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Good afternoon. These stories are popular among readers today. Catch up now: The abuse of Adam Goodes that followed David Jones announcing him as a brand ambassador proves the booing on the field was not about how he played the game, writes Patricia Karvelas for The Drum. "A fierce debate is now under way about whether the latest tragic chapter in this now ritualistic bludgeoning of Goodes proves that Australia is a racist nation. It is a circular conversation," she says The Wallabies should not have been awarded the final penalty against Scotland, World Cup organisers have conceded. They say the referee got the call on the penalty wrong but he was right not to refer to the video match official Often told you have middle child syndrome or are the baby of the family? You should know those terms mean very little. Research shows personality is not determined by birth order. If you're the eldest of your siblings, this study says you are likely to be more intelligent (but you probably already knew that). Here's what's coming up tonight: Senate estimates will continue thoughout the evening. Hearings on communications, arts, finance, agriculture and water wrap up today 6:00pm AEDT: The FIFA executive meets in Zurich. It's their first meeting since Sepp Blatter was suspended as president 9:00pm AEDT: A welcome ceremony will mark China's president Xi Jinping's state visit to London 12:00am AEDT: The Tour de France 2016 route will be announced Top Stories Live: Government signals plans to water down family tax benefit cuts Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed the Coalition is revising the 2014 cuts to Family Tax Benefits that the Government has been unable to get through the Upper House. Justin Trudeau ousts Stephen Harper as Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau, the young leader of Canada's Liberals, is swept into power in an election that has dramatically ended Stephen Harper's nine-year government. Former Bulldogs star Hazem El Masri accused of assaulting wife The former NRL player and White Ribbon Day ambassador is charged over an alleged domestic assault against his 25-year-old wife. Ex-AWU boss Howes denies involvement in secret Cleanevent deal Former AWU national secretary Paul Howes denies any involvement in a secret deal for a cleaning company to pay the union tens of thousands of dollars a year. Man fatally shot by police was threatening to 'blow everyone up' A man shot dead by police near Adelaide in September had been calling triple-0 and threatening to "bomb everyone" and "kill everyone with guns", the South Australian Coroner's Court hears. Truck smashes into tunnel roof on Parkes Way in Canberra A truck smashes into a tunnel, causing part of the roof to collapse on Canberra's Parkes Way. Lawler recordings appear to comply with Commonwealth laws: barrister Fair Work Commission vice-president Michael Lawler does not appear to have breached any Commonwealth laws by secretly recording phone conversations with his boss, a barrister says. 80yo alleged gangster on trial over infamous Goodfellas heist An 80-year-old reputed mafia member goes on trial in New York accused of the spectacular 1978 New York airport heist immortalised in Martin Scorsese's movie Goodfellas. Australia 'has questions to answer' over protection of Manus murder witness The Australian Government has serious questions to answer over its failure to guarantee the safety of a key witness to the murder of asylum seeker Reza Barati, according to a UN official. Parents 'emotionally destroyed' over CFA volunteer's mystery death The parents of a man found dead in Mildura, in north-west Victoria, a decade ago say they are emotionally destroyed by the death and fear it may be some time before they find answers. Heavy rain brings more misery to typhoon-hit Philippines Heavy rain in the wake of the deadly Typhoon Koppu brings more misery to communities in the northern Philippines, with floods as high as rooftops covering important farming regions. Pistorius released from jail, will see out sentence in mansion Oscar Pistorius will serve the remainder of his five-year sentence under house arrest in a Pretoria mansion after being released from jail for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, officials say. Dave Smith quits as NRL boss Dave Smith has quit as chief executive of the National Rugby League, saying it was entirely his decision to move on after three years in the role. Wallabies should not have been awarded penalty against Scotland: World Rugby Referee Craig Joubert should have awarded a scrum to the Wallabies and not a penalty in the dying stages of the quarter-final against Scotland, officials admit. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Super members are the winners with these financial system reforms By Rodney Maddock Don't blame voters for a lack of competition reform By Chris Berg G'day China: What to expect if the US sails the disputed South China Sea By Donald Rothwell Students are missing out on a real education in democracy By Murray Print Just In 80yo alleged gangster on trial over infamous Goodfellas heist October 20, 2015 - 3:46 pm Cronulla's Fifita moves to support Lodge amid New York arrest October 20, 2015 - 3:45 pm Premier not worried about WA transport funding bid delay October 20, 2015 - 3:42 pm World • White House welcomes Muslim teen falsely accused of making bomb • Indonesians disappointed one year after Joko Widodo's inauguration • Kanye West drops two new tracks on Soundcloud Business • Banks warned against gouging customers to cover cost of industry changes • Private health insurance system failing consumers: ACCC • Only 1 in 3 private training providers fully compliant, ASQA audit finds Politics • Backbenchers given more opportunities to question Turnbull • Justin Trudeau ousts Stephen Harper as Canada's prime minister • White House welcomes Muslim teen falsely accused of making bomb Sport • Dave Smith quits as NRL boss • Wallabies should not have been awarded penalty against Scotland: World Rugby • Former Bulldogs star Hazem El Masri accused of assaulting wife Science and Tech • China 'tried to hack US firms even after cyber pact' • Quiz: Can you guess the dirtiest surfaces in your office? • Dutch car takes pole position in World Solar Challenge Environment • Uranium miner ERA 'was told not to burn off' on day of blaze • New maps point towards repetition of super El Nino • Aboriginal women fight against nuclear waste dump in SA Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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