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Top Stories 'Not safe to return': NSW Premier warns flood evacuees NSW Premier Gladys Berejikilian pleads with locals to heed SES warnings as the threat from the state's deadly flood crisis moves south from the stricken city of Lismore. Cyclone Debbie flood emergency continues across south-east Qld Residents in some low-lying parts of Logan, south of Brisbane, are again being asked to consider leaving their homes as the flood emergency caused by ex-Cyclone Debbie continues. In photos: Debbie devastation and flooding fallout These images capture the sheer scale of devastation that ex-Cyclone Debbie inflicted upon residents of Queensland and New South Wales, and the resilience of those affected. 'Nobody's come and seen us': Some cyclone-ravaged communities 'ignored' Cyclone and flood-ravaged communities along the Queensland coast are returning to their homes and assessing the damage, but some residents say they feel they have been forgotten. Nick Xenophon defends deal to pass Government's company tax cuts South Australian senator Nick Xenophon defends a deal secured with the Government in exchange for his vote on cutting tax rates for small- and medium-sized businesses. Donald Trump's battle with Obamacare leaves US health care in limbo In the hills of West Virginia, one of the poorest states in America, people voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump in the presidential election — despite the help Obamacare provided and despite his promise to abolish it. Hundreds of Australians under investigation in international tax fraud probe More than 300 Australians who hold Swiss bank accounts are being investigated as part of an international probe into millions of dollars' worth of tax evasion. For some transgender students, the school bathroom is a battleground In the absence of uniform national guidelines outlining schools' legal obligations, some transgender students are being forced to use bathrooms that do not match their gender identity, Jill Stark writes. Kyrgios shows great fight in triple-tiebreak loss to Federer Nick Kyrgios pushes Roger Federer to three tiebreaks and weathers a brutally partisan crowd as he goes down in the Miami Masters semi-final. How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions It was one of the great art heists of the 20th century, but the motive of the students behind it wasn't to flog the piece on the black market — this was an act of political protest. The most common infectious disease in babies you may never have heard of It's the most common infectious cause of malformation in Australian babies, but few pregnant mothers are aware of the dangers of CMV. Tasmanian women's shelters turning away hundreds each month Hundreds of Tasmanian women and children fleeing domestic violence are being turned away from shelters each month, prompting calls from service providers for more funding. Why stay-at-home dads can benefit the whole family It's becoming easier for dads to swap breadwinning for baby-burping — but it's still a dream unrealised for many couples who would like to swap traditional parenting roles. The ABC speaks to dads about how they made becoming chief nappy-changer work for their whole family. Thousands flock to capture Californian desert 'super bloom' An explosion of wildflowers in California's desert sands is drawing record crowds to see the rare abundance of colour called a "super bloom". Anti-IS fighter Ashley Dyball in custody over suspected murder of Brisbane man Ashley Dyball, 25, (pictured) travelled to Syria in 2015 to fight for the Kurdish YPG militia and is the second man to be charged over Samuel Thompson's disappearance. Why are some people more gullible than others? Why do some people fall for the lamest April Fool's pranks and others see straight through them? After three years and 111 games, UConn finally loses One of the greatest winning streaks in sport history ends as the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team is beaten after 111 straight victories, dating back to 2014. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum With its 48-team proposal, FIFA is doing its best to ruin the World Cup By Dan Colasimone May wanted to let Europe down gently, now she has other worries By Europe bureau chief Lisa Millar Why many older Australians are afraid of a cashless society By David Taylor Gillard: Changing minds saves lives By Julia Gillard Just In 'Higher than 1974': 250 homes flooded by Logan River April 1, 2017 - 5:42 pm Second gas pipeline in the Northern Territory not viable without fracking April 1, 2017 - 5:36 pm Flood crisis continues for NSW and Queensland April 1, 2017 - 5:36 pm World • North Korea nuclear ambitions must be stopped, Mattis says • West Bank settlement building 'contrary to international law': Johnson • Japan's fleet kills 333 minke whales in Southern Ocean hunt Business • Xenophon, Government strike company tax cut deal • APRA clamps down on interest-only mortgage loans • The zombies that haunt the Coalition's budget bottom line Politics • Nick Xenophon defends deal to pass Government's company tax cuts • North Korea nuclear ambitions must be stopped, Mattis says • West Bank settlement building 'contrary to international law': Johnson Sport • Kyrgios shows great fight in triple-tiebreak loss to Federer • AFL live: Giants take on Suns after Crows ground Hawks • NRL live: Raiders take on Eels as Cronulla edges Newcastle Science and Tech • Stargazing guide: 10 things to see in the sky this April • Why are some people more gullible than others? • Concerns about future summer blackouts as coal power stations close their doors Environment • K5 rabbit virus an early success, researchers say • Endangered growling grass frog spotted in Victorian wetland • Trump powers on with agenda despite healthcare flop Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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Top Stories Two dead, evacuations ordered as NSW flood threat moves south More communities on the NSW north coast are told to evacuate as the threat from the state's deadly flood crisis moves south from the stricken city of Lismore. Anti-IS fighter Ashley Dyball believed charged over disappearance of Brisbane childcare worker The Queensland man is the second person to be arrested and charged over the disappearance of Brisbane child care worker Samuel Thompson, the ABC understands. The most common infectious disease in babies you may never have heard of It's the most common infectious cause of malformation in Australian babies, but few pregnant mothers are aware of the dangers of CMV. Why are some people more gullible than others? Why do some people fall for the lamest April Fool's pranks and others see straight through them? Tears and relief as NSW Police moves to remember officers who took their lives The names of police officers who took their lives following trauma on the job will be included on the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, as the result of tireless campaigning from loved ones. Meet the man who took on Debbie with a chainsaw Dean Springbett, 80, is one of several residents from the remote town of Dingo Beach who survived Cyclone Debbie's wrath. Four days on, the town is still waiting for help. Xenophon, Government strike company tax cut deal The Government reaches a deal with the Nick Xenophon Team to pass its proposed company tax cuts in exchange for additional energy measures. Bulldogs show again they have what it takes against Swans The Western Bulldogs show — despite being outplayed at times by Sydney in the grand final rematch — that their best is still good enough to get results. Gay marriage proponents bullying Australians, Archbishop says Same-sex marriage advocates are bullying people into accepting a legislative change, despite a majority of Australians being against it, Sydney's Anglican Archbishop Glen Davies says. Richard Morecroft, Alison Mackay image wins 2017 portrait prize Gary Grealy wins the 2017 National Photographic Portrait Prize with a stately portrait of former ABC journalist Richard Morecroft and his partner, artist Alison Mackay. Stocco father, son given 40 years' jail for 'cold-blooded' murder, manhunt Australia's former most wanted fugitives, father and son Gino and Mark Stocco, are each sentenced to 40 years' jail for the murder of Rosario Cimone, and a shootout with police during a two-week manhunt. Trump powers on with agenda despite healthcare flop The Republicans managed to shoot themselves in the foot in grand style on health care last week, but not one to be deterred by a setback, Donald Trump this week set his sights on advancing his ambitious economic and energy agenda. Is it really a problem for Christianity that sincere people disagree? An article published earlier this week about God and "the problem of sincere disbelief" must have touched a nerve. But there isn't actually a problem at all, writes Michael Jensen. Inside SuperMax: Should young extremists be with hardened radicals? Australia's most secretive prison lies 90km north-east of Canberra, within the fortress walls of Goulburn's historic jail. In this modern facility, under bright lights and behind red doors, most of the inmates are suspected or convicted Islamist terrorists. With its 48-team proposal, FIFA is doing its best to ruin the World Cup The European Champions League now represents the highest-quality football on the planet, and a bloated 48-team World Cup will only fall further behind. Leaking buildings, mould and court battles: The dark side of the apartment boom Experts fear a coming glut of problem buildings that cannot keep the rain out will trap many buyers in legal limbo. The NT royal commission so far The royal commission has handed over its interim report into the youth detention system to the Government. Take a look at what's happened so far. Horse riding gives blind woman a sense of freedom A young woman who is legally blind becomes one of the few visually impaired horse riders competing in Australia, and hopes to make it to the Paralympics. Jetlagged bilbies readied for outback tourist season at Charleville Jet lag is not something usually associated with furry friends, but it is exactly what nocturnal marsupials underwent in readiness for the outback tourist season. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum With its 48-team proposal, FIFA is doing its best to ruin the World Cup By Dan Colasimone May wanted to let Europe down gently, now she has other worries By Europe bureau chief Lisa Millar Why many older Australians are afraid of a cashless society By David Taylor Gillard: Changing minds saves lives By Julia Gillard Just In PNG rapper's Bootilicious video highlights generational divide April 1, 2017 - 7:11 am How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions April 1, 2017 - 7:10 am Two dead, evacuations ordered as NSW flood threat moves south April 1, 2017 - 7:01 am World • PNG rapper's Bootilicious video highlights generational divide • How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions • Japan's fleet kills 333 minke whales in Southern Ocean hunt Business • Xenophon, Government strike company tax cut deal • APRA clamps down on interest-only mortgage loans • The zombies that haunt the Coalition's budget bottom line Politics • Xenophon, Government strike company tax cut deal • Abbott was warned against China extradition treaty while in office • Trump powers on with agenda despite healthcare flop Sport • Bulldogs show again they have what it takes against Swans • Cowboys too strong for Souths, Manly stuns Roosters • Controversial Adelaide-Perth draw in A-League Science and Tech • Why are some people more gullible than others? • Concerns about future summer blackouts as coal power stations close their doors • What's the real risk of shark attacks or terrorism? Environment • Endangered growling grass frog spotted in Victorian wetland • Trump powers on with agenda despite healthcare flop • Tiny frogs face a troubled future in New Guinea's tropical mountains 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. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2017 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters