Apocalyptic scenes have come out of Los Angeles as the wildfire crisis has turned deadly with at least 5 deaths confirmed, 150,000 people displaced and more than 1100 homes and buildings destroyed. Firefighters have been completely overwhelmed with flames laying waste to entire neighbourhoods.

For more, Isabelle Mullen reports.

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There's new advice out for parents on how to deal with the rising trend of anxiety in children and it might be controversial for some. Psychologists say letting kids opt out of experiences that make them nervous isn't helping and neither is social media.

For more, Tom Sacre reports.

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A man wanted over the cold case murder of his ex-girlfriend has been extradited from Sydney. Keith Lees was allegedly using a fake identity to hide from police, but a tip-off blew his cover. He'll now face court accused of killing Meaghan Rose almost three decades ago.

For more, Andrew Denney reports.

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In a newly released analysis exclusive to 7NEWS, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has labelled Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as the biggest risk to household budgets, claiming that if Dutton had his way, Australians would be worse off.

For more, Rob Scott reports.

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Parts of Queensland are being warned to brace for more wild storms after the south east was pummelled by powerful winds, heavy rain and lightning. Experts predict the wet weather may linger until next week, and could spark flooding.

For more, Garth Burley reports.

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A shark that ended up on the wrong side of a barrier at Cottesloe got more than it bargained for. Fisheries are investigating claims a man shot the bronze whaler in the head with a spear gun.

For more, James Carmody reports.

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Genetic modification could be key to stopping the spread of deadly diseases borne by mosquitoes. Australian researchers hope to use male mozzies to poison their female mates reducing populations of the irritating insects.

For more, Liam Bland reports.

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Hundreds of thousands of Holden drivers could be in line for compensation with a class action launched against General Motors. Lawyers claim Holden breached consumer law by selling vehicles allegedly with defects.

For more, Georgia Holland reports.

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