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Top Stories One Nation insiders reveal Pauline Hanson's 'brutal dictatorship' Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is accused of intimidating and financially pressuring its own candidates and senior staffers. Meet the heroes of Murwillumbah, the tiny town with a big heart As the water surged in, the terrified residents of one NSW town had to act quickly to survive — and their stories are incredible. House swept away minutes after family rescued from roof A family is saved from the roof of their home on the northern Gold Coast minutes before it is swept away in floodwaters, in a rescue an SES worker describes as "the scariest thing I've ever done". Rockhampton braces for worst flooding in 60 years The central Queensland city of Rockhampton prepares for its most severe flooding in more than six decades, with floodwaters expected to rise rapidly throughout the day and the Fitzroy River to hit a level of 8.5 metres. Tudge may have 'committed crime' by releasing Centrelink client's information One of Australia's leading criminal barristers believes the Human Services Minister or one of his staff may have broken the law by supplying a journalist with a Centrelink client's personal information and it could lead to a prison sentence. Why our regulators are losing sleep over housing Suddenly everyone is in furious agreement about the state of the Australian housing market: it's a bubble. The problem is, it has all come a little too late and the regulators now appear to be at panic stations, writes Ian Verrender. Search resumes in Colombia after flood kills at least 200 A grim search for the missing resumes in southern Colombia after surging rivers sent an avalanche of floodwaters, mud and debris through a city, killing at least 200 people and leaving many more injured and homeless. What were the coolest things in Griffin's plan for Canberra that were never implemented? Most people know that Walter Burley Griffin designed the original plan for Canberra but much of his plan was never realised. Analysis: Beijing sends blunt warning to Chinese Australians Chongyi Feng's detention in China was designed to intimidate Chinese Australians who are critical of the Chinese Government's interference in Australian domestic affairs. Government committed to stalled welfare savings, tax cuts for big business The Federal Government re-commits to tax cuts for Australia's biggest businesses and a range of stalled welfare savings, as it finalises this year's federal budget. Day prepares for Masters return after time off Jason Day looks set to tee up at the Masters despite taking an indefinite break from golf at the end of March to care for his sick mother. Salim Mehajer charged with assaulting taxi driver, stealing EFTPOS machine Former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer is charged over the alleged assault of a taxi driver and stealing an EFTPOS machine in Sydney. Warhol painting of Mao Zedong sells for $16.5m in Hong Kong An Andy Warhol portrait of Chinese Communist Party founder Mao Zedong is auctioned and sold in a Chinese territory for the first time, selling for $16.5 million in Hong Kong. 'It looked like there would be no survivors': Crash claims teen's life A teenager is dead after the car he was in smashed into an airport shuttle bus, believed to have occurred after a police pursuit through Perth overnight. At least 20 tortured, murdered at Pakistani shrine: police Police say the killer was the shrine custodian who was allegedly in the practice of beating and torturing devotees to "cleanse" them. Power demolish Freo as Dees, Geelong secure wins Port Adelaide annihilate Fremantle by 89 points after Geelong beats North Melbourne by a single point in a Docklands thriller and Melbourne accounts for Carlton. Look back at all of Sunday's crucial stats and scores. Hackers use NY Post app to send 'Heil President Donald Trump' alert The New York Post's news app is hacked on April Fools' Day, sending out a series of unusual push alerts including Nirvana lyrics and a message reading "Heil President Donald Trump". Kieran Foran shaping as the Warriors' missing piece Kieran Foran is back in the NRL and already he's promising to be the steadying influence the Warriors have been yearning for after a try-scoring debut in a 28-22 win over the Titans. Maclaren hat-trick steers Roar to big win Brisbane Roar have fought back from a goal down to hammer the Central Coast Mariners 5-1 in the A-League, courtesy of a Jamie Maclaren hat-trick. Robot 'Alice' transforming dementia care High-tech tools, like humanoid robots and virtual reality are transforming the lives of people living in Australian dementia care facilities. 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 Whitsundays 'back in the game' after weathering Cyclone Debbie April 3, 2017 - 7:09 am Fashion label Magpie Goose showcases traditional Top End Aboriginal prints April 3, 2017 - 7:08 am Wenger says Arsenal's 2-2 draw with City proves side's mental fortitude April 3, 2017 - 6:41 am World • Moscow police detain up to 30 anti-corruption protesters • How much is Donald Trump's team worth? • 'Who hasn't wanted to punch Chandler?': Trudeau wins April Fools' Day Business • This week in finance: RBA on hold, Chinese iron ore peaks • Why our regulators are losing sleep over housing • Xenophon, Government strike company tax cut deal Politics • Why our regulators are losing sleep over housing • One Nation insiders reveal Pauline Hanson's 'brutal dictatorship' • Moscow police detain up to 30 anti-corruption protesters Sport • Power demolish Freo as Dees, Geelong secure wins • Day prepares for Masters return after time off • Foran raising red flags at airport, but Warriors not concerned Science and Tech • Brian Cox on Trump's America, that Q&A episode, and mankind leaving Earth • Stargazing guide: 10 things to see in the sky this April • Why are some people more gullible than others? 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