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Top Stories 'Pray for me and my daughter': Shooting victim sends thanks from hospital bed A man shot three times after at least one gunman stormed two Christchurch mosques, killing 49, asks the nation to "pray for me and my daughter" as the victims' families begin burying the dead. Analysis: We're in a war in which the casualties are not strangers — they're our neighbours The latest attacks in New Zealand remind us again — as if we needed reminding — that none of us anywhere, no matter what our faith, our race or our nationality are truly safe. The reactionaries have made it that way, writes Stan Grant. Fraser Anning punches teen after being egged in Melbourne Police say they are investigating an incident where a 17-year-old boy smashed an egg on Fraser Anning's head as he spoke at a political meeting in Melbourne, prompting the controversial Queensland senator to fight back. New Zealand shooter rushed by worshipper Abdul Aziz at Christchurch's Linwood mosque Acting Imam Latef Alabi says the death toll would have been far higher inside Linwood mosque if it were not for Mr Aziz's actions. Analysis: Reporting a massacre: Why the ABC didn't share the shooter's 'manifesto' Reporting the shooting in Christchurch and analysing how it could have happened is clearly in the public interest, but the test is whether it can be done without giving the shooter the platform they crave, writes ABC Executive Editor Craig McMurtie. Sydney Opera House lit up with NZ's silver fern New Zealand's silver fern icon has been projected onto the Sydney Opera House as a symbol of solidarity with the country after Muslims in Christchurch were massacred while worshipping at mosques in a terrorist attack. Ardern says Christchurch shooter was not on any watchlist and legally obtained five guns New Zealand's Prime Minister says "now is the time to change" the country's gun laws after an Australian man allegedly used five firearms in the mosque shootings that killed 49 people. Analysis: Could Fraser Anning be expelled from Parliament for offensive statements? In the wake of comments about the Christchurch massacre, members of the public have raised the question of whether a senator can be expelled from the Senate for making offensive statements. Anne Twomey investigates. Milo Yiannopoulos banned from entering Australia Australia's immigration minister David Coleman condemns Yiannopoulos's remarks about the Christchurch mosque attacks as "appalling" in a blow to the controversial figure's attempt to make a return in 2019. Jobs growth may be slowing, but is it enough to change the RBA's mind? Every month for several years strong jobs data has kept the RBA on the sidelines. With conditions looking softer, a weak set of numbers this week may shift the balance towards rate cuts this year. Opinion: The two crises that will shake up the plane industry as we know it Fatal crashes, increased fares, legal claims, cancelled orders: aviation is in turmoil, but a change of strategy is underway. College admissions scandal sparks $500 billion lawsuit Rich, well-connected parents, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, are facing a $US500 billion lawsuit over accusations they bought spots for their children at prestigious schools in the US, thereby keeping children of less wealthy parents out. Rabbit virus proves a killer but questions remain over failure to spread Released two years ago, the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus RHDV1-K5 reduced rabbit numbers on some sites by about one third, but failed to spread further — and scientists say an exotic rogue virus is largely to blame. Muriel's Wedding musical bankrolled by caravan king taking a punt on theatre Investing money in musicals is risky business, but the caravan king behind a new tour of the stage musical Muriel's Wedding is not just out to make cash. Opinion: There's something sinister in Bad Mothers and it isn't the corpse Channel 9's new drama Bad Mothers is billed as an ironic critique of our ideas about motherhood. Only, it isn't, writes Camilla Nelson. 'Absolute idiots': Football players blasted for throwing shoes onto track during horse race Horse racing officials say it was lucky no-one was killed or injured during a bizarre incident at a Perth racetrack in which two men, including former AFL player Rhys Palmer, threw shoes at horses and drivers, hitting one. Guardians of the Galaxy director rehired after axing over rape jokes Months after being fired over old tweets joking about rape and paedophilia, James Gunn is rehired by the Walt Disney Company to direct the third instalment of the popular Marvel franchise. Cowboys lasso the Dragons at home, as Tigers, Warriors win It's no Johnathan Thurston, no problem for the Cowboys who beat the Dragons in Townsville to round out Saturday's NRL, following convincing wins for the Tigers and the Warriors. Analysis and Opinion The two crises that will shake up the plane industry as we know it By Ian Douglas There's something sinister in Bad Mothers and it isn't the corpse By Camilla Nelson We're in a war in which the casualties are not strangers — they're our neighbours By global affairs analyst Stan Grant Could Fraser Anning be expelled from Parliament for offensive statements? By Anne Twomey World The Dalai Lama's biggest battle with China may come after his death   Has the US Federal Aviation Administration forfeited its position as the guardian of world aviation safety?   Volkswagen CEO apologises for alluding to Nazi slogan   Business Jobs growth may be slowing, but is it enough to change the RBA's mind?   Analysis: Has the US Federal Aviation Administration forfeited its position as the guardian of world aviation safety?   Part-time work is a full-time problem for younger workers   Politics We're in a war in which the casualties are not strangers — they're our neighbours   Could Fraser Anning be expelled from Parliament for offensive statements?   Fraser Anning punches teen after being egged in Melbourne   Sport Cowboys lasso the Dragons at home, as Tigers, Warriors win   Hamilton in 'shock' over Mercedes pace as he grabs Australian F1 pole   'Absolute idiots': Football players blasted for throwing shoes onto track during horse race   Science and Technology Before the Boeing 737 MAX 8, another airline grounded its 'exciting' new fleet   The story about a Cold War scientist and 50-year-old sheep semen   There's a growing push to give nature legal rights, but what would that mean?   Environment Carbon emissions U-turn avoids enormous political headache, but questions set to linger   There's a growing push to give nature legal rights, but what would that mean?   We're living in a double reality, and our kids can see through it       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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