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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Former treasurer Joe Hockey is preparing to give his final speech in Parliament, expected sometime this morning. ABC political reporter James Glenday says Mr Hockey was once seen as a future leader, but could not overcome the reception to the 2014 budget. There'll be a by-election in his seat. Ahmed Mohamed, the boy arrested in Texas for taking a clock to school, met Barack Obama at the White House. Mr Obama said curiosity needed to be encouraged, not suppressed. Ahmed said people should be judged "by their heart, not what they look like". Shortly before that, Ahmed told the ABC all the attention was "fun" but the incident still made him uncomfortable. Ahmed might be too young to fully appreciate it, but everyone else should know it's Back to the Future day! Check out our review of the science predictions the movie got right (and what we're still waiting for). Here's what's coming up today: 8:30am AEDT : Racing resumes in the Solar Car Challenge, with the winner expected to finish this evening if the weather plays ball 9:00am AEDT : Senate estimates resume, this time looking at foreign affairs, defence, education and economics 12:30pm : The winners of the PM's Science Awards will be announced 12:30pm : Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells will be at the National Press Club 2:00pm AEDT: Question Time resumes in the House of Representatives 2:00pm AEDT: Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders will give a media conference in Perth 3:00pm AEDT: Ricky Ponting, Casey Stoner and Liesel Jones will be among eight athletes inducted in the sports hall of fame Top Stories Joe Hockey to stand in House of Representatives for last time He is just a few months shy of reaching 20 years as a member of Federal Parliament, but Joe Hockey will today take to his feet in the House of Representatives for the last time. Former executive surprised as AWU 'deal' documents go missing Mystery surrounds the disappearance of key documents relating to an alleged deal between construction giant John Holland and the Australian Workers' Union that began when Opposition Leader Bill Shorten was in charge. Meriton allegedly using 'masking' tactic to prevent guests from leaving bad reviews Travel website TripAdvisor is investigating claims Australia's largest residential apartment developer is "cheating the system" by preventing guests from submitting negative reviews. Asylum seekers could be forced into warzones under new laws: lawyer Asylum seekers could be forced into warzones such as Syria under new laws tabled by the Turnbull Government, a prominent human rights lawyer warns. Border Force officers planned to check visas at taxi stands Australian Border Force officers planned to randomly check people's visas at taxi stands during Operation Fortitude in Melbourne's CBD in August, documents obtained by the ABC show. Wallabies coach Cheika lashes World Rugby over ref review Wallabies coach Michael Cheika comes to the defence of under-fire referee Craig Joubert, criticising World Rugby's review into his error. Wanted father and son who allegedly shot at police believed spotted in Victoria: police A ute believed to be carrying two of Australia's most wanted men who allegedly shot at police last week in New South Wales, has been sighted at a petrol station in north-east Victoria, police say. Young women at higher risk of mental illness than young men: report Young women are almost twice as likely to have a mental illness than young men, a new report says. Endangered eastern barred bandicoot thriving in Melbourne park Conservationists claim success after establishing a new colony of the eastern barred bandicoot, one of Victoria's most endangered animals. WA cafe sparks controversy with undies money ban A cafe in the hot and humid Western Australian town of Carnarvon sparks an uproar by banning people from paying with money stashed in their bras and underpants. Heffernan uses privilege to accuse ex-PM of being alleged paedophile Liberal senator Bill Heffernan uses parliamentary privilege to accuse an unnamed former prime minister of being an alleged paedophile, while also pointing the finger at the judiciary. Trudeau romps to election victory in Canada Justin Trudeau, the young leader of Canada's Liberals and the son of a popular former prime minister, surges to a stunning election victory, bringing a dramatic end to Stephen Harper's nine-year government. Ancient crystals reveal life may be older than first thought Ancient crystals unearthed in Western Australia may contain evidence that life existed hundreds of millions of years earlier than previously thought. Diamonds see off Silver Ferns in Constellation Cup netball opener The Australian Diamonds take a big step towards a fifth Constellation Cup title with a 50-44 win over New Zealand in the series opener in Christchurch. 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 Delays expected on Canberra's Parkes Way following crash October 21, 2015 - 7:11 am Adelaide food van permits to be reduced under new proposal October 21, 2015 - 7:00 am E-cigarettes fail to help smokers quit: study October 21, 2015 - 7:00 am World • Europe's economic nightmare: Catching the Japanese disease • Slovenia calls in army to help manage asylum seekers • China's Xi Jinping arrives in Britain for first state visit Business • Banks warned against gouging customers to cover cost of industry changes • Europe's economic nightmare: Catching the Japanese disease • Private health insurance system failing consumers: ACCC Politics • Slovenia calls in army to help manage asylum seekers • China's Xi Jinping arrives in Britain for first state visit • War-divided Koreans reunite during tearful family meeting Sport • Pocock and Folau recovering well for Wallabies, Sio improving • Departing NRL boss Smith under pressure from day one • Diamonds see off Silver Ferns in Constellation Cup netball opener Science and Tech • Apple quashes apps found to have secret Chinese software • China 'tried to hack US firms even after cyber pact' • Quiz: Can you guess the dirtiest surfaces in your office? Environment • First Fukushima worker diagnosed with radiation-linked cancer: Japanese officials • Uranium miner ERA 'was told not to burn off' on day of blaze • New maps point towards repetition of super El Nino Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2015 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters