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Top Stories Inside the country towns hooked on prescription drugs While the impacts of drugs like ice are well documented, the rising addiction to prescription painkillers is a deepening crisis in regional areas, where dealers are making big bucks on trades of high-strength opioids made through bedroom windows. Trump sees 'a lot of happiness' in visit to Harvey victims President Donald Trump visits a Houston relief centre to meet with some of the thousands of Texans forced out of their homes by severe flooding triggered by Hurricane Harvey, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the United States. Australia and Timor-Leste strike deal to end bitter maritime boundary row Foreign Minister Julie Bishop hails a "landmark" breakthrough in the long-running dispute between Australia and Timor-Leste over territory in the Timor Sea, which contains large oil and gas deposits worth an estimated $40 billion. Frankfurt evacuates 60,000 people to defuse WWII bomb Residents in two German cities are leaving their homes as authorities prepare to dispose of World War II-era bombs found during construction work this week. How a photo of me went viral in Venezuela Luke Cody hadn't planned on going to Venezuela, but when he got there he found infamy online, death threats and a kidnap attempt. Lewis Hamilton takes Michael Schumacher's record for all-time pole position Lewis Hamilton hails a truly "epic day" after writing his name above Michael Schumacher's as the all-time pole position king in the Formula One record books. The woman behind the 'Jacindamania' sweeping New Zealand Just 24 per cent of New Zealanders supported the Labour Party a month ago. Now that number has jumped to 43 per cent — the highest it's been in more than 10 years. The woman credited for that dramatic turnaround is Jacinda Ardern. Sydney woman 'responding well' to round of surgeries after Barcelona attack Jom Cadman, who was seriously injured in last month's Barcelona terrorist attack that killed her seven-year-old son, has received good news from Spanish doctors, a family friend says. Darwin hospital doctors stood down over student sexual assault allegations Two doctors are stood down over allegations of sexual assault against two female medical students at Royal Darwin Hospital. Student placements have been suspended as a result. Paddle steamers kept afloat thanks to dedicated restorers Murray River paddle steamers have been around more than 160 years, but only a few of the originals historical boats are still afloat today. Nurse 'assaulted' by cop after refusing to allow blood be drawn from unconscious patient A Utah nurse says she was scared to death and "trying to find anything to hold on to" when a police officer dragged her from a hospital and handcuffed her for refusing to allow blood to be drawn from an unconscious patient. Defence accused of lack of transparency over Reaper drone deal with US Australia is poised to purchase lethal remotely-piloted Reaper drones from the United States for use in future conflicts, but the manufacturer's sole competitor is accusing the Defence Department of lacking transparency in the evaluation process. Domestic violence survivor Myra Leong reveals the legacy of being assaulted Myra Leong's life changed forever when her boyfriend punched her and left her with a brain injury that she is still trying to fully recover from. Victoria crushes the Allies in AFLW State of Origin The Victorians are far too strong for the Allies in the first-ever AFL Women's State of Origin match, winning by 97 points at Docklands. $3,500 in groceries stolen in 'Royal Bank of Australia' vouchers scam, court told A Northern Territory man and several co-offenders allegedly stole items such as avocados, camembert cheese, chocolate eclairs and Barbecue Shapes during a week-long scam of Woolworths stores in Canberra. Storm thrash Raiders after Sea Eagles, Roosters post wins Minor premiers the Storm ease to a 32-6 win over the Raiders, while the Sea Eagles booked a finals berth and the Roosters finish in the top two. Parents' heartbreak 27 years on from their daughter's disappearance Almost three decades after the unsolved suspected killing of young Melbourne woman Sarah MacDiarmid, her parents say they no longer care about penalties for those involved — they just want their daughter's remains back. Winx earns 19th straight win in Chelmsford Stakes Winx's winning streak remains intact, as the champion mare takes out the Chelmsford Stakes at Royal Randwick. 'Fly free my brother': Australian man dies while BASE jumping in Italy Ben Dummett, 25, from Western Australia, dies after hitting a mountain while BASE jumping with friends in Italy's Trentino region. Myanmar forces, Rohingya refugees blame each other for violence as nearly 400 die The death toll after clashes between Rohingya Muslims and security forces during a border crossing from Myanmar to Bangladesh spikes by almost 300. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Kim ups the ante in game of nuclear brinkmanship — but how far is too far? By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Ten Network no longer the biggest loser as CBS shakes up free-to-air TV By business reporter Stephen Letts How Tropical Storm Harvey is feeding itself By Nate Byrne Inequality at the heart of India's love affair with controversial 'godmen' By South Asia correspondent James Bennett Just In Ties, tobacco and tributes: A history of Father's Day September 3, 2017 - 7:00 am Lewis Hamilton takes Michael Schumacher's record for all-time pole position September 3, 2017 - 6:33 am How a photo of me went viral in Venezuela September 3, 2017 - 6:08 am World • US, South Korea to revise missile treaty amid North Korean threats • Trump under pressure not to leave Dreamers in 'limbo' • Second fire erupts at flood-damaged Texas chemical plant Business • China factory activity driving up commodity prices — but will it last? • Petrol margins at their highest level since surveillance began, ACCC says • Turnbull renews GST 'floor' promise, but doesn't say when it will happen Politics • Australia and Timor-Leste strike deal to end bitter maritime boundary row • Trump under pressure not to leave Dreamers in 'limbo' • Hinch cleared over citizenship concerns after 'ghastly few days' Sport • Victoria crushes the Allies in AFLW State of Origin • Storm thrash Raiders after Sea Eagles, Roosters post wins • Lewis Hamilton takes Michael Schumacher's record for all-time pole position Science and Tech • How a fake man helped two women get their start-up off the ground • 'Exciting' cancer breakthrough uses children's own blood cells to attack leukemia • Superpowered lasers, antibacterial dragonfly wings win Eureka Prize Environment • Proposed charity changes a 'torpedo' to environmental groups, Bob Brown says • Indonesian seaweed farmers take on Australian company over oil spill • Fire ants join together to make living raft in Harvey floodwaters — and it could happen here Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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