Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

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Top Stories Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs' Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries. Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision. Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird. Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message. Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities. Senior firefighter jailed for corruption after receiving nearly $200k in kickbacks A former senior firefighter is sentenced to three years' prison for receiving $194,500 for helping companies secure contracts with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. Could you survive this year's National Spelling Bee? Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee. 'Clearly it's gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad After backing it and then changing it, the Heart Foundation takes the step of fully removing a controversial ad campaign that suggested people who do not look after their health do not love their families. The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time. US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about. Sacked Matildas coach Alen Stajcic offered apology from FFA director FFA director Heather Reid withdraws her comments surrounding the sacking of the former Matildas coach as he and the board agree to "resolve their differences". Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter. The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action". High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen. Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought. Parched Perth posts second-driest May in history, with warm start to winter on the way Perth posts its second-driest May on record and shivers through the coolest mornings ever experienced during the month. But get set for a balmy start to winter for the long weekend. Tourist boat sank in just seven seconds in Hungarian river, CCTV shows A criminal investigation has been launched after rescuers said there was little chance of finding survivors in the wreck, with seven people confirmed dead and 21 still missing. Why are we paying so much more for electricity? A 600-page report has some answers The NEM has just celebrated its 20th anniversary and, while it has done a good job, it is now in need of a major overhaul to keep the lights on, a major new report warns. One graduation, two gowns, thousands of ancestors It took her four months of sewing until her fingers tingled, but Theresa Ardler's graduation cloak tells a story that dates back many generations. Trump seemingly makes Russia admission in Twitter blast at Mueller United States President Donald Trump appears to admit on Twitter that Russia helped him get elected, but says it was a "crime that didn't exist" and backpedals when questioned by journalists. Nuts about solar: Why this giant macadamia processor has turned to the sun The world's largest macadamia processor turns to solar power in a bid to lower energy costs, lift profitability, and reduce its environmental footprint. Analysis: Church's astonishing defence seems to airbrush history on notorious paedophile priest It felt as if the winds of change were blowing through the Catholic Church after the royal commission. But a new defence has rejected some of its key findings in relation to one of its most notorious paedophile priests, writes Louise Milligan. 'Always in the red': How ADHD affects your wallet and what to do about it No-one had ever made the connection between my disorder and my bank account. This is the story of how I learned to manage my money with ADHD. Analysis and Opinion Ben Stokes takes a blinder as the phoney war ends By Geoff Lemon Is this Bill Shorten's greatest political challenge? By Michelle Grattan The mid-season AFL draft looks set to cause an 'unmanageable situation' for state leagues By Neil Cross NRL right not to stop State of Origin national anthem boycott Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds World Trump imposes 5pc trade tariff on Mexican imports over 'illegal immigration problem'   R Kelly charged with 11 additional counts in sexual abuse case   These are the 24 people who think they can beat Donald Trump   Australia Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut   'Clearly it's gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad   Sacked Matildas coach Alen Stajcic offered apology from FFA director   Business Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut   Why are we paying so much more for electricity? A 600-page report has some answers   Trump imposes 5pc trade tariff on Mexican imports over 'illegal immigration problem'   Politics Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved   Trump imposes 5pc trade tariff on Mexican imports over 'illegal immigration problem'   Is this Bill Shorten's greatest political challenge?   Sport Ben Stokes takes a blinder as the phoney war ends   Ash Barty to jump into world's top five after second-round triumph in Paris   Sacked Matildas coach Alen Stajcic offered apology from FFA director   Arts and Entertainment Could you survive this year's National Spelling Bee?   These modern artists use explicit crafts to discuss sexuality, feminism   For parents, The Letdown is painfully real. That's what makes it so good   Health 'Clearly it's gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad   NSW News: Sydney Metro delays after 'power failure', Randwick light rail gas leak   Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital   Science and Technology The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago   The anti-vaccination movement has a 200-year-old history. It all began with cow pus   New huts to save Sydney's penguin population   Environment Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved   Water Minister wastes no time to deliver on water trade inquiry   Experts perplexed as Gold Coast becomes humpback whale nursery       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. 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