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Top Stories Fresh North Korea ballistic missile test ratchets up nuclear tensions again Japan's Prime Minister orders an emergency cabinet meeting after the early-morning missile launch, which is the first test from the rogue North Korean regime since it fired a missile over its neighbour in mid-September. Don Burke's 1993 domestic violence campaign sparked backlash from women Don Burke appeared in a 1993 public campaign to prevent violence against women, but following a complaint about the TV star's attitude to women, he was asked to withdraw from the campaign but refused. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to marry in May at Windsor Castle A day after the couple revealed their engagement, Kensington Palace announces details of the wedding, which will take place at a venue with royal associations going back centuries and will likely be televised. University students dropping out in record numbers The Federal Government releases new data showing students are dropping out of university in record numbers, with mature students, part-time students and those of low socio-economic status some of the least likely to graduate. Great Barrier relief may be found in 'robust source reefs' Scientists identify a series of reefs less affected by bleaching events that could be used to replenish damaged sections of the Great Barrier Reef. Turnbull's leadership on same-sex marriage a 'failure', Nationals MP says Nationals MP Andrew Broad has accused Malcolm Turnbull of ignoring conservatives in the same-sex marriage debate, saying there has been "a clear failure of leadership". How poorer Australians bear the brunt of rising housing costs Rising housing costs are hurting low-income Australians the most with the latest data showing the gap has widened in the past decade. Gang of Youths 'go farther' to take out top ARIA gong Australia loves Paul Kelly again, Gang of Youths rocked out, Harry Styles got mildly political and Sia was so well camouflaged she could not be seen at the ARIA Awards. Pope Francis avoids reference to Rohingya in Myanmar speech Pope Francis urges the leaders of majority-Buddhist Myanmar to commit themselves to justice, human rights and respect for "each ethnic group and its identity", but without referring specifically to its Muslim Rohingya people. Howzat? Junior players don't get out under Cricket Australia's backyard rules Cricket Australia tosses out the rule book for young players as it aims to put the fun of Aussie backyard cricket into its junior program. Woman taking up to 800 laxatives a day died weighing 35kg A dangerously underweight woman who had lied to family that she had terminal cancer was discharged from an Adelaide hospital days before her death despite undergoing scans showing dozens of pills in her stomach, a coronial inquest is told. Can China actually lead on climate change? China has the ambition of being an environmental leader and is putting its money where its mouth is. But that doesn't mean they're ready to lead, writes Sam Geall. Cassette tapes making comeback You may have thought the cassette was dead, relegated to the dustbin of history, but young, independent artists around Australia are resurrecting it. Locals fail to evacuate amid warnings of Mt Agung eruption Tens of thousands of people living close to Bali's Mt Agung have so far failed to heed official warnings to come in to evacuation shelters, as vulcanologists say a bigger eruption is possible at any time. Toddler went to hospital to be treated for burns, left with severe disability, lawsuit alleges Sunday Mabior was just 16 months old when she was taken to hospital after being scalded by hot water — but instead of getting better, she ended up in a "life and death struggle" that left her with cerebral palsy, a court hears. Philippine police tell one story of a drug killing, CCTV tells another A police report in the Philippines says anti-drug officers shot and injured three men in self-defence then "rushed" them to hospital. But CCTV vision tells a different story. Marrone gets four games for ball boy clash in FFA Cup final Michael Marrone will only spend one more week on the sidelines for his "very ugly" FFA Cup final clash with a ball boy. Gay man with Jewish heritage puts Neo-Nazi days behind him Kevin Wilshaw worked with UK far-right extremist groups for more than four decades. He claims he quit the movement this year after being attacked for his sexuality.  Lunging croc caught on video biting Queensland tourist Footage of a saltwater crocodile suddenly launching from a creek and attacking a tourist reignites the debate on culling in far north Queensland. Angus Young's emotional farewell to brother Far removed from the stages and stadiums of his greatest performances, AC/DC guitarist and songwriter Malcolm Young is farewelled with hymns in a house of God, as his brother Angus clutches the rock legend's treasured guitar. Analysis and Opinion How poorer Australians bear the brunt of rising housing costs By Trent Wiltshire, Brendan Coates and John Daley, Grattan Institute Can China actually lead on climate change? By Sam Geall Pay-to-win features in video games look a lot like gambling By Marcus Carter, University of Sydney Stop using Asperger's syndrome as an insult or an excuse By Frank Pangallo World PNG to use low interest loans to stabilise struggling economy   Here's how Facebook is using AI to try to prevent suicide   Why Meghan Markle won't be a princess   Business Telstra boss blames NBN for HFC broadband woes   Australia faces reduced recession risk for 2018, as bear Minack softens view   Bitcoin almost at $US10,000 record, as digital currency 'bubble' grows   Politics How poorer Australians bear the brunt of rising housing costs   Lab rat bill proposes to put tech giants above the law in SA   Pope Francis avoids reference to Rohingya in Myanmar speech   Sport Stokes flying to New Zealand, not Adelaide Oval, England says   Aussie quicks smell blood in the water around England's lower order   Marrone gets four games for ball boy clash in FFA Cup final   Science and Technology Here's how Facebook is using AI to try to prevent suicide   Transplanting coral could be key to regenerating 'battered' Great Barrier Reef   How a love of sailing helped Einstein explain the universe   Environment Why some people see 'dumpster diving' as an ethical way to eat   On a remote atoll, a concrete dome holds a leaking toxic timebomb   SA launches royal commission into Murray-Darling Basin 'water theft'       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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