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Top Stories North Korean ballistic missile could potentially reach Hawaii, expert says Experts say a North Korean ballistic missile fired from a region near its west coast into the Sea of Japan could have a range of up to 6,000 kilometres — enough to reach Hawaii. Winner of 62nd Eurovision announced Eurovision 2017 takes a few unexpected turns, with a surprise contestant finishing in the top three and a streaker wearing an Australian flag mooning the crowd in Ukraine. Warning: spoilers ahead. Government, Opposition face off over Medicare levy increase The Coalition and Labor are staring each other down over the Federal Government's $8 billion increase to the Medicare levy, which the Opposition wants to restrict to the top two income tax brackets. Ukrainian prankster moons Eurovision draped in Australian flag A Ukrainian media personality and prankster notorious for ambushing celebrities like Kim Kardashian streaks at the Eurovision Song Contest wearing an Australian flag. China plans new Silk Road to dominate world trade The Chinese Government is inviting world leaders to Beijing to sell them its hugely ambitious, signature One Belt One Road project, aimed at dominating global trade and making China the world's largest economy. 'Go out and enjoy your son', parents told after 8yo diagnosed with 'forgotten' brain cancer Doctors told Carly and Simon Gray to 'go out and enjoy your son', after eight-year-old Tom was diagnosed with brain cancer, a low survival cancer described as 'forgotten' by the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. How a young engineer accidentally halted the global ransomware attack The cyberattack that spread malicious software around the world, shutting down networks at hospitals, banks and government agencies, was stemmed by a young British researcher and an inexpensive domain registration. AFL live: Footy heads to China for Port v Suns AFL footy makes its move into China as Port Adelaide and Gold Coast's game in Shanghai headlines Sunday's action. Get your stats, scores and streams in our ScoreCentre. NRL live: Roosters take on Eels after Knights stun Canberra The Roosters are hosting Parramatta after Newcastle snapped their losing streak against the Raiders. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary in our ScoreCentre. 'Here are my battle scars': Cancer survivor models for calendar Nearly four years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Genevieve Esgate has stripped away her clothes and been painted from head to foot, to raise awareness of the disease in younger women. 'Nasty' Nastase returns in Madrid and the WTA is not happy The man in charge of women's tennis says Ilie Nastase's presence in the Madrid Open trophy presentation after the women's final cast a shadow on the day. Teenage pilot begins record flight attempt around Australia A 17-year-old pilot attempting to become the youngest to fly solo around Australia gets some honest advice from his younger brother: "don't crash". Are fresh vegies always better than frozen? There's a common belief that fresh is best and buying frozen vegies is a cop out. So, are you actually compromising on nutrition when you choose frozen veg? Melbourne dancefloor evacuated after capsicum spray released A woman who used capsicum spray on a Melbourne dancefloor forced the evacuation of the venue after patrons became overwhelmed by the gas, police say. Would you squat for 15 years to own a cheap apartment? One radical way to beat the housing affordability crisis is to take matters into your own hands, find an empty building and move in — which is exactly what one group of squatters did 13 years ago in New York's East Village. At least 17 mummies discovered in ancient Egyptian tomb Egypt unearths an ancient burial site containing at least 17 mummies, most fully intact, in the latest in a string of discoveries that the country's Antiquities Minister describes as a helping hand for its struggling tourism sector. Yolngu victims of HMAS Patricia Cam bombing remembered A piece of history involving a bombing, a beheading, and an incredible escape from drowning using a pocket knife after a World War II bombing off the East Arnhem Land coast is discovered accidentally after 74 years. Why women who sleep rough in the Kimberley are at risk Police and social workers say women from out of town who sleep in parks while visiting Broome from their home communities are at risk of violence. Research shows WA's northern quolls are avoiding feral cat baits Northern quolls in Western Australia's Pilbara region may be learning to avoid toxic baits aimed at decimating feral cat numbers, according to researchers. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The budget hatching of the bowerbird Prime Minister NRL drug scandals a tough pill to swallow when compared to wider public's issues By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Battle for Mosul: When the fighting ends, the real test begins By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Mob politics brings down Jakarta's Christian governor By Indonesia correspondent Adam Harvey Just In Richmond v Fremantle, a masterclass of losing May 14, 2017 - 5:03 pm 'Quad bikes are not toys', NSW Government safety campaign aims to reduce deaths and injuries May 14, 2017 - 4:49 pm Plan to save 'iconic' Tasmanian town falling on deaf council ears May 14, 2017 - 4:35 pm World • Glitz, glam and … a gorilla? The key moments from Eurovision 2017 • Who is in the running to replace Comey as FBI boss? • Eurovision 2017, as it happened Business • China plans new Silk Road to dominate world trade • Will Australian jobs grow while wages slow? • 'It's just a trap': ASIC investigating Barclay Finance business loans Politics • 'Go out and enjoy your son', parents told after 8yo diagnosed with 'forgotten' brain cancer • Government, Opposition face off over Medicare levy increase • Lara Giddings, first female to lead Tasmania, looks to future away from politics Sport • AFL live: Footy heads to China for Port v Suns • Richmond v Fremantle, a masterclass of losing • NRL live: Roosters take on Eels after Knights stun Canberra Science and Tech • 'Don't pay ransom': security expert warns against supporting cyber crime • Melting glaciers bring India emissions, energy uncertainty • Could humans be better than hounds at tracking trails, detecting drugs? 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