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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The United States and Russia have announced the second Syria ceasefire plan in as many weeks, but Islamic State will continue to be targeted. Both world powers back different sides in the Syrian conflict and admit that despite their influence, a ceasefire will be difficult to implement by February 27 A Geraldton doctor has been found guilty of manslaughter after she bludgeoned her abusive husband to death. Chamari Liyanage, 36, was sentenced to four years' jail, prompting her defence lawyer to call for the law to be changed in relation to women suffering domestic violence British Prime Minister David Cameron has warned that leaving the European Union would threaten national security and put jobs at risk. An in-out vote has been called for June but most analysts expect Britain will remain in the EU Missed Q&A last night? We've got you covered. Here's a wrap of all the heated debate including Justice Minister Michael Keenan defending the Government's de-radicalisation program in schools Here's what's coming up: 8:30am AEDT: Day four of the Australia v New Zealand Test gets underway in Christchurch 9:30am AEDT: Qantas will release their half-yearly results, which are expected to improve on last year's profit. BHP Billiton is also reporting today, although analysts predict their net profit will be down 10:00am AEDT: Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou and FFA chief executive David Gallop will make an announcement about the team Top Stories Coalition considers slashing super fund capital gains concession The Federal Government contemplates halving the capital gains tax discount for superannuation funds to find money to fund income tax cuts, a move which would appear to be at odds with the PM's declaration that "increasing capital gains tax is no part of our thinking". Syria ceasefire to begin Saturday, exclude Islamic State militants The United States and Russia announce a landmark "cessation of hostilities" in war-torn Syria will come into effect on February 27, but will exclude the Islamic State group. 'We're going to start again': Fijians mop up after deadly cyclone Fijians who have lost nearly everything to Cyclone Winston's fury say they are grateful to be alive as they clean up and try to repair their badly damaged homes. Jetstar flight delayed as drunk passengers kicked off plane Sixteen people, including drunk passengers and their friends, have been removed from a Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Sydney, causing an 80-minute delay, the airline says. Pattinson handles the pressure as Australia takes it to the Black Caps Australia's James Pattinson showed his mettle under pressure on day three in Christchurch, writes Adam Collins. Baby Asha's family 'blocked from speaking to lawyers' Lawyers for the family of asylum seeker Baby Asha say the Federal Government's Border Force unit prevented them from speaking with their client for three days. VicRoads to review safety warnings after Melbourne bus crash VicRoads says it will review its safety warnings for an overpass in South Melbourne after passengers are lucky to escape a bus crash without serious injury. Pell formally requests inquiry into alleged police investigation leak Cardinal George Pell writes to the Acting Victorian Police Minister asking for an inquiry into what he says is a "maliciously timed" leak concerning a police investigation into abuse allegations. AOC warns 'ghost town' AIS is failing to help future Olympians Australia's Olympic Committee hits out at the running of the Australian Institute of Sport, saying it has strayed from its original focus with elite athletes dominating while young talent misses out. 106yo fulfils dream of meeting Barack Obama Virginia McLaurin, 106, fulfils her dream of meeting US President Barack Obama and celebrates with a dance party at the White House. Senate voting changes aim to 'fix' system, minor parties unconvinced Proposed changes to Senate voting will fix a system that was widely criticised, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says, but smaller parties fear they will be wiped out in the overhaul. Tumour patient gets world's first 3D-printed vertebrae An Australian neurosurgeon completes a world-first marathon surgery, removing cancer-riddled vertebrae from a patient's neck and successfully replacing them with a 3D-printed body part. 'He could land a plane anywhere': Record-setting pilot dies at 97 Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown, a pilot who flew more types of planes than anyone in history and survived 11 crashes, dies in Britain at the age of 97. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Negative gearing changes aren't bold or courageous By Chris Berg 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 Footage of man nearly hit after jumping onto train tracks prompts warning February 23, 2016 - 7:26 am Strange 'music' heard by 1969 astronauts nothing new, NASA says February 23, 2016 - 7:24 am Two fishermen rescued by lifesavers after boat capsized February 23, 2016 - 7:13 am World • Strange 'music' heard by 1969 astronauts nothing new, NASA says • Charlie Sheen's HIV diagnosis sparks record Google hunt • Hundreds of asylum seekers cut through Hungary's border fence Business • Mining, energy firms in trouble as oil price slides • Airlines, taxis charging excessive credit card fees face crackdown • Arrium gets cash injection to pay off debt Politics • 'Brexit' would threaten national security, David Cameron warns • Q&A panel talks radicalisation, drones and terrorism • Government cuts to legal services, advocates 'undermining democracy' Sport • AOC warns 'ghost town' AIS is failing to help future Olympians • Pattinson handles the pressure as Australia takes it to the Black Caps • Black Caps trail after day three as Aussies end McCullum's final dig Science and Tech • Strange 'music' heard by 1969 astronauts nothing new, NASA says • Want to be an astronaut? So do a record number of others • Virgin Galactic back with new passenger spaceship 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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