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Top Stories The banking royal commission could spark a 'credit crunch that drags down wider economy' UBS investment bank analysts say tougher lending regulations could dry up credit, drive down house prices and force up unemployment. Opinion: Think it's just the customer's fault for trusting their bank? Here's why you're wrong We've heard two weeks of stories of loss and hardship at the banking royal commission. But not everyone has the empathy they should for those in financial trouble, writes Cristina Neesham. French supermarket shooting gunman identified as Redouane Lakdim Authorities have identified the gunman who took several hostages in a supermarket in the southern French town of Trebes, France's interior ministry confirms. Report critical of tax evasion penalties causes angst at ATO A yet-to-be published review of the tax office by one of its directors warns financial penalties for tax evaders are so low that some people could be better off taking the risk of being caught. Category four cyclone to hit Queensland as soon as this afternoon A warning is in place for residents from Karumba to Thursday Island, including Weipa and Mornington Island, as Tropical Cyclone Nora intensifies. As it happened: Paine, Lyon's sensational rearguard makes tail swing for Australia Tim Paine and Nathan Lyon combine with the bat to seriously reduce the deficit and rescue Australia's cause late on day two as bad light ends play again. Tasered couple will get $1.1 million in damages, Attorney-General says After condemning police in the wake of a scathing report into the tasering of a driver in Fremantle, WA's Attorney-General gives an assurance two other taser victims will be paid more than $1 million in compensation. #MeToo in science: Why it's so rarely reported The gender power imbalance in research institutes and organisations can breed predatory behaviour, but academia has a history of shielding perpetrators and forcing out whistleblowers. Farmers 'disgusted' as proposal at abandoned mine canned Farmers who live near one of Queensland's biggest abandoned mines believe they have just lost their last chance for a toxic environmental legacy to be reversed. Farmers devastated by deaths of thousands of livestock Bushfires have claimed more than 300 of Brad Porter's best mates — his premium jersey cows his family has been breeding for three generations. Lucky invitees give clues about Obama's secret Sydney speech Former US president Barack Obama addresses an invite-only crowd in Sydney, and while his speech is shrouded in secrecy, some attendees share details and pictures online. Tasmanian citizen scientists bag hundreds of species and a 'monster' crayfish A biodiversity survey in Tasmania's Tarkine region recorded at least 375 species including a freshwater crayfish weighing in at more than 3 kilograms. A number of charges against George Pell to be dropped The Melbourne Magistrates Court is told a number of charges against Cardinal George Pell will be dropped because one of the complainants is medically unfit to give evidence. Mother jailed over daughter's torture death at hands of stepfather The mother of a Hunter Valley girl who was tortured and murdered by her stepfather will spend at least 18 months in jail, after a judge noted she too was a victim of terror. 'He always told me he loved me': Ex-Playboy model details alleged affair with Trump Karen McDougal, who claims to have had a 10-month affair with US President Donald Trump 11 years ago, has said she was in love with him and thought the relationship could lead to marriage. Bombers cause first upset of 2018 with comeback win over Crows Adelaide Crows' hopes to make amends for last year's grand final loss with a opening win are crushed, as Essendon produce a brilliant comeback to win at Docklands. Six whales helped back out to sea after deadly mass stranding More than 140 whales are dead after a mass stranding at Hamelin Bay, 315 kilometres south of Perth, with six survivors moved back out to sea following a major rescue operation. Broncos win nailbiter over Tigers after Dogs take down Panthers It took golden point to do it, but the Brisbane Broncos beat Wests Tigers at Campbelltown after the Bulldogs clinched their first win of the season over the Panthers. Communities torn as SA outback slated to become nuclear waste dumping ground South Australia's new Government indicates it will back a nuclear waste dump in the state's outback, as communities remain divided about the proposal. Our Kids Belong With Family: Indigenous actress finds support for social media campaign When her family faced a traumatic separation from some young relatives, Australian actress Rarriwuy Hick and her partner Meyne Wyatt channelled people power to spread a simple message: #ourkidsbelongwithfamily. Analysis and Opinion Think it's just the customer's fault for trusting their bank? Here's why you're wrong By Cristina Neesham According to old Trump tweets, John Bolton shouldn't be US National Security Adviser By Anne Barker Top eight or wooden spoon: West Coast's 2018 season could go either way By Clint Thomas Is Trump's China tariff plan really a trade war or just theatre? By business reporter Stephen Letts World Tariffs and tweets: This is the new world order under Donald Trump   According to old Trump tweets, John Bolton shouldn't be US National Security Adviser   Former Russian spy may have limited mental capacity after nerve attack   Business Is Trump's China tariff plan really a trade war or just theatre?   Banking royal commission highlights the conflict of interest at heart of mortgage broking   $38 billion wiped off Australian shares as Trump hits China with tariff threat   Politics Report critical of tax evasion penalties causes angst at ATO   Tasered couple will get $1.1 million in damages, Attorney-General says   NT Government picks Alice Springs CBD site for new museum, despite expert advice   Sport As it happened: Paine, Lyon's sensational rearguard makes tail swing for Australia   Bombers cause first upset of 2018 with comeback win over Crows   Broncos win nailbiter over Tigers after Dogs take down Panthers   Science and Technology Scientists solve 'alien' skeleton mystery   'Ally of women in science' Professor Terry Speed accused of harassment   Driverless cars are now tested on our roads, so should we be worried?   Environment There's a soup of rubbish in the Pacific that's almost as big as Queensland   The $50 million plan to shore up Victoria's energy grid   Legal concerns over plan to extend 'outdated' regional forestry agreements       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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