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Top Stories Banks warned over default risk from $500b in 'liar loan' mortgages Up to a third of Australian mortgages could be "liar loans" based on inaccurate information, warns investment bank UBS, raising the risk of widespread home loan defaults if the housing market suffers a downturn. 'The ocean water is missing': Irma's force sucks shorelines bare People in Florida and the Bahamas look on in disbelief as the force of Hurricane Irma appears to suck shorelines bare and expose sea beds. North Korea warns US of 'greatest pain in history' if new sanctions are imposed North Korea warns it is "ready and willing" to make the United States pay a heavy price if a proposal to impose the toughest sanctions ever on Pyongyang is approved by the UN Security Council this week. The scandal that took down one of Australia's most powerful judges Classified documents from the inquiry into the conduct of Lionel Murphy, who was convicted and later acquitted of having abused his power to help a criminal lawyer with gangland clientele, will be released on Thursday. Is private health insurance worth the money? Heather Carey has had private health insurance for more than 40 years, but when she really needed it, her insurer let her down … twice. 'Tony's special day': Sydney artist makes same-sex marriage statement in new mural Peeking above the lacy bodice of a white wedding gown is a smattering of curly chest hairs; above that, the beaming, glowing face of Tony Abbott as the bride of Tony Abbott. Ten Network administrator reveals why it favoured CBS bid Ten Network's administrators KordaMentha bow to pressure from the Murdoch-Gordon camp, and reveal why they chose the CBS bid. Same-sex marriage is a test of Australian maturity that we may not pass We can't just focus on who "wins" the postal vote: we need to talk about how we're going to live in peace afterwards, writes Robert Forsyth. Qantas under fire over 'exorbitant' WA airfares, calls for cheaper airport fees Qantas executives grilled about why regional airfares in Western Australia are so expensive seek to blame high regional airport costs, saying "something is not right". Painting by murder-accused will not be removed from National Portrait Gallery The National Portrait Gallery says it will not remove a portrait on permanent display by an Archibald prize finalist now accused of murder. Swimmers beware: Shark given temporary home in Manly Beach pool It's the most Australian photo ever — a couple of beach bums sunning themselves in Sydney as a shark circles just metres away in a rockpool. Teen's accused killer searched for 'best way to dispose of a body', court told Brendan Bennetts allegedly searched "best way to dispose of a body" on YouTube the day before he killed his 16-year-old friend Jayde Kendall, his Supreme Court murder trial hears. Apple is about to get rid of your app graveyard for good When iOS 11 releases, Apple could kill up to 200,000 apps. Here's how to find out if any of the apps on your phone face the chopping block. Cache of weapons dug up over link to Gold Coast cold case A Gold Coast man who allegedly disposed of the gun used to kill Phillip Carlyle 20 years ago is charged with fresh weapon offences, after a cache was found buried at a hunting property west of Brisbane. Australia's progress on Closing the Gap 'woefully inadequate', UN says The United Nations describes Australia's lack of progress on Closing the Gap as "woefully inadequate", saying the over-incarceration of Indigenous people is a major human rights concern. Damning report on alleged water corruption An interim report into explosive allegations aired by the ABC's Four Corners program, finds NSW's water compliance and enforcement "have been ineffectual and require significant and urgent improvement". Here's what the West Coast Eagles can do to a fan's heart Tech head and West Coast fan Jake Sturmer decided to measure his heart rate during the AFL elimination final. The results, like the game, were dramatic. Demolition of Sydney heritage facade a 'two-fingered salute' A Potts Point residents' group accuses a Singapore-based developer of hiding its destruction of the facade of Hensley Hall to make way for apartments, leaving only two "symbolic" gables. Arguments for expanding McArthur River Mine 'almost comical' Glencore's economic arguments for being allowed to keep expanding its controversial McArthur River Mine do not withstand scrutiny according to analysis by the Australia Institute. iTunes scammers have cost victims $540k so far this year, ACCC says The consumer watchdog ramps up its warnings about scammers who are targeting older victims to pay for alleged services with iTunes gift cards, with more than 1,200 people losing $540,000 so far this year. This man lost his home in the Mexico quake, but he's not giving up hope — or his generosity As the recovery effort continues from a massive earthquake in Mexico that killed at least 90 people, chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams finds a strong spirit that will see the inhabitants of the hard-hit city of Juchitan through. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum A history of eugenics: America's Nazi problem before Charlottesville By Natasha Mitchell for Science Friction Grattan: Turnbull's rush for energy 'announceable' sows confusion By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The numbers tell the story of a fortnight to remember for Nathan Lyon By Adam Collins in Chittagong High Court's green light to same-sex marriage survey hands PM a reprieve By political editor Andrew Probyn Just In NRL bunker in a tug of war between spontaneity and getting it right September 11, 2017 - 5:10 pm 'History-making' special needs dance group to compete at World Latin Cup September 11, 2017 - 4:54 pm PWC ordered to fix treatment plant stinking up Darwin's suburbs September 11, 2017 - 4:53 pm World • 'I was punched. I'm fine': Pope gets black eye after Popemobile accident • 'Do not shoot weapons at Irma': Florida sheriff • Mexico quake damages tens of thousands of homes, death toll rises to 90 Business • Qantas under fire over 'exorbitant' WA airfares, calls for cheaper airport fees • Banks warned over default risk from $500b in 'liar loan' mortgages • Is private health insurance worth the money? Politics • PWC ordered to fix treatment plant stinking up Darwin's suburbs • It's good-bye Country Liberals, hello CLP in conservative party rebrand • Australia's progress on Closing the Gap 'woefully inadequate', UN says Sport • Rafael Nadal powers his way to third US Open title • Hinds: Bleating coaches blaming NRL refs an ugly look in week one of finals • How AFL finals help old school footy devotees fall back in love with their game Science and Tech • Here's what the West Coast Eagles can do to a fan's heart • Secret life may thrive in Antarctica's ice caves • Countdown to Cassini's deadly dive into Saturn Environment • Damning report on alleged water corruption • Recycled water tariff could increase bills 'by 1,000 per cent' • Gas, not coal, the key to fixing electricity mess 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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