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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Tony Abbott has told European leaders to close their borders to asylum seekers. In a speech in London this morning, the former PM has said the move would "gnaw at our consciences", but is needed to prevent "a tide of humanity surging through Europe". China has warned the US not to "make a fool of itself" as its navy shadowed a US warship near Chinese-made islands in a disputed part of the South China Sea. ABC correspondent Stephanie March says one-third of the world's oil passes through the sea's shipping lanes every year. The death toll from the Afghanistan earthquake has passed 360 and survivors are pleading for supplies as the region's harsh winter approaches. The Taliban says it will help aid agencies reach those in need. Where do you fit in? New research shows there are five social classes in Australia. Our interactive shows where you rank. Here's what's coming up today: 9:00am AEDT: Environment minister Greg Hunt speaks at a climate change conference in Hobart 10:00am AEDT: Bill Shorten is due to make an announcement about getting girls involved in coding 11:15am AEDT: The winners of the Moran Art Prizes will be announced 11:30am AEDT: The latest inflation figures will be released by the ABS 12:30pm AEDT: Health minister Sussan Ley is at the National Press Club 12:30pm AEDT: The barrier draw for the Victoria Derby, one of the lead-up races to the Melbourne Cup, will be held 1:00pm AEDT: Transfield, which runs detention centres on Manus Island and Nauru, holds its AGM Top Stories Abbott tells European leaders to turn back asylum seekers In his first major speech since losing office, the former prime minister calls on European leaders to close their borders to asylum seekers or risk "catastrophic error". Working class or affluent? Find out where you fit in Australia New research from the ANU shows there are five social classes in Australia. Take our questionnaire to find out where you fit. Angry China slams US over warship patrol in South China Sea The United States defies China by sending a warship close to a series of artificial islands it claims in the South China Sea, prompting anger from Beijing, which reportedly summons the US ambassador over the "extremely irresponsible" move. MONA founder lashes family that controls Tasmania's pokies MONA founder and professional gambler David Walsh lashes out at one of Australia's richest families for attempting to use him to extend its poker machine monopoly indefinitely. Husband of woman denied life insurance regrets honesty about depression A man whose wife was denied life insurance after she disclosed that she had had depression, and then died of breast cancer, says he rues the day they were honest with the insurance company. New guidelines identify and treat PTSD symptoms among police, ambulance, fire officers In what has been hailed a "world-first", Australian researchers are developing national guidelines for emergency service personnel suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. Regional TV ownership shake-up on cards amid 'reach rule' debate A shake-up of regional television ownership is looking more likely, with Federal Government backbenchers pushing hard to scrap the rule that means no TV station can broadcast to more than 75 per cent of the nation. Murder victim's identity stolen, mobile phone used after death Murder victim Karlie Pearce-Stevenson's bank account was used to access almost $100,000 and her phone used to contact family to make it look like she was still alive, police reveal. Roofs lost as wild storms hit Queensland's south-east Several houses have lost their roofs at Fernvale, west of Brisbane, after dangerous thunderstorms moved across Queensland's south-east. 1 million Australians to trial online medical records system One million Australians could soon be trialling a new online medical records system, as the Turnbull administration continues its push towards digitalising government. NGV sets up first Lego drop-off point for Ai Weiwei outside of Beijing Melburnians are urged to donate Lego to the National Gallery of Victoria, after the Danish toymaker refused to supply building blocks for Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei's upcoming installation. Afghan, Pakistani earthquake victims appeal for aid as winter approaches Desperate survivors of a devastating earthquake that killed more than 360 people in Pakistan and Afghanistan appeal for aid as harsh weather, rugged terrain and pockets of militancy hamper rescue efforts. US to boost anti-IS attacks in Iraq, Syria: defence chief The United States will ramp up attacks on Islamic State jihadists in Syria and Iraq, with additional air strikes and possible direct action on the ground, defence secretary Ashton Carter says. Psychedelic video sings praises of China's 'five-year plan' China's dry economic planning becomes the latest beneficiary of a makeover from the country's propaganda machine, with a chirpy theme song complete with a psychedelic music video. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Super tax breaks must be addressed - and here's how By Sheryle Bagwell Germaine Greer and the scourge of 'no-platforming' By Claire Lehmann Carcinogenic bacon: Ignoring expert diet advice is an Australian tradition By Dominic Knight What good can come of Tony Blair's apology for Iraq? By Jeff Sparrow Just In Riverton petrol station gutted by fire October 28, 2015 - 7:28 am Defence looms as key to World Cup final, Wallabies say October 28, 2015 - 7:21 am Libya helicopter shot down killing at least nine: official October 28, 2015 - 7:10 am World • Carson edges ahead of Trump in US Republican presidential race: poll • Yemen hospital run by Medecins Sans Frontieres 'hit by Saudi-led air strike' • Ahmad's story: Starting over as a Syrian refugee in Germany Business • Incoming chief scientist touts vision for coal-free Australia • JP Morgan argues for interest rate rise to boost US economy • Coles employee wins right to appeal over workplace deal Politics • Libya helicopter shot down killing at least nine: official • Carson edges ahead of Trump in US Republican presidential race: poll • Abbott tells European leaders to turn back asylum seekers Sport • Defence looms as key to World Cup final, Wallabies say • Anna Meares wins sportswoman of the year award • Players will overcome pink-ball concerns, says Steve Waugh Science and Tech • NASA to conduct 'deepest ever' flyby of Saturn moon to sample alien ocean • Incoming chief scientist touts vision for coal-free Australia • Dead whales and carrion bugs: the science of stuffing Environment • Fact Check: Was the cost per tonne of carbon under Labor's carbon price 100 times higher than the Government's scheme? • Indonesia's president cuts short US trip over haze crisis • Rubbish haul found in stomach of dead whale Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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