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Top Stories Uncle charged with murder of woman found in blowhole Police charge the uncle of 25-year-old former international student Mengmei Leng with her murder, after her naked body was recovered from inside a blowhole on the New South Wales Central Coast last Sunday. Dementia budget crunch expected with $21b needed by 2030 The steady growth in the number of people diagnosed with dementia will ratchet up the pressure on the health budget in decades to come, with 1 million Australians expected to be living with the illness by 2050. Air strike on Afghan MSF hospital not a war crime, says US military A military investigation concludes a deadly US air strike that destroyed a Medicins Sans Frontieres hospital in Afghanistan and left 42 people dead last year did not amount to a war crime. Penalty rate announcement not likely during federal election campaign An explosive decision on the future of penalty rates appears highly unlikely before the federal election with the independent Fair Work Commission not expected to hand down its ruling before a double dissolution poll on July 2. 'This isn't a random shooting': Man targeted in Sydney killing A gunman is at large after a "targeted" shooting in Sydney's south-west that left one man dead and two others injured with police saying the killer may not have acted alone. Helicopter crash off Norway coast kills at least 11 A helicopter transporting North Sea oil workers crashes off the Norwegian coast, likely killing all 13 people on board, according to rescue services. Australian soldiers blame Kiwis for Anzac alcohol ban in Iraq Diggers stationed at the Taji military base outside Baghdad are frustrated at an alcohol ban which prevents them enjoying even a single drink on Anzac day or Christmas, pinning the blame on New Zealand military commanders. LJ Hooker agents investigated over missing client money More than 100 customers are owed "substantial" sums of money following the collapse of six LJ Hooker branches in Melbourne, with the couple involved in running the business under investigation for allegedly misappropriating their clients' money. Zuma should face almost 800 corruption charges: South African court South African President Jacob Zuma should face almost 800 corruption charges that were dropped in 2009, a judge says, piling further pressure on the embattled leader. Activists demand better treatment of refugees Hundreds of protesters against the Manus Island and Nauru detention centres gather in Brisbane following the death of Iranian refugee Omid, who died after setting himself on fire on Nauru. S. Kidman & Co sale blocked by Morrison The Treasurer says the acquisition of the cattle empire by a Chinese-Australian consortium is "contrary to the national interest" and gives the company until Tuesday to respond. Billionaire sells entire stake in Apple, warns of 'day of reckoning' Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn sells his entire stake in the tech giant, citing the risk of China's influence on the stock and saying the company needs some sort of fiscal stimulus. Colombia legalises same-sex marriage Colombia becomes the fourth South American country to allow same-sex marriage after a ruling by the country's constitutional court. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The paradox of Turnbull and the budget By Barrie Cassidy Game of homes: Housing looks like child's play but it's not By Dominic Knight Politics of asylum seekers has poisoned the policy By Peter Brent Negative gearing helps low-income people most, but that's besides the point By Michael Potter World • Air strike hits Aleppo clinic as fears mount of military escalation • North Korea sentences US citizen to 10 years' hard labour • Ted Cruz 'Lucifer in the flesh', former speaker says Australia • Australian soldiers blame Kiwis for Anzac alcohol ban in Iraq • Uncle charged with murder of woman found in blowhole • Dementia budget crunch expected with $21b needed by 2030 Business • Australia joining low inflation world • ING boss backs a royal commission into banks • Stronger oil price boosts energy and resources sector Politics • Rebels bikie member has tattoo business shut down • Legal aid warns services will be slashed due to funding shortfall • Students could get less money under redesign of problematic loan scheme Sport • North Melbourne beats Western Bulldogs to make it six wins in six • Eels shrug off Foran loss to beat Bulldogs • Eels star Foran checks into overseas rehab clinic Entertainment • Embracing the Age of Awkward • Cast From the Storm filmmaker speaks on refugee children documentary • Australian opera star 'the next Joan Sutherland' Health • Nurofen maker fined $1.7m for misleading customers over 'specific pain range' • Nutritional supplements found to boost effectiveness of anti-depressants • Facebook shuts down officer support page after NSW Police complaint Science and Tech • New strain of rabbit-culling calicivirus given green light for 2017 release • Multi-million-dollar Japan satellite lost to 'human error': JAXA • Sign language gloves 'to empower the deaf community' Environment • Traditional owners welcome deal over rehabilitation of Ranger uranium mine • Florida manatee family captured on video after birth of rare twins • Senate committee to start inquiring into BP's Bight drilling plans Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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