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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The search continues for two men swept away in Tasmanian floodwaters. The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader will visit flood-affected areas in the state's north today. Meanwhile, residents evacuated from a Launceston suburb returned to their homes last night Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has been banned for two years after failing a drug test during this year's Australian Open. The former world number one announced on her Facebook page that she would appeal the decision Singapore will cut off internet access to 100,000 government computers to protect against cyber-attacks and the spread of malware. Industry sources say it's a surprise move for one of world's most internet-savvy societies Researchers hope the discovery of a 700,000-year-old Hobbit on an Indonesian island will shed new light on human evolution. The Australian-led researchers say the fossil could provide evidence of evolutionary reversal, where human bodies including the brain actually shrink. Here's what's coming up: 9:30am AEST: Four men charged in connection to the shooting of NSW Police employee Curtis Cheng are due to appear in court via video link 11:00am AEST: The winner of the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize is announced in South Australia 11:30am AEST: Football Federation Australia chief executive David Gallop will unveil the draw for the 2016/17 A-League season 3:00pm AEST: A new online tool to aid in the early intervention and treatment of eating disorders will be launched in Melbourne Top Stories Maria Sharapova banned for two years for failing drug test The Russian tennis star says she will "fight to be back on the tennis court as soon as possible after copping a two-year ban from tennis for testing positive to a banned substance at the Australian Open. Court order to prevent student protests in PNG after shooting The University of Papua New Guinea obtains a court order against further protest action after police open fire on a crowd of students demonstrating against the country's Government. Body found outside Rio in search for Rye Hunt, family says The family of missing Hobart man Rye Hunt says it has been told a body has been found 25 kilometres outside the capital of Brazil, although it is still unconfirmed if it is that of the 25-year-old. Youth rank social issues as most important in federal election Australia's youngest voters are most engaged with social issues, but also rank taxation and housing affordability among their major concerns in the lead up to the federal election, a new survey shows. Hopes 700,000-year-old 'hobbit' find could shed new light on evolution Australian-led researchers say the discovery of a 700,000-year-old hobbit on the Indonesian island of Flores could shed new light on human evolution. Sally Sara: The boy who shot my nanna ABC reporter Sally Sara delves into the true crime story of one of South Australia's youngest murderers. 10 things Vote Compass reveals about Australians' views on asylum seekers Where does the public stand on the questions of turning back boats, offshore detention, boat arrivals and refugee intake? High cost of living leading to electricity disconnections, data shows New data shows extreme financial distress is the reason many Australians have their electricity disconnected, not the high cost of power alone. Labor exaggerating benefits of childcare package, Federal Government says The Federal Government accuses Labor of exaggerating the benefits of its $3 billion childcare package, taking aim at case studies it used in its policy document. Sheep invade Spanish city after shepherd falls asleep Hundreds of sheep run loose through the north-eastern Spanish city of Huesca after their shepherd falls asleep. Turnbull talks same-sex marriage, opinion polls, Hillary Clinton on 7.30 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull nominates the country's strong economic growth as the Coalition's greatest achievement in an interview on 7.30, before addressing same-sex marriage, opinion polls and Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton wins California Democratic primary Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic primary in the state of California after clinching the party's White House nomination. Relief for Launceston residents as flood threat eases after high tide Launceston residents return to their homes after the city's levee banks hold back major flooding during the high tide. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Time to celebrate Hillary Clinton's victory (and get ready for the backlash) By Jane Caro We must restore the value of a mandate By Terry Barnes Going for growth: A battle between old and new methods By Greg Jericho Can we expect a crackdown on gambling tax havens? 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