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Top Stories North Korea's ballistic missile launch fails amid rising tensions North Korea test-fires a ballistic missile from a region north of its capital, but it appears to have failed, South Korea's military says, defying intense pressure from the United States and the reclusive state's main ally, China. Failure to act on North Korea could be catastrophic, Tillerson warns UN It is only a matter of time before North Korea develops the nuclear capability to strike the US mainland, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warns, saying a failure to curb the regime's abilities could lead to "catastrophic consequences". Fyre Festival furore after Ja Rule's 'luxury' music event flops A much-hyped luxury music festival in the Bahamas that promised performances by artists including Blink-182 is cancelled at the last minute after people had already arrived and spent thousands of dollars on tickets and travel. Australia's first Democrats MP Robin Millhouse dies aged 87 Former maverick MP and Supreme Court judge Robin Millhouse dies at the age of 87, inspiring tributes to his influence on law reform and the evolution of the Australian Democrats. Syrian youths find freedom through parkour Leaping over bombed roofs and jumping through damaged window frames, a group of teenagers run and swing their way through buildings left dilapidated by six years of war in the southern Syrian town of Inkhil. Why do we care about Trump's first 100 days? There's still almost 1,400 days to go of President Donald Trump's first term. Why make a big deal of the first 100? It's because this is probably as good as it gets for Mr Trump. AFL Live: Hawks, Swans humbled, Lions taking on the Power The Lions are trying their luck against the Power before North Melbourne face the Suns and West Coast goes toe to toe with Fremantle in the WA Derby. Follow it live in our AFL ScoreCentre. Alleged killer still at large after Elizabeth shopping centre attack Police are confident they will find a 26-year-old suspect who remains on the run after a fatal stabbing outside a shopping centre in Adelaide's north. Melbourne redheads return with offspring to celebrate second Ginger Pride march The flame-haired faithful flock to Melbourne's Federation Square for the second annual Ginger Pride rally. Suffering in silence: One million Syrians in Lebanon desperate for healthcare Syrian refugees make up 25 per cent of Lebanon's population, but many live in poverty, unable to legally work and without the funds to pay for any healthcare. Will the federal budget launch a new era in social and affordable housing? There is a massive shortage of affordable housing in Australia and advocates are waiting to see if a new approach to attract large-scale private investment in social housing will receive backing in the federal budget. NRL live: Titans look for redemption against struggling Knights The Bulldogs take on the Raiders and the Tigers face the Sharks on Saturday after Gold Coast smashed Newcastle in the early game. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary in our ScoreCentre. The farmers' market that saved a town The closure of a regional town's major employer has become an all-too-familiar occurrence in Victoria in recent years, but the tiny town of Girgarre in the Goulburn Valley proves there is hope after major industry leaves town. AFP's metadata access shows laws need reform: expert The illegal access of a journalist's phone records by the Australian Federal Police proves metadata retention laws need reform, an expert from the Australian Centre of Cyber Security says. 'Shonky' real estate agents still underquoting despite crackdown Real estate agents in NSW are continuing to generate buzz around a property by underquoting to vendors, but the Government says it is committing to "weeding out" shonky agents to ensure a fair deal for consumers. Meet the women staying on to work the land on their own Life in the outback can be challenging, but the close-knit communities have a powerful draw, as three western Queensland women discovered following life-changing tragedies. Jakarta, a city under pressure from a growing population Indonesia's capital Jakarta is a city under pressure, with its infrastructure unable to cope with the growing population. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum US missile shield a test of Beijing's soft power By China correspondent Bill Birtles Turnbull turns his guns on infrastructure, but will he hit the target? By political correspondent Andrew Probyn Are we OK with games that allow kids to perform eye lifts and nose jobs? By Melinda Tankard Reist Gas prices halved, problem solved. Is it that simple? By business editor Ian Verrender Just In Australia's first Democrats MP Robin Millhouse dies aged 87 April 29, 2017 - 3:55 pm Secrets of the old Alice Springs jail revealed in new exhibition April 29, 2017 - 3:03 pm Country town turns rubbish into tunes with junk orchestra April 29, 2017 - 2:40 pm World • NZ Immigration Minister says US, Australia visa change announcement a coincidence • Le Pen's replacement as National Front leader quits over Holocaust denial claims • Woman shot, six arrested after UK counter-terrorism raids Business • As APRA warns of more interest rate rises, ANZ delivers • Westpac's new climate change policy is bad news for Adani • APRA slams banks over lax lending standards Politics • Will the federal budget launch a new era in social and affordable housing? • Why do we care about Trump's first 100 days? • Le Pen's replacement as National Front leader quits over Holocaust denial claims Sport • AFL Live: Hawks, Swans humbled, Lions taking on the Power • NRL live: Titans look for redemption against struggling Knights • Giants' Greene in more hot water after striking Bulldogs' Daniel Science and Tech • AFP illegally accessed call records of journalist • How virtual reality spiders are helping people face their arachnophobia • Cassini survives dive behind Saturn's rings to send back closest look yet at planet's atmosphere Environment • Carbon price vital for emissions-free future, roadmap shows • New coral bleaching database puts Australia second worst • Could brighter clouds help to cool the Great Barrier Reef? 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