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Good morning. Here's what's happening now:

  • The question on everyone's lips this morning is when will Malcolm Turnbull call an election? If the Government wants a double dissolution, the last chance to call it is May 11, the day after the budget, unless they bring the budget forward. Here's an interactive look at all the options

  • Porsche has become the third big-name company to suspend their sponsorship of Maria Sharapova after the tennis star admitted testing positive to a banned substance at the Australian Open. Nike and Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer have also distanced themselves from Sharapova during the investigation

  • The UN refugee agency says the European Union's deal to send asylum seekers back to Turkey en masse would contravene their right to protection under European law. Turkey offered to take back all asylum seekers in return for more money and faster EU membership talks

The Northern Lights have put on a rare show across parts of the United Kingdom. These beautiful photos show the Aurora Borealis dancing in the skies above England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Here's what's coming up:

  • 9:15am AEDT: Victorian Environment Minister Lisa Neville is expected to announce a drought assistance package

  • 10:00am AEDT: Former Victorian Labor education minister Bronwyn Pike is due to appear at the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission

  • 10:00am AEDT: The royal commission into child sex abuse continues public hearings into performing arts centres in Sydney

  • 12:30pm AEDT: Universities Australia chair Professor Barney Glover will address the National Press Club

 
Top Stories
When will Malcolm Turnbull call an election?
There are a few complicating factors in play as Malcolm Turnbull ponders which Saturday he should schedule a poll for. Cut through the speculation to see when an election is likely to be called.
 
US tourist killed in stabbing rampage in Israel
An American tourist is killed and nine others wounded when a Palestinian man went on a stabbing rampage in the Israeli town of Jaffa where US Vice-President Joe Biden was holding a meeting.
 
Serena Williams applauds 'courage' of rival Sharapova in doping announcement
Embattled tennis star Maria Sharapova receives support from rival Serena Williams, who praises the Russian's 'courage' for her public announcement of a positive dope test for meldonium.
 
Long-range heavy bombers could be based in Australia, US general reveals
The United States wants to regularly rotate long-range heavy bombers through Australia, as concerns grow over stability in the South China Sea.
 
'Sophisticated' university funding debate required: education peak body
Australia's higher education sector is pushing for "untenable" uncertainty about future university funding to be addressed before this year's federal election.
 
'Menzies would be horrified': Fight for Bishop's seat labelled undemocratic
The contest underway for one of the Liberal Party's most glittering prizes – Bronwyn Bishop's safe seat of Mackellar – is described as appalling and wrong by high profile Liberal member David Flint and entrepreneur Dick Smith.
 
Ancient dolphin-like ichthyosaurs may have been wiped out by climate change
Climate change sealed the fate of ichthyosaurs, marine reptiles that ruled the oceans for 157 million years, suggests an analysis of new and existing fossils mainly from what is now Europe.
 
Mum 'under spell' of paedophile dance teacher
A mother who sent photographs and video of her two naked daughters to their dance teacher tells an inquiry that she feared he would destroy their dancing prospects.
 
'Butcher dentist' faces trial for mutilating French patients
A Dutch dentist dubbed "the butcher" by French media appears in court to face charges of mutilating more than 100 patients.
 
Apparent suicide of 10yo girl shocks remote community
A WA support worker says the apparent suicide of a 10-year-old girl is a tragedy that needs to be "heard across the nation", as planning continues for an inquest into similar recent deaths in the region.
 
VW emissions probe widens, labour chief warns jobs may go
The probe into the emissions-cheating scandal at auto-giant Volkswagen widens, with German prosecutors adding more suspects to their list, while France launches a probe of its own.
 
Tiger spotted dodging traffic on busy road in Doha
Qatar authorities launch an investigation after a tiger is spotted wandering through a traffic jam on one of Doha's busiest roads.
 
Daddy Cool lead guitarist Ross Hannaford dies
Daddy Cool guitarist Ross Hannaford dies aged 65, months after a sell-out benefit concert to raise money for his battle with cancer.
 
Aurora Borealis puts on rare show across UK
Parts of the UK are treated to a rare showing of the Aurora Borealis, with the dancing lights gracing skies across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Peter Lewis Turns out the gender gap has a gender gap
By Peter Lewis
By Greg Jericho Industrial relations: Employers really shouldn't be complaining given these results
By Greg Jericho
By Claire Lehmann Why our Minister for Women doesn't have to be a feminist
By Claire Lehmann
By Tracey Holmes Matildas smash the football ceiling on road to Rio
By Tracey Holmes
 
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Man allegedly stabs housemate after attempting to sexually assault her in Redfern
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Melbourne swelters through record-breaking overnight heat
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Ancient dolphin-like ichthyosaurs may have been wiped out by climate change
March 9, 2016 - 7:06 am
 
World
EU-Turkey asylum seeker deal prohibited by law: UNHCR
Australian behind Singapore hate site convicted of sedition
Iran 'test-fires' multiple ballistic missiles, defying US sanctions
 
Business
Chinese exports and imports collapse
Iron ore rally consolidates, but will 'surreal' gains hold?
VW emissions probe widens, labour chief warns jobs may go
 
Politics
Iran 'test-fires' multiple ballistic missiles, defying US sanctions
Islamic State plotted to kidnap Malaysia PM Najib Razak: minister
V/Line regional train services to return to normal
 
Sport
Serena Williams applauds 'courage' of rival Sharapova in doping announcement
Capriati unleashes Twitter tirade on Sharapova after failed drug test
Nike, Porsche, TAG Heuer suspend contracts with Sharapova
 
Science and Tech
Aurora Borealis puts on rare show across UK
Man vs. machine: Google's AI to take on grand master of ancient Chinese board game
3D printing gives Ziggy a leg-up
 
Environment
'We have a right to development': Pearson hits out at tree clearing laws
Could China's CO2 have already peaked?
Milky white 'Casper the Friendly Ghost' octopus found deep below the Pacific
 

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