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Top Stories This is Australia as 100 people If Australia were just 100 people, what would it look like? New census data gives us an opportunity to find out, and provides some surprising insights into the state of the nation. Census results show Australians are losing their religion Australia is older, more ethnically diverse and less religious than ever before, according to the 2016 census results released today. Here's a snapshot of Australia in 2016. CBA lifts rates for interest-only borrowers Commonwealth Bank is penalising interest-only borrowers with higher rates - but how do its rates compare with the other big three banks? The map that fills a 500-million-year gap in Earth's history Scientists develop and publish the first whole-Earth plate tectonic map which shows half-a-billion years of the Earth's history, and reveals how much has changed. Take a look at the map and learn how the researchers put together the pieces of the puzzle. 'You can't put a value on this': Breaker Morant's possessions may have been found at tip An arms expert is convinced a priceless collection of Boer War items found in a hessian bag at a New South Wales rubbish tip once belonged to fabled British-Australian soldier "Breaker" Morant. Careers Australia used rogue broker to boost taxpayer-funded student numbers A former staff member claims fallen education giant Careers Australia used notorious sales broker Acquire Learning to aggressively target higher education taxpayer funding while it was already under severe financial stress. 'Getting the same racism, that's not the life I want to live': NYT reporter examines race in Australia What happens when the New York Times' race relations correspondent comes to Australia to look at what it means to be Indigenous today? Sydney bio-hacker has travel card implanted into hand Would you be more likely to catch public transport if your ticket was under your skin? Sydney scientist Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow has done just this and now taps on with his hand. Greens deny Lee Rhiannon's 'bullying' claims Sources within the Greens maintain Lee Rhiannon has repeatedly undermined the party, after the senator hit back at reports she had been censured by her colleagues, saying a "deceitful leaker" was attempting to destroy her reputation. Travel ban 3.0: What does Trump's latest ban mean for travellers? The US Supreme Court has reinstated part of President Donald Trump's travel ban. So what does 'travel ban 3.0' actually mean for travellers to the US? Census reveals continued home ownership plunge The great Australian dream is moving further from reality, with the 2016 census showing a another increase in renting and fewer home owners having paid off their mortgage. Modi dodges notorious Trump handshake with a hug Donald Trump welcomes Narendra Modi to the White House for their first in-person meeting and is surprised by a series of hugs from the Indian Prime Minister. How Uluru formed over millions of years Uluru is the most iconic natural landform in Australia — and its formation is an equally special story of creation, destruction and reinvention. Barber shop brawl in Melbourne caught on CCTV Footage of a wild fight at a barber shop in Melbourne's west where a man was hit in the head with a tomahawk is released by police as they hunt for the offenders. Queensland Government fund denies planning to fund Galilee coal mines A Queensland Government investment vehicle has been in talks about investing in the Galilee Basin coal mining region, raising speculation it may help bankroll infrastructure for the controversial Adani mine. Port Moresby election manager arrested over $80k cash stash Police in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby arrest the city's election manager for carrying a large amount of cash, hours after voting in the city was suspended over unpaid allowances. Pacquiao should call it quits if Horn wins, trainer says Legendary trainer Freddie Roach says he will encourage his charge Manny Pacquiao to retire if he loses to or struggles against unheralded Australian Jeff Horn in Brisbane on Sunday. Australian filmmaker questioned over links to opposition, not drone, in 'spying' case Australian documentarian James Ricketson was arrested due to his ties to Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy, not for illegally flying a drone as first thought, a source close to the case says. Serena Williams demands 'respect' after John McEnroe says she'd struggle playing men Tennis legend Serena Williams hits back after John McEnroe says she would be "like 700 in the world" if she tried to be part of the men's tour, calling for respect and saying his comments are "not factually based". Australia Post names Christine Holgate as new CEO The head of vitamin company Blackmores will be the new Australia Post chief executive, taking over from Ahmed Fahour who is stepping down after more than seven years in the role. Aussies taste victory and defeat in America's Cup The America's Cup pitted New Zealand against the might of the United States but it was two Australians who went head to head as the respective skippers in sailing's most prestigious race. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum May strikes deal to form UK Government. What happens now? By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams in London Now for Japan: Superb Chile draw shows Socceroos the template for the future By James Maasdorp Can WA voters ever be convinced to support the Nationals' mining tax? By Jessica Strutt Probyn: Gonski's passed but the politics of school funding will continue By political correspondent Andrew Probyn Just In Footage of shark snapping at drone captured after ocean crash June 27, 2017 - 5:09 pm Kids using alcohol to escape 'something horrific', Indigenous suicide inquest told June 27, 2017 - 5:03 pm Careers Australia used rogue broker to boost taxpayer-funded student numbers June 27, 2017 - 5:01 pm World • White House says Assad may be preparing chemical attack • Pepe the Frog rises from the dead, creator says • Canadian nurse sentenced to life for killing 8 patients Business • Queensland Government fund denies planning to fund Galilee coal mines • CBA lifts rates for interest-only borrowers • Census reveals continued home ownership plunge Politics • Australian filmmaker questioned over links to opposition, not drone, in 'spying' case • Greens deny Lee Rhiannon's 'bullying' claims • White House says Assad may be preparing chemical attack Sport • Aussies taste victory and defeat in America's Cup • Pacquiao should call it quits if Horn wins, trainer says • Women's World Cup: Australia gets an easy win, but what does it all mean? Science and Tech • Sydney bio-hacker has travel card implanted into hand • The map that fills a 500-million-year gap in Earth's history • 'The girls were ignited': How a start-up hopes to smash glass ceiling Environment • 'Who speaks for the river?': Indigenous leaders voice concerns over Murray-Darling plan • Forest fire in Spain threatens UNESCO World Heritage site • 'Too big to fail': Great Barrier Reef valued at $56b 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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