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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Some countries along the Balkan trail have announced changes effectively blocking it to asylum seekers moving towards northern Europe. The crackdown by Slovenia, Croatia and Macedonia puts increasing pressure on the EU to nail down a deal that would see asylum seekers sent to Turkey The Twelve Apostles could soon become 17. Five extra limestone columns have been discovered underwater during sonar mapping of Victoria's southern coast. Scientists are calling them the Drowned Apostles The Matildas are in top spot among Asia's qualifiers for the Rio Olympic Games. The team drew with China 1-1 overnight, concluding their successful road to Rio campaign. There's video of the goal from Emily Van Egmond that's worth checking out Remember Fukushima? It's been five years since the Japanese tsunami and nuclear meltdown. ABC investigative journalist Mark Willacy reported on the disaster and reflects on it in this piece - The ghosts of Fukushima Here's what's coming up: 8:30am AEDT: Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce will speak to the media in Tamworth 8:30am AEDT: Greens leader Richard di Natale will be on 774ABC in Melbourne 9:00am AEDT: A crisis meeting will be held with Arrium workers and unions in Whyalla. Workers are unhappy with the deal struck yesterday with the Prime Minister 10:00am AEDT: Tony Windsor will make a statement about his political future in Canberra 1:00pm AEDT: The Chef de Mission for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast will be announced 1:30pm AEDT: The candidates for the Myanmar presidency will be formally announced after Aung San Suu Kyi failed to negotiate her way around a constitutional rule barring her candidacy. Her party is expected to nominate a candidate she can control from behind the scenes Top Stories Balkan trail shuts down as Macedonia closes borders The Balkan trail from Greece to northern Europe used by floods of asylum seekers is blocked after a string of nations shut their borders, hiking pressure on the EU and Turkey to nail down their "game-changing" deal. Could underwater find mean Twelve Apostles become 17? Victoria's iconic Twelve Apostles may have to rethink its name after the discovery of five extra limestone columns hidden deep beneath the ocean. Mystery surrounds death of Islamic leader's son in Syria The son of one of Australia's most prominent Islamic leaders, Melbourne-based Sheikh Mohammed Omran (pictured), dies in the Middle East in mysterious circumstances. The ghosts of Fukushima: Reflections five years on Mark Willacy witnessed the devastation caused by Japan's 2011 tsunami. Five years on, he reflects on that time, and on the enduring grief of those whose loved ones were swept away by the 16-metre waves. Matildas finish in top spot after 1-1 draw with China The Matildas conclude their successful Olympic Games campaign with a 1-1 draw against China, ensuring Australia finishes Asia's qualifiers in top spot. 'Fifth Beatle' producer George Martin dies The legendary producer, composer and arranger, credited with bringing The Fab Four to global prominence and pioneering studio techniques which reinvented popular music, dies aged 90. Computer defeats grandmaster in first Go showdown A Google-developed supercomputer has defeated a Go grandmaster by playing in a "perfect manner" in the first game of a five-match showdown between man and machine. Darwin club's pokies removal sparks huge community response A Darwin club's decision to send its 10 pokie machines to the local wrecking yard sparks overwhelming support and even an offer of free explosives from the local community. Firm selling test and answers for security guard licences A NSW security firm that has worked with suspended Auburn Deputy Mayor Salim Mehajer is selling tests with the answers pre-filled in to people who want to gain a security guard's licence. Orca that killed trainer 'deteriorating': SeaWorld Tilikum, the orca whale that made worldwide headlines when it killed its trainer during a live show in 2010, is severely ill, SeaWorld in the US says. Five jailed for 34 years over England's 'biggest burglary in history' Five men involved in a daring multi-million dollar raid on a safe-deposit business in London's jewellery district last year are jailed for a combined total of 34 years. Islamic State militants use 'poisonous substances' in village shelling More than 40 people suffer partial choking and skin irritation in northern Iraq after Islamic State militants fire mortar shells and Katyusha rockets filled with "poisonous substances" into their village, local officials say. Australian 'dementia dogs' program set to become world's largest An Australian program placing trained assistance dogs in the homes of people with dementia and their carers is set to become the largest of its kind worldwide after promising early trials. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum What Trump does and doesn't have in common with Hitler By Michael Bradley Same-sex marriage: Let's get it sorted and move on By Terry Barnes House of Cards feels very relevant right now By Luke Buckmaster Industrial relations: Employers really shouldn't be complaining given these results By Greg Jericho Just In Australia beats South Africa by six wickets to seal T20 series win March 10, 2016 - 7:08 am Search for missing Blue Mountains woman continues March 10, 2016 - 7:06 am Adelaide man to move out of contaminated home March 10, 2016 - 6:59 am World • Syrian cessation of hostilities 'open-ended': UN envoy • Cyclone Winston delivers huge hit to Fiji sugar industry: cane growers • Iran test-fires more missiles, claims designed to reach Israel Business • Big banks, healthcare stocks skyrocket in market turnaround • Dutton says 'stock market will crash' under Labor's tax policies • Falling home lending highlights housing downturn Politics • Balkan trail shuts down as Macedonia closes borders • Former Vic education minister told of Ultranet tender concerns, inquiry hears • Tony Windsor all but confirms election tilt against Joyce Sport • Sharapova drug creator slams meldonium's inclusion on banned list • Matildas finish in top spot after 1-1 draw with China • Australia beats South Africa by six wickets to seal T20 series win Science and Tech • Could underwater find mean Twelve Apostles become 17? • Total solar eclipse attracts hordes of sky gazers • Aurora Borealis puts on rare show across UK Environment • Could underwater find mean Twelve Apostles become 17? • Students taught to 'Take 3' items of rubbish when leaving beach • Total solar eclipse attracts hordes of sky gazers Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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