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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says Nauru has room for 850 men who must be moved from the Manus Island detention centre after the PNG Supreme Court ruled the facility was illegal. Mr Dutton said the Government was also looking at options within Papua New Guinea. Locals on Manus Island say they are concerned about the economic impact of closing the island's largest employer Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has released more detail on his proposed foreign policy, saying US allies would take on more financial burden for their defence or be left to defend themselves. Meanwhile, Mr Trump's main competitor, Ted Cruz, has named former business executive Carly Fiorina as his vice-presidential running mate if he wins the party's nomination Twenty years ago today, 35 innocent people were gunned down at Port Arthur. As we remember the tragedy, six people whose job it was to respond to the massacre share their story Part two of our Escape from North Korea series is online now. You can follow the rest of Soo-jung Ra's dramatic journey here. There's also a link to part one of the story if you missed it Here's what's coming up: 8:30am AEST: A South Australian Senate hearing will investigate oil and gas drilling plans for the Great Australian Bight 9:30am AEST: Four men are due to face court in Goulburn on fresh charges over the death of NSW Police employee Curtis Cheng 1:00pm AEST: Aboriginal leader Pat Dodson will be officially endorsed as the Senate replacement for Joe Bullock in Western Australia 12:15pm AEST: A memorial ceremony will be held at Port Arthur to mark 20 years since the massacre. The Prime Minister is due to speak at the event, which will be broadcast live on ABC 1 and News 24 6:30pm AEST: The Alannah and Madeline Foundation will hold a candlelight vigil at Melbourne's Federation Square to mark the Port Arthur anniversary Top Stories Dutton says Nauru has room for Manus Island detainees Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says there is space on Nauru for the 850 men who must be moved from Manus Island after Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court ruled the detention centre was illegal. Arthur Sinodinos refuses to front Senate committee over political donations Federal Cabinet Secretary Arthur Sinodinos refuses to appear before a Senate committee investigating political donations, slamming it as a "political stunt". Escape from North Korea: Last chance for freedom After her first bid to escape North Korea failed, Soo-jung Ra knew she was being monitored by the secret police. But she felt she had no choice but to try again. Philippine presidential frontrunner vows to pardon himself for murder Philippine presidential frontrunner Rodrigo Duterte jokes about his penis and vows to pardon himself for mass murder, as he takes his profanity-laced campaign to the nation's business elite. Memorial service to mark 20th anniversary of Port Arthur massacre Hundreds of people are expected to attend a memorial service honouring victims of the Port Arthur massacre, 20 years to the day since 35 innocent people were gunned down. Refugee critical after setting himself on fire in Nauru protest An Iranian refugee is fighting for life on Nauru after setting himself on fire in what the Nauruan Government has described as a "political protest". Spanish scientists create human sperm from mature skin cells Scientists in Spain say they have created human sperm from skin cells, in the search for a solution for infertile couples. Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam charged with murder A French court charges Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam over his role in the November 2015 carnage that left 130 dead, just hours after his extradition from Belgium. Australia's Chatree gold mine faces poisoning, health concerns in Thailand The struggle over the Chatree mine and its impacts on local health come down to a lack of clarity in Thailand over what levels of naturally occurring toxic substances are considered safe. Trump vows US allies would pay more for their defence Rolling out his foreign policy, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump vows that if elected president he would make US allies in Europe and Asia take on more of the financial burden for their defence. Youth homelessness costs community $626m a year: study Youth homelessness is costing the health and justice systems more than $600 million a year, a new national study finds. Cycling chief quits after allegedly calling Paralympians 'gimps' British Cycling's suspended technical director, Australian Shane Sutton, resigns following allegations of sexist and discriminatory remarks. Palmyra retains 'authenticity' despite IS destruction: UNESCO The United Nations' cultural agency says that despite the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra having suffered significant damage at the hands of Islamic State militants, the archaeological site retains much of its authenticity. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Donald Trump and the Republicans: A marriage of inconvenience? By John Barron Manus Island detention: Court ruling gives us hope By Michael Bradley What are the submarines really protecting: Australia or federal seats? By Terry Barnes Guess whose electorate negatively gears the most... 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