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Top Stories Holy coal! How a power station sold for peanuts became a $730m asset Australia's energy policy chaos has created some unlikely winners and losers. The Vales coal power station, which the NSW Government offloaded for $1 million, is now worth $730 million. 'There's that word we don't like': A conversation about fear, ignorance and Islam in Australia Kerrie and Mobinah have very different views on Islam in Australia. What happens when they sit down for a frank conversation? 'He couldn't remember my husband's name': Soldier's widow lashes Trump The pregnant widow of a fallen US soldier contradicts Donald Trump's account of his phone call about her husband's death, saying he "made me cry even worse" and what congresswoman Frederica Wilson said was true. Nuclear threat from North Korea 'unprecedented, critical and imminent' Japan's Defence Minister tells a high-level meeting North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities have grown to a critical level, as British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson warns of "a nuclear version of the final scene of Reservoir Dogs" if more work to curb testing is not done. Szubanski challenges Archbishop in Q&A same-sex marriage episode In a Q&A episode dedicated to the debate on same-sex marriage, actress and advocate Magda Szubanski challenges Sydney Anglican Archbishop Glenn Davies over the influence she believes churches hold in the civil domain regarding marriage. Big pharma's cash splash on nurses, dietitians for services Nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and other allied health workers are getting millions of dollars in payments from big pharmaceutical companies for their services, new figures reveal. No babies, no boobs, no nipples: Coping with breast cancer under the age of 40 How do you deal with breast cancer when all the things you want, including a big family, are still in front of you? One woman is determined to find out. Cricket's civil war isn't over yet Cricket Australia came home without a single prize from its disastrous pay deal, tarnishing its biggest asset — the players — in the process. So where are the repercussions ahead of today's AGM, asks Geoff Lemon? 'It only takes one moment': Cyclists share their fears on the roads Recently we told the story of social cyclist Calvin Treacy, who was seriously injured after colliding with a car. His harrowing recollection of the moment of impact brought back many other cyclists' memories of their own brush with death on the open road. Alexei Navalny continues presidency campaign after prison release Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny didn't let 20 days in prison interfere with his bid to be president. Within hours of his release, he flew to southern Russia to continue campaigning. No campaign ad given MA rating for referencing 'sexual activities' The latest television advertisement for the No campaign against same-sex marriage will only air after 8:30pm "because of references to sexual activities". Surge in citizenship applications as Senate blocks proposed overhaul Applications for Australian citizenship spiked after the Government's proposed changes were blocked in the Senate, the Department of Immigration reveals. Prominent Russian journalist stabbed at news radio station The assailant burst into the studios of Russia's leading news radio station and stabbed deputy editor-in-chief Tatyana Felgenhauer in the throat, the company says. Torture list 'research' for serial killer book, murder-accused testifies A woman accused of murdering a teenager with autism testifies a book she wrote about a serial killer was "not true" and lists of grisly torture methods found at her home were part of her research. George Young of The Easybeats dies George Young, a pioneer of Australian music as a member of The Easybeats and producer for AC/DC, the band fronted by his brothers Angus and Malcolm, dies aged 70. Malcolm Turnbull blames Labor for 'train wreck' that is the NBN The PM, who as communications minister inherited the National Broadband Network from the previous Labor government, describes the project as a "calamitous train wreck" and concedes it may never make a profit. Australian nurse describes Rohingya refugee crisis as worst she's seen Australia pledges a further $10 million in aid for Rohingya refugees, but a humanitarian worker says it's impossible to calculate what may ultimately be needed. Jewish community investigated over escape of principal accused of abuse Victoria Police is investigating members of Melbourne's ultra-orthodox Jewish community, Adass Israel, after community leaders allegedly assisted a school principal, who had been accused of abusing girls in her care, to escape to Israel. Prisoner sentenced to three years for hot water attack on Morcombe's killer Prisoner Adam Paul Davidson told officers "I did it ... he had it coming. He's a f***ing grub", after torturing Daniel Morcombe's killer Brett Peter Cowan in a "vigilante act" in a Brisbane jail. Rival backs Horn over Pacquiao upset Even Jeff Horn's next opponent — hard-hitting Briton Gary Corcoran — says the Australian boxer did enough to beat Filipino great Manny Pacquiao and claim the WBO welterweight belt. Analysis and Opinion How to teach your kids to think more critically about money By Carly Sawatzki, Monash University Cricket's civil war isn't over yet By Geoff Lemon It's a rare day when George W Bush and Barack Obama agree By Bruce Wolpe What do single, older women want? A little place to call home By Yvonne Hartman, Southern Cross University World Dubai frees British man sentenced for touching another man   The brutal legacy of African warlord Joseph Kony   It's a rare day when George W Bush and Barack Obama agree   Business Holy coal! How a power station sold for peanuts became a $730m asset   The verdict: ASIC boss needed to be tougher on big business   ANZ settles interest rate rigging case just before trial begins   Politics 'There's that word we don't like': A conversation about fear, ignorance and Islam in Australia   Indigenous leaders call for Government to put constitution issue back on agenda   Surge in citizenship applications as Senate blocks proposed overhaul   Sport Will you top the class in our weekly sport quiz?   Besart Berisha to face disciplinary hearing over unsporting conduct charge   W-League standard up there with the best, says Sam Kerr   Science and Technology Look, no hands: Driverless trucks could hit NSW roads within 20 years under new plan   Why do computers and smart phones slow down over time?   Australia split into digital haves and have-nots by NBN rollout lottery   Environment Buyers of environmentally friendly vehicles being 'ripped off'   The energy plan doesn't end the climate wars, but it provides rules of engagement   Pollution kills more people than wars, disasters, hunger       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. 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