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Top Stories 'His satire served a noble purpose': Comedian John Clarke dies aged 68 Satirist John Clarke, of Clarke and Dawe fame, "spoke truth to power" and kept politicians on their toes, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says, after the comedian dies suddenly while bushwalking. A perfectionist with a steady hand: Jonathan Green remembers John Clarke "He wasn't just playing with jokes, he was playing with everything." RN presenter Jonathan Green, John Clarke's friend and collaborator, looks back on what made the satirist tick. Your favourite Clarke and Dawe sketches Iconic comedy duo John Clarke and Bryan Dawe entertained audiences with their political satire skits for over 25 years. We've collated some of their most loved segments and classic exchanges. Negative gearing reform 'essential' to improve housing affordability: Eslake Economist Saul Eslake argues that changes to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax benefits are "essential" to improve the prospects for first home buyers. 'That's business': $2b missile contract awarded without competition Some of the world's largest defence companies express disappointment at Australia's decision to award a lucrative multi-billion-dollar missile contract to Raytheon Australia without a full competitive evaluation process. Father convicted of attempting to kill daughters Perth father Edward John Herbert who doused his two daughters in petrol and set one on fire is found guilty of attempting to kill the children. Before and after: Wetlands near Abbot Point Coal Terminal turn black Satellite imagery appearing to show sediment-laden water flowing into wetlands from the nearby Abbot Point Coal Terminal prompts a Queensland department investigation. Distribution of debt poses new trigger to housing market No matter how you measure it, against income or the size of the Australian economy, we are at the highest levels of household debt in our history but it's not only debt that is threatening the housing market, writes Ian Verrender. Assad allies threaten to 'respond with force' to further US attacks A joint command centre made up of the forces of Russia, Iran and militias supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the US strike on a Syrian air base crosses "red lines" and it will respond to any new aggression and increase its support for its ally. Why did the stranded baby dolphin have to die? The decision to euthanase a baby dolphin found in an estuary south of Perth sparked a flurry of questions - but veteran dolphin rescuer Sally Kirby says the baby could not have survived without its mother. E-cigarette ban has advocates fuming A decision by Australia's drug regulator to maintain a ban on e-cigarettes has created a curious alliance between harm minimisation advocates and big tobacco companies. Early snowfall in the NSW alps, but that's all white Visitors and staff at ski resorts across the alpine region of NSW fell asleep last night in Autumn — and woke up in what looked like the dead of winter. Why are women more likely to be terrified of spiders? Some studies suggest as many as 90 per cent of arachnophobes are women and researchers at the University of NSW think the female sex hormones could be behind that imbalance. Centrelink's debt recovery system lacks transparency, ombudsman finds Centrelink's controversial debt recovery system lacks transparency and has treated some customers unfairly, the Commonwealth Ombudsman finds. Ray Hadley dumps 'boring' Morrison, declares 'bromance' is over A brief dalliance with ABC radio leads an enraged Ray Hadley to accuse Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison of "lying" to him — with the end result that Mr Morrison is now banned from the nationally syndicated show. Sergio Garcia's long journey to a Masters title break through From young gun to golfing punchline to Masters champion, Sergio Garcia's long journey to become a major title winner is now complete. 'Change your life or bugger off': Inside Australia's 'strictest' drug rehab centre When you step inside Shalom House as a new resident, be prepared to not only hand over your cigarettes, phone and car keys, but your entire life. Gold Coast rapper racks up $621 bill and does a runner into surf, police say Gold Coast man gorges himself on oyster shooters, lobster and beer at Main Beach's Omeros Bros Restaurant and then flees into the surf without paying his bill, a Queensland court hears. Egypt declares state of emergency after church bombings kill 44 Egyptian President Sisi declares a three-month state of emergency — suspending constitutional rights and allowing citizens to be detained indefinitely — after suicide bombers target two Coptic churches, killing at least 44 people and injuring dozens more in the run-up to Easter. Severe coral bleaching hits two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef, aerial surveys show Two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef is now devastated by severe coral bleaching, with damage occurring further south this year, Queensland scientists say. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Distribution of debt poses new trigger to housing market By business editor Ian Verrender 'Tremendous opportunity' for Australia as India seeks power in its own right By South Asia Correspondent James Bennett Syria missile strike leaves the world wondering — what now? By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Syria a 'hornet's nest' that failed to rise from the Arab Spring By Stan Grant Just In 'Monster' should 'rot in jail' for killing young mum, court told April 10, 2017 - 4:45 pm Father convicted of attempting to kill daughters April 10, 2017 - 4:27 pm Release of Mason Jet Lee report could jeopardise court matters: DPP April 10, 2017 - 4:07 pm World • US National Security Council reshuffle claims another casualty: official • Stockholm attack suspect an asylum seeker facing deportation • US warships diverted to Korean peninsula amid North Korea nuclear threat Business • Rio Tinto flags court challenge over unpaid tax allegations • Private investment, not negative gearing changes, will fix housing market: Morrison • Negative gearing reform 'essential' to improve housing affordability: Eslake Politics • 'That's business': $2b missile contract awarded without competition • Banned Drinker Register to return to NT in September • Centrelink's debt recovery system lacks transparency, ombudsman finds Sport • Sergio Garcia's long journey to a Masters title break through • Scott left hungry after Masters top-10 finish • Garcia beats Rose to win Masters thriller in play-off Science and Tech • Severe coral bleaching hits two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef, aerial surveys show • Australian team works to help humans walk on Mars • How emojis can help children learn and communicate Environment • Severe coral bleaching hits two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef, aerial surveys show • Cyclone Debbie leaves Whitsundays reefs in ruins • Chickens with lead poisoning expose backyard pollution risk Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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