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Top Stories Meet the scammers: Could this be your online lover? "Hey baby!" The screens light up and the scammers start their day, swapping sex and sweet nothings for money. Gangland figure Tony Mokbel airlifted to hospital after prison stabbing Tony Mokbel, a prominent identity in Victoria's underworld, is in a serious condition after being stabbed at the Barwon maximum security prison, southwest of Melbourne. Organisers of cancelled festival say they were blindsided by $200,000 police bill Music festival organisers and the NSW Police lock horns over the reason for the sudden cancellation of a Central Coast event, with organisers denying it was plagued by "mismanagement". Opinion: Trump's tactics against his latest challenger could backfire spectacularly It's no surprise that Donald Trump is reviving his derogatory racial nickname for Senator Elizabeth Warren as she finally enters the race for presidency, but he could end up creating another political heroine, writes Micheline Maynard. Opinion: 'It's phenomenal': One of the AFLW's best assets is off the field For Erin Hoare, Friday's return to the field was an emotional rollercoaster, but there was one thing that stood out from the centre of the action, writes Kate O'Halloran. Here's why anti-China posts suddenly took over the 'front page of the internet' Pictures of Winnie the Pooh and the Tiananmen Square protests began appearing in droves on Reddit after news of a potential investment in the site from Chinese tech giant Tencent. Analysis: Blood in the water: will voters turf out Tony Abbott? Coalition-friendly independents are giving life-long centre-right voters a way to break ranks. Could Tony Abbott be the next scalp claimed? The Grammys make a push for inclusivity as Childish Gambino, Kasey Musgraves honoured At a ceremony in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy was keen to overcome the bad press from last year when, after a male-heavy winners list, its president said female artists needed to "step up". Fairfax to return with investigative news website Just months after the Fairfax name was removed from the family's former mastheads, John B Fairfax will reinvest in the news industry, announcing a new online site for investigative journalism. Sacked Matildas coach Stajcic wants answers as players' union defends controversial survey Alen Stajcic is still searching for answers following his shock axing as Matildas coach, as the Professional Footballers Association backs the wellbeing survey that led to his demise. The awkward moment you won't see at the Oscars The prolonged silence as Prince William and Kate entered the BAFTAs was the standout moment of the award ceremony, which was dominated by The Favourite. Analysis: Disastrous week for Democrats in Virginia seems far from over The damaging political scandals involving blackface and sexual assault allegations in Virginia are reminding the state of its history of racist division, as well as making life tougher for the large number of Democrats hoping to unseat Donald Trump, writes James Glenday. The Minister, the tip-off and the union raids: Why Michaelia Cash is appearing in court Federal Small Business Minister Michaelia Cash will be cross-examined by the Australia Workers' Union this week, as they fight to shut down what they say is a politically-motivated investigation into their donations to GetUp! 'Adolf Hitler paintings' go unsold at German auction Five watercolour paintings attributed to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler from his early days as a struggling artist fail to sell at auction in the southern German city of Nuremberg, possibly over fears they could be fakes. Future Fund's Costello says Henry should have gone first from NAB Future Fund chairman, and former treasurer, Peter Costello says NAB's chairman Ken Henry should have left the bank before its chief executive and should have no role in picking its new leader. 'Bizarre' Chinese state media video shows 'dead' Uyghur saying he's 'fine' Chinese state media releases a video purportedly showing Uyghur poet Abdurehim Heyit alive and insisting he's "in good health", following claims he had died in prison. Police mishandled investigation of young mother's suspected homicide, expert says Police who investigated the disappearance of 19-year-old Belinda Peisley in 1998 missed a critical window of opportunity to gather evidence into her suspected homicide, a former NSW Police officer and missing persons expert says. PM's long-time friend hired by French shipbuilder during submarine negotiations One of Scott Morrison's key political confidants was hired by a French state-owned shipbuilder to help move things along in negotiations surrounding the Future Submarine program. Reconsidering having kids because of climate change? You're not alone One in three young women involved in environmental groups are reconsidering having kids because of climate change, a new survey shows. Analysis and Opinion One wrong click, and a criminal can access your phone. Here's what to do when happens to you By Richard Matthews and Kieren Nicolas Lovell Disastrous week for Democrats in Virginia seems far from over By North America correspondent James Glenday 'Being different is something we should embrace': The AFLW's appeal starts at the ground up By Kate O'Halloran Blood in the water: will voters turf out Tony Abbott? By Mark Kenny World Finnish WWII troops participated in mass murders of Jews, new government report finds   With nowhere to turn in twilight years, crisis looms over island's elderly   Indonesian police apologise after video shows Papuan suspect terrorised with a live snake   Business Future Fund's Costello says Henry should have gone first from NAB   JB Hi-Fi grows sales despite retail slump but warns of volatile conditions   OECD pushes for a global minimum corporate tax rate by 2020, but is it wishful thinking?   Politics Disastrous week for Democrats in Virginia seems far from over   Fact check: Could Richard Di Natale and Bob Brown act as medical advisers on refugee transfers?   'I won't be treated like a fool': PCH legal fight gets ugly as Treasurer lashes out   Sport 'Being different is something we should embrace': The AFLW's appeal starts at the ground up   Sacked Matildas coach Stajcic wants answers as players' union defends controversial survey   Barty dominates for Australia in Fed Cup win over US   Science and Technology One wrong click, and a criminal can access your phone. Here's what to do when happens to you   Oil fields and natural wonder: Can we have both in the Great Australian Bight?   Cybercrime on the rise as criminals swap balaclavas for laptops   Environment Oil fields and natural wonder: Can we have both in the Great Australian Bight?   Rarely seen but sometimes heard: The search for Australia's most elusive bird   Thousands of flamingo chicks rescued from drying South African dam       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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