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Top Stories Trump refuses to certify Iran is complying with nuclear deal The US President strikes a blow against the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement in defiance of other world powers, choosing not to certify that Tehran is complying with the deal and warning he might ultimately terminate it. 'Experienced' skydivers, customer dead in far north Queensland tragedy Two instructors and a 54-year-old woman are dead after what is believed to be a mid-air collision between tandem and single skydivers at Mission Beach, with police saying it appeared their parachutes "failed to deploy correctly". 'It'll be tough': End of an era as Holden factory workers enter final week of production This time next week, the workers at the Holden factory in Adelaide's north will pack up their tools for the last time. While some are moving onto new jobs or retiring, others are worried for the future. Austria joining the populist club as a 31yo moves the country to the right Frontrunner Sebastian Kurz has positioned himself as an outsider ahead of Sunday's election, even though he's a sitting government minister. How pokies hijack your brain until you don't even care about winning Gambling is addictive because it pushes all the right psychological buttons. Here's how the hard-wired allure of "the zone" works. It can be deadly if pilots lose orientation, so this invention aims to make flying safer Spatial disorientation happens when a pilot becomes distracted and can't tell up from down. The Australian Army has been testing new technology, which its developers say will make flying safer — both for the military and commercial aviation. Don Bradman's grandson takes agricultural shot with 'regenerative' poultry farm The cricket legend's grandson Tom Bradman is making his mark with an award-winning "regenerative" poultry farm, setting up a series of pens he moves each morning rather than raising chickens in big sheds. Why private health insurers aren't worried by crackdown on price hikes Normally when governments storm into the marketplace to rein in prices and flex some regulatory muscle, the push-back from business is intense. That's not the case with the Government's massive shake-up of private health insurance. The 'killer drug' so dangerous this dealer refused to sell it Former drug dealer Jessica sold heroin for a decade, but refused to sell fentanyl after seeing 15 people overdose. The opioid is 50 times more powerful than morphine, and experts say it's creeping in to Australia. Federal Labor targets manufacturing industry with $1b election promise Australian manufacturing businesses will have access to a new $1-billion fund if Labor wins the next election, with the party announcing plans for a government-run bank it says will support car part makers and food factories. Trump has delivered two blows to Obamacare. Both are likely to do damage US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at weakening Obamacare, otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act. Shortly after, he delivered another blow. One-punch killer sentenced to seven years for attack on Cole Miller Armstrong Renata, who killed 18-year-old water polo player Cole Miller in a one-punch attack in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, blindsided his victim and then left as though nothing had occurred, prosecutors told the court. 'Naive' and 21: How a New York model wound up in an Australian prison Nathaniel Carty had the world at his feet two years ago, modelling brands like Adidas and Coca-Cola. Now, he's a convicted drug courier sleeping in a jail cell. Wool industry leader tells ABC to 'f*** off' over mirror scandal Australian Wool Innovation chairman Wal Merriman lashes out at the ABC at an industry event north of Adelaide. 'HW raped me', Rose McGowan tweets The Hollywood actress and director uses Twitter to suggest Harvey Weinstein raped her, after earlier saying the disgraced mogul sexually assaulted her in 1997. Vietnam floods, landslides leave 54 dead Floods and landslides have killed at least 54 people in Vietnam and left another 39 missing since a tropical depression battered the country earlier this week, officials say. Adelaide United stun Roar with two late goals Adelaide United ruins Brisbane Roar's first home game of the season with two goals at the death to seal a 2-1 come-from-behind A-League victory. Imagine the theatre of a High Court decision on Joyce during Question Time Chief Justice Susan Kiefel says the High Court won't be rushed to rule on the Citizenship Seven, but imagine if it handed down a judgment during Parliament. The Opposition would roar at the Deputy PM from across the chamber. US in back channel talks with North Korea, Bishop says Donald Trump has told his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson not to "waste his time" trying to talk to North Korea — but Australia's Foreign Minister says the US has "advanced" back-channel communication systems between Washington and Pyongyang. Teen arrested over attack on Pearly the Pony that outraged Darwin A teenage boy is arrested over an attack on Pearly the Pony, a beloved horse euthanased earlier this week after being found with arrows lodged in its body at a Darwin equestrian club. Analysis and Opinion How Spain turned the Catalonian fringe issue into a full-blown crisis By Europe correspondent Steve Cannane Movie trailers are spoiling blockbusters for fans By Paul Verhoeven Imagine the theatre of a High Court decision on Joyce during Question Time By political reporter Matthew Doran Don't mock the mobility scooter — it could be the future of transport By Thomas Birtchnell, Gordon Waitt and Theresa Harada, University of Wollongong World UN condemns anti-gay arrests in Indonesia, Egypt and Azerbaijan   How Spain turned the Catalonian fringe issue into a full-blown crisis   In this town, parents of bullies could face jail time   Business RBA to stress test banks as household debt remains a key concern   Labor defends campaign against John O'Sullivan's bid to lead ASIC   The spooky mortgage risk signs our bankers are ignoring   Politics Austria joining the populist club as a 31yo moves the country to the right   Federal Labor targets manufacturing industry with $1b election promise   Trump has delivered two blows to Obamacare. Both are likely to do damage   Sport Adelaide United stun Roar with two late goals   Test championship gets ICC approval, but how will cricket change?   Was Cahill's celebration for winner against Syria sponsored?   Science and Technology Virtual reality set to change the way we date   Mining could help Australia lead the way on driverless cars   What does the origin story of the robot tell us about our future?   Environment Grattan: The PM is close to finalising the energy package — but can he sell it?   Dutch team wins third consecutive World Solar Challenge   Abbott's climate speech: How to provoke instant outrage to keep yourself relevant       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to starnewsposting@gmail.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. 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