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Top Stories Tiahleigh Palmer's foster brother gets four years' jail for incest, perjury Trent Thorburn, who had sex with Queensland schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer before her alleged murder, will be released in late January, 2018, after being jailed for incest, perjury and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Brenden Bennetts found guilty of schoolgirl's murder, sentenced to life The 21-year-old is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jayde Kendall, whose remains were found on a rural property west of Brisbane almost two weeks after she went missing. These are the best wildlife photographs in the world right now A playful bear cub attempts to wrestle its mother, a bedraggled eagle stares into the distance, and two seals frolic in crystal blue waters underneath Antarctic ice — the Natural History Museum announces its finalists for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Passengers may wait days as high winds close Sydney Airport runways Up to 100 flights in and out of Sydney Airport are delayed and dozens more are cancelled as wind gusts hit the runways, with passengers at the airport being told it could take days to clear the backlog. The US Government has just banned federal staff from using Kaspersky. Here's why The US Government has given staff 90 days to remove any Kaspersky Lab software from their IT systems. Should you be worried if you have it installed on your computer or phone? Howard criticises Turnbull over handling of same-sex marriage survey Former prime minister John Howard urges the Government to spell out what form the bill to allow same-sex marriage would take if the postal survey passes. Mid-north coast NSW fire out of control, Jervis Bay fire downgraded A fire burning out of control on the NSW mid-north coast is threatening properties as a bushfire at Jervis Bay on the south coast gets downgraded to a watch and act. Rebel Wilson's massive defamation win is an opportunity for publishers and readers Australia's tabloid magazines received a huge blow when Rebel Wilson was awarded a whopping $4.5 million in damages over defamatory articles. But that doesn't meant they'll change, writes Alana Schetzer. SAS soldier cleared of war crimes after cutting the hands off dead enemies An Australian SAS soldier who cut the hands off two dead suspected Taliban fighters so they could be identified via fingerprints is cleared of war crimes by a Federal Police investigation. 'Sex pests' spark calls for Byron nude beach change Byron Bay is renowned as a global destination for free-spirited tourists, but locals say a clothing-optional beach to the town's north is attracting sexual predators. The Aussie company behind THAT epic Game of Thrones scene Hundreds of staff at Australian visual effects firm Iloura worked for seven months to bring a key battle scene in Game of Thrones to life. One of the toughest things to replicate was fire. Payout to Tassal worker sacked for sick day 'sends mixed message' A Tasmanian worker sacked for calling in sick after over-indulging in alcohol is awarded more than $8,000 by the Fair Work Commission. Bitcoin has crashed in the last week. Is the bubble about to burst? The boss of JPMorgan Chase told an investor conference if any of his staff were caught trading Bitcoin he would "fire them in a second" and the cryptocurrency was a "fraud". North Korea threatens to 'sink' Japan, reduce US to 'ashes and darkness' A North Korean state agency lashes out over tough new economic sanctions, threatening to use nuclear weapons to "sink" Japan and reduce the United States to "ashes and darkness". Shirley Finn murder witness says he was threatened after hearing gunshots A man who heard four gunshots close to where Perth brothel madam Shirley Finn was murdered in 1975 tells an inquest he was told to keep quiet by two men at the scene and has been living in fear ever since. Meet the young veterans breaking the law to treat their PTSD Mick was almost driven to suicide by the drugs Defence gave him to treat his PTSD, so he started smoking weed instead. Trump, top Democrats agree on young immigrants US President Donald Trump has struck an immigration deal with opposition Democrats to protect thousands of younger immigrants from deportation — but his much-vaunted border wall will not be part of the equation. Man charged over tiny house allegedly stolen from Canberra, driven to Queensland Police charge a 24-year-old man over the alleged theft of a tiny house after seizing it more than 1,416 kilometres away in a coastal Queensland town. Archaeologists to plumb depths of Mayan temple in search of 'elaborate underworld' Archaeologists are set to explore the ancient Mayan Temple of Kukulkan and the ruins of Chichen Itza like never before, using a specially-modified radar to hunt for hidden passages, rooms and caves. Secret Lionel Murphy files reveal allegations against former High Court judge Sealed documents from one of the most explosive scandals in Australian political and judicial history are released by Parliament, and detail a series of allegations about misconduct by former high court justice Lionel Murphy. Udderly unimpressed steer escapes during parade at WA Parliament A steer called Winston escapes and leads handlers on a merry chase through the grounds of WA Parliament House during an event promoting mental health awareness for R U OK? Day. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum What we do and don't know about iPhone X's added (and removed) features By science and technology reporter Jake Sturmer Good news for businesses, but there's a hitch By David Taylor Many tipped the report on alleged water corruption to be a whitewash. Instead, it's a grenade By Linton Besser Hinds: Bleating coaches blaming NRL refs an ugly look in week one of finals By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Just In Rebel Wilson's massive defamation win is an opportunity for publishers and readers September 14, 2017 - 4:52 pm Trio charged with murder over Paul Costa's death September 14, 2017 - 4:49 pm NT council promises better services for remote communities September 14, 2017 - 4:29 pm World • At least 24 dead after fire rips through dormitory at Malaysian school • 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli jailed after offering reward for sample of Clinton's hair • Woman arrested after break-in at Prince George's school Business • 'Phenomenal' jobs boom not yet cutting underemployment, boosting wages • China looks to be slowing again as domestic economy runs out of puff • Myer profit tumbles 80pc on falling sales and write-downs Politics • Udderly unimpressed steer escapes during parade at WA Parliament • The US Government has just banned federal staff from using Kaspersky. Here's why • Trump, top Democrats agree on young immigrants Sport • Can the Cats and Giants turn it around against the Swans and Eagles? • Olympic Games host cities confirmed in totally unnecessary, cringe-worthy ceremony • Controversial media director Mike Tancred to leave AOC Science and Tech • Archaeologists to plumb depths of Mayan temple in search of 'elaborate underworld' • The US Government has just banned federal staff from using Kaspersky. Here's why • Quiz: Cassini is about to go out with a bang. Do you know what will happen? Environment • 'Get out of the way' of providing stable electricity: former CEFC head to Government • Couple trail runs Tasmania with the world watching • How will WA's plastic bag ban work? 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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