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Top Stories Native title claim over Andrew Forrest's Solomon mine upheld A court decision recognising a native title claim over land on which the Solomon Hub mine sits in WA's ore-rich Pilbara region opens the way for the Yindjibarndi people to sue Fortescue Metals Group for millions of dollars. Damond will receive justice because she is white woman, local pastor says The investigation into Justine Damond's killing by a police officer in the US last week will be a test for the racial prejudices of the American justice system, says the pastor of a Minneapolis parish. Dylan Voller says sorry over fake gun photo on Facebook NT police investigate after former youth detainee Dylan Voller is photographed sitting in a car next to a replica handgun, but Mr Voller — now an aspiring politician — says he didn't mean to scare anyone. Should Australians 'celebrate' the latest jobs numbers? A surge in full-time employment over the past five months raises optimism about the economy's health, but is that positivity misplaced? Archibald Prize: Who would you choose to be the winner? It's one of the great talking points in Australian Art — what do you think of the Archibald Prize winner? Which painting would you have chosen? A diverse field of 43 finalists is now hanging on the walls of the Art Gallery of NSW. An Indigenous rock shelter has rewritten Australia's history. How do we know how old it is? Archaeological excavations at a site near Kakadu National Park have pushed back the date of human arrival in Australia by up to 18,000 years. So how did scientists come up with that date? Raped and controlled by my husband, a priest: One woman's story of domestic violence My husband constantly reminded me it was my wifely duty to obey his every command. He controlled everything I did: what I ate, where I went, how much I spent. But as the parish priest he was protected by the Church — while I was shunned. Department of Veterans' Affairs accused of contributing to digger's suicide Combat veteran Jesse Bird took his own life after losing a claim for permanent impairment he had been pursuing for almost two years. Now his family is accusing the Department of Veterans Affairs of pushing him to kill himself. 'My house smells like a morgue': Bulimba torture accused out on bail Text messages between two men charged with torturing a 21-year-old woman are read out in court, while it is also revealed the victim has woken from an induced coma after suffering horrific injuries. Cat reunited with owners 1,000km away after outback adventure A cat missing for three months in outback Queensland is reunited with its family thanks to a local vet and travellers. Why many women with 'high-functioning' autism are left undiagnosed Many women with so-called "high-functioning" autism are likely being left undiagnosed, a situation which has wide-ranging consequences for their wellbeing. You should read this if you're hung up about identity fraud A man whose identity was used to set up a fraudulent mobile phone account is questioning why more stringent identity checks were not done. Supervised drinking in family homes backfiring, researchers say Parents who give their children alcohol in the hope that it encourages responsible consumption are being warned against the practice, following new research. I'm a Muslim, ask me anything Australia's youngest imam doesn't see the need for Muslim schools and he'd rather shake a woman's hand than cause offence. He's even happy for cameras to be installed in his Perth mosque and has pledged to resign if there's any trace of extremism. Nick McKim seeks confirmation on UK citizenship renunciation Tasmanian Greens senator Nick McKim is seeking proof from the British Government that he is no longer a UK citizen, but remains confident he has met senate requirements. Accused baby killer was obsessed with 'wolfman' who wanted child sacrifice, court hears A woman accused of murdering her infant child became obsessed with a "wolfman" to whom she believed she may have to make a sacrifice, a court hears. Critics decry 'unsustainable' new Hunter Valley town as residents move in Build it and they will come? That's the hope for Huntlee, the newest town in the New South Wales Hunter Valley, which is being built from scratch — but not without controversy. Women on track to retire with half as much super as men, study finds Australian women retire with less than half the amount of superannuation than men, and the system was designed to benefit working fathers when it launched 25 years ago, a major study finds. 'We made them too well': Alvey fishing reel company to close after 97 years As Bruce Alvey reflects on the success of his family company's 97-year history, he believes their long-lasting products were the reason for the company's downfall. Dutton says ASIO, AFP excited about super-ministry despite earlier concerns Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says the heads of Australia's domestic spy agency and federal police are "excited" about the new security super-ministry, despite them previously raising concerns. Here's why OJ Simpson is about to be in the news again The man once known as 'The Juice' is about to be splashed all over US television screens again, and not as part of a new documentary or miniseries. In fact it's not to do with the 1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman at all. Stand by your ram: Lost sheep befriends giant statue A lost sheep befriends a giant ram statue at a saleyard in Katanning in Western Australia's Great Southern, standing by its side for the past nine days. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Grattan: Greens should press Jordon Steele-John to stay in Ludlam's seat By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Tell him he's dreaming: Why the RBA can't raise interest rates By business editor Ian Verrender Australia is crying out for its own space agency. Here are six reasons why By Andrew P Street Trump's in serious trouble, thanks to the power he's given his family By Bruce Wolpe Just In NSWRL says Dugan, Ferguson were not drunk in lead-up to Origin III July 20, 2017 - 4:50 pm Alleged husband killer 'acted in self-defence' after domestic abuse July 20, 2017 - 4:50 pm Critics decry 'unsustainable' new Hunter Valley town as residents move in July 20, 2017 - 4:46 pm World • Boy wants to use new hands to write letter to donor's parents • BBC salaries reveal gender pay gap, incomes higher than PM's • Baby Charlie Gard granted US permanent residence status Business • Native title claim over Andrew Forrest's Solomon mine upheld • RBA's new neutral: midway between a slowdown and recession? • Should Australians 'celebrate' the latest jobs numbers? Politics • Dutton says ASIO, AFP excited about super-ministry despite earlier concerns • TV industry body questions Fox Sports budget cash • France's military chief resigns after clash with new President Macron Sport • Fanning plucked from J-Bay surf again after another shark appears • NSWRL says Dugan, Ferguson were not drunk in lead-up to Origin III • Aussie Michael Matthews eyeing Paris after donning green jersey Science and Tech • How do we know how old the Indigenous Madjedbebe rock shelter is? • Ancient Indigenous rock shelter rewrites Australia's human history • T-rex was a plodder not a sprinter, researchers say Environment • 'It's totally illegal': Koala habitat destroyed by logging • Environmental headache for Sydney's new toll tunnels • Bid to stop spread of red fire ants has failed, experts say 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. 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