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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Victoria and Tasmania are bracing for a pummelling as extreme weather moves south today. The east coast low pressure system lashed Queensland and New South Wales at the weekend, where authorities are continuing to mop up the damage Four Corners has revealed allegations of fraud, shocking waste and corruption in Indigenous-run organisations around the country. The 44 organisations currently under investigation receive hundreds of millions of dollars in grants from the federal and state governments Novak Djokovic has defeated Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to win the French Open. It's the first time Djokovic has claimed the title, and makes him only the third man to hold all four major titles at the same time A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease has been linked to at least seven deaths in Australia since 2000. New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia today found an increasing number of Australians were accidentally overdosing on the drug Methotrexate. Here's what's coming up: 9:00am AEST: The 100th annual RSL National Conference opens in Melbourne. Both the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader will address the conference today 10:00am AEST: Head police negotiator "Graeme" is appearing at the Lindt Cafe siege inquest 10:30am AEST: The Fight for the Reef campaign will be launched in Brisbane. The advertising campaign aims to raise awareness of the threats to the Great Barrier Reef and the $6 billion tourism industry that relies on the natural wonder Top Stories Indigenous organisations investigated for fraud, corruption Allegations of fraud, shocking waste and corruption rock Indigenous-run organisations around the country, including the case of a housing project manager swindling about $3 million from a community in the Kimberley. Flooding fears for Victoria, Tasmania as east coast low heads south Tasmania and eastern parts of Victoria prepare for heavy rain, flash flooding and damaging winds, as the east coast low which left parts of Queensland and New South Wales battered after the weekend continues to move south. Djokovic beats Murray for first French Open title Novak Djokovic joins the tennis greats after defeating British second seed Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to claim his maiden French Open and take hold of all four grand slam titles at the same time. Baited drum lines to be used to catch shark involved in diver's death Baited drum lines will be set off a beach in Perth's north this morning in an attempt to catch the shark responsible for yesterday's fatal attack. Australians want a federal corruption watchdog, even though major parties don't A large majority of Australians want a federal corruption watchdog similar to the NSW ICAC, though the Coalition and Labor are opposed to it. Labor to announce further childcare funding Federal Labor will today pledge $160 million to tackle child care and after-school care waiting lists, if elected. Public canings on the rise in Indonesia's Aceh More than 108 people were publicly caned in the Indonesian province of Aceh last year for offences such as selling alcohol, gambling, and sex outside marriage, Amnesty International says. Turnbull backs volunteer firefighters at protest in Melbourne Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull vows to amend the Fair Work Act at a rally in Melbourne where Country Fire Authority volunteers are protesting over an enterprise bargaining agreement. 'Opportunity' to advance gambling reform at next parliament: Wilkie Anti-pokies campaigners including independent MP Andrew Wilkie say the next parliament could present a "wonderful opportunity" to advance gambling reform. Habitat of endangered night parrot now protected from poachers The only known habitat of a Queensland parrot once thought extinct will be protected by an exclusion zone to keep bird watchers and poachers away. Philippines' president-elect Duterte urges public to kill criminals The Philippines' president-elect Rodrigo Duterte urges the public to join his anti-crime crackdown, offering people huge bounties for killing drug dealers. 'His heart wouldn't stop beating': Ali's daughter says goodbye Muhammad Ali's daughter, Hana, writes a touching tribute to her late father, testifying to the boxing legend's willingness to fight even in his final hours. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Election 2016: Are our leaders afraid of the contest? 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Here's your election 2016 catch-up • Are Australians paying attention to political campaigning? • Labor to announce further childcare funding Sport • Djokovic beats Murray for first French Open title • Taylor boots Titans to stunning golden-point win over Souths • 'His heart wouldn't stop beating': Ali's daughter says goodbye Science and Tech • Radio map shows what lies beneath Jupiter's colourful clouds • Rare giant panda born in Belgium • China's expanding middle class is opening lucrative doors in Australia Environment • Vietnam breaks up fish death protests • Rising temperatures spark 'race to Tasmania' for winemakers • Coalition pledges $5 million to help threatened species Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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