint successor in next 24 hours Culture More » Changing the ending of Muriel's Wedding was a betrayal of its feminist spirit What is a milkshake duck? And why isn't it the word of the year? Barbara and the Camp Dogs: how one woman's anger became a rock show Comment is free More » This is the first Christmas without my mother. But I'll always know where to find her | Gemma Carey Look back at 2017 with our exciting First Dog on the Moon cartoon quiz. Potato! | First Dog on the Moon Are you planning a same-sex wedding in Australia? Share your story with us Life and style More » Fyre Festival: 'I paid $4,000 to go. It's fair game to make fun of me' 'This is my mum': after 40 years a stolen child finally returns home Hadley Freeman's style quiz of 2017 Technology More » Facebook action hints at western retaliation over WannaCry attack High-speed broadband to be legal right for UK homes and businesses Science More » Breakthrough for genetic hearing loss as gene editing prevents deafness in mice Resist the puppy eyes – chocolate Christmas treats can be deadly for dogs Environment More » Loud orgies of Mexican fish could deafen dolphins, say scientists Some clownfish have no personality, Australian study finds Video More » 'We have to get used to it': elite New South Wales police get assault rifles – video Australian man arrested over allegedly acting as economic agent for North Korea – video Catholics must take responsibility for the past, says Francis Sullivan – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Swedish rape law would require explicit consent before sexual contact Under legislation expected to be approved by parliament, burden of proof would shift from victim to alleged attacker Man wins legal battle after arguing voting in 2016 election 'morally corrupt' Damian Green sacked as first secretary of state after porn allegations Bristol City stun Man Utd to earn Man City semi-final in Carabao Cup – as it happened Trump may celebrate his tax giveaway – but politically it could cost him dear | Jonathan Freedland From Mountain's majesty to Lion's roar: the best Australian films of 2017 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