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Top Stories Fears for missing people amid cyclone, flood clean-up Three people remain missing in Queensland as flood-ravaged Logan in the state's south-east ready to clean-up after what has been the worst inundation in the region's history. In photos: Debbie devastation and flooding fallout These images capture the sheer scale of devastation that ex-Cyclone Debbie inflicted upon residents of Queensland and New South Wales, and the resilience of those affected. Teachers, parents dipping into hip pockets to meet school funding shortfall Teachers are spending hundreds of dollars of their own money to buy textbooks, classroom equipment, and even food, for students, while almost half of schools rely on fundraising to to pay for basic maintenance, the 2017 State Of Our Schools report reveals. Coalition in 'repeated breaches of faith' over native title deal, Labor says Federal Labor accuses the Coalition of bungling native title changes and breaching a deal struck between the major parties. Balcony collapses during student party, injuring nine people The Brisbane City Council is investigating the reason for a balcony collapse that injured nine people during a party in the Brisbane suburb of St Lucia overnight. Ancient art of bonsai threatened by waning interest in Japan There are concerns the Japanese art of bonsai could die out in 30 years unless young people start taking it up. Colombia landslide leaves more than 150 dead: local police A landslide in Colombia's southwestern border province of Putumayo sends mud and debris crashing onto houses, killing at least 154 people and injuring scores, officials say. Australia steps up security checks on airline passengers from Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi Passengers flying to Australia from three Middle Eastern airports will now be subjected to additional security checks upon arrival, on the basis of national security advice. Slater 'ate crap' during spectacular wipe-out Kelly Slater endures a spectacular wipe-out and a lengthy period under water only to be eliminated from the World Surf League event in Margaret River. Nick Xenophon defends deal to pass Government's company tax cuts South Australian senator Nick Xenophon defends a deal secured with the Government in exchange for his vote on cutting tax rates for small- and medium-sized businesses. Five things we learned from a jam-packed AFL Saturday There were statements of intent from prospective AFL premiers, and a notice to the league that some teams won't go quietly into the night on an action packed Saturday. Kyrgios shows great fight in triple-tiebreak loss to Federer Nick Kyrgios pushes Roger Federer to three tiebreaks and weathers a brutally partisan crowd as he goes down in the Miami Masters semi-final. Donald Trump's battle with Obamacare leaves US health care in limbo In the hills of West Virginia, one of the poorest states in America, people voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump in the presidential election — despite the help Obamacare provided and despite his promise to abolish it. For some transgender students, the school bathroom is a battleground In the absence of uniform national guidelines outlining schools' legal obligations, some transgender students are being forced to use bathrooms that do not match their gender identity, Jill Stark writes. Hundreds of Australians under investigation in international tax fraud probe More than 300 Australians who hold Swiss bank accounts are being investigated as part of an international probe into millions of dollars' worth of tax evasion. Sydney FC breaks seasonal wins record, beating City 3-0 Sydney FC eclipse Brisbane's record of 19 wins in a regular A-League season with a 3-0 thumping of Melbourne City. How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions It was one of the great art heists of the 20th century, but the motive of the students behind it wasn't to flog the piece on the black market — this was an act of political protest. 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 Whisky distillery gears up for national competition with 'millennia-old' local peat April 2, 2017 - 7:15 am Fears for missing people amid cyclone, flood clean-up April 2, 2017 - 6:54 am Ancient art of bonsai threatened by waning interest in Japan April 2, 2017 - 6:19 am World • Landslide buries dozens of people in Indonesia • North Korea nuclear ambitions must be stopped, Mattis says • Thousands flock to capture Californian desert 'super bloom' Business • Xenophon, Government strike company tax cut deal • APRA clamps down on interest-only mortgage loans • The zombies that haunt the Coalition's budget bottom line Politics • Coalition in 'repeated breaches of faith' over native title deal, Labor says • Nick Xenophon defends deal to pass Government's company tax cuts • North Korea nuclear ambitions must be stopped, Mattis says Sport • Five things we learned from a jam-packed AFL Saturday • West coast pips St Kilda at the death as Adelaide, Essendon and GWS win • Defence the key as Storm show off stunning NRL credentials Science and Tech • Stargazing guide: 10 things to see in the sky this April • Why are some people more gullible than others? • Concerns about future summer blackouts as coal power stations close their doors Environment • K5 rabbit virus an early success, researchers say • Endangered growling grass frog spotted in Victorian wetland • Trump powers on with agenda despite healthcare flop Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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