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Top Stories 'NAB is the victim': Bank executive charged over alleged $40m fraud Police charge former National Australia Bank executive Rosemary Rogers, who handed herself into officers in Sydney, with more than 50 offences relating to an alleged $40 million fraud. 'I burst into tears': Legally blind woman denied Uber ride because of her guide dog Adelaide woman Rachael Leahcar, who is legally blind, calls for more education in the ride-sharing industry after being refused entry to an Uber because of her guide dog. 'A kick in the guts': Victorian Government defends bushfire crews following criticisms Victorian emergency authorities strongly defend fire crews who battled a series of serious bushfires at the weekend, after claims from some residents that they did not do enough to protect property. Alan Jones told on air he'll be sacked from SCG Trust if NSW Labor elected NSW Opposition Leader Michael Daley tells broadcaster Alan Jones he will sack him and the entire SCG Trust board if he wins the election in a heated on-air exchange that has escalated Sydney's stadium row. 'I was just like, who's this?': Teenager hurt by stingray helped by off-duty WA Premier A 13-year-old Perth boy thanks WA Premier Mark McGowan who stepped in to help after a painful stingray encounter at a beach south of Perth. Opinion: Why raw meat pet food could be bad for you and your dog If you knew what lurked in your dog's dinner you would think twice about serving raw food to your best friend, writes Bronwyn Orr. 'I have lost confidence': Trudeau crisis deepens as another minister quits The Canadian Government of Justin Trudeau is rocked again as a second female minister steps down over a corruption scandal that has shaken the Government in an election year. 'Chinese democracy': Beijing blocks access to ABC via VPN at national congress Access to ABC News and other foreign websites via VPN has reportedly been blocked in China, as thousands of delegates arrive in Beijing for the annual Two Sessions meeting. With a 'good income', savings and no credit card, Renee's bank still knocked her back Applicants who would have qualified for a loan a year ago are getting knocked back, with banks taking a "very harsh view on living expenses" in the wake of the royal commission, mortgage brokers say. Border Force crackdown on illegal workers leaves farmers without pickers Victorian farmers are struggling to find workers to pick their fruit after an ABF crackdown on illegal foreign workers over the past month. Analysis: Keith Flint was the twisted firestarter, unafraid to pick fights and offend Despite his band being lumped into the techno genre, the late Prodigy frontman was as punk rock as they come, unafraid to pick fights — to start fires — and challenge his audience. Man rips through roof of his own home in bid to escape cops A bizarre stand-off with police in Wales reaches new heights when the man they are pursuing kicks through the roof of his own house in an ill-fated bid to escape. Drone technology provides greater insight into life of Antarctic blue whales The use of innovative technologies such as drones and echosounders is helping researchers in the Southern Ocean unravel the mysteries of the largest species that has ever lived. NRL player accused of filming, leaking sex tapes of two women NSW Police charge Penrith Panthers player Tyrone May over filming and circulating sex tapes of two women without their consent, less than a week after the NRL announced a crackdown on poor player behaviour. Rate of plastic pollution is predicted to double by 2030. Here are the ways we can stop it A new report finds that the amount of plastic pollution we create is set to double by 2030, and recommends a global treaty to address our plastic waste "crisis". Flooded rooms, grassy couches: Nature takes over an abandoned mansion in haunting makeover Street artist Rone has transformed an abandoned art deco mansion about an hour's drive from Melbourne into a fantastical scene of abandoned opulence and decay. 'I thought Australia was safe': At least four LGBTI people assaulted on Mardi Gras weekend At least four LGBTI men were pushed over and kicked repeatedly before Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on the weekend, triple j Hack can reveal. HIV-positive man 'functionally cured' and 'in remission', doctors say The complex, risky and expensive bone marrow stem cell transplant is the HIV-positive man's last chance of survival and while doctors have stressed it is too early to say they have found a cure for AIDS, they describe their patient as "in remission". Plea for doctors to note scam warning signs The daughter of an elderly widow who lost her life savings to a scammer says her mother could have been protected if her GP had taken the early warning signs seriously. Cheers and high fives after quick-thinking teens rescue boy dangling from ski lift Dramatic video shows a group of resourceful teenagers convince a desperate father to trust them and let go to save his eight-year-old boy. The surfer who became a legend overnight, and helped women win respect in the water There's nothing strange about seeing a woman grab a surfboard and paddle out. But things were very different in Edwardian Australia — until Isabel Letham started making waves. Analysis and Opinion Why raw meat pet food could be bad for you — and your dog By Bronwyn Orr Keith Flint was the twisted firestarter — unafraid to pick fights and offend By music and pop culture reporter Paul Donoughue Are Australia's emissions going up or down? It depends who you ask By Anna Skarbek and Anna Malos 'Plum' jobs for mates, or do politicians actually make good ambassadors? By Daniel Flitton World Venezuelan Opposition Leader greeted by huge crowds on return home   UK to open first transgender prison wing   Royals combat trolls stalking Meghan and Kate with new social media protocols   Business RBA stays on hold, giving a cooling economy the benefit of the doubt   Australia at risk of US-style inequality and dead end jobs, warns ACTU   'NAB is the victim': Bank executive charged over alleged $40m fraud   Politics 'Chinese democracy': Beijing blocks access to ABC via VPN at national congress   Australia at risk of US-style inequality and dead end jobs, warns ACTU   Venezuelan Opposition Leader greeted by huge crowds on return home   Sport NRL player accused of filming, leaking sex tapes of two women   Hormones, short contracts or shoes? Why women are more likely to be injured playing AFL   Swiss skier pledges prize money to fight climate change in protest over sport's president   Science and Technology Rate of plastic pollution is predicted to double by 2030. Here are the ways we can stop it   'You could miss entire mountains': Inside the plan to map the sea floor   New photo of Jupiter showcases 'dramatic' atmosphere   Environment Rate of plastic pollution is predicted to double by 2030. Here are the ways we can stop it   Are Australia's emissions going up or down? It depends who you ask   'You could miss entire mountains': Inside the plan to map the sea floor       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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