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Top Stories North Korea missile launch attempt fails North Korea attempts to launch a missile near Sinpo, on its east coast, but fails, according to South Korea's military and the US Pacific Command. Safe Schools program ditched by NSW Government Former prime minister Tony Abbott commends the NSW Government's decision to ditch the controversial Safe Schools program, designed to educate students about sexual and gender diversity. Blast hits Syrian bus convoy leaving 100 dead At least 100 people, including children, have been killed in a suicide bombing near Aleppo that struck a bus convoy evacuating people from besieged villages, after a deal between Syria's warring sides stalled. Why were Syrian evacuees left stranded near Aleppo? What was the stalled deal between Syria's warring factions that left evacuees stranded near Aleppo, where a suicide bomber attacked? AFL live: Pies v Saints, Lions v Tigers Easter Sunday AFL sees Collingwood take on St Kilda and Brisbane host Richmond. Follow live scores, stats and streams in our ScoreCentre. NRL live: Penrith takes on Cronulla on Easter Sunday Easter Sunday brings you just the one NRL match, with the Panthers and Sharks hogging the limelight in Penrith. Follow all the stats that matter in our live Score Centre. Olivia, Oliver number one names for NSW babies "Unimaginative" parents are partial to names from yesteryear, royalty and famous authors when it comes to naming their children, according to the latest information on New South Wales newborns. Trump supporters and opponents clash in California as marches held across US Fights break out between pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators in Berkeley, while thousands march across the US to demand the President release his tax returns. Internet, computer pioneer Robert W Taylor dies Robert W Taylor, who was instrumental in creating the internet and the modern personal computer, dies at the age of 85. Cane toad's own poison used against them Cane toad poison is being turned against the pest through the development of world-first specialised traps in Queensland. In photos: Easter celebrations around the world Millions of Christians around the world are marking Easter this weekend. From solemn rituals to chocolate egg hunts, take a look at some of the unique ways Easter is celebrated across the globe. World's oldest person dies aged 117 Emma Morano, at 117 the world's oldest person and also believed to have been the last surviving person born in the 1800s, dies at her home in northern Italy. Heavy metal fills Aussie outback at Blacken festival Hundreds of people enjoy one of Australia's most isolated music festivals Blacken Open Air Festival, which has arguably grown to become the country's biggest heavy metal event and is live-streamed to Europe. Aussies Maker and Delly come up big for Bucks in NBA playoffs Australian rookie Thon Maker is an intimidating force and Matthew Dellavedova nails key shots in Milwaukee's upset NBA playoffs win over the Toronto Raptors. Ricciardo qualifies fourth in Bahrain but his optimism is being sorely tested Daniel Ricciardo qualifies fourth in Bahrain, but the ever-smiling Aussie is already looking to the second half of the F1 season after a difficult start. Life, death and a sleepy lizard: One researcher's remarkable work We know the sleepy lizard can love and grieve and is a special part of Australia's ecology. But we only know that thanks to the work of a couple of researchers, who have both just died. 'Pure joy': Fliers look to the sky at Adelaide International Kite Festival All you need to fly a kite is the "wind at your back and a smile on your face", says Mick Crowley as he decorates the sky at Semaphore Beach with dozens of equally passionate people. Recipe video to share dietary tips for chemotherapy patients Chef Lilly Trewartha is in cancer remission and plans to share her insights into the special challenges of cooking for those undergoing chemotherapy through a new video backed by the Cancer Council. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum This Easter, think of the Egyptians By Julia Baird Nothing 'unpredictable' about dangerous North Korea By Stan Grant Trump's Syria strike a warning to North Korea's provocations By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Bomb by bomb, UN weapons convention undermined in Syria By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Just In Tasmanian mural competition attracts international interest April 16, 2017 - 4:38 pm Giant pumpkins on show as locals compete at the Cadell Harvest Festival April 16, 2017 - 4:19 pm Man pulled from water at Perth's Woodman Point dies April 16, 2017 - 3:47 pm World • Sri Lankan dump landslide kills 20, buries 100 homes • N Korea threatens US with 'annihilating strike' as it parades missiles • 'I thought it was outside my home': Nearby residents describe impact of 'Mother Of All Bombs' Business • A third of borrowers have little to no mortgage buffer: RBA • One-in-three chance of Australian recession next year: Minack • Fortescue powers on despite iron ore crash Politics • Safe Schools program ditched by NSW Government • North Korea missile launch attempt fails • Turkey at a crossroads as Erdogan pushes for more power in referendum Sport • AFL live: Pies v Saints, Lions v Tigers • NRL live: Penrith takes on Cronulla on Easter Sunday • Dockers' intoxicated Bennell escorted off flight Science and Tech • Internet, computer pioneer Robert W Taylor dies • Metal sponges pull water out of thin air, even in a desert • What will it take to break the two-hour marathon? Environment • 'The whole house started to rattle': Earthquake hits NSW • Australian solar-panel installations surge • Making native animals toxic to feral cats Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2017 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters