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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Launceston remains on high alert with floodwaters in Tasmania expected to peak this morning. About 3,000 residents and 800 businesses have been advised to evacuate low-lying areas, while the search continues for two Tasmanians still missing after the deadly deluge Hillary Clinton is expected to claim victory in the Democratic presidential nomination race as six states go to the polls today. US media reported that Mrs Clinton secured the required delegates to win the nomination yesterday, but her campaign played down the reports and urged supporters to vote A bid by Israel's state prosecutor to return alleged paedophile Malka Leifer to house arrest in Israel has failed. Last week the former principal of an ultra-Orthodox girls school in Melbourne was ruled unfit to face extradition to Australia and had her home detention lifted Finland is preparing to bury 5,000 tonnes of nuclear waste for up to 100,000 years at a cost of up to 3.5 billion euros ($5.3 billion). The waste will be stored in tunnels below an island off Finland's west coast. The project is the first to attempt to store the dangerous by-products from nuclear power underground. Here's what's coming up: 10:50am AEST: Andrew Forrest will give the Arvi Parbo oration at the Mineral Exploration and Mining Conference in Perth 12:00pm AEST: The inquest into the death of Jared Olsen begins. The 41-year-old died at Perth's new Fiona Stanley Hospital after he was given the wrong drugs 6:00pm AEST: Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will appear at a people's forum hosted by Sky News in Brisbane. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is not expected to attend Top Stories Launceston readies for peak flood levels, thousands told to evacuate Tasmania's second largest city, Launceston, is on high alert as floodwaters approach and residents evacuate low-lying areas ahead of a flood peak early on Wednesday morning. Sydney's collapsing beachfront homes 'may need dismantling' Up to seven beachfront homes at Collaroy in Sydney's north that are collapsing after recent wild weather may have to be partially dismantled, an expert says. Bid to keep alleged paedophile Malka Leifer off Israeli streets fails Israeli prosecutors fail to reinstate house arrest for the former principal of a Melbourne ultra-Orthodox school who is wanted on 74 charges of child sexual abuse. Your essential guide to what the polls are saying Can't keep up with all the opinion polls? We've put all the main ones on a page for you. Socceroos stunned by Greece's long-range wondergoal in 2-1 loss An absolutely stunning goal by Greece defender Ioannis Maniatis helps the visitors to a 2-1 win over a dismal Socceroos. NAB action 'shows banking regulation system is working' The Federal Government again dismisses Labor's call for a royal commission into the banking sector, arguing the corporate regulator's decision to launch legal action against NAB shows the system is working. Authorities told about 'UK's worst paedophile' 18 months ago Malaysian authorities are facing increasing pressure to explain how they handled the case of paedophile Richard Huckle, who has been jailed for life after being identified by Queensland Police's Taskforce Argos child protection unit. Finland to bury nuclear waste in tomb for 100,000 years Deep underground on a lush green island, Finland is preparing to bury its highly-radioactive nuclear waste for 100,000 years — sealing it up and maybe even throwing away the key. Football fans responsible for flares to face five-year bans: FFA Football Federation Australia says it will impose five-year bans on those found to have ignited flares in Melbourne's CBD ahead of Tuesday night's friendly match between Australia and Greece. Clinton seeks more support as US votes in last big primaries With the Democratic presidential nomination effectively wrapped up, Hillary Clinton's campaign urges supporters to vote in the last major nominating contests to bring a definitive end to her protracted primary battle against Bernie Sanders. Sydney heroin deaths linked to fatal fentanyl trend The overdose deaths of 13 drug users in Sydney could be linked to the opioid painkiller blamed for killing music star Prince, the president of the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation warns. 'Jakarta doesn't like it': West Papua flag mural in Darwin remains intact The Indonesian Consul to Darwin, Andre Siregar, says he reported a mural in Darwin's CBD which features the West Papuan flag to Jakarta. Byron Bay fish captures global attention for hitching ride in jellyfish A small Byron Bay fish is becoming world famous after being photographed swimming inside the bell of a jellyfish only slightly larger than itself. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Climate change: Will 'stormageddon' make us seek higher political ground? By Peter Lewis It's time to ask, 'Could Trump happen here?' By Jonathan Green 'Axe slashes family apart' and other strange stories about domestic violence By Julia Zemiro More storms will come, so let's plan for that now By Barbara Norman Just In Launceston residents brace for flood peak June 8, 2016 - 6:41 am Socceroos and Postecoglou aiming big, but still short of the best June 8, 2016 - 6:34 am Fact check: Do carbon emissions always rise under the Coalition? June 8, 2016 - 6:23 am World • Judge under fire for 'slap on the wrist' sentence in college rape case • Mark Zuckerberg's leaked password used to hack Twitter, Pinterest accounts • Malaysian artist charged for depicting PM Najib Razak as clown Business • NAB action 'shows banking regulation system is working' • Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold • What does an upbeat RBA mean for chances of another rate cut? Politics • Your essential guide to what the polls are saying • A journey through the remains of Yugoslavia • NAB action 'shows banking regulation system is working' Sport • Socceroos stunned by Greece's long-range wondergoal in 2-1 loss • Socceroos and Postecoglou aiming big, but still short of the best • Matildas claim 1-1 draw with New Zealand 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 • Fact check: Do carbon emissions always rise under the Coalition? • Finland to bury nuclear waste in tomb for 100,000 years • Dramatic images show bleached coral covered in slime 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. 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