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Top Stories Passengers rescued after bus crashes into Melbourne overpass All 15 people have been rescued from a bus that crashed into the trouble-plagued Montague Street overpass in South Melbourne, authorities say. Live: Prime Minister confirms plans to change Senate voting laws The Government is confident changes to Senate voting laws will get support, and stop crossbenchers with miniscule votes getting into Parliament. Follow our live blog for rolling updates. As it happened: New Zealand trailing, but only just after day three in Christchurch Australia holds a 14-run lead after New Zealand finishes day three of the second Test on 4 for 121. Look back at how the day unfolded in our live blog. Australia should challenge China's claims in South China Sea: US admiral One of the most powerful figures in the United States military has called on Australia to follow America's lead by launching "freedom of navigation" naval operations within 12 nautical miles of contested islands in the South China Sea. IS supporters captured on camera recruiting in Jakarta mosques A secretive gathering of Islamic State supporters at a mosque in central Jakarta that is understood to be part of a recruitment drive for the militant group is witnessed by the ABC. Families with transgender children lobby for hormone treatment law changes Families with transgender children meet with politicians in Canberra to ask for changes to the laws that govern young people's access to hormone treatment. Race discrimination commissioner appalled by basketballer's blackface costume The Melbourne Boomers say no malice was intended by Alice Kunek's blackface costume but the Race Discrimination Commissioner is appalled. Baby Asha will return to Nauru after community detention: Dutton Baby Asha has been transferred from Lady Cilento Children's Hospital to community detention and will be returned to Nauru, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says. Fiji's Cyclone Winston death toll climbs to 20 The death toll from Cyclone Winston, which tore through Fiji on the weekend, rises to at least 20, officials say. Request for survivors to hear Pell testify 'reasonable' The child abuse royal commission has announced it is trying to find a suitable location in Rome to allow abuse survivors to be present when Cardinal George Pell gives evidence next week. 'It's like brewing beer': Innovative methods being used to slash farm run-off Trials by innovative canegrowers in Queensland are cutting the run-off of herbicides and fertiliser from their farms, and it could greatly improve the health of the Great Barrier Reef, according to WWF Australia. NZ woman aims for world record trapeze act New Zealand daredevil Anna Cochrane achieved what most may consider impossible, as she performed a potentially record-breaking trapeze act while suspended 3,100 metres off the ground. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Parties break the mould as we head for a topsy-turvy election campaign By Paula Matthewson Here's how the Senate ballot paper should work By Peter Brent Sydney wasn't vibrant before these alcohol laws, it was embarrassing By Steve Pate Tim Minchin, George Pell and the sorry state of public debate By Joel Hodge Just In Stolen weapons stash seized in raids at WA home February 22, 2016 - 4:05 pm Stan Grant 'in discussions' about seat in Federal Parliament February 22, 2016 - 4:03 pm WA constable denies partner assaulted man during arrest February 22, 2016 - 3:55 pm World • Shark dragged from the ocean for a photo • Boris Johnson throws weight behind British EU exit • Islamic State militants kill 119 in multiple attacks in Syria Business • Airlines, taxis charging excessive credit card fees face crackdown • Arrium gets cash injection to pay off debt • BlueScope Steel boosts profit on lower costs, dollar Politics • Airlines, taxis charging excessive credit card fees face crackdown • Senate voting changes aim to 'fix' system, minor parties unconvinced • Support for Turnbull Government drops to new low: Newspoll Sport • As it happened: New Zealand trailing, but only just after day three in Christchurch • Cahill signs with Chinese club Hangzhou Greentown • Race discrimination commissioner appalled by basketballer's blackface costume Science and Tech • Want to be an astronaut? So do a record number of others • Virgin Galactic back with new passenger spaceship • Bones from ancestor of 'giant duck' discovered in Australia Environment • 'It's like brewing beer': Innovative methods being used to slash farm run-off • NSW oyster farmers slowly recovering from POMS outbreak • Koala activists fail in court bid against coal mine Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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