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Top Stories Emergency UN meeting sees Syria, Russia blamed for gas attack Western countries angrily condemn the Syrian Government during an emergency UN Security Council meeting called to discuss a gas attack which killed dozens of people, while Donald Trump declares the slaughter "crossed a lot of lines". Volunteers aplenty awaiting call to help with cyclone and flood clean-up Thousands of volunteers ready to join the clean-up in central and northern Queensland are yet to be called in because councils and local organisations have not asked for help. Porter seemingly uninformed about debt recovery program, FOI investigation reveals Social Services Minister Christian Porter did not receive any written briefings, documents or analysis about Centrelink's controversial debt recovery program before publicly proclaiming it was working "incredibly well", a freedom of information investigation reveals. Controversial Trump adviser Bannon dropped from National Security Council US President Donald Trump removes his chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing his controversial decision early this year to give a political adviser an unprecedented role in security discussions. Rockhampton's flooded Fitzroy to peak at midday Flooding will inundate about 300 homes and businesses in the central Queensland city of Rockhampton when the Fitzroy River reaches its flood peak around midday, authorities say. Trump's tough trade talk to be put to the test during Xi meeting Donald Trump has staked his presidency on bringing jobs back to the US and reducing America's huge trade deficit with China, meaning there's a lot at stake during his first meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Parents warned of fee hikes unless schools funding strategy developed Parents of children at Catholic and independent schools are warned they face fee hikes unless the Government develops a coherent strategy on schools funding. Family's anguish over daughter receiving cuts, black eyes while in care Cattle farmer John Barnett says his family had the worst year of their lives in 2016, he lost his wife of four decades suddenly after their daughter appeared with unexplained injuries while living in a group home. VW's software fix for dieselgate cars causing fuel economy problems: drivers Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal takes another twist, with some drivers now saying the company's software upgrade designed to fix the problem is causing drops in fuel efficiency and performance with their cars. Crown-of-thorns starfish DNA reveals coral killer's weakness A unique messaging system used by the crown-of-thorns starfish to 'talk' to each other could hold the key to developing a bio-control to help save the Great Barrier Reef from the marine predator's devastating attacks. Controversial Pilliga gas project provokes debate over NSW energy future Major energy player Santos has been devising a plan to produce coal seam gas in the Pilliga State Forest since 2011, but now the Narrabri project stands at a crossroads as the NSW Government considers a mammoth environmental impact statement. Liberal Party director Tony Nutt resigns The Liberal Party's federal director Tony Nutt is to stand down, after being at the helm of a national election campaign that delivered the narrowest of victories to the Coalition. Canberra zoo release first pictures of baby siamang gibbon A rare baby siamang gibbon makes its public debut at Canberra zoo, although excited visitors will need to keep a close eye out for the animal, who is sticking extra close to mum. Former One Nation members say McNee bought Hanson's plane Former One Nation party members say property developer Bill McNee told them he paid for Pauline Hanson's plane, which prompted the party to be referred to the Australian Electoral Commission for investigation. NSW branch of RSL facing fresh claims of fraud, cover-up There are fresh allegations of misconduct in the crisis-plagued RSL and claims members of the New South Wales branch have been threatened about speaking out. Turnbull urged to meet face-to-face with Trump as soon as possible Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is being urged to finalise a face-to-face meeting with United States President Donald Trump as soon as possible. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Russian investigators will look to Syria in hunt for metro train bombers By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Busting the angry AFL fan's free kick myths By Dean Bilton RBA stuck between rock and a hard place on interest rates By business editor Ian Verrender Analysis: Beijing sends blunt warning to Chinese Australians by defence reporter Andrew Greene Just In Bible stories told through Indigenous art April 6, 2017 - 6:52 am Canberra zoo release first pictures of baby siamang gibbon April 6, 2017 - 6:50 am Family's anguish over daughter receiving cuts, black eyes while in care April 6, 2017 - 6:45 am World • Syrian gas attack toll hits 70 as reports emerge of fresh airstrikes • How billionaire Warren Buffett became the face of Cherry Coke in China • North Korea fires another ballistic missile ahead of Trump-Xi meeting Business • Small miners under big pressure if iron ore price falls • Mortgage costs to rise as bank regulator hints at loan crackdown • 'Debt vultures' 'preying' on the financially vulnerable, lawyers say Politics • Why are this weekend's NSW by-elections so important? • Porter seemingly uninformed about debt recovery program, FOI investigation reveals • Controversial Trump adviser Bannon dropped from National Security Council Sport • Woods and Tedesco the priority, say Tigers as Moses deal is off the table • Buddy's career comes full circle for 250th AFL match • Playing against Cooper Cronk would be 'weird', Slater says Science and Tech • Cassini's final mission to give us closest look yet at Saturn's rings • Will people return to the Moon? • Stargazing citizens join search for Planet Nine Environment • Adani plans to export low quality, high ash coal to India, court told • Fracking inquiry in Northern Territory to commission two more independent reviews • K5 rabbit virus an early success, researchers say Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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