Fire and Emergency were called to a 30 square metre scrub fire off a cliff near the base of the lighthouse just after 11.30 last night.

It's not clear if the lighthouse was damaged.

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International:
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Cricket:
Australia cricket captain Pat Cummins has explained how a change in approach has improved his batting ahead of the fifth and final test against India starting today in Sydney 10:56

Soccer:
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