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Top Stories Turnbull plays straight bat on Barnaby Joyce tax hint Malcolm Turnbull refuses to be drawn on when the Government will come out with its tax policy, after Barnaby Joyce says it would be "wise to have a tax policy before a budget". Holden to axe hundreds of workers in Adelaide Hundreds of staff will be axed from Holden's Elizabeth factory in Adelaide's north from October when production of its Cruze car comes to an end. Masters' collapse drags Woolworths into billion-dollar hole Grocery giant Woolworths posts a half-year loss of $973 million, driven by the collapse of its failed hardware chain Masters. Turnbull warns MPs to use 'measured language' in Safe Schools debate Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull urges backbenchers who have criticised the Safe Schools program to use "measured language" during the debate, as the review terms of reference are released. Mal Brough to stand down at next election Former special minister of state Mal Brough will not recontest his seat of Fisher at the next federal election, as the AFP continues to investigate his role in the scandal which felled former speaker Peter Slipper. Salim Mehajer wins council suspension appeal Former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer wins his Supreme Court appeal against a four-month suspension for failing to disclose his financial interest in a property. Victorian Government to begin talks with First Nations on Australia's first Indigenous treaty The Victorian Government will begin talks to work out Australia's first treaty with Indigenous people within weeks. Rebellious racehorse swims 2km out to sea Racehorse Rebel Rover lives up to its name by swimming two kilometres out to sea after being spooked during a beach training session on Brisbane's bayside. Convicted paedophile Shannon McCoole fronts inquiry Former Families SA carer and convicted paedophile Shannon McCoole is giving evidence at a royal commission triggered by his arrest for sexually abusing children as young as 18 months of age. Survivors head to Rome to watch Pell face sex abuse inquiry Church sex abuse survivors heading to Rome today to be in the same room as Cardinal George Pell as he fronts a royal commission say the trip is about making the truth known and taking power back. Oscars form guide: Who will win, and who should? Predicting who will take home Oscars gold is a tricky business. But we've got your back, and have weighed up who will win, who will leave empty-handed and who could cause an upset. Mass breastfeeding protest in Bendigo Dozens of breastfeeding mothers stage a protest at a Bendigo shopping centre after a woman is asked to leave the food court for breastfeeding. Standing desks harmful if not used properly, study warns As standing desks grow in popularity, research shows the new additions to offices around the world can cause health problems if they are not used properly. 'He can pay for it': Former Mexican president attacks Trump's anti-immigrant wall Former Mexican president Vicente Fox says Donald Trump is "crazy" and a "false prophet" and says Mexico will not pay for a border wall. FFA picks Prince Ali as FIFA rivals make last pitches The FFA announces it will support Jordan's Prince Ali Bin al Hussein for FIFA president, as the five candidates make their final pitches before tonight's vote. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Turnbull will just have to put his dignity on hold: It's an election year after all By Peter Brent #OscarsSoWhite is only the half of it: The amazing persistence of Hollywood whitewashing By Luke Buckmaster We must prepare for a new type of security threat By Hitoshi Nasu , David Letts and Rob McLaughlin The great unsettlement that is dogging Turnbull By Tim Dunlop World • Evelyn Waugh trends on Twitter after TIME names him a her • Japan vulnerable to cyber attacks, academics warn • At least four dead, 14 wounded in Kansas shooting Australia • Cybercriminals increasingly targeting Australia • Roosters consider suing supplier of Pearce lewd video: reports • Harvey Norman profit jumps 30pc, boss says Dick Smith was 'buggered' Business • Masters' collapse drags Woolworths into billion-dollar hole • Holden to axe hundreds of workers in Adelaide • Harvey Norman profit jumps 30pc, boss says Dick Smith was 'buggered' Politics • Turnbull warns MPs to use 'measured language' in Safe Schools debate • Giddy up: Candidates in for wild ride in Texas • Victorian Government to begin talks with First Nations on Australia's first Indigenous treaty Sport • Roosters consider suing supplier of Pearce lewd video: reports • Former PNG volleyball star turned NRL recruit promises to 'buy mum house' • FFA picks Prince Ali as FIFA rivals make last pitches Entertainment • Evelyn Waugh trends on Twitter after TIME names him a her • The changing face of State Library Victoria • High school dancers kick goals with athlete mentor Health • Sydney researchers push for national oral cancer screening program • Standing desks harmful if not used properly, study warns • Disability agency chief rejects claims sustainability of NDIS in doubt Science and Tech • Cybercriminals increasingly targeting Australia • Japan vulnerable to cyber attacks, academics warn • 'Like camping for a year': NASA astronaut looks forward to coming home Environment • Pig poo could help grow feed for piggeries, cut greenhouse gas emissions: research • Only one QLD prosecution for illegal land clearing despite 200 complaints: figures • 'It's like brewing beer': Innovative methods being used to slash farm run-off Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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