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Top Stories The information Adani spent a year trying to hide Documents Adani fought to keep secret appear to show both the company and the Queensland Government knew it was likely to breach its licence before it spilled polluted water into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Another strong quake hits Indonesia's Lombok as death toll rises The Indonesian island of Lombok is shaken by a third big earthquake in more than a week as the official death toll from the most powerful of the quakes reaches at least 259. Why does Australia spend money on foreign aid when there's a drought? With emotions running high as drought grips large parts of the country, misinformation about the aid budget is spreading online and the Federal Government is urging people to be cautious about what they read. Anglican integrity unit dumps director who was investigating Hollingworth complaints An investigator employed by the Anglican Church who was preparing a complaint against former governor-general Peter Hollingworth to the Melbourne diocese has not had his contract renewed. 'Space Force all the way': Trump administration sets 2020 goal for new military branch The new Space Force would take charge of a range of crucial space-based US military capabilities and help counter Russian and Chinese threats, but critics says it's an unnecessary and expensive bureaucratic endeavour. Renowned scientist Mary White allegedly murdered by her daughter The daughter of environmental scientist Mary E White is charged over her death, after police were called to an aged-care facility in the NSW town of Bundanoon. White spot disease-infected prawns again found in retail outlets The Federal Government is accused of deception after the Department of Agriculture reveals it has detected the highly destructive white spot virus in imported supermarket prawns this year. MPs flooded with 'tongue in cheek' requests for pictures of the Queen Melbourne MP Tim Watts says he has received "four dozen" requests for free portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in the last 24 hours, but is responding with some "nationhood material" of his own. Why a town thinks it is the best place to die in Western Australia A town in WA attracts people from around the state to live out their final days, thanks to top-notch palliative care, advanced health research initiatives, and a community-owned, state-of-the-art hospice. Hydrogen cars have a big roadblock, auto makers say — no refuelling stations Car makers say the Australian Government will need to fund the growth of new fuel stations before zero-emission hydrogen-powered cars can take off here. NASA is about to plunge a probe into the sun's atmosphere. Here's why A new spacecraft due to launch this weekend should unravel some of the mysteries surrounding the extraordinarily ordinary star that is the source of life as we know it. Puerto Rico says Hurricane Maria's death toll is more than 1,400 — not 64 Puerto Rico is estimating that Hurricane Maria killed more than 1,400 people, a figure 20 times the official toll which remains frozen pending a scientific review due out soon. 'Grotesque, shameful, indignant': Children on bus among dozens killed in Yemen air strikes A Yemeni health official says 43 people were killed in air strikes Houthis denounce as showing a "clear disregard for human life" but the Saudi-led coalition calls it a "legitimate operation" targeting missile launchers. French aviation investigators to launch MH370 probe 'from scratch' France will open a new investigation into the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, days after a report described by victims' families as "imprecise" cleared the pilots of any deliberate act to bring the plane down. States set to resist but not reject the NEG Labor and Greens ministers will push for changes to the National Energy Guarantee at a key meeting today, as calls grow for the Government to strengthen its targets and release its modelling. One-punch victim's parents angry their son's killer is giving speeches to students The family of a one-punch victim say their feelings have been ignored, after it emerged their son's killer was speaking to VCE students as part of a Corrections Victoria education program. NZ man secretly filmed 34 women in shower, shared videos on porn site A New Zealand man pleads guilty after secretly recording 34 women in the shower, using remote-controlled cameras in shampoo bottles. Cowboys pip Broncos in blockbuster Queensland Derby The North Queensland Cowboys edge the Broncos 34-30 in an epic Queensland Derby in Townsville to seriously dent Brisbane's hopes of a top-four NRL finish. Vision of Tasmanian devil waiting for 'friend' shocks researchers Never-before seen behaviour by Tasmanian devils has been caught on camera, raising questions about the long-held belief that they are solitary creatures. Analysis and Opinion Vale Jarrod Lyle, a genuinely good bloke in the cold world of golf By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds The dirty truth about your office: it's worse than a toilet By Libby Sander Cheap and deadly: how off-the-shelf drones become weapons By Jai Galliott Woods to win another major? Why it's still a long shot By Mark Douglass World 'Things have really become frightening': Chelsea Manning reflects on the world outside prison   Pitt hits back at Jolie's claims he hasn't paid child support   Oscars ceremony to be shortened, 'popular' category added as ratings slide   Business NAB super trustee accused of failing members, breaching legal duties   Crown Sydney in legal stoush with NSW Government over harbour views   Former ACCC boss calls for ASIC to be stripped of powers   Politics Why does Australia spend money on foreign aid when there's a drought?   The information Adani spent a year trying to hide   States set to resist but not reject the NEG   Sport Vale Jarrod Lyle, a genuinely good bloke in the cold world of golf   The UFC world champion who is scared of fighting   Cowboys pip Broncos in blockbuster Queensland Derby   Science and Technology Art of Science exhibition showcases deadly beauty in 3D   Which prizes for science net winners more than the $1.35m America's Got Talent prize?   Earth at risk of 'hothouse climate' where efforts to reduce emissions will have no impact   Environment Authorities say Borroloola drinking water is safe — but many residents don't trust them   The information Adani spent a year trying to hide   8 ways to throw a plastic-free party that won't embarrass your kid       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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