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Top Stories North Korea boasts latest missile can hit 'anywhere in the world' North Korea announces it has successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile that reached an altitude of 2,802 kilometres and flew for 39 minutes under the supervision of leader Kim Jong-un. How will the US respond to North Korea's missile launch? If the rogue state has really developed an intercontinental ballistic missile, this is a game-changer and it will force US President Donald Trump to act, writes Matthew Carney. Mother furious after disability provider reinstates carer accused of abuse A Queensland mother calls for national disability provider Lifestyle Solutions to be closed down after it reinstated a carer accused of abusing her intellectually disabled daughter. Men banned from Queensland stadiums over alleged abuse at boxing Three men who allegedly hurled insults at a group of women at the Battle of Brisbane boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn are banned from Stadiums Queensland venues for two years, after footage of the incident was widely shared on social media. Baby boomer musicians are ripping us off to boost their retirement savings It's not just Paul McCartney's $400 concert tickets. There is an avalanche of re-issues, box sets and extras that are taking fans for an expensive ride. Melbourne council says it will remove painted 'boll-art' Victorian authorities say they will remove painted art from concrete security bollards after a Melbourne street artist says he was stopped by police while adding to his graffiti art on one of the concrete anti-terrorism blocks in the city. Why people in their 30s are ditching the mainstream workforce Are you in your 30s and making a career change? If you are, you're not alone. Demographers say the increasing casualisation of the workforce has created a greater risk-taking culture among young professionals. Two Queensland flights grounded after impact by birds A Virgin Australia plane bound for Proserpine becomes the second Queensland flight in 24 hours to be turned around due to a suspected bird strike, after an AirAsia plane was grounded in Brisbane. Rise of the machines: Is money for nothing the answer for mass unemployment? With robots and artificial intelligence poised to take over many current human jobs, is a universal basic income the answer to keep the unemployed masses out of poverty? Ackerman died from car crash-like injuries, inquest told A Queensland rugby league player who died following an on-field clash had injuries that were "very rare", a doctor tells a coronial inquest. Medicare data 'sold on dark web', AFP to investigate The Minister for Human Services asks his department and the Australian Federal Police to investigate reports Medicare card numbers are being sold on the "dark web". Child abuse survivor relives ordeal for Rodney Pople's Archibald entry Steven Fisher says it took months to recover from the ordeal of reliving his trauma at the urging of a Sydney artist for an Archibald Prize portrait. Class action begins against maker of vaginal mesh implants Women who say they've been injured by vaginal mesh implants used to treat pelvic-floor problems will claim hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages from makers Johnson and Johnson, the Federal Court in Sydney hears. Main road to Gold Coast hinterland town to take another year to fix after TC Debbie flooding Residents living at Springbrook on Queensland's Gold Coast hinterland are packing up and moving after being told it could take more than a year to reopen the main access road to the tourist town. ADFA cadet accused of rape told police 'she said yes' A police interview with an ADFA cadet accused of rape, in which he claims his alleged victim consented to sex, is played to a Canberra court. Reserve Bank leaves rates on hold at 1.5pc The Reserve Bank leaves the official cash rate on hold at a record low 1.5 per cent and the Australian dollar drops on the governor's statement. Qatar delivers handwritten response to Arab neighbours' demands Qatar's Foreign Minister delivers a letter of response to a list of demands from its Arab neighbours, after the nations isolating Qatar extend their deadline by another 48 hours. Chris Christie pilloried over his day at closed beach US Governor Chris Christie is being heavily criticised for taking his family to a closed public beach during a government shutdown over the Fourth of July weekend. Dr Karl: Did life begin on an 'invisible' mountain range? Many scientists believe life on Earth evolved in what's dubbed a 'primordial soup'. But a new hypothesis is that it life began on the longest mountain range on Earth, that is so far under the water it's invisible to most of us. Venus breaks down at Wimbledon press conference over car crash question Venus Williams is led out of a media conference at Wimbledon in tears following questions about the recent fatal car crash she was involved in. Estonia's journey from backward Soviet state to tech capital In Estonia, it's inconceivable that you would line up to fill in a form, apply for a document or even vote. Everything, from getting medical records to paying taxes, is done online. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Housing surplus raises price crash risks By business reporter Michael Janda Children dying in drought-ravaged Somaliland By Africa correspondent Sally Sara Blowing bubbles: The new world economic order By business editor Ian Verrender Richard Hinds: What will we tell our grandchildren about Horn v Pacquiao? By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Just In How will the US respond to North Korea's missile launch? July 4, 2017 - 5:09 pm Australia A keep training despite South Africa tour uncertainty July 4, 2017 - 4:54 pm Eddie Izzard says Death Star Canteen is his Hotel California July 4, 2017 - 4:45 pm World • PNG election 'progressing well' despite polling problems • After North Korea launches missile, Trump suggests China could 'end this nonsense' • French police foil Bastille Day plot to assassinate Emmanuel Macron Business • Reserve Bank leaves rates on hold at 1.5pc • ASX gets $30b boost thanks to banks • Rise of the machines: Is money for nothing the answer for mass unemployment? Politics • North Korea boasts latest missile can hit 'anywhere in the world' • Melbourne council says it will remove painted 'boll-art' • PNG election 'progressing well' despite polling problems Sport • Australia A keep training despite South Africa tour uncertainty • Kyrgios 'scared' about prospect of surgery after Wimbledon retirement • Venus breaks down at Wimbledon press conference over car crash question Science and Tech • Rise of the machines: Is money for nothing the answer for mass unemployment? • Dr Karl: Did life begin on an 'invisible' mountain range? • How bees' eyes could be used to revolutionise robots and drones Environment • Could tax breaks and the repair movement fix our throwaway habit? • Aquaman given permission to film at NSW town, despite locals' anger • As Menindee's lakes dry up, its tourism prospects do too Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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