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Top Stories Live: 'Utter disaster' in northern NSW as floodwaters rise There are fears lives may have been lost in overnight flooding in northern New South Wales, where tens of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes after the area was deluged by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Follow live. Lismore underwater as 20,000 people evacuated in flood emergency About 20,000 people are evacuated, while 10,000 are without power and safe water supply as northern New South Wales is inundated by severe flooding. Thousands evacuate amid Gold Coast, Logan, Beaudesert floods Thousands of residents in low-lying areas of the northern Gold Coast, Logan and Beaudesert flee their homes after the remnants of Cyclone Debbie dumps up to 600mm in isolated areas. Xenophon to back company tax cuts in exchange for energy measures The Government reaches a deal with the Nick Xenophon Team to pass its proposed company tax cuts. 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. Abbott was warned against China extradition treaty while in office Former prime minister Tony Abbott says he was advised by his department in late 2014 "not to proceed" with the China extradition treaty because of problems with the communist country's legal system. 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. 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. Hazelwood powers down as locals call for 'jobs, not new pools' in transition As one of Australia's largest power stations is switched off, Latrobe Valley locals say new multi-million-dollar sports facilities being spruiked by government will not solve the problem of unemployment. 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. No power or water, but Airlie locals pull together Many parts of the Whitsunday coast in north Queensland remain without power and running water days after Cyclone Debbie tore through the region, with one local GP revealing she treated at least 60 patients in a makeshift hospital. Security guards paid cash in hand: claims spread to WA Art Gallery Staff at the Art Gallery of Western Australia are alleging some guards are illegally being paid cash in hand, and security standards at the gallery are lax. Portrait prize finalists on the stories behind the pictures Ten finalists in the National Photographic Portrait Prize share the stories behind their images before the winner is announced in Canberra. More charges laid over Bourke St rampage Another murder charge and 28 attempted murder charges have been laid against Dimitrious Gargasoulas, the man accused of Melbourne's deadly Bourke Street rampage in January. Geoffrey Hunt won't be charged over Lucille Butterworth's murder The family of Tasmanian woman Lucille Butterworth say they are devastated that the Director of Public Prosecutions will not charge the man named by the coroner as her killer. Life lessons from the voice of Super Mario The voice behind Super Mario talks video games and the pursuit of personal happiness. 'I thought it was bark': Brown snake photobombs mum's snap of toddler When Bianca Dickson checked her phone, she realised she had unwittingly captured a photo of her daughter standing dangerously close to a brown snake. 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 Meet the man who took on Debbie with a chainsaw March 31, 2017 - 5:36 pm Rise in firearm thefts in regional WA concerns police March 31, 2017 - 5:34 pm Japan's fleet kills 333 minke whales in Southern Ocean hunt March 31, 2017 - 5:34 pm World • Japan's fleet kills 333 minke whales in Southern Ocean hunt • SpaceX's recycled Falcon 9 rocket blasts off again in world-first • Flynn talking to Congress about testifying on Trump-Russia links Business • APRA clamps down on interest-only mortgage loans • The zombies that haunt the Coalition's budget bottom line • Leaking buildings, mould and court battles: The dark side of the apartment boom Politics • Xenophon to back company tax cuts in exchange for energy measures • Abbott was warned against China extradition treaty while in office • Trump powers on with agenda despite healthcare flop Sport • With its 48-team proposal, FIFA is doing its best to ruin the World Cup • Kyrgios sets up Miami semi-final clash with Federer • AFL keeps grand final in afternoon, but CEO flags 'inevitability' of future move Science and Tech • Concerns about future summer blackouts as coal power stations close their doors • What's the real risk of shark attacks or terrorism? • How drones could help in the aftermath of cyclone Debbie 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. 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