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Top Stories London attacker was investigated by MI5 over extremism concerns UK police say the attacker who killed four people near Parliament in London before being shot dead yesterday was British-born Khalid Masood, who was once investigated by MI5 intelligence officers over concerns about violent extremism. Woman wearing hijab on Westminster Bridge was 'distressed, horrified', photographer says The photographer who captured an image of a woman wearing a hijab walking past a victim of yesterday's London terrorist attack has defended her actions, saying she looked distressed, and claims his work has been "misappropriated". Category three cyclone possible for north Queensland: BOM A tropical low brewing 600 kilometres north-east of the Queensland coast could make landfall early next week as a category three cyclone or higher, the Bureau of Meteorology says. CBA, ANZ join the rush to raise home loan interest rates Commonwealth Bank and ANZ join rivals NAB and Westpac in another out-of-cycle increase in mortgage rates for investment and owner-occupier loans. Claiming travel allowance while staying at relative's 'passes sniff test': PM Paying politicians almost $280 a night to stay at a property owned by a relative passes the pub test, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says, as frontbencher Michael McCormack comes under fire for claiming $48,000 to stay at his wife's investment property in Canberra. Official advice sought for postal ballot on same-sex marriage The Government seeks advice about a postal plebiscite on same-sex marriage amid confirmation from Peter Dutton such a vote would bypass the Senate. Germany fires up 'world's largest artificial sun' Scientists in Germany flip the switch on what's being described as "the world's largest artificial sun," a device they hope will help shed light on new ways of making climate-friendly fuels. Hazelwood isn't the first to close — and it won't be the last When it powers down next week, the Hazelwood plant will be the ninth coal-fired power generator to close its doors since 2012. No-one should be surprised. WA facing budget black hole from GST The new WA Government is handed a major budget blow, with the state set to be hundreds of millions of dollars worse off due to a lower than expected GST allocation. China dismisses 'militarisation' of South China Sea islands China's visiting Premier dismisses suggestions his nation is "militarising" the waters of the South China Sea, but has acknowledged defence equipment placed on disputed islands was to help maintain "freedom of navigation". Can wind turbines make you sick? Debate divides tiny Victorian town of Waubra The issue of wind power has divided the small Victorian town of Waubra, pitting friends and neighbours against one another. Don Dale detainees labelled 'little black camp dogs' by officers Four former officers at the youth detention centre give evidence at the royal commission about a "boy's club" mentality focused on punishment. Scientists hunt Cape York 'moonlight tiger' with camera traps Far North Queensland researchers launch a scientific study into the possible existence of Tasmanian tigers on Cape York. Solar battery project in Lakeland could lead other towns off the grid A world-first solar project in remote far north Queensland could provide the blueprint for keeping the lights on in regional towns when the grid fails. Future Sydney: Will we cope when the population doubles? In the next 30 years, Sydney's population is set to nearly double and hit 8 million people but the city will struggle unless priorities shift, urban planners warn. DNA repair discovery could lead to drugs to reverse ageing Benjamin Button aged backwards, but could you? The prospect may not be as far-fetched as you think, with hopes a breakthrough discovery on how cells repair DNA could bring a drug to reverse ageing one step closer. Will the Federal Government actually crack down on ticket scalping? The Senate has just passed a motion calling on the Government to do more to protect consumers from ticket scalpers, but that doesn't mean stricter laws are on the way. Donald Trump issues ultimatum over Obamacare repeal US President Donald Trump demands a make or break vote on a key healthcare bill in the House of Representatives, threatening to leave "Obamacare" in place and move on to other issues if the vote fails. Iguana steals the show at Miami Open tennis It was your typical, standard tennis match in sun-drenched Key Biscayne. Then a plucky iguana decided to make itself the centre of attention in a comical delay at the Miami Open. Heyfield locals fearful about future of their timber town The country's biggest hardwood sawmill is set to close next year, and people from the timber town of Heyfield are concerned about what that will mean for them. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Share sell-off: Small hiccup or major correction? By business reporter Stephen Letts ASIC still has work to do in the life insurance industry, and it knows it By business reporter Andrew Robertson 'This year I own my football ignorance': Footy widow speaks out By Jessica Harmsen How did the country's energy crisis get to this? 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