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Top Stories Lindt Cafe siege victim's family wants police commanders' jobs reviewed The family of Tori Johnson call on the NSW Police Commissioner to review the current positions of the two most senior commanders in charge at the end of the Lindt Cafe siege. The beat goes on for mobile heart clinic A million-dollar mystery donation helps a mobile heart clinic roll into more rural towns, bringing specialist doctors and lifesaving expertise to the bush. Manchester bomber's network may still be at large, UK minister says Britain's Interior Minister says the investigation into last week's attack at a pop concert "is still really at full tilt", as Greater Manchester Police release an image of bomber Salman Abedi on the night of the incident and arrest another person during a raid in the city's south-west. Navy's $3 billion headache to face Senate scrutiny With Australia's two main amphibious warships soon to enter their third month docked for urgent repairs, this week taxpayers will get a clearer idea of just what is wrong with them and how much of the repair bill will be met by the overseas manufacturers. Europe must 'take its fate into its own hands' Europe can no longer completely rely on its allies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel says, pointing to bruising meetings of G7 wealthy nations and NATO last week. Conflict of interest concerns raised over billion-dollar Adani loan Conflict of interest concerns are raised about two board members of federal government bodies involved in the consideration of a billion-dollar loan to Indian mining giant Adani. Why you're almost certainly wasting time rinsing your recycling Many Australians are confused about what they can and can't recycle, and whether they need to clean everything before it goes in the bin. The best plan is to check the details with your local council. Australian researchers using silkworms to repair eardrums A team of researchers in Melbourne and Perth are moving towards clinical trials of a device which uses protein created by silkworms to heal cells in the eardrum. Boosting troop numbers not the solution in Afghanistan, defence analyst says The Federal Government is likely to announce soon if it will agree to a call by the US and NATO to increase Australia's military commitment in Afghanistan, but one leading analyst says a simple surge in troop numbers will not address the enduring problems facing the war-torn country. 'We have nothing left': Aid agencies warn of alarming situation in Sri Lanka Deadly mudslides and heavy rain have now claimed 151 lives in Sri Lanka and displaced half a million people, but Oxfam warns the situation is likely to get worse, with heavy rain forecast for the next two days. Democrats demand explanation over proposed 'Russian communication channel' US Congressional Democrats demand to hear directly from top White House adviser Jared Kushner over allegations of proposed secret back-channel communications with Russia, saying the security clearance of President Donald Trump's son-in-law may need to be revoked. Older drivers 'worst offenders' as NSW Police target mobile phone use Young people might seem like they are glued to their phones but police say behind the wheel P-platers resist using them because they do not want to accumulate demerit points. Work-for-the-dole scheme largely failing Indigenous participants, figures suggest A controversial work-for-the-dole scheme targeting Aboriginal people is only helping a small proportion of its Indigenous participants into ongoing work, new figures reveal. Ricciardo all smiles again after Monaco podium finish Despite a qualifying disaster, Daniel Ricciardo's comeback to finish third at the Monaco GP puts a smile on the popular Aussie's face again. Woman in wheelchair left stranded on Brisbane train A woman in a wheelchair is left stranded in a Brisbane railyard after Queensland Rail employees forget to help her disembark from a train, with Deputy Premier Jackie Trad since apologising to the woman. GWS surges perfectly past the Eagles, Pies and Kangaroos win Greater Western Sydney edges the West Coast Eagles in an absolute thriller at Subiaco, while North Melbourne gets its act together when it matters to see of Carlton. Great white shark jumps into fisherman's boat A fisherman finds himself bleeding and on the bottom of his boat right near a great white shark after the animal launches out of the water and into his vessel on New South Wales' north coast. Heysen masterpiece discovered in Germany breaks auction record A Hans Heysen watercolour that was discovered at a deceased estate in Germany earlier this year sells for a record-breaking $110,000 at an auction in Adelaide, with the winning bidder promising to put the masterpiece on display in his family restaurant. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum School funding 'savings' blunder puts Gonski 2.0 reforms in trouble By 7.30 political correspondent Andrew Probyn Grattan: Hanson could soon be asking herself why she has Ashby around By Michelle Grattan Saudi Arabia hopes Trump will restore natural order in Middle East By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Julian Assange's battles aren't over yet By Europe correspondent James Glenday World • May's lead narrows after Manchester attack placing election landslide in doubt • Islamic State-linked militants execute civilians in Philippines: Police • Southern rock music pioneer Gregg Allman dead at 69 Australia • Why you're almost certainly wasting time rinsing your recycling • Australian researchers using silkworms to repair eardrums • Boosting troop numbers not the solution in Afghanistan, defence analyst says Business • More speed humps ahead for economy with business investment and retailing still weak • James Hardie asbestos victim receives record $1m compo payout • Submissions close for Narrabri Gas Project Politics • Boosting troop numbers not the solution in Afghanistan, defence analyst says • Conflict of interest concerns raised over billion-dollar Adani loan • May's lead narrows after Manchester attack placing election landslide in doubt Sport • Ricciardo all smiles again after Monaco podium finish • 'I had no chance': Tomic belted in French Open first round • GWS surges perfectly past the Eagles, Pies and Kangaroos win Entertainment • Jeff Buckley still resonates 20 years after death • How often does it snow in Canberra? • Heysen masterpiece discovered in Germany breaks auction record Health • Australian researchers using silkworms to repair eardrums • Animals offer therapy, job skills for people with disabilities • Calls to prioritise palliative care before passing euthanasia Science and Tech • Australian researchers using silkworms to repair eardrums • Confessions of an overconfident, mediocre man • High-tech vinegar a success story of the new bush 'gold rush' Environment • Why you're almost certainly wasting time rinsing your recycling • What did Senate estimates uncover this week? • Future of tiny fish found in outback puddles hangs in balance Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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