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Top Stories 'Weasel' Australians accused of undermining nuclear ban treaty More than 120 nations are trying to introduce a ban on nuclear weapons, but some of them are convinced Australia is trying to sabotage the treaty from the inside. That's led to our diplomats being labelled "weasels", senators heard this week. We explain what's going on. Threat from North Korea 'clear and present', Mattis says US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis says Washington is encouraged by Beijing's efforts to restrain North Korea, but will not accept its militarisation of islands in the South China Sea. Eddie Mabo's widow marks 25 years since landmark land rights decision On the 25th anniversary of the Mabo High Court Decision, Eddie Mabo's widow recalls the "proud as punch" moment she learned her late husband's legal challenge was successful. Champagne and offers over $7 million: Welcome to Sydney's housing hunger games The NSW Government this week announced a suite of measures to help first-home buyers get into the market, but in a city where the average house price is over $1 million, not everyone is struggling. AFL live: Giants take on Bombers as Suns pip the Eagles GWS faces off against Essendon following the Suns' dramatic win over the struggling West Coast Eagles. Follow every moment with live commentary and stats in our ScoreCentre. What will happen when Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf cracks? A massive crack in one of Antarctica's largest ice shelves is very close to breaking point. When it fractures it will create an iceberg bigger than Kangaroo Island. So, what impact will that have? Ariana Grande visits young fans injured in Manchester bombing US pop star Ariana Grande pays a surprise hospital visit to young fans injured in a suicide bombing at her Manchester concert, which killed 22 people and left 116 wounded. Darwin man killed in San Francisco fight Darwin man Matthew Bate, 33, was on holidays in the United States when he got involved in a verbal altercation on the street in San Francisco that turned deadly. Frozen berries linked to hepatitis A cases originally cleared by testing Frozen berries linked to three new hepatitis A cases were originally cleared by routine testing before they went out for sale last October, Australia's food safety agency says. NRL live: Roosters host Broncos minus Milford The Roosters will try to start the Broncos' annual Origin slump after the Dragons hold off the Tigers on another Saturday of NRL footy. Get all your live scores, stats and streams in our ScoreCentre. Dozens charged with child sex abuse in Pilbara More than 30 men across the Pilbara region are reportedly charged with almost 300 counts of child sex abuse as part of a police crackdown on child sex abuse. Residents of sunny Broome blocked from going solar Locals in one of Western Australia's sunniest towns are fed up with having their access to solar power restricted and say it is putting struggling homes and businesses under further financial pressure. The son of an Indian immigrant is set to become Ireland's first openly gay PM "If my election shows anything, it is that prejudice has no hold in this republic," Leo Varadkar says after becoming the new leader of the governing Fine Gael party, succeeding Enda Kenny. Teen pilot becomes youngest person to fly solo around Australia A 17-year-old Tasmanian too young to drive a car by himself becomes the youngest person to fly solo and unassisted around Australia. SA chef harvests seaweed illegally to keep native ingredient on menu High-profile Adelaide chef Duncan Welgemoed says South Australia's seaweed permit fee of almost $5,000 is forcing restaurants like his to harvest the versatile ingredient illegally. UN raises concerns over water quality goals on Great Barrier Reef Queensland is struggling to meet its water quality targets for the Great Barrier Reef, a new report from the United Nation's World Heritage Committee says. Aussies' fast bowling dream becomes wake-up call at Champions Trophy Australia's revered fast bowling line-up is exposed against New Zealand in their abandoned Champions Trophy opener at Edgbaston, writes Geoff Lemon. Darwin's markets: Shopping centre carpark turned foodie heaven in Malak The Malak markets are a weekly reminder of Darwin's famous cultural melting pot, and immigrants explain why the taste of home cooking is so important to them. What did Senate estimates uncover this week? From troop deployments to the maximum running speed of a giraffe, Senate estimates hearings this week have traversed a vast sweep of material, writes political correspondent Louise Yaxley. Tattoo artist takes on Japan's ink taboo Two years ago, police in the city of Osaka raided Taiki Masuda's studio, arresting and fining him — his crime was working as a tattoo artist without also being a licensed doctor. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum US business can still lead world to lower carbon future despite Trump's Paris pull-out By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett Pressure on Trump from all sides results in messy Paris withdrawal By Washington correspondent Zoe Daniel Probyn: Shorten forced to fight internal party politics to get his way By political correspondent Andrew Probyn Richard Hinds: Separating athletes from their off-field exploits increasingly difficult By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Just In Dozens charged with child sex abuse in Pilbara June 3, 2017 - 4:28 pm Champagne and offers over $7 million: Welcome to Sydney's housing hunger games June 3, 2017 - 4:01 pm New technology offers hope to people at risk of sudden cardiac death June 3, 2017 - 3:22 pm World • Protest in Kabul turns violent in wake of truck bomb attack • German rock concert evacuated over terrorism concern • 'Spears to semi-automatics': PNG's tribal conflicts become more violent Business • Who'll feel the pain from Amazon's $12b raid on Australian retail? • US business can still lead world to lower carbon future despite Trump's Paris pull-out • Coca-Cola's profits slide as consumers' tastes change Politics • Au revoir, Paris: Trump's climate deal exit and covfefe • The son of an Indian immigrant is set to become Ireland's first openly gay PM • China should curb 'unlawful, reckless' North Korea, Turnbull says Sport • AFL live: Giants take on Bombers as Suns pip the Eagles • NRL live: Roosters host Broncos minus Milford • Aussies' fast bowling dream becomes wake-up call at Champions Trophy Science and Tech • Australian beef cattle are being used to create heart valves and save lives • What will happen when Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf cracks? • Third gravitational wave puts new spin on black holes Environment • SA chef harvests seaweed illegally to keep native ingredient on menu • Au revoir, Paris: Trump's climate deal exit and covfefe • Secret cabinet documents show wombats, quolls and more Aussie animals at risk Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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