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Top Stories Two dead after magnitude-7.8 quake strikes near Christchurch A powerful earthquake and hundreds of strong aftershocks rock New Zealand, killing at least two people and prompting a tsunami warning that sent thousands fleeing to higher ground. Live: Australia batting again in Hobart Australia is one wicket down at tea, needing 241 runs to make South Africa bat again, after the Proteas are dismissed for 326 on day three of the second Test against South Africa. Follow the action in our live blog. US 'no dumping ground' for Australia's refugees A US immigration expert says Australia should not be "dumping" its refugee problem on America and says the Obama administration may rush the resettlement of the Manus and Nauru detainees before Donald Trump is sworn in as president. Government sends naval, ABF ships to block people smugglers Australia's "largest maritime operation" in peacetime history involves up to a dozen patrol boats and a supporting Naval Warship, as well as an offshore patrol vessel, to create a so-called "ring of steel" to block future people-smuggling ventures. Troy Grant, Adrian Piccoli to stand down from NSW Nationals leadership NSW Deputy Premier Troy Grant bows to pressure to resign as Nationals leader in the wake of the Orange by-election result. Fire crews contain large blaze in Perth's northern suburbs Fire crews contain a large out-of-control bushfire in the northern Perth suburbs of Hamersley and Warwick. IVF clinics 'on notice' over misleading success rate claims Some of Australia's major IVF clinics are forced to change how they advertise success rates after an ACCC investigation found a number had made misleading claims which could confuse consumers. Worawa College empowering young Aboriginal women with skills and confidence Imagine leaving behind your family, your country, your way of life. All at the age of 12. That is what it takes for young women to pursue an education at Worawa Aboriginal College — Victoria's only independent Aboriginal school and the first of only two Aboriginal-controlled boarding schools in Australia. Trump picks Priebus as White House chief of staff US President-elect Donald Trump chooses Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus as chief of staff, and appoints his campaign chairman Stephen Bannon as chief strategist. 'I just wanted a frank discussion': Bill Leak complaint dropped An Aboriginal woman who lodged a racial discrimination complaint against Australian newspaper cartoonist Bill Leak says she dropped the case because she did not think he was going to cooperate with the conciliation process. Climate change an 'influence' behind SA power outage, NSW coastal damage Storms that knocked out electricity infrastructure in South Australia and brought coastal flooding to New South Wales were influenced by climate change and more could be expected in coming years, the Climate Council says. Explained: Assange to be interviewed over sexual assault allegations Over four years after he was granted asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, Julian Assange is set to be interviewed over allegations of sexual assault. Here is what you need to know about the allegations and why it has taken six years for him to be interviewed. Leveson family in it for 'the long haul' as search for son's body resumes The search for the body of missing man Matthew Leveson resumes for a fifth day in the Royal National Park south of Sydney. Retirees face 'nightmare' of homelessness ahead of ruling on park eviction A group of NSW retirees whose fight for their homes made it all the way to the Supreme Court say they have reached "nightmare stage" as they prepare to learn their fate after a tribunal hearing today. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Verrender: Trump's election promises could cost world economies By business editor Ian Verrender Crabb: How America's 'Opposite Day' exposed great divide in female voters By Annabel Crabb Stephen Long: Trump's trade policies will be easier said than done By Stephen Long Excuse me, but why aren't you 'Bikini Body' ready? By Deirdre Fidge Just In US 'no dumping ground' for Australia's refugees November 14, 2016 - 4:00 pm Man who sexually abused his children gets more jail time November 14, 2016 - 3:53 pm Super cell rips through Queensland caravan park November 14, 2016 - 3:51 pm World • A man with many friends: Who is Reince Priebus? • Chinese economic data disappoints, Japanese GDP beats expectations • Will the share surge end up being Trumped by reality? Business • Will the share surge end up being Trumped by reality? • Chinese economic data disappoints, Japanese GDP beats expectations • Good rainfall and strong retail sales boosts Elders profit Politics • US 'no dumping ground' for Australia's refugees • Nuclear dump referendum on the cards in SA • A man with many friends: Who is Reince Priebus? Sport • Live: Australia batting again in Hobart • Why the Big Bash is ready to usurp Test cricket, like it or not • Hamilton win in Brazil takes F1 title battle down to last race Science and Tech • Tips for getting the perfect supermoon photo • Virtual reality booming, but Australia risks missing out: experts • Undiscovered dinosaur species almost blown up by dynamite Environment • Nuclear dump referendum on the cards in SA • CO2 emissions fall raises climate change hopes • Five former Linc Energy bosses charged over contamination 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. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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