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More than 160 people are dead with over 5000 left homeless by the worst bushfires in Australia's history.
There was little rest for many firefighters overnight, with 25 bushfires still raging out of control.
At least 750 homes have been destroyed and an estimated 330,000 hectares burnt out while authorities said some fires could take weeks to contain.
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