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Top Stories Terror accused who 'advised IS on missiles' arrested in rural NSW A 42-year-old man is arrested for allegedly seeking to advise the Islamic State group on how to develop high-tech weaponry, including long-range guided missiles, at Young, north-west of Canberra. Live: Freedom of speech inquiry hands down report on Racial Discrimination Act A parliamentary committee has proposed a range of changes to the handling of the Racial Discrimination Act, including providing more parliamentary oversight. Follow live. LNP MP George Christensen quits Nationals chief whip role The rebel MP tells the ABC he spoke with colleagues about his decision to resign from the role last night, citing the need to speak freely on policy. Australia set to dodge recession as current account deficit shrinks to '70s levels A surge in commodity prices and exports, as well as reasonable government and household spending, are almost certain to keep Australia out of recession. Who are Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway? As you are probably now aware, Oscars presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway called out the wrong winner for the best picture award yesterday at the Academy Awards. But who are they? 'Mistake' to conceal Australia Post CEO's pay packet Australia Post chairman John Stanhope admits it was a mistake to try and hide its director's $5.6 million pay packet from the public to avoid media scrutiny and reputation damage. 17 new suburbs planned to tackle Melbourne housing affordability The Victorian Government announces plans to rezone 100,000 housing blocks and create 17 new suburbs in Melbourne's key growth zones in an effort to tackle housing affordability. Privacy watchdog 'making inquiries' after Centrelink leaked personal information The Government's privacy watchdog wants answers from bureaucrats who provided a Centrelink client's personal details to a journalist in a bid to counter her public criticisms. Bush defends role of a free press in wake of Trump's attacks Former US President George W Bush defends the role of a free press in the wake of Donald Trump's attacks on the media. Investigation into Cash Converters' loans scheme criticised as 'half-baked' The Australian Securities and Investments Commission's investigation into the nation's biggest payday lender Cash Converters is branded as inadequate by consumer advocates after it left thousands of vulnerable Australians unable to claim compensation for unsuitable loans. 'Self-centred monster' Lionel Patea had long history of violence Former Bandido Lionel Patea, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Tara Brown, has a history of breaching domestic violence orders and attacked the young Gold Coast mother a week before killing her. WA Liberal gave out free wine while doorknocking WA Liberals say candidate Lily Chen did the wrong thing by handing out free bottles of wine while doorknocking for next month's state election, but say she did so "in recognition of Chinese New Year". Detective fined for using device to track mate's girlfriend wins appeal A West Australian police officer convicted two years ago of unlawfully using a tracking device to monitor a mate's girlfriend is awarded almost $15,000 in legal costs after successfully appealing against the decision. 'Bulldozers of the bush': Wombat culling permits 'last resort' for farmers Mange is not the only threat facing Tasmania's wombats, as more than 50 permits are issued in the past year to cull the protected mammals on farming properties. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Disillusionment grows over Turnbull's economic policy inaction By business editor Ian Verrender RBA boss sets agenda by airing Australia's economic dirty laundry By business reporter Carrington Clarke I went to Catholic school, but I was one of the lucky ones By Antony Funnell Penalty rate cuts could backfire on business By business reporter Michael Janda World • El Salvador's beloved hippo Gustavito fatally bashed at zoo • Muhammad Ali Jr says airport detention made him feel 'violated' • Hundreds of bulldogs gather to break world record Australia • 15,000 Australians to receive free dental check-up • Investigation into Cash Converters' loans scheme criticised as 'half-baked' • Power's Koch threatens Suns over red-and-gold in China Business • Methane emissions from CSG development raise climate change concerns • Australia set to dodge recession as current account deficit shrinks to '70s levels • Investigation into Cash Converters' loans scheme criticised as 'half-baked' Politics • Unions and employer groups waging war over Sunday penalty rates • LNP MP George Christensen quits Nationals chief whip role • Nationals and Labor MPs teaming up to tackle electricity grid problems Sport • Power's Koch threatens Suns over red-and-gold in China • GWS Giants leading rise of the 'super club' • Leicester finally shows up, beating Liverpool after Ranieri sacking Entertainment • Who are Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway? • Restoring 1899 tea billboard no piece of cake • Sirius building's architect calls for more inclusive housing in Sydney Health • How fake drugs end up in our public health system (and how to spot them) • WHO lists world's most threatening superbugs • Fasting diet 'could reverse diabetes and regenerate pancreas' Science and Tech • Nokia's 3310 and the growing market for retro tech • Merging our brains with machines won't stop the rise of the robots • Why the black box's inventor may never be a household name Environment • Methane emissions from CSG development raise climate change concerns • All-timber apartments assembled like flat-packed furniture • Death at Beware Reef won't deter reef protection group Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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