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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Hazel Passmore - an ex-girlfriend of the man accused of murdering Karlie Pearce-Stevenson - has previously had photos of the victim's daughter Khandalyce on her Facebook page and is now involved in the investigation. She has been speaking with police and the ABC understands she will be investigated over the financial fraud element to this case. The latest is available here This story on the dying breed of Mongolian eagle hunters has been very popular today. We suspect that's because of the incredible photos. Take a look Don't miss Barrie Cassidy's latest offering from The Drum. He writes that Tony Abbott's "fight, fight, fight" ideology doesn't tell Australia's real story. It's quiz time! There may have been a few comments around the newsroom that this edition is particularly hard. Take the challenge! Here's a look ahead to the weekend: 7:30pm AEDT: Diplomats from more than a dozen countries including Russia, the US and Iran meet to discuss the conflict in Syria 8:00pm AEDT: In Berlin, the UN's climate forum looks at the total effect of nations' carbon-cutting pledges 6:00am AEDT Saturday: Argentina play South Africa for third spot in the Rugby World Cup 2:00am AEDT Sunday: Set your alarm! The Wallabies play the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup grand final Top Stories Khandalyce photos found on SA woman's Facebook page New photos of Khandalyce Pearce, whose remains were dumped in a suitcase on the side of a South Australian highway, emerge after being uploaded to the Facebook page of Hazel Passmore, an ex-girlfriend of the man accused of murdering the toddler's mother. Police 'failed to see the bigger picture' before woman killed by husband Police failed to see an escalating risk of family violence in the lead-up to the death of Melbourne woman Sargun Ragi, whose husband slit her throat and set her on fire, a coroner finds. Dying breed of eagle hunters captured in stunning photos An Australian photographer documents the last remaining Kazakh eagle hunters in a remote and unforgiving part of the planet, amid fears the ancient tradition could disappear within 20 years. School under fire over 'mistaken' formal invite for boy with autism A NSW high school is under attack after the mother of a teenage boy with autism was told it was a mistake that he was invited to the year 10 formal. 'Revenge porn' laws in NSW inadequate, inquiry hears Stricter privacy laws may be needed to deter teenagers from distributing "revenge porn" material, a New South Wales Upper House inquiry hears. Burns handed Test recall as Australia opts against Bancroft Joe Burns will open the batting for Australia in the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba, with the selectors preferring him to 22-year-old Cameron Bancroft. Fears for future of medical imaging in regional areas There are fears that regional medical imaging centres could close if the Federal Government adopts proposed changes from a review of Medicare-funded diagnostic services. Government considers final two years of Gonski funding for schools Malcolm Turnbull fuels speculation that his Government could fund the final two years of the Gonski education model, despite warning of a tough budgetary environment. 'Great Pumpkin' asteroid to shoot past Earth at 35km per second A large asteroid that scientists only discovered this month will make a relatively close approach to Earth this weekend, providing one of the best opportunities in years to gather data about a passing space rock. Taylor Swift sues radio host for alleged groping The pop superstar demands the trial of a radio host she accused of groping her, saying she hopes to stand up for other women who have been assaulted. Google to test balloon-powered internet over Indonesia Google announces it will begin testing balloon-powered internet over Indonesia in 2016 as part of Project Loon, aiming to provide coverage across more than 17,000 islands. Dance-off defuses confrontation between US police, teenagers A video showing a police officer defusing a confrontation between teenagers in Washington DC through dance goes viral, prompting praise from president Barack Obama. Lizard regenerates six tails following injury An Argentinian lizard sets a new record by regenerating six tails at the same time following an injury. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Don't expect a sudden rush of second children in China By Kerry Brown Rugby World Cup: As the Wallabies have shown, anything can happen By Mary Gearin Worry about racism, not cultural appropriation, this Halloween By Alex McClintock Does Malcolm Turnbull have the political capital to reform politics? By Mike Steketee Just In Ozone hole over Antarctica expands to near-record levels October 30, 2015 - 3:46 pm El Nino system could 'lengthen, increase severity' of stinger season October 30, 2015 - 3:24 pm Russia blocks proposed marine sanctuary in Antarctica's Ross Sea October 30, 2015 - 2:55 pm World • Ozone hole over Antarctica expands to near-record levels • PNG government official hands himself in for questioning • Family turns tragedy of losing relatives into opportunity for Laos children Business • Computer that learns from its mistakes adopted by Australian businesses • Macquarie Group posts record $1.07b half-year profit • Construction industry set for turnaround, outlook report says Politics • PNG government official hands himself in for questioning • Rachel Hunter appointed to board overseeing Lady Cilento Children's Hospital • China, US agree to maintain dialogue to avoid sea clashes Sport • Burns handed Test recall as Australia opts against Bancroft • Sio back in full-strength Wallabies' side for Cup final • Manly confirm signing of Taupau after contract mistakenly sent to theatre critic Science and Tech • Lizard regenerates six tails following injury • Google to test balloon-powered internet over Indonesia • NASA spacecraft plunges through Saturn moon's icy spray Environment • Ozone hole over Antarctica expands to near-record levels • Indonesian smoke haze takes heavy toll on children • Lomborg in line to receive 'consultancy fee' from UWA before funding dumped Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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