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Top Stories Cyclone Debbie's eye reaches mainland, wall collapses on man Tropical Cyclone Debbie is downgraded to a category three system, having made landfall along the north Queensland coastline near Airlie Beach as a slow-moving category four system earlier this afternoon. Live: Debbie smashes north Queensland with winds up to 260kph Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says gale-force winds will continue into this evening and the situation is still dangerous. Follow live. 'The rooms are totalled': Residents share cyclone horror stories Panicked residents in areas affected by Cyclone Debbie relay their experiences to the ABC, including a Proserpine local who is huddling in her bathroom with her husband, as torrential rain and wind gusts pummel the region. What to do (and not do) once Cyclone Debbie has passed Cyclone Debbie has made landfall, but it will be some time before residents are able to head outside and assess the damage. Here's a guide to what you should be doing in the storm's aftermath. Before and after: Beautiful one day, cyclonic the next See the impact of Cyclone Debbie on tropical Hamilton Island, which has been hit with wind gusts of up to 263 kilometres per hour. How the Aussie players rated on the tour of India The Test series in India was a mixed bag, especially for Australia's players. So, how did they rate? Aussies lose Dharamsala Test, India claims series win Australia falls short of retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy following an eight-wicket loss to India in the series finale in Dharamsala. 'Tale of despair': Ben Cousins handed one-year jail sentence Ben Cousins receives a 12-month prison term for a string of offences including aggravated stalking and drug possession, as a magistrate says the Brownlow medallist subjected his former partner to "nine months of terror". SA Government's power legislation 'puts South Australians first' The South Australian Government introduces legislation to give the Energy Minister the power to direct electricity generators to turn on when required — a move it says would have prevented the September statewide blackout. The price of fast fashion: Rivers turn blue and 500,000 tonnes in landfill Farmers in China and India are predicting the colour of the next fashion season by the colour of their rivers due to run-off from the textile industry. 'I was panicking': Relying on a phone call to get through unexpected labour A mother who went into labour too quickly to make it to hospital is united with the NSW ambulance call taker who calmly talked her through the delivery. NSW Government to spend $40 million on greyhound industry after backflip After backing down on banning the sport last year, the State Government will now spend more than $40 million to reform the greyhound racing industry. Unassuming shellfish at heart of town's racially fuelled debate Tyre slashing, vandalism and racially charged incidents are all part of the storm that's brewing in the otherwise quaint coastal town of Venus Bay. 'Exploding basketball' on Melbourne beach leaves woman with serious burns A Victorian woman suffered serious burns after a basketball exploded when she picked it up at the beach, according to police. Cash-free push sparks virtual pickpocket warning An information security expert is warning that the convenience of Australia going cashless comes with some serious privacy concerns. The 'sand mafia' fuelling India's $120 billion building boom Sand mining is big business in India — but it's also illegal, dangerous, environmentally catastrophic, and under the control of ruthless criminal gangs. Foreign Correspondent caught the sand miners at work and spoke to some of their victims. Fearless Girl to keep staring down Charging Bull… for now The Fearless Girl statue facing down Wall Street's Charging Bull — originally due to come down in early April — will hold her ground for at least another 11 months, with supporters working to make the popular sculpture permanent. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Will the passion for the AFLW inaugural season live on? By Neil Cross Brace yourself for more mortgage rate rises, analyst warns By business reporter Carrington Clarke Breaking in to the boys' club of cricket commentary By Ben Pobjie Why America and China need to deal with Kim Jong-un together By North Asia correspondent Matthew Carney Just In Empty grandstand backdrop to Sheffield Shield final in Alice Springs March 28, 2017 - 5:39 pm Dreamworld parent company Ardent Leisure faces possible board changes March 28, 2017 - 5:26 pm Cyclone Debbie threatens Queensland coal exports March 28, 2017 - 5:24 pm World • Beijing can deploy military assets 'anytime' in South China Sea • Trump's son-in-law to testify over meeting sanctioned Russian bank • Gold coin worth $5 million stolen from Berlin museum Business • Cyclone Debbie threatens Queensland coal exports • Cyclone Debbie damage could cost billions, insurers warn • Dreamworld parent company Ardent Leisure faces possible board changes Politics • Could track-free trams be a magic bullet for Sydney's 'varicose vein'? • Disability services provider to be reviewed over sexual assault claims • Houses aren't more unaffordable for first-home buyers, but they're riskier Sport • Aussies lose Dharamsala Test, India claims series win • As it happened: India wraps up series victory against Australia • How the Aussie players rated on the tour of India Science and Tech • Young people driving upheaval of Australia's new car industry: report • How to keep your phone charged in a cyclone • Why scientists signed an open letter on banning nuclear weapons Environment • The price of fast fashion: Rivers turn blue and 500,000 tonnes in landfill • The 'sand mafia' fuelling India's $120 billion building boom • Joyce proposes opening protected zones to logging to save Heyfield mill Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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