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Top Stories Bankrupt Culleton told to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars He has been declared bankrupt, his political career lies in tatters, and now former One Nation senator Rod Culleton is on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Federal Government. I had 'absolute right' to share information with Russia, Trump says Responding to claims he put an intelligence source at risk, Donald Trump defends revealing information to Russian officials, saying he shared "facts pertaining to terrorism and airline flight safety" and he has "the absolute right" to do so. Renters in Sydney, Hobart feel squeeze, while rest of country remains steady Australia's spiralling house prices are putting pressure on the rental market, forcing low-income earners to the outer suburbs while potential buyers save for a deposit, a peak advocacy group says. When Facebook livestreams a murder, who's responsible? The world's biggest social network says its mission is to "give people the power to share", but what happens when its users choose to share a murder, or even a suicide, live online? Cashless debit card expansion faces opposition from Greens, Labor A Federal Government push to control the spending of more Centrelink recipients by introducing the the cashless debit card to more communities may struggle to pass Parliament. Crinkling News fights to keep presses rolling for Australian children As the Senate prepares to hold its first hearing into the future of journalism in Australia, the country's first newspaper for children Crinkling News fights for survival. No French Open wild card for Maria Sharapova after doping ban Two-time French Open champion Maria Sharapova will not be able to play this year's French Open this year — not even in the qualifying rounds. Breakthrough in delirium research 'solves 2,500-year-old mystery' Australian researchers say they have identified the leading cause of delirium, a brain-related condition which affects up to half of elderly hospital patients. They hope the discovery will allow them to treat it. Reused code links WannaCry to North Korea Cyber security researchers find technical evidence that suggests ransomware WannaCry was written by a North Korean-run hacking operation known as Lazarus, but warn it's not enough to definitively blame the rogue state for the attack. 'Just doing my bit': The 22yo who blocked the WannaCry cyberattack The veil of anonymity is lifted from the young British computer expert credited with stopping the WannaCry cyberattack, with Marcus Hutchins using his first face-to-face interview to say he's "definitely not a hero". Dutton blames 'politics' as bid to deport six refugees fails Immigration Minister Peter Dutton suggests politics played a role in the failure of his bid to deport six refugees, despite one of the men travelling back to Iran three times for "holidays" after telling the Federal Government he was at risk of execution. 'You name it, Monique's gone through it': Saved from a life of chaos Monique was born addicted to methadone, with a drug addict mother and terrifyingly violent father. Her life changed when her cousin stepped in and became her kinship carer, which is the fastest growing type of care for children who can't live at home. Cyclone Debbie-affected areas prepare for more heavy rainfall Parts of Queensland affected by Tropical Cyclone Debbie just over a month ago are bracing for another big wet weather event, with widespread rainfall totals up to 200 millimetres forecast for much of the coast between Wednesday and Friday. Private insurers' profit rises 18 per cent after last year's premium hike Private health insurers have cashed in on last year's increase in premiums as well as stronger investment environment. Chanel's $2,000 boomerang sparks complaints and confusion French high fashion brand Chanel comes under fire for appropriating Aboriginal culture by selling a boomerang that retails for almost $2,000. Australia urged to help victims of Chechnya's 'gay purge' Gay men in Russia's Chechnya region have been kidnapped and tortured as part of an organised campaign to "purge" the country of homosexuality, according to human rights groups. Now there are calls for Australia to offer refuge to some of these victims. Thai Government hits Ctrl-Z on threat to block Facebook over royal insults Thailand's Government backs down on a threat to close Facebook in the kingdom if the company fails to remove more than 300 pages considered offensive to the monarchy. Large fire tears through Adelaide wooden pallet factory Dozens of firefighters battle a large blaze at a wooden pallet factory at Para Hills West in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Public gives rare Indonesian albino orangutan surprisingly normal name When a conservation group asked the public to suggest names for a rare albino orangutan rescued in Indonesia, it seemed like a recipe for disaster. But the primate has fared surprisingly well. 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 Lightning blamed for Para Hills West factory fire May 17, 2017 - 7:10 am Nick Kyrgios cut down by hip injury with French Open looming May 17, 2017 - 7:06 am Corbyn launches UK Labour's election manifesto May 17, 2017 - 6:59 am World • Corbyn launches UK Labour's election manifesto • Syria denies US accusation of crematorium at prison • North Korea missile program progressing faster than expected: Seoul Business • Private insurers' profit rises 18 per cent after last year's premium hike • Financial heavyweights tell Government to lift taxes • Renters in Sydney, Hobart feel squeeze, while rest of country remains steady Politics • Bankrupt Culleton told to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars • Renters in Sydney, Hobart feel squeeze, while rest of country remains steady • Cashless debit card expansion faces opposition from Greens, Labor Sport • No French Open wild card for Maria Sharapova after doping ban • AFL star Jesse Hogan diagnosed with testicular cancer • Wests Tigers release Mitchell Moses to join Parramatta Science and Tech • Wondering what career path to take? Bill Gates has some advice • Plastic debris turning remote South Pacific island into dump • MP3 is officially dead as licensing program terminated Environment • Plastic debris turning remote South Pacific island into dump • Cliff collapse at Dripstone sparks plans to reassess safety • Endangered catfish, national boundaries at threat under Mekong River blasting plan Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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