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Top Stories Five killed as light plane hits Essendon shopping centre Five people, including a pilot with almost 40 years of charter flying experience (pictured) and four US citizens, die as a result of Victoria's worst civil aviation accident in 30 years, after a plane crashes into a shopping centre near Melbourne's Essendon Airport. Live: 'Massive fireball' as plane crashes into Essendon DFO Witnesses describe the moment a passenger plane crashes into a retail outlet near Essendon Airport, killing all five people on board. Follow live. 'The last thing the pilot probably saw was the roof of my car' A Melbourne man says he and his wife were lucky not to be hurt after a plane that crashed into the side of a shopping centre exploded just 20 metres from his car. Wrong debt recovery notice? Just contact Centrelink, Brandis says Attorney-General George Brandis draws laughter from the Q&A audience as he suggests victims of the Government's error-plagued automated debt recovery system can simply contact Centrelink to have their case resolved. 'Clean coal' cheaper than renewable energy, lobby group claims A coal lobby group claims using "clean coal" would be a cheaper way to lower carbon emissions than renewable energy sources. Hepatitis C may be eradicated in Australia in 10 years, researchers say Australia is well on its way to eradicating the potentially deadly virus Hepatitis C by 2026 thanks to aggressive funding of treatments and cures, researchers say. Amber Harrison threatened to 'destroy idiot boss' Worner Seven West Media presents a court with emails from former employee Amber Harrison where she declares "war" on her former lover, the company's chief executive Tim Worner. Nationwide protests mark 'Not My President's Day' Renewed protests against US President Donald Trump flare on the Presidents Day holiday, with grassroots activists vowing to take to the streets in dozens of cities in "Not My President's Day" rallies. Milo Yiannopoulos lost his book deal for these comments about child abuse A book by alt-right leader Milo Yiannopoulos is cancelled after a video resurfaces which shows him speaking positively about sexual relationships between boys and men. 'Homophobic and obscene': FFA urged to come down hard on Wanderers fans A gay and lesbian rights group wants the FFA and Western Sydney Wanderers to sanction fans responsible for displaying an inappropriate banner during Saturday night's Sydney Derby. Police probe fatal crash after 4WD driven into oncoming highway traffic A crash that left a woman dead after her car was hit head-on by a vehicle driven on the wrong side of the road in Western Australia's South West is investigated by detectives from the Major Crime Squad. Derelict boats using Sydney Harbour as a 'parking lot' Rusting and unseaworthy boats that linger on Sydney Harbour and leak oil and fuel are threatening marine life and waterways, according to environmental and marine advocates. How small is too small? Perth's housing micro-blocks Are houses on lots as small as 80 square metres the solution for those comfortable with high-density living but despise apartment blocks? Artefacts show evidence of 'coexistence' between Aboriginal people, settlers Archaeologists are excited after finding broken glass in North Parramatta that could point to coexistence between members of the Darung Tribe and European settlers. 'Goanna girl' evicts huge reptile from winery restaurant When a large goanna ran into a busy restaurant, a young waitress on a working holiday from France dragged the reptile out by the tail. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Analysis: Facts, figures and fakery claims litter WA campaign By Andrew O'Connor Turnbull's turnaround from pro-carbon price to anti-renewables By Stephen Long Why are Millennials worried about the future? By business reporter Carrington Clarke Is this the world's highest-paid post office boss? By political editor Chris Uhlmann Just In Turnbull, Shorten should 'send strong message to Netanyahu': Palestinian envoy February 21, 2017 - 5:25 pm How much will it cost Australia to walk away from Trump? February 21, 2017 - 4:58 pm Death of Cairns pensioner suspicious, police say February 21, 2017 - 4:44 pm World • Uber boss orders investigation into sexual harassment claims • Trump appoints military strategist as national security adviser • EU welcomes Pence assurance of Trump's support Business • Amber Harrison threatened to 'destroy idiot boss' Worner • Fairfax enters trading halt ahead of Domain Group announcement • Commonwealth Bank 'ripped off' 7,000 workers' super: union Politics • Turnbull, Shorten should 'send strong message to Netanyahu': Palestinian envoy • How much will it cost Australia to walk away from Trump? • Working nine minutes longer at ATO 'doesn't increase productivity' Sport • Australia's five steps to victory in India • 'Homophobic and obscene': FFA urged to come down hard on Wanderers fans • Toss will not dictate Test series, says Lehmann Science and Tech • Year-round runway could be built on Antarctica • SpaceX Falcon lifts off from historic Kennedy Space Centre • Google hunting Australian hackers in hiring raid Environment • Year-round runway could be built on Antarctica • Clean coal research funds used for pre-election advertising campaign • Newman government 'killed off' profitable climate change firm Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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