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Top Stories Air traffic safety fears raised over plans to axe 900 jobs Air traffic controllers and some pilots are raising serious safety concerns over plans to axe 900 jobs at Airservices Australia, the organisation controlling skies at the country's major airports. Iraqi forces push closer towards Mosul after wave of airstrikes Iraqi forces push into a town south of Mosul after Islamic State fighters flee with civilians used as human shields, as state-sanctioned Shiite militias join the offensive by opening up a new front to the west. Melbourne Cup 2016 field, form guide and sweep The stage is set for the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize. Energy security, cashless welfare cards to dominate Turnbull's SA visit Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull begins a three-day tour of regional and remote South Australia today, with power prices and cashless welfare cards on the agenda. Emails in Weiner sexting scandal may be linked to Clinton probe The FBI is investigating whether emails uncovered during the sexting investigation of disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner have links to Hillary Clinton's probe. Wayne Gardner calls stint in Japanese prison 'horrific' The former motorcycle world champion, who has arrived back in Sydney, says he was kept isolated from the outside world for 12 days and received "not much" help from the Australian Government. Bob Day playing 'silly politics' and should quit, say Labor, Greens The Federal Opposition and the Greens ramp up their criticism of Family First Senator Bob Day, who seems to be hedging his bets on whether to resign from the Senate amid hopes of a financial bailout. Accused killer of Brisbane bus driver 'numb' in court Anthony Mark Edward O'Donohue is remanded in custody charged with murder in relation to the fatal attack on Brisbane City Council bus driver Manmeet Alisher. Passing of Thai King inspires wave of generosity from volunteers The national outpouring of grief for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has inspired a wave of volunteerism with many distributing free food and services. Syrian government forces launch counter offensive against rebels in Aleppo Syrian government forces launch a counter offensive under the cover of airstrikes in a bid to regain control of areas they have lost to insurgents in Aleppo, activists and state media say. Dreamworld tragedy prompts theme park 'safety blitz' Specialist engineers will examine all rides at all Queensland theme parks, including Dreamworld where four people died this week, the State Government says, with the Premier also announcing a Workplace Health and Safety audit. Melbourne Cup favourites stick together at barrier draw Hartnell and Oceanographer who head the Melbourne Cup assault for the Godolphin racing operation will start alongside each other following the barrier draw for Tuesday's $6 million race. Cummings becomes fourth generation of family to win Victoria Derby Prized Icon lands a historic victory in the Victoria Derby, with James Cummings becoming the fourth generation of his fabled family to win the classic race. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum 'Never leave anyone behind': 50 years from Charlie Perkins' graduation By Brooke Boney Megan and Tiffany: Love doesn't need labelling By Deirdre Fidge Can Scott Morrison control the housing affordability debate? By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra High Australian dollar could turn on a dime By business reporter David Taylor World • South Korean protesters call for President to step down • Family of 11 killed by airstrikes in Yemen • Female suicide bombers kill nine in Nigeria Australia • Air traffic safety fears raised over plans to axe 900 jobs • Sloppy Wanderers held by Mariners for second straight draw • Melbourne Cup favourites stick together at barrier draw Business • Banks to repay fees for work they didn't do. Big deal. • All-Australian consortium withdraws bid for Kidman cattle empire • Woolworths' heavy discounting pays off Politics • South Korean protesters call for President to step down • Air traffic safety fears raised over plans to axe 900 jobs • Syrian government forces launch counter offensive against rebels in Aleppo Sport • Melbourne Cup favourites stick together at barrier draw • Table-topping Sydney FC makes it four from four with 2-0 win over Jets • Cummings becomes fourth generation of family to win Victoria Derby Entertainment • What humans can learn from orangutans • Scientist turns playwright to spread message about Antarctic plight • 'Speechless' Bob Dylan finally accepts Nobel Prize Health • Medicinal marijuana will soon be legal — but how will it work? • 101 things that have helped you sleep • Red Cross data breach could have exposed donors to identity theft Science and Tech • UK tribunal rules Uber drivers deserve minimum wage • Lofty goals: Uber envisions flying cars within 10 years • NASA images show Schiaparelli lander created crater on Mars Environment • Energy security, cashless welfare cards to dominate Turnbull's SA visit • Queensland could offer national park protections to private landowners • 'Nothing can survive': Locals slam 'copycat' Melbourne Cup beach training Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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