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Top Stories Ex-Cyclone Debbie brings severe rain, winds Ex-tropical cyclone Debbie is bringing flooding rains to much of southern Queensland today, with the deluges hampering the clean-up in the north where fallen trees still block roads and communications are compromised. Why many older Australians are afraid of a cashless society Many older Australians are wary about the transition to a cashless economy — and to understand why you have to look at issues of trust, wealth and education, writes David Taylor. UK files Article 50 letter to formally start Brexit Brexit has begun, with Britain formally filing Article 50, a letter to the European Union giving notice of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the EU. This is what will happen if Britain's divorce from the EU turns sour Will it be a harmonious conscious uncoupling a la Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, or is it going to turn nasty? Survivors welcome compensation over Retta Dixon abuse Compensation for years of physical and sexual abuse at a notorious home for Aboriginal children will provide relief but will never erase the trauma of what happened, former residents say. Everything you need to know about the Hazelwood shutdown The Hazelwood power station, which provides almost a quarter of Victoria's electricity, is in the process of closing. But how do you actually close down a power plant? What will it do to electricity prices? And is it a win for the environment? Suicide reduction targets needed, mental health advocates say Mental health organisations call for the Federal Government to set a suicide reduction target, saying they need action instead of "good intentions". Bob Dylan to receive Nobel prize in Stockholm Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will receive his Nobel Literature Prize diploma and medal in the next few days in Stockholm, where is he due to perform this weekend, the secretary of the Swedish Academy says. What happens when one day you realise you've stopped believing in God? It's a cliche, really. The beginning of the end for my Christian faith was getting an unbelieving girlfriend in my late teens. But it's not exactly as you might think. Private funeral held for singer George Michael in London Best-selling British singer George Michael is buried in London in a private funeral some three months after his death on Christmas Day, his publicist says. Adults who molest children 'often popular members of community' Child abusers rarely behave like the predatory monsters they are stereotyped to be, and are often well-respected members of the community, a royal commission hears. Government announces sugar industry code of conduct The Federal Government has announced a mandatory code of conduct for the sugar industry in a bid to resolve a long-running dispute affecting canegrowers in North Queensland. Xenophon's bid to ban gambling ads fails to win support Gambling advertising during sports broadcasts will continue after Nick Xenophon's private member's bill to ban the practice failed to win over a Senate Estimates Committee. Jungle cams capture rare Indochinese tiger population in Thailand Images of Indochinese tigers and cubs captured on camera in Thailand's eastern jungle confirms the existence of the world's second breeding population of the critically endangered animals, wildlife conservationists say. 'Aggressive' croc shot dead after killing livestock, threatening people A saltwater crocodile that savaged a horse and a cow, threatened landowners and is suspected of killing a pet dog is captured and shot dead in Western Australia's north. Lehmann in awe of Smith's 'Bradman-like' India tour Australia coach Darren Lehmann heaps praise on Steve Smith's tour of India, likening his batting performances to Don Bradman. Quokkas thriving on Rottnest despite increased tourism, study finds It has been dubbed the happiest animal in the world and inspired an online selfie craze — and now a study reveals the quokka is flourishing on Rottnest Island off Perth, despite significant development and an increase in human activity. World Vision staffer told guilty verdict likely over alleged Hamas funding A judge in Israel has told a World Vision employee who's charged with giving millions of dollars to Hamas that he's likely to be found guilty. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Gillard: Changing minds saves lives By Julia Gillard Plenty of positives out of Australia's series loss to India By Jon Healy People with intellectual disabilities locked away under cloak of suburbia By the National Reporting Team's Alison Branley Will the passion for the AFLW inaugural season live on? By Neil Cross World • May wanted to let Europe down gently, now she has other worries • Fiji Times sedition charges 'politically motivated', Amnesty says • Clinton takes Trump to task in first major post-election speech Australia • Why many older Australians are afraid of a cashless society • Suicide reduction targets needed, mental health advocates say • Government announces sugar industry code of conduct Business • Solomon Lew confirms 10.8pc stake in Myer • Bega chief executive questions wisdom of corporate tax cuts • Unions push for $45-a-week minimum wage increase, employers ask for $10 or less Politics • May wanted to let Europe down gently, now she has other worries • Everything you need to know about the Hazelwood shutdown • Suicide reduction targets needed, mental health advocates say Sport • Lehmann in awe of Smith's 'Bradman-like' India tour • Postecoglou asks Socceroos fans to keep the faith • Plenty of positives out of Australia's series loss to India Entertainment • Bob Dylan to receive Nobel prize in Stockholm • Private funeral held for singer George Michael in London • How we can design cyclone-proof cities and towns Health • Suicide reduction targets needed, mental health advocates say • Gillard: Changing minds saves lives • Baby delivered 'safe and dry' at ambulance station during Cyclone Debbie Science and Tech • Everything you need to know about the Hazelwood shutdown • What does Australia's solar energy future look like? • What does Hazelwood's closure mean for electricity prices and blackouts? 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