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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Three Australian workers kidnapped from a worksite in Nigeria have been released. Perth-based mining giant Macmahon Holdings, who the men worked for, said the three Australians were among seven men released by kidnappers Australian Border Force staff have been referred for investigation over more than 100 cases of alleged corrupt activity in Australia's skilled and student visa program. The 7.30-Fairfax Media investigation has discovered that in the last 12 months, Australian Border Force chief Michael Pezzullo has referred 132 cases of suspected corruption inside the department Fears of an escalating global fallout from Brexit have central banks around the world preparing to intervene with monetary policy Widespread checks for hidden motors in bicycles will be conducted at the 2016 Tour de France, according to French media. Sports Minister Thierry Braillard said the issue of hidden motors was "worse than doping". Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEST: The inquest into the Lindt cafe siege resumes in Sydney 2:30pm AEST: A State Memorial Service will be held in Sydney for Dame Leonie Judith Kramer who was the first female Professor of English in Australia, first woman to chair the ABC and the first female Chancellor of the University of Sydney 5:00pm AEST: The Bondi hoarders home is scheduled to be auctioned again. The home is expected to fetch $2 million 9:30pm AEST: Tony Jones will be joined on the Q&A panel by Resources Minister Josh Frydenberg, Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek, broadcaster Alan Jones, Professor of Indigenous Studies Marcia Langton, and economic analyst Chris Richardson Top Stories Australian workers kidnapped in Nigeria released: Macmahon Australian and New Zealand workers kidnapped from a worksite in Nigeria have been released, police and engineering giant Macmahon Holdings say. Scotland may have power to block Brexit, Sturgeon says The Scottish Parliament may have the constitutional power to block the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says. Widespread rorting 'undermining Australia's immigration programs' Australian Border Force staff are referred for investigation over more than 100 cases of alleged corruption, as a former immigration official claims a focus on boat arrivals has allowed migration crime and visa rorts to flourish unchecked. Senior figures depart UK Labour in turmoil over Corbyn leadership Ten members of Britain's Labour Party resign hours after party leader Jeremy Corbyn sacks a key member of his shadow cabinet, British media reports. Haunting photos capture 'apartheid-like' struggle of stateless Rohingya Photographer Greg Constantine has little optimism Aung San Suu Kyi will help end the "dramatic and traumatic" plight of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority, tens of thousands of whom struggle for survival in squalid camps and are denied basic human rights. Farmer left in limbo by NSW Government's mine deal A Maules Creek farmer says his family's life has been turned upside down since the NSW Government approved an open-cut coal mine next door to his property. Revealed: top 20 seats where voters are most at odds Data from the ABC's Vote Compass tool identifies the top 20 seats where voters are most at odds on each of the key political battlegrounds covered in the survey. Labor pledges budget balance despite $16.4b deeper deficit The Federal Opposition confirms the budget would be $16.4 billion worse off if it wins government, but insists it would return to balance at the same time as the Coalition, thanks to long-term, structural reforms. Turnbull urges voters to back Coalition's 'calm heads' Malcolm Turnbull urges Australians to reject Labor, independents and minor parties in favour of a "stronger new economy" during official campaign launch. NBA draft star Ben Simmons' cousin killed in hit-and-run Australian basketball star Ben Simmons' cousin is killed in an alleged hit-and-run in New Jersey. German politicians detained at Istanbul gay pride demonstration Two German politicians are detained in Istanbul as riot police fire tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters defying a ban on the city's gay pride parade. Hidden motor checks to be used at Tour de France French sports minister announces hidden motor checks to be introduced for Tour de France, saying the problem is 'worse than doping'. Battle of Fallujah declared over after Iraqi forces retake IS holdout Iraqi forces recapture the last district held by Islamic State militants in the city of Fallujah and the general commanding the operation declares the battle complete after nearly five weeks of fighting. Rollercoaster crash injures 10 at Scottish theme park: reports Ten people, including eight children, are injured after a rollercoaster derails at a theme park in Scotland, police and media reports say. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The scary inevitability of the fear campaign By Barrie Cassidy Explained: The Liberal Party's Parakeelia rort By Michael Bradley Victorian firestorm sends Shorten scrambling By Chris Earl Can we separate scholars from their crimes? By Marguerite Johnson Just In Resurgent Clinton takes lead over Trump: polls June 27, 2016 - 6:42 am Live: Coalition ahead in latest Newspoll June 27, 2016 - 6:39 am Farmer left in limbo by NSW Government's mine deal June 27, 2016 - 6:25 am World • Resurgent Clinton takes lead over Trump: polls • Israel, Turkey reach deal to normalise ties, officials say • Chinese ship inaugurates expanded Panama Canal Business • Banks ready 'contingency plans' amid fears of further Brexit fallout • French, German business groups urge EU to 'reunite' post Brexit • WA truffle growers expecting record harvest as production soars Politics • Live: Coalition ahead in latest Newspoll • Haunting photos capture 'apartheid-like' struggle of stateless Rohingya • Chinese ship inaugurates expanded Panama Canal Sport • Watch out - Hawks top the ladder after win over Suns • Ben Cousins hospitalised after incident on Canning Highway • Aussie Jack Miller wins first MotoGP race Science and Tech • Pirate Bay, Torrentz under spotlight in Australian website-blocking test case • Pineapple extract used to treat deadly diarrhoea in piglets • Genetic link behind sudden death of young people revealed Environment • Climate change activists march in Malcolm Turnbull's electorate • China welcomes giant panda twins • VW boss apologises to shareholders over emissions scandal Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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