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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The Federal Opposition is calling on the Government to consider a royal commission into what it has labelled "shabby and disgusting" practices by the Commonwealth Bank's insurance arm. A joint Four Corners-Fairfax investigation uncovered stories of sick and dying policy holders having their claims repeatedly rejected A US airstrike has killed more than 150 Al Shabaab fighters in Somalia, a Pentagon spokesman said. The US military had been monitoring a training camp for several weeks and said it had intelligence that the trainees posed an "imminent threat" Adelaide will today be named the home of a new multimillion-dollar headquarters for Australia's defence capability. It will receive $230 million in Federal funding — allocated from existing programs — over the next decade It's International Women's Day and world leaders are being urged to put women and girls at the heart of anti-poverty efforts Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEDT: The ASX opening bell will ring for gender equality to highlight the role of business in empowering women 11:00am AEDT: Science communicator Alan Alda, US Ambassador John Berry and ANU vice-chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt will open new facilities at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science 12:30pm AEDT: Minister for Women Michaelia Cash will address the National Press Club in Canberra Top Stories Calls for royal commission into 'disgraceful' CommInsure Labor says the Government must consider a royal commission into CommInsure over a whistleblower's claims doctors were pressured to change their opinions to avoid payouts to the dying. Brothers targeted in Ingleburn shooting The three men targeted in yesterday's fatal shooting at Ingleburn in Sydney's south-west were brothers. Seven fishermen, including children, missing in Far North Queensland A search and rescue operation is underway for a group of fishermen, including children aged six, eight and nine, who failed to return from a weekend fishing trip in Far North Queensland. Matildas aiming for Rio gold medal after beating North Korea Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says his side has proven it is capable of a first Olympic Games medal following a perfect qualification campaign. Adelaide to be named as HQ of Defence capability The Centre for Defence Industry Capability is due to start operations in the second half of the year in Adelaide, with Malcolm Turnbull to make the announcement in South Australia today. Mexican President says he won't pay for Trump wall Mexico's President says his country will not pay for White House hopeful Donald Trump's proposed wall along the US-Mexico border, and likened Mr Trump's "strident tone" to the ascent of dictators like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. World leaders urged to put girls at heart of anti-poverty drive Actors, singers, and diplomats alike join forces to call on world leaders to put girls at the heart of anti-poverty efforts, as a new index reveals Niger is the toughest country to be a girl. Palmer 'saves' refinery after Queensland Nickel collapse Clive Palmer says he has "saved the Yabulu Refinery for a second time" after snatching control of the Townsville nickel plant from administrators. 'They should have done more': Claims poor care at nursing home caused woman's death A nursing home at the centre of a 2013 police investigation is accused of failing to deliver proper care, resulting in the death of a woman from a bacterial infection sparked by a small foot wound. What happened to baby Sandra? Retta Dixon survivors seek answers 50 years on Despite 50 years of distance, the people who knew Sandra Wardle can instantly recall the baby being brutally force-fed at Darwin's Retta Dixon home, and they are now seeking answers over her death. Alan Jones declares himself a feminist on Q&A, Minister for Women refuses to do the same While Minister for Women Michaelia Cash refuses to associate herself with the tag of 'feminist', radio shock jock Alan Jones gladly accepts the label. Rob Pyne quits Labor; Palaszczuk Government now even with LNP Queensland Labor MP Rob Pyne has quit the Labor Party, loosening the Palaszczuk Government's grip on power. The ALP and LNP now each hold 42 seats. Authorities crack down on chiropractors spruiking false health claims Health authorities are telling chiropractors to stop advertising claims that they can physically manipulate patients to treat diseases, infections and childhood illnesses. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why we should be worried about wages By Ian Verrender Abbott, Credlin and the book that could hurt the Coalition By Paula Matthewson Nancy Reagan: The woman who redefined the role of First Lady By John Barron Explainer: Pulling the double dissolution trigger is harder than you think By Anne Twomey Just In Matildas aiming for Rio gold medal after beating North Korea March 8, 2016 - 6:49 am Tasmania's energy crisis to take centre stage as State Parliament resumes March 8, 2016 - 6:42 am Brothers targeted in Ingleburn shooting March 8, 2016 - 6:39 am World • Islamist militants attack Tunisian forces near Libyan border • Turkey raises stakes with EU on curbing asylum seeker crisis • Could China's CO2 have already peaked? Business • Palmer 'saves' refinery after Queensland Nickel collapse • Calls for royal commission into 'disgraceful' CommInsure • Rising commodity prices help share market hit two-month high Politics • Calls for royal commission into 'disgraceful' CommInsure • Alan Jones declares himself a feminist on Q&A, Minister for Women refuses to do the same • Rob Pyne quits Labor; Palaszczuk Government now even with LNP Sport • Matildas aiming for Rio gold medal after beating North Korea • Billy Slater back and on song as Storm sink Dragons • Glory throttle 10-man Newcastle Jets in Perth Science and Tech • Sensors trial monitors seniors to keep them safe at home • Why don't we have more native deciduous trees in Australia? • Seeds of salvation: Enter the Arctic Doomsday Vault Environment • Could China's CO2 have already peaked? • Milky white 'Casper the Friendly Ghost' octopus found deep below the Pacific • SA farmers fight to save soil after devastating bushfires Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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