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Good afternoon. Here's what you need to know:

  • In a major development this afternoon, the remains of a child found near a suitcase alongside a South Australian highway have been identified as the two-year-old daughter of a woman whose body was found in the Belanglo State Forest in New South Wales in 2010. Police say "this is one of the most shocking crimes"

  • Joe Hockey has given his last speech in Parliament but after 20 years of service, the former treasurer might walk away wondering whether the legacy he leaves was worth it, Terry Barnes writes for The Drum

  • One major announcement out of Federal Parliament today was Treasurer Scott Morrison's revised family tax payment changes. This is what they mean

  • It's unlikely you've missed the fact today is the day Marty and Doc travelled to and therefore the day Back to the Future fans have long waited for. Take a moment (appreciate that you've timetravelled) and attempt our quiz to mark October 21, 2015

Here's what's coming up tonight:

  • Senate estimates continue in Canberra this evening

  • 6:30pm AWST: Melbourne and Perth play in the FFA semi-final in Western Australia

  • 12:00am AEDT: China's president Xi Jinping is due to meet David Cameron at Downing Street as part of his state visit to the UK

 
Top Stories
Suitcase girl was daughter of woman found in Belanglo forest
Remains of a child found near a suitcase alongside a highway in South Australia are identified as two-year-old Khandalyce Kiara Pearce, whose mother Karlie Jade Pearce-Stevenson was found in Belanglo State Forest in NSW in 2010.
 
Commission should recommend charges for CFMEU trio and businessman: counsel
Counsel assisting the royal commission into trade unions recommends criminal charges against three current and former CFMEU officials and a Sydney businessman.
 
Son of missing Gold Coast woman Linda Sidon arrested
Police arrest the 28-year-old son of Gold Coast woman Linda Sidon, who has been missing for more than six years.
 
Live: Joe Hockey defends time as treasurer during farewell speech
The former treasurer gives his valedictiory speech to Parliament after Labor agrees to back the free trade agreement with China and the Government unveils revised legislation to scale back family tax benefit payments. Follow all the developments live.
 
Government pulls $4m funding for Lomborg research centre
The Federal Government withdraws a $4 million offer to help establish a research centre headed by Danish academic Bjorn Lomborg, a polarising figure globally.
 
Geert Wilders almost drowned out by Perth protesters
A small but vocal group of protesters almost drown out controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders at a media conference in Perth to announce Senate candidates for the new Australian Liberty Alliance.
 
ADF concerned about IS chemical weapon attacks: Defence chief
The threat of a chemical weapon attack by Islamic State fighters prompts the Australian Defence Force to increase protection measures for personnel serving in Iraq.
 
Home battery storage to 'revolutionise' solar industry in Australia, report finds
Coupling solar panels with home battery storage could be the cheapest way to get electricity within three years, according to a report by the Climate Council.
 
Police confirm sighting of fugitive pair from Queensland
Police confirm a sighting of Queensland fugitives Gino and Mark Stocco, around the town of Glenburn, in central Victoria.
 
Prince Charles as head of state would be deeply sick: Paul Keating
Former prime minister Paul Keating urges Malcolm Turnbull to save Australia from Prince Charles becoming head of state, calling the prospect "deeply sick".
 
Engineer picks up PM's science prize for billion-dollar bubble technology
An engineer who helped the mining industry create billions of dollars of extra value using bubbles is awarded one of the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.
 
10yo leg spinner takes five wickets in senior Victorian cricket match
Thomas Wrigglesworth says his confidence started to grow when he cleaned bowled his second victim in what was his first game as a bowler.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Norman Hermant Canadian election: How Justin Trudeau stunned the nation
By Norman Hermant
By Peter Lewis 20 years after Weipa, the union movement must maintain that 'line in the sand'
By Peter Lewis
By Ben Pobjie Want to know the plot of the new Star Wars? I've figured it out
By Ben Pobjie
By Greg Jericho Is there really a jobs boom for women?
By Greg Jericho
 
Just In
Senior Education Department staffers sacked over child safety bungle
October 21, 2015 - 3:56 pm
Son of missing Gold Coast woman Linda Sidon arrested
October 21, 2015 - 3:49 pm
Social media frustration over #ActonTunnel truck crash
October 21, 2015 - 3:37 pm
 
World
Incoming Canadian PM Justin Trudeau faces challenges on climate change
Australian twin babies stranded in Nepal
Alabama judge tells defendants to donate blood or go to jail
 
Business
Labor agrees to support China-Australia FTA
Government to scale back family tax payments
'Doom and gloom' predicted for local supermarket supplier Metcash
 
Politics
Hockey departs Canberra with Parliament's respect
Incoming Canadian PM Justin Trudeau faces challenges on climate change
Commission should recommend charges for CFMEU trio and businessman: counsel
 
Sport
Jake Carlisle to Saints, Craig Bird to Bombers
Ponting grilled over McCullum 'business proposition' at Cairns perjury trial
Los Pumas believe miracle win over Wallabies is possible
 
Science and Tech
Mosaics of Pluto, Charon unveiled after #PlutoTime
ANU scientists unveil deckchair hoverboard on Back To The Future day
Engineer picks up PM's science prize for billion-dollar bubble technology
 
Environment
Government pulls $4m funding for Lomborg research centre
First Fukushima worker diagnosed with radiation-linked cancer: Japanese officials
Uranium miner ERA 'was told not to burn off' on day of blaze
 

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