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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The Federal Government is expected to announce an assistance package for dairy farmers affected by the recent milk price cuts. The funding is likely to include concessional loans, a measure farmers have been critical of in the past Bill Cosby has been ordered to stand trial on sexual assault charges dating back to 2004. More than 50 women have publicly alleged sexual abuse at the hands of 78-year-old Cosby, but the 2004 allegation is the only one to result in a criminal assault charge The key suspect in the Bowraville murders case is set to be charged over the deaths of two out of three Aboriginal children who were killed more than 25 years ago. The man has already been tried separately for two of the murders but was acquitted One of Australia's most powerful amateur rockets will be launched in June. Samantha Ridgway, a leading rocket enthusiast, will launch the Lucky 7 from the West Australian Wheatbelt town of Williams. It's expected to reach speeds of more than 1,200 kilometres an hour and altitudes of more than 4,500 metres. Here's what's coming up: 9:30am AEST: The inquest into the Lindt Cafe siege continues. NSW Assistant Police Commissioner Mark Jenkins is giving evidence 10:00am AEST: The trial for four NSW police officers accused of lying about the fatal shooting of a mentally ill man continues in Sydney 12:00pm AEST: Dairy farmers will rally in Queensland, Adelaide and Melbourne to call on retailers to put an end to the $1 milk price war Top Stories Conroy claims parliamentary privilege on seized documents Labor Senator Stephen Conroy formally claims parliamentary privilege on documents seized from his Melbourne office and a staffers home during last Thursday's raids by the Australian Federal Police. Spot the difference on policy Have a look at the key areas in which the Coalition, Labor, and the Greens hold different policies, including negative gearing, same-sex marriage, and climate change. Government to announce assistance package for dairy farmers The Federal Government is this morning expected to announce an assistance package for dairy farmers affected by recent milk price cuts. Families trapped inside besieged Fallujah by IS as military closes in Islamic State is preventing civilians from leaving the Iraqi city of Fallujah, as the military tries to retake the city the Government lost in 2014. Calder Freeway reopens after 'horrific' fatal tanker crash The Calder Freeway reopens after police last night continued to investigate a horrific crash that saw one man killed and six injured when a petrol tanker rolled during morning peak hour traffic. Two killed in head-on crash in Dandenong Ranges Two men are dead and another is fighting for his life after a car crosses onto the wrong side of the road in the Dandenong Ranges, smashing into a four-wheel drive near a primary school. Key Bowraville murders suspect set to be charged again The key suspect in the Bowraville murders case is set to be charged with two of the three deaths, despite being previously cleared of the crimes, as the NSW Attorney-General applies for a retrial. Forensics chief denies reports of explosion on EgyptAir flight: state news Egypt's head of forensics denies reports that an initial examination of human remains belonging to victims aboard the EgyptAir jet that crashed in the Mediterranean pointed towards an explosion, state news agency MENA says. Tomic admits 'I've got millions' boast was a mistake Bernard Tomic gets off to a winning start at the French Open, then admits poor choice of words after infamous wrong-way racquet on match point in Madrid. Poland begins logging primeval forest despite activist pleas Poland begins a logging project it says is aimed at protecting the ancient Bialowieza forest, which includes some of Europe's last primeval woodland, despite protests from environmental groups, scientists and the EU. Hard for Maroons to replace Justin Hodges, says Smith Queensland captain Cameron Smith admits it will be hard to replace the "heart and soul" of the Maroons, retired great Justin Hodges. Bill Cosby must stand trial on sexual assault charges, US judge rules A Pennsylvania judge orders entertainer Bill Cosby to stand trial on sexual assault charges over allegations that he drugged and assaulted a woman in 2004. WA rocket woman aims for new record A leading rocket enthusiast is preparing to launch one of Australia's most powerful amateur rockets in the West Australian Wheatbelt town of Williams. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum What we mean when we talk about stopping boats By Jonathan Green People or profit: How does the Greens' corporation plan stack up? By Chris Berg Election 2016: A parade of ritual and irrelevance By Mungo MacCallum Why the banks should be nervous about Election 2016 By Ian Verrender Just In Pioneering Sir Doug Nicholls remembered in AFL tribute May 25, 2016 - 6:39 am Armed man shot after confronting police dies in hospital May 25, 2016 - 6:39 am Arrium should be sold 'whole' and not carved up, SA Treasurer says May 25, 2016 - 6:39 am World • Russian attack helicopters 'destroyed in Islamic State attack' • G7 host Japan on high alert over terrorism threat • Sick kids to get confidence boost with airbrushed tattoos in New Zealand Business • Telstra outage continues as internet service complaints rise • Investigators search Google's Paris HQ over tax case: prosecutors • 'Years of hard work ahead' to repair budget, warns Reserve Bank governor Politics • Live: Focus on the regions as campaign continues • Vote Compass: Australians want closer eye on farm sales to foreigners • Spot the difference on policy Sport • Hard for Maroons to replace Justin Hodges, says Smith • Oates, O'Neill named to debut for Maroons • Tomic admits 'I've got millions' boast was a mistake Science and Tech • Conroy claims parliamentary privilege on seized documents • Investigators search Google's Paris HQ over tax case: prosecutors • Peace in Colombia could reveal secret jungle species Environment • Poland begins logging primeval forest despite activist pleas • Animals to light up Taronga Zoo for Sydney's Vivid festival • Insect poo is turning the Taj Mahal green Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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