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Top Stories Russia hacking investigation boss steps down amid ethics probe Devin Nunes, the embattled head of the US Intelligence Committee investigating Russian election interference, stands aside amid accusations he released classified information without authorisation and is too close to the Trump administration. Why one young Aboriginal man is leaving his home and everything he has known behind Young men like Junior are key to Aboriginal culture surviving in remote Australian communities in West Arnhem Land. But first his parents are sending him on an adventure 3,800km away, with the hope it'll help him walk confidently in both worlds. Stargazing Live viewers find four-planet solar system Australian volunteer citizen scientists find four previously unknown planets orbiting a nearby star thanks to a crowd-sourcing project aired on the ABC's Stargazing Live. Syrian Government wants to run any inquiry into gas attack The Syrian Government sets conditions for any international inquiry into a suspected chemical attack that killed scores of people, saying it should set out from Damascus not Turkey, as the US doubles down on comments condemning Bashar al-Assad. Government examined tax breaks on housing but did not act: FOI investigation Federal Cabinet formally examined the impact of tax breaks on Australia's booming housing market in early 2016 but decided not to act, an ABC investigation reveals. Free trade negotiations with EU a step closer Australia is hopeful of beginning negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union in the latter half of this year. Alcohol linked to drownings of 500 Aussie men over past decade A campaign is launched aimed at changing men's attitudes towards drinking and swimming, with new figures suggesting alcohol may have contributed to the drownings of almost 500 Australian men over the past decade. Queensland's own Loch Ness monster goes on show in outback The fossil of a long-necked, 12-metre plesiosaur that was discovered on the edge of the Simpson Desert will finally see the light of day again. Russian police find explosives similar to device used by bomber Russian authorities raid a residential building in St Petersburg and find explosives similar to those used by a suicide bomber who this week blew up a metro carriage killing 14 people, security sources say. Channel 9 reporter Ben McCormack charged over child pornography Police charge Channel 9 reporter Ben McCormack over child abuse material after raid on A Current Affair offices in Sydney. Day, Scott treading water in Masters opening round Australia's Jason Day overcomes a difficult start but Adam Scott has endured a mixed opening round at the Masters. People with disabilities face uncertain future amid NSW Government land sale The NSW Government confirms a long-term plan to sell off harbour-front homes that accommodate the state's most vulnerable people, as part of the move to a National Disability Insurance Scheme. Opposition intensifies campaign against Gillespie after Bob Day ruling The Federal Opposition is intensifying its campaign against Assistant Health Minister David Gillespie, arguing he could be disqualified from Parliament in the wake of the High Court's decision to remove Bob Day from the Senate. To frack or not to frack: The debate dividing the Top End Last year controversial drilling tests were carried out in the NT to see if fracking was viable and but the big environmental questions are still being asked and the issue continues to polarise people. Space Gandalf is the newest star in the galaxy Stargazing Live is captivating audiences around Australia this week, but one new "star" has caught the country's attention. Thai Government announces strict traffic ban, police say they will ignore it for now Thailand's Prime Minister uses his sweeping post-coup powers to announce two new traffic regulations, only to backtrack on one of them hours after it comes into effect. 'Huge relief': Rockhampton's flood level lower than expected The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton reaches 8.8 metres at 3:40pm, the Bureau of Meteorology says, with the water so far failing to reach a predicted 9 metres. Principal resigns after school newspaper raises questions about her credentials An incoming principal resigns after a group of student reporters at a US school were not able to find evidence her university degrees were issued by an accredited institution. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why isn't there more outrage about the unimaginable terror in Syria? By chief foreign correspondent Phillip Williams Big Little Lies: Nicole Kidman sparks a crucial conversation about domestic violence By Julia Baird 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 Tim Worner resigns as Sydney Swans director April 7, 2017 - 7:10 am 'It's his right to have an education': Family's battle for autistic son April 7, 2017 - 7:04 am Teens on the run after fatal stabbing at Queanbeyan service station April 7, 2017 - 6:51 am World • Conservationists cast doubt on China's ivory trade ban • NZ school apologises to students who had throats cut in on-stage accident • Terrorists may target Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli, Government says Business • Coking coal prices post biggest one-day gain on record amid Debbie disaster • ACCC takes Apple to court over alleged consumer law breaches • Get out there and sell your message, Morrison tells big business Politics • Free trade negotiations with EU a step closer • People with disabilities face uncertain future amid NSW Government land sale • North Korea to dominate Trump, Xi talks in Florida Sport • Day, Scott treading water in Masters opening round • Broncos flex muscle with win over Roosters • Tim Worner resigns as Sydney Swans director Science and Tech • CSIRO program helps scientists get ideas to consumers • If we finally find alien life, will it be anything like the movies? • Stargazing Live viewers find four-planet solar system Environment • To frack or not to frack: The debate dividing the Top End • Turtles 'keeping Murray River clean' in danger of extinction • Adani plans to export low quality, high ash coal to India, court told Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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