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Top Stories The cop who helped blow the whistle on Australia's most corrupt police force In 1987, a network of corrupt police officers raking in millions of dollars in Brisbane's red light district set out to destroy Four Corners reporter Chris Masters. But Masters had a secret protector — a Federal Police officer. Passenger plane turns back to Sydney after massive hole blown in engine Safety inspectors are examining a China Eastern Airlines plane which was forced to abort a flight to Shanghai and turn back to Sydney last night when part of its left engine was "ripped clean off", leaving a massive hole in the cowling. Meet the Aussies on this year's Queen's Birthday honours list Nearly 900 Australians have been recognised for their contributions to the community in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list. Here's some of the scientists, entertainers, lawyers — and a psephologist — who've received awards. Community comes together after sisters die in fire Counselling will be offered to students and staff at the northern Tasmanian school attended by two girls who died in a "heartbreaking" fire on Sunday morning. Government rejects $150,000 advice to improve Centrelink One of the Federal Government's most criticised departments is told to abandon its performance targets as there is no realistic chance they will be met. Trump slams 'coward' Comey as Republicans call on President to come clean Donald Trump accuses former FBI chief James Comey of "very cowardly" leaks, as fellow Republications press the US President to come clean and "clear up the matter once and for all". Second man charged with supplying Brighton siege weapon A second man is charged over allegedly supplying the gun used by Yacqub Khayre, who shot dead a man, held a woman hostage and wounded three police officers before being shot dead at siege in Brighton on Monday. Australian man missing off Port Moresby coast after boat accident A search-and-rescue operation is underway to find three men after their fishing boat capsized near Papua New Guinea's capital on Saturday. Logan City Mayor's donors 'benefited from council's decisions' The mayor of one of Australia's biggest councils has been accused of misusing his position after voting on planning changes that benefited donors to his $377,000 campaign fund. From his hospital bed, Richard Hammond jokes about fiery crash Grand Tour presenter and former Top Gear host Richard Hammond, who on Sunday escaped serious injury in a fiery crash while filming, thanks the medical professionals from hospital bed in Switzerland. Thurston and Slater back as Maroons make Origin U-turn in squad overhaul Maroons coach Kevin Walters rings the changes, recalling Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater, dropping a host of players and picking bolter Tim Glasby for Origin II in Sydney. What's going on with Uber's CEO? It hasn't been a great year for ride-booking app Uber and it could all fall on beleaguered company chief executive Travis Kalanick, whose future is currently being decided by Uber's board. AFL live: Dees and Pies meet in Queen's Birthday clash The annual Queen's Birthday clash sees Melbourne and Collingwood face off in front of a big MCG crowd. Get live scores, stats and streams in our ScoreCentre. US companies pull funding of Trump-like Julius Caesar production Delta Air Lines and Bank of America withdraw financial support for the Shakespeare in the Park production of Julius Caesar in New York over its Donald Trump-like portrayal of the assassinated Roman leader. NRL live: Struggling Bulldogs face in-form Dragons Monday NRL returns with the Bulldogs hosting the Dragons at Sydney's Olympic stadium. Follow all the scores, stats and commentary in our ScoreCentre. Belfast locals express mixed reactions to DUP holding balance of power Everyone at Belfast's biggest market is aware that the local Democratic Unionist Party is in talks with Theresa May to prop up her Government, but some are worried their involvement could disrupt the current level of peace in Northern Ireland. Need office space? How about setting up at a restaurant table? A new start-up is taking advantage of restaurants that sit empty during the daytime by offering young entrepreneurs cheap co-working space. Dutton calls for stronger citizenship powers Immigration Minister Peter Dutton wants greater power to block citizenship applications, with the Government set to introduce legislation this week. Eat-and-run customer costing restaurants a pretty penne More than 20 Perth restaurants are left out of pocket by a man who likes to eat and run — and a quirk of the legal system means police cannot get involved. Overseas oranges going into Aussie juice due to shortages Some Australian orange juice is being labelled to tell consumers that imported fruit has replaced local product, as overseas buyers snap up blemished Australian citrus. Sanctuary undertakes biggest feral cat eradication project in world Work is underway at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary north-west of Alice Springs to create a feral animal-free zone by building a 44-kilometre fence. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Boris bides his time with PM in freefall after election shock By Europe correspondent James Glenday Australia out of a Champions Trophy that CA would prefer we didn't win By Geoff Lemon at Edgbaston Why did Jeremy Corbyn do so well in the UK election? By Nick Rowley Instinct and protocol come up against Trump's White House By Washington correspondent Zoe Daniel Just In PNG election: New opposition coalition aims to topple ruling PNC June 12, 2017 - 4:27 pm Man shot with nail gun at Canberra club June 12, 2017 - 4:16 pm Community comes together after sisters die in fire June 12, 2017 - 4:01 pm World • PNG election: New opposition coalition aims to topple ruling PNC • 'We're here, we're queer, get that Cheeto out of here': LGBT supporters rally across US • Qatar ready to listen to Arab states' concerns as Iran sends supplies Business • This week in finance: Tech stocks get the wobbles, Fed to lift rates and jobs data out • China seeks news influence through Australian media deals • Cattle thrive on retired mining land Politics • Who could be Britain's next prime minister? • US companies pull funding of Trump-like Julius Caesar production • 'We're here, we're queer, get that Cheeto out of here': LGBT supporters rally across US Sport • Thurston and Slater back as Maroons make Origin U-turn in squad overhaul • AFL live: Dees and Pies meet in Queen's Birthday clash • NRL live: Struggling Bulldogs face in-form Dragons Science and Tech • Scientists can now decode the DNA of your tumour • Milky Way exists in a void, study shows • Neil deGrasse Tyson answers your science questions Environment • Cattle thrive on retired mining land • Households better off under clean energy target: Finkel • Explaining the lingo behind the Finkel report Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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