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Top Stories Malaysian PM's bank accounts triggered money-laundering alert So much money was pouring so rapidly into Najib Razak's personal bank accounts that it rang internal money-laundering alarms inside a Malaysian bank part-owned by Australia's ANZ. FBI cracks San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, drops Apple legal fight The FBI unlocks the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers with help from a "third party", ending a contentious court case with Apple. 'Everyone thank Jarrod': Lindt Cafe worker calmed gunman down A Lindt Cafe employee calmed gunman Man Haron Monis down so he would not shoot someone in retaliation after three hostages escaped, an inquest into the Sydney siege is told. AFP examining suspicious transaction uncovered in DHA audit A suspicious financial transaction uncovered during a recent audit of Defence Housing Australia is being examined by the Australian Federal Police. Head Thai monk to be summoned by police over luxury Mercedes-Benz Thai police investigating possible tax evasion will formally summon the country's most senior-ranking monk after he refused to answer direct questions about his luxury 1958 Mercedes-Benz. 'Epic' Abbott breaks surfing's Ten Commandments Seventeen-year-old Ivy Thomas comes off second best in a whitewash battle with former prime minister Tony Abbott, who broke the surfing code by dropping in on her wave on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Chinese bidder for Australian cattle empire defends investment in foreign farmland A Chinese company wanting to buy Australia's largest agricultural landholding says Australians have much to gain from foreign investment, and that the company's track record in New Zealand proves it. Budget repair should be driven by tax hikes: think tank A leading, business-backed economic think tank finds tax increases have a bigger role to play than spending cuts in budget repair. Tick saliva discovery could be key to treating blood disorders The discovery of how the proteins in a tick's saliva stop a human's immune system from running amok could be the answer to treating life-threatening blood disorders, researchers say. Turnbull to offer deal to states on hospital funding State and territory governments have had discussions with the Commonwealth on a funding olive branch for the nation's hospitals ahead of Friday's COAG meeting. Double murderer breaks parole, goes on the run in Victoria Police are hunting for John Wallace Lindrea, a paroled murderer with a history of extreme violence, including escaping from prison, who was last seen on Good Friday in Victoria's south-west. Stawell Gift rule changes considered after 15yo women's winner fined A dramatic improvement in form by the winner of the Stawell Gift women's final is "not a good look" and may lead to a review of rule changes in the $40,000 race, the Victorian Athletic League says. Guinea pig on the menu: Pets providing protein for PNG A common household pet could help remote villagers in Papua New Guinea survive food shortages and protect their endangered wildlife. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Turnbull will have a tough sell on economic policy By Ian Verrender The debate we need to resolve about modern terrorism By Daryl McCann Tricky Turnbull bends the rules to his advantage By Mungo MacCallum The democratic case for splitting Queensland in two By Chris Berg World • Secret Service bars guns from Republican convention • Egypt's human rights in the firing line amid crackdown on NGOs • China continues crackdown over letter criticising Xi Jinping Australia • Tick saliva discovery could be key to treating blood disorders • Banks tank as bad debt and global fears mount • Instagram feed change plan causes web celeb outcry Business • Budget repair should be driven by tax hikes: think tank • Banks tank as bad debt and global fears mount • Share market pulled lower by banks Politics • Secret Service bars guns from Republican convention • Egypt's human rights in the firing line amid crackdown on NGOs • Chinese bidder for Australian cattle empire defends investment in foreign farmland Sport • Socceroos' Cahill threat on Redknapp's mind • Sharks call for send off after Townsend tripped • Stawell Gift rule changes considered after 15yo women's winner fined Entertainment • Calls for British Museum to surrender Indigenous Gweagal shield • Q&A on innovation investment, women in STEM and the NBN • Weather complaints hotline inundated with phone calls Health • Pregnant teen living in Zika's shadow • 'Isolating, confusing, embarrassing': Living with epilepsy in Australia • Defence chief offers hope on toxic fuel payouts Science and Tech • New app to help children with autism keep up in class • Japan's new satellite suffers 'communication failure' • Technology helping elite football clubs get edge over opposition Environment • Quolls killed by foxes after climbing predator-proof fence • Queensland Nickel risks $2.6m in fines over environment concerns • $3.3m pledged for research into 'wind turbine sickness' Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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