Three massive acts are all performing on the same night.

An asteroid on a possible trajectory to collide with Earth in 23 years' time has raced to the top of the European Space Agency's risk list.

2023DW, as it has been named, is now the most likely extraterrestrial object of substantial size to collide with Earth.

The rock has a one-in-625 chance of hitting our planet on Valentine's Day 2046.

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2023DW, discovered on February 26 this year, is about 50m in diameter, but that estimate could change when astronomers get a closer look at it.

For comparison, the asteroid is about the size of an Olympic swimming pool, and would make an almighty splash if it landed in one.

Academics from Harvard, Purdue and Imperial College London created an app showing what the impact of various asteroids would be on certain cities.

If 2023DW crashed into the Sydney CBD, it would likely destroy almost all wood-framed buildings from Cronulla to Palm Beach to Blacktown. 

Glass windows would be damaged from Wollongong to Newcastle.

For those outside that blast zone, there wouldn't be a tremendous impact. The impact would not noticeably change the Earth's axis or shift the planet's orbit.

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So how worried should we be?

We shouldn't be, at least according to the Torino Impact Hazard Scale determined by the International Astronomical Union.

On a scale of one to 10, 2023DW is a 1, which means "the chance of collision is extremely unlikely with no cause for public attention or public concern".

By contrast, a 10 on the scale is of a certain collision "capable of causing global climatic catastrophe that may threaten the future of civilisation as we know it".

Despite this, 2023DW is the most threatening asteroid astronomers are currently aware of. All other asteroids in the system are ranked at zero.

So even in the remote possibility the asteroid strikes Earth, it probably won't land anywhere near you. So you should probably make a reservation or buy some flowers, because you aren't getting out of Valentine's Day.

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Mushrooms sold at Asian grocery stores across Queensland and northern New South Wales are being recalled due to bacteria fears.

The K-mama Enoki Mushrooms (300g) have been recalled by Food Standards Australia New Zealand due to a microbial contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

"Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems," the food safety regulator said in a statement.

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"Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund."

The product is originally from South Korea.

It was sold in Asian grocery stores in Queensland and Lismore in NSW.

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A murder investigation is underway after a man was found dead in a Central Queensland home.

Emergency services attended a home on Loch Street, Emerald, after a fight about 11pm last night.

Queensland Police officers found a 58-year-old man dead at the scene.

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"The property has been declared a crime scene, with an investigation launched into the circumstances of his death, which is being treated as suspicious," Queensland Police said in a statement.

"An 18-year-old man is assisting police with enquiries."

Queensland Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

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A new super strength beer by Carlton and United Breweries will not be sold in the Northern Territory due to alcohol-fueled violence.

The Victoria Bitter Xtra beer comes in 250ml bottles and has 6 per cent alcohol, compared to 4.9 per cent in a regular VB.

Carlton and United Breweries said the new beer won't be available on shelves in the territory when it goes on sale this week, sparking calls for other breweries to follow suit.

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It comes as police statistics in Alice Springs confirmed domestic violence-related assaults are up by 65 per cent and alcohol-related assaults were up 68 per cent between 2021 and 2022.

There were 1521 assaults related to alcohol in those 12 months.

The new VX beer will cost $16 for a four pack and $60 for a slab in all other states and territories.

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Can you identify a city as seen from space?

Skyscrapers in Beijing disappeared into the haze and air quality plummeted as China's capital was enveloped in a dust storm and heavy pollution on Friday.

Concentrations of the tiny PM2.5 particles that can reach deep into the lungs and bloodstream entered a dangerous range on air quality monitoring sites, with the IQAir website showing an air quality index of 1,093, a "hazardous" level, many times higher than what are considered "unhealthy" levels.

Beijing was formerly notorious for its terrible air quality, but conditions had much improved in recent years as authorities took heavily polluting vehicles off the roads and moved coal-fired power plants and heavy industry to the surrounding provinces.

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The capital also used to be known for regular springtime dust and sandstorms caused by winds blowing in from the loess hills along the upper sections of the Yellow River to the west.

Anti-desertification efforts have helped reduce both the frequency and intensity of the storms that had often turned the surrounding air a cataclysmic yellowish-red.

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Air quality also improved markedly after 2000, when much of China's industry was shuttered under lockdowns and quarantines mandated by China's strict "zero-COVID" policy.

In the face of a sluggish economy, China has been promoting coal-fired power, setting back efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions from the biggest global source.

China is one of the biggest investors in wind and solar, but jittery leaders called for more coal-fired power after economic growth plunged in 2021 and shortages caused blackouts and factory shutdowns.

Russia's attack on Ukraine added to anxiety that foreign oil and coal supplies might be disrupted.

China is the top producer and consumer of coal and the biggest source of air pollution and climate changing gasses.

The ruling Communist Party has rejected binding emissions commitments, citing its economic development needs, and Beijing has avoided joining governments that promised to phase out use of coal-fired power.

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A woman has died and another is in hospital under police guard after a horrific high-speed crash in Melbourne's west.

The crash marked the fourth fatal crash on Victorian roads in 72 hours, sparking a plea from police for drivers to slow down.

CCTV captured the moment the Holden ute veered onto the wrong side of Westwood Drive in Ravenhall about 9.20pm on Thursday.

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It's a 40km/h zone but 9News understands the car was allegedly driving at speeds of 100km/h and the passenger may not have been wearing a seatbelt.

The driver, a woman in her 30s, was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition and will be questioned by police.

The crash has come after a 68-year-old woman was killed when she was hit by a car in Clayton, in Melbourne's south-east, on Wednesday morning.

Just several kilometres away, in Mount Waverely, a male cyclist was also killed on Wednesday morning after he was hit by a truck.

A motorcycle rider was also killed in Trafalgar in Victoria's east on Tuesday.

Police are urging motorists to take extra care ahead of the Labor Day long weekend.

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Queensland Police say they have uncovered no evidence that the 15 children hospitalised yesterday were exposed to a toxic substance.

"There is no indication a criminal offence has occurred. All students have been discharged from hospital," police said in a statement this afternoon.

Police had been investigating whether apparent lollies eaten by the children whilst they were on the bus to Bluewater State School, about 30 minutes north of Townsville, had been responsible for making them unwell.

The driver of the bus had been stood down whilst the investigation was underway.

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Police have given no indication of what they now believe may have caused the 15 schoolchildren to be suddenly unwell and needing to be taken to hospital.

The mother of one of the children told 9News the ordeal had left her "angry, upset" and with "mixed emotions".

The mum, who did not wish to be named, said she was in shock after receiving the "unexpected" phone call yesterday.

"I got a phone call from school to say something had happened and my daughter was on her way in an ambulance to Townsville Hospital," she said.

"They got stomach aches, headaches, felt really nauseous.

"The emotions are still very mixed – very angry, very upset."

Every parent expects their child to get to school safely, the mum said. 

"You just expect safety," she said.

"There's a lot of kids that catch the bus and you just expect your kids to get to school safely and on time."

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Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey told 9News this afternoon that "appropriate measures" were being taken in investigating the incident.

"My understanding is the bus driver has been stood down, so that's a part of the appropriate measures where there's an issue," Bailey said.

"So there are clear procedures and my understanding is those procedures are being adhered to."

Kinetic Transport, which employs the driver, also confirmed his suspension.

"Kinetic is supporting local police with the investigation of an alleged incident which occurred in Townsville yesterday and the bus driver has been stood down," a spokesperson said.

"We take the safety and welfare of all passengers, in particular children and young people, seriously."

State member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto told Today it "must be an absolutely harrowing experience" for the families involved.

"My heart goes out to every one of those families," he said.

The children became ill about 10.10am yesterday.

Six of the children were taken to Townsville University Hospital with nausea, abdominal pain and light-headedness 10 minutes after arriving at school.

A further nine students were transported later as a precaution.

There were 22 Bluewater State School students on the bus in total.

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Hillsong is under investigation by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC).

The regulator said the Pentecostal megachurch was under investigation after allegations to the contrary were aired in parliament yesterday.

"Although it was stated in Parliament that the ACNC has not acted, I can confirm that we are investigating concerns raised about Hillsong Church charities," ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward said in a statement.

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"Hillsong has stated publicly that it is fully cooperating with regulatory authorities."

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie used parliamentary privilege to accuse the church of tax evasion, fraud and money laundering.

The bulk of the allegations are centred around Brian Houston, the founder who stepped down from the church last year.

Wilkie claimed Houston used private jets, took expensive family holidays and made lavish purchases with church money.

"Hillsong followers believe the money they put in the poor box goes to the poor," Wilkie said.

"These documents show how that money is actually used to do the kind of shopping that would embarrass a Kardashian."

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Other senior church figures allegedly received expensive watches, including current global senior pastor Phil Dooley and former pastors Joel and Julia A'Bell.

Wilkie alleged the documents he was citing came from a whistleblower.

But Woodward also denied claims the ACNC had received a whistleblower disclosure about Hillsong.

"If a whistleblower of a charity wants protection, or is concerned about possible harm as a result of making a disclosure, they must raise concerns with an agency deemed to be an eligible recipient," she said.

"The ACNC is not an eligible recipient and we are not able to provide protection."

In a statement, Hillsong said the claims made by Wilkie were "out of context" and related to "untested allegations made by an employee in an ongoing legal case".

Hillsong is based in Sydney's Hills district, but claims 150,000 weekly congregants in churches around the world.

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