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Top Stories Why Tesla's SA power fix might happen (but probably won't) Despite the hype around Elon Musk's proposed SA power fix, other, lesser-known battery makers have been pitching grid-scale storage as a solution for some time. Storm lashing NSW central west, golf-ball hail in Dubbo Heavy rain and hail are lashing parts of central-west New South Wales before the low pressure system gradually makes its way towards Queensland, the Bureau of Meteorology warns. One Nation-Liberals' alliance not to blame for WA loss: Morrison The Federal Government must "take its medicine" and learn from the West Australian Liberal Party's landslide defeat at the polls at the weekend, Treasurer Scott Morrison says. Woman, young boy found dead in Sydney's east Police are investigating after the bodies of a woman and a child are found in a unit in Hillsdale in Sydney's east. Police officer found not guilty after 'sack whack' prank A police officer who slapped the testicles of a senior colleague — who later had one surgically removed — is found not guilty of grievous bodily harm. Why are we wasting money on medical tests? Reducing healthcare waste relating to unnecessary tests has been a major priority for researchers, governments and health services for decades. But how do we change the behaviour of doctors? Low wage growth Australian economy's biggest challenge, Treasurer says Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison says Australia's record low wage growth is the "biggest challenge" facing the economy, following the Fair Work Commission's decision to reduce Sunday penalty rates. Pugs and bulldogs 'living miserable lives because of reckless breeding' Vets are warning Australians to think twice before buying short-nosed dogs because selective breeding has left them plagued with health problems. But breeders insist the majority of pugs, bulldogs, shih tzus and Boston terriers are in perfect health. Guard threatened 'to take me to the toilet and kick my head in' The royal commission into youth detention hears from a former detainee who said he was choked against the wall by a guard when he arrived at a centre in Alice Springs. World's biggest cycling event ruined by gale-force wind Gale-force winds prompt organisers to cancel the Cape Town Cycling Tour as competitors' bikes were thrown about like paper. Man who filmed quokka attack fined after guilty plea A man is fined $3,500 after pleading guilty to the ill-treatment of an animal when he filmed a man allegedly attacking a quokka on Rottnest Island. White men an 'endangered species' in UK boardrooms: Tesco chairman The chairman of Britain's biggest retailer, Tesco, says he was joking when he told an audience of aspiring non-executive directors white men were "an endangered species" in UK boardrooms. Passenger trapped for hours after car rolls down embankment A critically injured man is trapped in a car for about eight hours while the driver looks for help, after the vehicle rolled down an embankment, south of Adelaide. Women troll on dating apps just as often as men: study If you're looking for love on a dating app, then research shows you should beware the trolls and consider upgrading to a paid service to get away from them. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why China is thrilled about South Korean leader's downfall By China correspondent Bill Birtles Travel in the age of Trump creates a conundrum By Sara James Empire 2.0: Post-Brexit Britain strikes back? By Europe correspondent James Glenday Hot (or not) air? New EPA chief at odds with regulators By national science reporter Jake Sturmer Just In Slipper favourite She Will Reign strikes up remarkable friendship March 13, 2017 - 5:35 pm Why Tesla's SA power fix might happen (but probably won't) March 13, 2017 - 5:35 pm Low wage growth Australian economy's biggest challenge, Treasurer says March 13, 2017 - 5:20 pm World • Fans pay tribute to late Footrot Flats cartoonist • More than 30 dead after bus drives through Haiti festival • 'Capital of fascism': Turkey lashes out at Netherlands for blocking rallies Business • Low wage growth Australian economy's biggest challenge, Treasurer says • Local battery companies say they are ahead of Tesla in plans to fix SA power grid • Elon Musk's talk with Turnbull 'just general conversation' Politics • Low wage growth Australian economy's biggest challenge, Treasurer says • Senior WA Liberals concede One Nation deal became focus of campaign • One Nation-Liberals' alliance not to blame for WA loss: Morrison Sport • AFL 2017 preseason survey: The people's predictions • Battle of young bloods looms as Kyrgios leads new wave in Big Four's twilight • Australia expects more of India's 'caged lion' aggression, Wade says Science and Tech • Web inventor says we need to push back against fake news • Everything you need to know about driverless cars • Ancient dental plaque shows some Neanderthals ate plants and used drugs Environment • Joey marks resurgence for rare rock-wallabies in western Victoria • Fungi photographer turns retirement hobby into obsession • Darwin fracking inquiry hears from key stakeholders Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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