Headlines: Ley defends number of women in shadow cabinet

Today's headlines include:

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has defended the number of women appointed to her shadow cabinet, following criticism about a drop in female representation. 

Southern parts of Australia are facing an increased risk of winter bushfires, according to a new national outlook. 

Trade Minister Don Farrell has promised to continue pushing the U.S. to drop tariffs on Australian imports, after a court moved to block Trump’s controversial levies. 

And today’s good news: A new study has found that cats can distinguish between the smell of their owners and strangers.

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