
Prince Andrew’s BBC interview ‘like watching a man in quicksand’ – Sydney Morning Herald
“I expected a train wreck,” said one royal observer. “That was a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami, triggering a nuclear explosion-level bad.”

How seriously can we take the Trump impeachment? – The Age
If the American people catch a glimpse of how damning evidence against Trump is, his Republican allies may have no further choice.

Chinese embassy says Liberal critics Hastie and Paterson should “repent” – The Conversation AU
Coalition members of parliament Andrew Hastie and James Paterson will have to “repent and redress their mistakes” before they are welcome in China.

Google enters battle for cloud gaming market – Daily Nation
The internet giant hopes to break into the global video game industry expected to top $150 billion this year.

Samoa declares state of emergency as measles spreads across Pacific – The Age
Samoa declared a state of emergency this weekend, closing all schools and cracking down on public gatherings, after several deaths linked to a measles outbreak.

Elderly woman assaulted in ‘appalling and cowardly’ retirement home break-in – Sydney Morning Herald
An 84-year-old woman is in a serious condition in hospital after she was attacked by an unknown male intruder on Saturday afternoon.

NSW bushfires destroy nearly 500 homes as crews scramble to build containment lines – ABC News
The NSW Rural Fire Service says 476 homes have been lost since the start of the bushfire season, and more than 1.65 million hectares have been burnt.

Mercury spotted passing between Sun & Earth in rare 30-year event – TweakTown
A rare celestial transit has just occurred with Mercury passing between Earth and the Sun

On your feet! Nine great Melbourne walks – The Age
A good walk is a great way to improve your health and see more of Melbourne on these hikes.