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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Woolworths is getting out of the hardware business. It's looking to offload the Masters chain, leaving its 10,000-strong workforce facing an uncertain future An investigation has revealed tennis authorities have taken no action despite repeated warnings multiple players are suspected of match-fixing. The BuzzFeed News and BBC probe looked at data from 26,000 matches Hillary Clinton has accused Bernie Sanders, her rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, of being soft on gun control. The pair sparred during the final debate before the Iowa caucuses Here's why Masters failed: It boils down to poor strategy, bad locations, wrong product choices, flawed culture and an inferior experience, according to our analysis. Want more features? You can now receive them in your NewsMail. Change your settings here. Top Stories Woolworths to exit doomed Masters hardware venture Retail giant Woolworths announces it will exit its unprofitable Masters hardware business, at the same time as rival Wesfarmers expands in the UK. Tennis probe uncovers evidence of match-fixing: reports Tennis authorities have taken no action despite repeated warnings that a core group of players are suspected of match-fixing, an investigation reveals, with documents about a notorious 2007 match between Nikolay Davydenko (right) and Martin Vassallo Arguello among the files leaked. Families SA got many warning signs on paedophile carer, inquiry told Numerous "red flags" were raised about child protection worker Shannon McCoole, who sexually abused young children in his care, a royal commission hears. Government releases list of agencies applying to access metadata The Federal Government releases a list of more than 60 federal, state and local government agencies that have applied to access metadata. Worker 'saw man's body fall out of esky', murder hearing told A witness says he saw a man's body fall out of an esky that was pushed off the back of a ute at his work, a murder committal hearing in Brisbane hears. Clinton attacks Sanders on gun control record US Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton accuses top challenger Bernie Sanders of being too lax on gun control during the final candidates' debate before the nominating race. Alleged $120k Mercedes test drive thief charged A 21-year-old Yarraville man is charged after he allegedly drove off in a Mercedes C63 during a test drive in Melbourne's east. Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel goes into voluntary administration The struggling Townsville nickel refinery goes into voluntary administration amid controversy over donations made to the Palmer United Party before a mass sacking of workers. Australian shares slide on Wall St, oil price slump The Australian share market declines sharply in early trade, but big gains for the nation's two biggest retailers stave off steeper falls. Asylum seekers attempt to flee 'jungle' camp amid bulldozer threats The situation in the squalid refugee camp in Calais nicknamed "the jungle" is becoming desperate as authorities threaten to bulldoze parts of the squat in the French port city. Australian-trained Iraqi forces ready to fight for Mosul Iraqi soldiers say they "have courage and patience" as they prepare to take on Islamic State (IS) fighters in the terrorist stronghold of Mosul. Diesel fuel 'gouging' sees NT flag possibility of local refinery The Northern Territory could look at producing its own fuel, to support residents and shipping and resource industries hit by diesel prices that are way above the national average, NT Chief Minister Adam Giles says. Eight foreign property owners told to sell up The Federal Government orders the sale of eight properties illegally bought by foreign investors, totalling $8.3 million. Astronomers pay tribute to Bowie with lightning bolt constellation Belgian astronomers pay tribute to the late music legend by giving him a constellation in the shape of the iconic lightning bolt seen across his face on the cover of Aladdin Sane. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The sad truth about this match-fixing scandal By Dominic Knight Turnbull on terrorism: It's not just the rhetoric that's changed By Paula Matthewson Masters hardware failure: Woolworths does some home improvement By Michael Janda Why Bernie Sanders will never be president By John Barron Just In Families SA got many warning signs on paedophile carer, inquiry told January 18, 2016 - 4:22 pm Tasmanian town halls set for a music and dance revival January 18, 2016 - 4:21 pm Winslet tips DiCaprio for Oscar success January 18, 2016 - 4:20 pm World • Winslet tips DiCaprio for Oscar success • Naked artist detained after 'performance' at Paris gallery • 'Go to hell terrorists': Indonesians denounce deadly IS attack Business • Woolworths to exit doomed Masters hardware venture • Australian shares slide on Wall St, oil price slump • Eight foreign property owners told to sell up Politics • Government releases list of agencies applying to access metadata • Clinton attacks Sanders on gun control record • As it happened: Sanders, Clinton clash over health care Sport • Tennis probe uncovers evidence of match-fixing: reports • James Hird says Essendon had no intention to cheat the system • ATP 'absolutely rejects' claims match-fixing evidence suppressed Science and Tech • Government releases list of agencies applying to access metadata • SpaceX fails to re-land launch rocket, climate change satellite heads into space • The delicate art of milking tarantulas Environment • Foul-smelling contaminated water prompts emergency declaration by Obama • PNG activists protecting wildlife from costume fate • Calls for herpes release to fight Murray-Darling carp plague Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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