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Top Stories Trump to increase defence spending by $70 billion US President Donald Trump proposes a $US54 billion ($70 billion) increase in military spending to be funded by cuts elsewhere in government, including in foreign aid, the White House says. Debt recovery critics' personal info could be released to 'correct the record' Those who publicly criticise Centrelink's automated debt recovery program could have their personal information released to correct the record, the Department of Human Services says. Don't blame Beatty: How the Oscars stuff-up happened Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway read out the wrong best picture winner in "the craziest Oscar moment of all time", but how did it happen? Joint Strike Fighter lands in Australia for first time After years of delays and cost blow-outs, the controversial Joint Strike Fighter arrives on Australian soil for the first time. Politicians' entitlement, penalty rate cuts in the spotlight on Q&A Penalty rates and politicians' entitlements were hot topics on Monday's Q&A as the panel show hits the road and broadcasts from Melbourne this week. Sanctuary's echidna population so good managers will bring in predators The echidna population at Mulligans Flat Woodlands Sanctuary in Canberra is so strong, researchers are considering introducing goannas and carpet pythons to keep the environment in balance by eating puggles. 'Get Australia a better deal', Australian Workers Union tells PM The Australian Workers Union is urging Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to "act decisively and rationally in the national interest" to ensure a portion of Australia's natural gas is quarantined for domestic use. Onshore detention mobile phone ban stamps out criminal behaviour: ABF The Border Force Commissioner defends his agency's decision to ban all mobile phone use in the nation's onshore detention centres, arguing it is a way of cracking down on crime within the facilities. Tennis Australia to set up help line for alleged victims of abuse Tennis Australia is hoping to set up a Crimestoppers-style hotline within the next few weeks for athletes allegedly abused by coaches and others who have control over them, the ABC has learned. Domestic violence pet shelter program struggling with demand Organisers of an animal shelter for pets of domestic violence victims in Victoria say they are struggling to meet the high demands on their service, meaning women and children are staying in high-risk and violent homes for longer. Brandis urged to address further 'inconsistencies' over Bell Group involvement Labor, the Greens and crossbench Senators Nick Xenophon and Derryn Hinch write a letter to Senator Brandis asking him to address what they describe as an "inconsistency" between his previous statements on the matter and comments from his WA counterpart Michael Mischin. Inquiry feeds backbench push for changes to the Racial Discrimination Act Later today a parliamentary report into the Racial Discrimination Act is set to be handed down, with Coalition backbenchers hoping it recommends changes to section 18C. Sara Connor to address judges in final day of Bali murder trial hearings Byron Bay woman Sara Connor will directly address judges in her murder trial today in a bid to avoid a possible 15-year jail sentence for her role in the death of a Bali police officer. WA doctor who killed abusive husband granted parole A woman who killed her abusive husband in Western Australia's Mid West is set to be released from prison within days after her parole was approved. Asbestos fears fuel anger over demolition of heritage-listed house in Hobart The owner of a heritage-listed Hobart property containing asbestos will feel the "full force" of the council, the Lord Mayor says, after the home was demolished without a permit and even after locals tried to intervene. 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 • Oscars In Memoriam montage shows Australian producer who is still alive • WHO lists world's most threatening superbugs • Social media reacts to Oscars best picture blunder Australia • Live: Freedom of speech debate returns to Parliament • Cambodia 'too busy' for counter-terror exercise with Australia • AFLW mulls options for grand final venues Business • Company profits surge as wages fall • 'Get Australia a better deal', Australian Workers Union tells PM • Westpac promises to compensate customers for losses caused by outage Politics • Live: Freedom of speech debate returns to Parliament • Trump to increase defence spending by $70 billion • Inquiry feeds backbench push for changes to the Racial Discrimination Act Sport • Tennis Australia to set up help line for alleged victims of abuse • AFLW mulls options for grand final venues • Horvat blasts undisciplined Melbourne City and Fornaroli Entertainment • Oscars In Memoriam montage shows Australian producer who is still alive • Politicians' entitlement, penalty rate cuts in the spotlight on Q&A • Ticketmaster under fire over scalped Oils tickets Health • WHO lists world's most threatening superbugs • Fasting diet 'could reverse diabetes and regenerate pancreas' • Dan Vickerman's death a tragic reminder of need to discuss mental wellbeing Science and 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 • Fasting diet 'could reverse diabetes and regenerate pancreas' Environment • All-timber apartments assembled like flat-packed furniture • Death at Beware Reef won't deter reef protection group • Reef authority warns of widespread coral bleaching again this year Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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