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Top Stories ATO official facing charges over son's alleged involvement in $165m fraud One of Australia's most senior tax officials is entangled in a major fraud investigation involving his son (pictured left) in which sports cars, planes, houses and boats were allegedly bought with money stolen from the Commonwealth. How alleged tax fraudsters splurged millions on living the high life Planes, sports cars, artwork and fine wines were among the boys' toys and luxury goods that police allege were purchased as part of a major tax-fraud conspiracy. Trump lashes out as scandal follows scandal The past week and a bit has been chaotic for Donald Trump, even by his own standards, writes Washington correspondent Zoe Daniel. And what does Donald Trump do when he's cornered? He hits out. $3m inheritance is enough for billionaire's daughter, court told A $25 million payout awarded to the teenage daughter of late billionaire Michael Wright mistakenly allowed for a "quite extraordinary" list of items, including Pilates lessons until she is 97 and the purchase of 20 pairs of $300 shoes each year, a WA court is told. Adylkuzz cyberattack could be far worse than WannaCry: expert Another major global cyberattack is underway, and it could be even bigger than the WannaCry ransomware attack last week. Meet the Albany carpenter combining rock climbing and rock fishing Don't try this at home, kids: Albany fisherman abseils 70 metres down a cliff to cast a line. Veteran escapes jail time after choking officer trying to seize therapy dog An Army veteran who tried to strangle an RSPCA officer when she attempted to seize his therapy dog avoids further jail time with a suspended sentence in the ACT Supreme Court. Commonwealth, states still at loggerheads over school funding State and territory education minister accuse the Federal Government of cutting them out of the decision making on school funding following a meeting with Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham in Adelaide. Another Melbourne jewellery store smash-and-grab caught on CCTV CCTV shows a group of armed men smashing their way into a Melbourne jewellery store with hammers and crowbars, as the owner hides in a back room, in the latest in a series of smash-and-grab attacks across the city. Former FBI director appointed as special counsel to oversee Russia probe The US Justice Department appoints Robert Mueller to oversee an independent investigation into Russia's influence on last year's presidential election. 'She was gone within seconds': Dog owner tells of horror after labrador stabbed in park The owner of a golden labrador stabbed to death in a Perth park breaks down as she describes feeling her pet's heart stop beating as she tried to staunch the blood from the wound. Recycling shells from your plate to benefit the ocean Have you ever thought about what happens to the shells from a bowl of mussels or a plate of oysters? Japan's Princess Mako giving up royal status for love Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, will lose her royal status by marrying a "commoner" who she met while studying at university. Body of pilot found two days after ultralight plane went missing The pilot of an ultralight plane that went missing on Tuesday is found dead in the wreckage of his aircraft on a private property in northern New South Wales. Palaszczuk offers $320 million 'royalties holiday' to Adani The Queensland Government is offering Indian mining company Adani a "royalties holiday", potentially worth $320 million, for its massive Carmichael coal mine in the state's north. Peppa Pig's voice wants to play the role until she is a grandma You wouldn't be able to pick Harley Bird from a crowd, but you probably know her voice. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Don't bet on the budget's rosy wages forecast ABC newsreader says opening up about anxiety 'changed me for the better' By Craig Allen Why Scott Morrison's bank levy doesn't go far enough NRL drug scandals a tough pill to swallow when compared to wider public's issues By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Just In Port Lincoln inmates targeted in push to solve Susan Goodwin cold case May 18, 2017 - 4:47 pm Witnesses to fatal brawl threatened, SA police say May 18, 2017 - 4:32 pm Veteran escapes jail time after choking officer trying to seize therapy dog May 18, 2017 - 4:31 pm World • US police officer found not guilty over shooting of unarmed black man • US-backed Syrian force 'tightens noose' on Islamic State in Raqqa • US security contractors in PNG stood down after mercenary fears Business • Australian shares slide again on the back of Trump-inspired Wall St rout • Unemployment drops to 5.7pc with about 37,000 jobs created • Former Fairfax chairman leads rival bid for company Politics • Commonwealth, states still at loggerheads over school funding • Extra staff needed to fix NDIS problems, Labor says • Government to overhaul privacy code after series of breaches Sport • Darren Lehmann plays down threat of Ashes strike • Boyd led the way for Inglis to seek help: Bennett • One way or another, Aaron Mooy destined for Premier League Science and Tech • Adylkuzz cyberattack could be far worse than WannaCry: expert • Koalas facing 'local extinction' from part of Queensland's Fraser Coast • 3D-printed ovaries successfully restore fertility in mouse Environment • Recycling shells from your plate to benefit the ocean • US congressman vows to help Australia tackle Japanese whale hunting • Koalas facing 'local extinction' from part of Queensland's Fraser Coast Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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