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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: A man has been charged with murder, attempted murder and animal cruelty following an attack at a backpackers hostel in north Queensland. British woman Mia Ayliffe-Chung died after being stabbed, while a British man who came to her aid is clinging to life in hospital Treasurer Scott Morrison has warned of a new divide between "the taxed and taxed-nots". He gave a speech in Sydney today in which he argued that Australia has a generation growing up expecting government handouts The death toll from the earthquake in central Italy has reached 247, with one of the victims a nine-month-old baby girl whose parents survived. There are still people trapped under the ruins of collapsed buildings Have you lost patience with Jarryd Hayne? Grandstand's Dan Colasimone argues that Australians don't hate the Gold Coast Titans star, they just have little time for lofty declarations. See if you agree. Here's what's coming up: 7:30pm AEST: 7.30 will be getting a presidential campaign update from American political journalist Matt Bai 9:30pm AEST: Documentary maker Paul Refsdal, who was embedded with Al Qaeda, will be speaking to Lateline Top Stories Scott Morrison issues tax warning to handout generation Treasurer Scott Morrison warns of a new divide between "the taxed and taxed nots", saying Australia has a generation growing up expecting Government handouts. Italy earthquake death toll rises to 247 Hundreds of others were injured, some critically, and an unknown number were trapped under the ruins of collapsed buildings after the quake. Man charged with murder over north Queensland backpacker stabbing A man is charged with murder, attempted murder and animal cruelty over a stabbing attack at a north Queensland backpackers hostel. Consumers name bond battles, whitegoods and airlines in top complaints Consumer complaints are increasing and problems with tenancies and retailers are topping the list of worst offenders. Here are some post-purchase gripes that might sound familiar and some advice on how to avoid the hassle. Estranged husband sentenced to 15 years over 'frenzied' hairdresser murder A man who murdered his estranged wife Leila Alavi by stabbing her with scissors 60 times in 2015 is sentenced to a minimum of 15 years and nine months in jail. Gold nugget weighing 4kg found in Victoria A lucky prospector who found a gold nugget that could be worth up to $250,000 says he plans to buy a van and travel around Australia after his find. Joyce announces ACCC investigation into dairy industry The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will launch a "much stronger" investigation into the dairy industry, Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has announced. Man who shot dog with arrow after child bitten avoids jail A man who shot his Rottweiler with an arrow to kill it after the animal bit his friend's child is given a suspended sentence for animal cruelty by an Adelaide court. Australians unlikely to face 'outrageous' EpiPen price hike Australians are reassured they are unlikely to face big price hikes for the EpiPen, a life-saving anti-allergy device, despite a controversial 400-per-cent-cost increase in the United States. Scientists intrigued by 'possum-like' lion fossil Palaeontologists unearth a new species of prehistoric marsupial lion during a fossil dig in remote north-west Queensland, naming the possum-like carnivore after Sir David Attenborough. Woolworths posts $1.2b loss; food, petrol sales slump Woolworths posts a full-year loss of $1.23 billion, slashes its dividend and is poised to cut thousands of jobs. NBN leak: Bernardi seeks advice about parliamentary privilege Government senator Cory Bernardi questions whether emails held on the parliamentary server in relation to the NBN investigation should be made public New planet found orbiting star 'on our doorstep' A new planet discovered orbiting the closest star to Earth's solar system could have the conditions to harbour life, according to a team of international scientists. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Asbestos action needed before it kills more workers By Angelique Donnellan Changing the whitewash channel on Australian television By Antoinette Lattouf 6 things to watch as Trump vs Clinton race gears up By Bruce Wolpe Record crossbench a headache for stressed Senate system By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett Just In SA to potentially lose federal seat under future redistribution August 25, 2016 - 4:11 pm How will the next NT government tackle Darwin development? August 25, 2016 - 3:53 pm Gold Coast Suns 'making a stance' after O'Meara asks to leave August 25, 2016 - 3:52 pm World • Explainer: Italy's history of earthquake destruction • Nuns on beaches become symbol of #BurkiniBan • 'I wouldn't vote for Clinton if she paid me': Farage addresses Trump rally Business • Woolworths posts $1.2b loss; food, petrol sales slump • Scott Morrison issues tax warning to handout generation • Labor to relaunch inquiry into Sundance Resources, Snowy Mountain Engineering Co Politics • SA to potentially lose federal seat under future redistribution • Crossbenchers' power could finally curb gambling ads • NBN leak: Bernardi seeks advice about parliamentary privilege Sport • Australians don't hate you, Jarryd Hayne, but they have little time for pretentious athletes • Fans petition North Melbourne to keep Boomer Harvey • Kiwis wary as Wallabies announce shock recall for Quade Cooper Science and Tech • New planet found orbiting star 'on our doorstep' • Research shows faulty equipment behind over 50 per cent of drone accidents • 'World's largest' clam pearl found in Philippines Environment • Pump crews work to keep toxic mine spill out of Murray-Darling Basin • Environmentalists urge Indonesian authorities to act as smoky haze returns to islands • Former Nespresso boss warns coffee pods are killing environment Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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