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Top Stories A third of borrowers have little to no mortgage buffer: RBA Despite interest rates sitting at record low levels, one-third of Australian borrowers have not built up a repayment buffer, or are less than one month ahead on their home loan repayments, leaving them very exposed to an economic downturn, the RBA says. Trump's Syria strike a warning to North Korea's provocations Donald Trump's administration has demonstrated a willingness to follow up a threat with an actual military response, writes Philip Williams. Aviation expert explains Qantas 'stick shaker' incident that left 15 people injured The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a "stick shaker" incident on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong that left 15 people injured. We asked an aviation expert to explain what could have happened on board. Jury fails to reach verdict in Medich murder trial A jury in the murder trial of millionaire Sydney property developer Ron Medich has been discharged, after it was unable to reach a verdict. 'Get a VPN' as metadata retention scheme deadline arrives, experts say Today was the deadline for internet providers to be compliant with Australia's metadata retention scheme. If you don't want the Government to be able to see your online activity, then you better get a virtual private network, digital rights advocates say. 'Killing machine' illegal trap catches platypus in Lake Burley Griffin Illegal fishing traps in Lake Burley Griffin are killing native wildlife, including water rats and a platypus, as recently discovered traps show. 'Enough is enough': Betts says racism 'wrecking' AFL A frustrated Eddie Betts says he and his family have been deeply affected by yet another instance of racial abuse, which he says is wrecking his enjoyment of the game. Virtual reality bringing animal therapy to kids in hospital Bringing animals into hospitals is impractical and risky, so this trial is delivering a virtual excursion to the zoo for 80 patients at The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. What can we learn from United Airlines' 'breathtakingly bad' crisis management? The public relations fiasco United Airlines is facing began with a viral video and snowballed into a $1 billion drop in market value and a damaged brand. What went so wrong? 'We're worried': New Zealand braces for worst storm since 1968 New Zealand is preparing for what weather authorities are warning could be the worst storm since 1968, as officials move to evacuate seaside towns, close schools and warn residents to reconsider their Easter holiday plans. Easter bunnies and eggs torn to shreds as Adelaide Zoo predators dig into treats Gorging on a box of Easter treats and falling asleep soon afterwards has come early for some of the animals at the Adelaide Zoo. Trump says US-Russia relations 'may be at an all-time low' Donald Trump says the US and Russia are "not getting along ... at all" after Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson gets a frosty reception from his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Cash condemns Muslim group's video which says men can hit women Minister for Women Michaelia Cash says a controversial Islamic group is encouraging violence against women by publishing a video which says men are allowed to hit women in a "symbolic" way. Family First's Lucy Gichuhi set to replace Bob Day in Senate Family First's Lucy Gichuhi has won the ballot to take Bob Day's Senate seat, but the High Court still needs to officially declare the result, and will consider questions raised about her citizenship. Toowoomba sculptor comes up with his own Ronaldo statue Grant Lehmann says the football star deserved something a little more "distinguished". Controversial super plan on the table as 'razor gang' meets ahead of budget Christopher Pyne says "it's a great pity" that divisions within the Cabinet are being aired publicly as the expenditure review committee meets to discuss allowing young Australians to access their superannuation to buy a home. Archibald winner's laneway art removed by Melbourne council Street art by Vincent Fantauzzo, who won an Archibald art prize for a portrait of his wife Asher Keddie, is removed from a Melbourne laneway because of safety concerns, leaving the artist "heartbroken". Easter egg calculator: How guilty should you feel about your binge? So you're reaching for another Easter egg this long weekend and you tell yourself, "Just one more won't hurt". Is this actually true? And how guilty should you feel about the sugar binge? Man who 'believed he was son of Zeus' not guilty of murdering mother Melbourne man Stephen Bailey, who had delusions he was the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and also the son of Zeus and Athena, is found not guilty of murdering Penny Bailey due to mental impairment. 100 million years in the making: Open-air dinosaur museum opens in outback Queensland A permanent open-air dinosaur exhibit built over boulders and a gorge in outback Queensland should boost tourism to Winton, in the state's central west. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Bomb by bomb, UN weapons convention undermined in Syria By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Super Rugby debacle proof Australian sport is stretched beyond breaking point By national sport editor David Mark Why you won't hear the banks squealing about APRA's tougher rules By business reporter Stephen Letts Distribution of debt poses new trigger to housing market By business editor Ian Verrender Just In Fast-food ad targeting voice-activated mobiles 'blocked' before TV debut April 13, 2017 - 4:51 pm 'Get a VPN' as metadata retention scheme deadline arrives, experts say April 13, 2017 - 4:34 pm Unemployment up in WA as more jobseekers join market April 13, 2017 - 4:27 pm World • Fast-food ad targeting voice-activated mobiles 'blocked' before TV debut • Online family history search uncovers man posing as dead boy • 'Ashamed' United Airlines CEO promises not to set police on passengers again Business • A third of borrowers have little to no mortgage buffer: RBA • One-in-three chance of Australian recession next year: Minack • Unemployment holds steady at 5.9pc, on a 60,000-strong jobs surge Politics • 'Get a VPN' as metadata retention scheme deadline arrives, experts say • Cash condemns Muslim group's video which says men can hit women • Family First's Lucy Gichuhi set to replace Bob Day in Senate Sport • 'Enough is enough': Betts says racism 'wrecking' AFL • Sharks confirm Bird is flying north to Brisbane for big money • The best of Ronaldo's European century Science and Tech • 'Catastrophic' accident possible if drone regulations aren't tightened, senator says • AI coming sooner than you think, experts say • Making native animals toxic to feral cats Environment • Making native animals toxic to feral cats • Severe coral bleaching hits two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef, aerial surveys show • Cyclone Debbie leaves Whitsundays reefs in ruins Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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