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Top Stories Stockholm truck attack suspect previously known to police Swedish police are increasingly confident they have caught the man responsible for a truck attack in the capital Stockholm on Friday, saying "suspicions have strengthened as the investigation has progressed". Liberals claim Manly and North Shore in NSW by-election The Liberal party claims victory in both of the NSW seats it was fighting to retain, marking the end of an anxious month of by-election campaigning. Turkish Australians cast their vote in Turkey's referendum Turkish Australians are feeling the pressure over how they cast their votes in Turkey's referendum that will see President Erdogan gain extended powers over parliament, with parts of the the Australia-wide community fracturing along party lines. Chickens with lead poisoning expose backyard pollution risk After decades of concern about the health effects of lead pollution, scientists have found the toxic pollutant no longer poses a threat to the air quality in our major cities but more backyard animals, mainly chickens, are being treated for lead poisoning. Rare mineral found in Lockyer Valley could become World Cup gold mine A pair of Queensland geologists think they have struck brown gold in unearthing a naturally occurring mineral capable of growing pristine grass in the middle of the Arabian desert, with hopes it will land them a massive turf deal for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Arielle Gamble's Year in a Shit Country Town In one of the most difficult years of her life, Sydney artist Arielle Gamble turned her tender eye on the dark and delightful goings-on of rural Australia, writes Hayley Gleeson. And now, on the pain and suffering on Nauru. Was the US missile strike on Syria legal? The US attack on a Syrian airbase happened without warning and without permission. But did the Trump administration break the law? Short answer — yes, according to one international law expert. Russia 'strongly condemns' US missile strike on Syria Russia warns the US cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base could have "extremely serious" consequences, as America says it's preparing additional sanctions against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Australia's macadamia industry not washed out by ex-Cyclone Debbie: growers Excessive flooding in macadamia growing regions in Queensland and New South Wales from ex-Cyclone Debbie has not dampened the mood of the booming sector, growers say. Tanna stars' way of life unchanged by Hollywood limelight Vanuatuan Tanna community members may have travelled to LA to attend the Oscars, but back home life for stars of the internationally acclaimed film Tanna remains unchanged. NSW jockey killed, two injured in race accident at Warialda A jockey is killed and two others seriously injured in a racing accident at a race meet at Warialda in northern New South Wales. This US poet lost 10 relatives in Syria this week, but not in the gas attack As the world focused on the devastating chemical attack in the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun, air raids were killing civilians in another part of the war-torn country. Activist's Australian visa cancelled over possible 'risk to good order' The Immigration Department refuses to comment on exactly why it blocked the visa of a prominent Palestinian activist, but argues it has a responsibility to protect the community from abuse or danger. WA Government ramps up pressure for Perth Mayor's resignation The WA Government steps up pressure on Perth's Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi to resign over allegations she failed to disclose travel-related gifts and contributions. Davison hospitalised after Supercars pile-up in Tasmania Will Davison is taken to hospital after being injured in a 12-car pile-up in the latest Supercars Championship round at Symmons Plains in Tasmania. Teens on murder charges extradited to face court in NSW Two teenagers who allegedly murdered a Queanbeyan service station attendant, stabbed a second man and bashed a third with a tyre iron are extradited by an ACT magistrate to face court in New South Wales. Winx streaks home in Queen Elizabeth Stakes for 17th-straight win Winx just keeps on trucking, winning her 17th-straight race — the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick. Queer Formal gives LGBTI teens a safe space to express themselves Melbourne's Queer Formal provides hundreds of LGBTI teenagers a safe space to bring a same-sex partner or dress according to their chosen gender identity and dance the night away. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Syria missile strike leaves the world wondering — what now? By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Syria a 'hornet's nest' that failed to rise from the Arab Spring By Stan Grant Trump's strike far from end of hell in Syria By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Just how uncompetitive is Australia's tax system? By political correspondent Andrew Probyn Just In Tanna stars' way of life unchanged by Hollywood limelight April 9, 2017 - 7:04 am Australia's macadamia industry not washed out by ex-Cyclone Debbie: growers April 9, 2017 - 6:08 am Chickens with lead poisoning expose backyard pollution risk April 9, 2017 - 5:15 am World • Late-season tropical cyclone hits Vanuatu • Trump, Xi showdown fails to materialise at Mar-a-Lago • US Senate goes 'nuclear' to send Gorsuch to Supreme Court Business • Supply to blame for high house prices, not tax breaks, says former banker • Twitter sues US Government for demanding anti-Trump account identity • Markets rattled by Syria missile strikes as gold and oil surge Politics • Turkish Australians cast their vote in Turkey's referendum • Liberals claim Manly and North Shore in NSW by-election • WA Government ramps up pressure for Perth Mayor's resignation Sport • Dockers claim upset victory over Bulldogs, Crows win Showdown • Tigers stun Cowboys after Dragons, Raiders post wins • Davison hospitalised after Supercars pile-up in Tasmania Science and Tech • How emojis can help children learn and communicate • Coeliac disease could be triggered by catching a virus, research finds • Seaweed jelly and dentist 'smart glasses' among ideas pitched to CSIRO Environment • Chickens with lead poisoning expose backyard pollution risk • NSW town divided over coal seam gas proposal • To frack or not to frack: The debate dividing the Top End Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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