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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The Essendon supplements saga isn't going away. One of the club's former rookies was injected as part of the program and now he's speaking out about his battle to find out exactly what substances he was given. He says, so far, the club hasn't answered his questions Some public servants are on strike today. The ABC's Rachel Pupazzoni says people wanting to use Centrelink and Medicare services "are advised, if it's not urgent, don't do it today". If you're preparing to head away for Easter this weekend, check what's happening at the airport because more industrial action is expected This Australian Story piece about the modelling industry is popular now. Chelsea Bonner talks about her mission to change the way beauty, size and body image are represented How do you access news? The ABC wants to know. Take this survey and help us understand your preferences and give us your feedback on what we do Here's what's coming up: Barack Obama will meet with Raul Castro after Air Force One touched down in Cuba moments ago. It's the first visit to Cuba by a current US president in 88 years 10:00am AEDT: The inquest into the Sydney siege resumes. This is the final section of hearings and will focus on the police response 1:30pm AEDT: Defence Minister Marise Payne is in Indonesia for a bilateral meeting. We are expecting to hear from her before she heads to Kuala Lumpur later today 2:15pm AEDT: Julie Bishop is also in Indonesia. She's there to open new embassy buildings and will hold a press conference with her counterpart Retno Marsudi this afternoon Top Stories Former Essendon rookie fights to learn what he was injected with Former AFL rookie Hal Hunter is fighting Essendon to find out what he was injected with during the club's catastrophic supplements program, with anti-doping bosses fearing he may have been given an equine supplement. Sydney siege survivors set to give evidence as inquest nears end The final stage of the Sydney siege inquest is expected to hear evidence from some of the 17 hostages as it runs over the next few weeks. Legal fight ramps up over key Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam The lawyer for top Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam launches a furious legal fight to avoid his extradition to France, while a Belgian minister reveals that Brussels was set to be the next target. Bus crash in Spain kills 13 passengers At least 13 people have been killed when a bus carrying 57 people, including a group of European students, crashed while travelling between the Valencia and Barcelona in Spain. Cross-species organ production possible, scientists say A report citing new techniques that could allow scientists to harvest animal organs for human transplants raises concerns about the potential ethical and legal ramifications of stem cell science. Russia opens criminal investigation into FlyDubai crash Poor conditions, pilot error or technical failure may have caused FlyDubai flight FZ981 to crash, Russia's Investigative Committee says, after opening a criminal inquiry into the matter. Barrier Reef coral bleaching threat level increased Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the coral bleaching threat level on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park will be increased to its highest level. French theme park pays $557,000 for historic Joan of Arc ring, but is it real? A ring thought to belong to France's most famous historical martyr, Joan of Arc, is unveiled at a theme park as historians remain sceptical about its authenticity. All aboard RRS Boaty McBoatface? Research ship name game backfires British authorities are left red-faced with RRS Boaty McBoatface currently leading a public vote to name a new polar research ship. 'All talk and no action': Labor calls on Coalition to reveal tax plan Federal Labor calls on the Coalition to reveal its plans on company tax, after a senior Turnbull Government minister spells out the case for reducing the burden on business. Football final celebrates Tiwi Islands culture and future Thousands of locals and tourists descend on Bathurst Island, off the coast of Darwin, for the Tiwi Islands grand final, which has become a celebration of the community's culture and aspirations. Rashford strikes again as United bury City in Manchester derby Teenage sensation Marcus Rashford strikes again as Manchester United win 1-0 at Manchester City to rekindle their top-four challenge. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Labor can't compete with the 'vibe' of the Coalition's economic competence By Peter Brent From a former addict: A tax shouldn't be the reason you quit sugar By Emily Clark The Coalition has boxed itself into a ridiculous corner on tax By Warwick Smith Who is to blame for Donald Trump? By Daryl McCann Just In French theme park pays $557,000 for historic Joan of Arc ring, but is it real? 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