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Top Stories Former Ironman Dean Mercer dead at 47 after cardiac arrest Former Ironman Dean Mercer is remembered as a "champion bloke" and a loving father of four young boys, after he suffered a cardiac arrest and crashed his car on the Gold Coast this morning. Government's $10b IT bill now rivalling Newstart cost A report shows the cost of Government IT systems has jumped to nearly $10 billion — despite not resulting in better outcomes for the public — because public servants prefer old, familiar solutions to newer and more innovative ones. Live: Bangladesh on top as wickets tumble on day two Australia is trying to dig itself out of a nervy predicament on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh. Follow all the action in our live blog. 'Grandfatherly' beekeeper blames Nigerian scammers over 2kg cocaine haul A 68-year-old New Zealand beekeeper charged with smuggling more than two kilograms of pure cocaine into Australia is a good person who fell victim to online scammers, his lawyer says. Surf brands face wipe-out after falling off wave of popularity Surfing culture runs deep in Australia, but the clothing empires built around the sport are being dumped by consumers and investors. Burkas are political symbols not Islamic ones, Muslim scholar says Pauline Hanson's recent burka stunt attracted criticism from all sides of Parliament, but a Muslim scholar and human rights adviser says it's the garment itself that's offensive. Record rainfall, tornadoes expected as Texas floods force thousands to flee Texans are warned to brace themselves for "unprecedented" rainfall of up to 1.3 metres, as record floods, tidal surges and tornadoes hit communities already devastated by Tropical Storm Harvey. Father charged with firearms offences over daughter's gunshot death The father of a three-year-old girl who died in Sydney last night from gunshot wounds to her neck will face court for owning an unregistered sawn-off shotgun and contravening an AVO. US giant CBS to buy troubled Ten Network, launch potential Netflix rival The Ten Network will be purchased by the US-based broadcasting giant CBS, with the company to launch the digital subscription video on-demand service CBS All Access in the Australian market. Man high on ice when he allegedly murdered baby Dwayne Justin Lindsey was high on ice when he allegedly murdered his girlfriend's infant son while she went shopping at Kmart in the early hours of the morning, a Melbourne committal hearing is told. Trump 'tried to cut Moscow property deal while running for president' Donald Trump was seeking a deal with Russia to develop a massive Trump Tower in Moscow during the lead-up to the presidential primaries, according to a Washington Post report. Toddler in foster care drowned in 'dank and green' pool, inquest hears A foster carers' backyard pool where toddler Braxton Slager drowned was "distinctly green in colour" and installed without approval, an inquest into the child's death hears. Who is the 'Guru of Bling' whose rape trial has India on edge? A colourful cult leader known as the 'Guru of Bling' and is about to be sentenced in India for raping two of his followers and it's got parts of the country on edge. 'A total rip-off': Alice Springs one of the worst places in Australia to rent The cost to rent a house in the iconic outback town is on par with Sydney, leaving many tenants struggling to find an affordable home and skipping town altogether — or slipping into homelessness. Gangland widow Roberta Williams looks to contest Bill Shorten's seat The widow of gangland killer Carl Williams wants to run against Opposition Leader Bill Shorten at the next federal election, motivated by the "so many wrongs" done to her, but her bid could be doomed before it even begins. Woman, 94, in hospital after fighting off attempted bag snatch Police arrest a 28-year-old man as part of their investigation into an attempted bag snatch in Sydney's inner-west, in which an elderly woman successfully fought off her attacker but was left with a fractured skull. Over 100 hospitalised after 'chemical haze' hits English beach Beachgoers in Sussex suffer breathing difficulties, stinging eyes and vomiting after a mist witnesses say smelled of chlorine "rolled in out of nowhere". Prince Harry lashes out at paparazzi who photographed dying Diana Prince Harry criticises the photographers he says caused the accident that killed his mother Princess Diana and took photographs of her "dying on the back seat" instead of coming to her aid. Sierra Leone mudslide, flood leaves more than 1,000 dead More than 1,000 people are killed after a mudslide on the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital nearly two weeks ago, a local leader and minister say during services honouring the disaster's victims. In a vengeful F1 world, does Ricciardo love his car too much? Force India's drivers hate each other after two Belgian Grand Prix collisions which prompted foul-mouthed rants. Amid the turmoil, Daniel Ricciardo says he massages and talks to his car in a press conference laced with innuendo. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Hinds: Rumble in the Jungle it wasn't … but the superfight was a genuine sporting contest By Richard Hinds Just how long is Colin Barnett planning to stick around? By Jessica Strutt No vote in marriage survey would humiliate Turnbull: Grattan By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Political cage fighting in the data age By political correspondent Andrew Probyn Just In Indonesian woman jailed for 7 years over suicide bomb plot August 28, 2017 - 5:11 pm Duterte says police can kill 'idiots' who resist arrest August 28, 2017 - 5:04 pm Government's $10b IT bill now rivalling Newstart cost August 28, 2017 - 4:56 pm World • Indonesian woman jailed for 7 years over suicide bomb plot • Duterte says police can kill 'idiots' who resist arrest • Samsung chief challenges five-year jail sentence Business • US giant CBS to buy troubled Ten Network, launch potential Netflix rival • Scandal-hit CBA promises to cooperate with APRA probe • Expedia boss appointed as new Uber CEO Politics • Government's $10b IT bill now rivalling Newstart cost • Vatskalis decries 'appalling behaviour' from Darwin mayoral candidates • Trump 'tried to cut Moscow property deal while running for president' Sport • Live: Bangladesh on top as wickets tumble on day two • Former Ironman Dean Mercer dead at 47 after cardiac arrest • Can the Socceroos force Japan to buckle under the pressure? Science and Tech • Samsung chief challenges five-year jail sentence • Using DNA to paint a face: Unlocking the identity secrets of our genes • The 'underground astronaut' and her search for ancient bones Environment • Trash to cash: How will the WA container deposit scheme work? • Households reap huge power bill savings, but those who need it most miss out • Photographer turns lens on our 'complex, disconnected' relationship with water 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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