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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now:

Study up on the runners in tomorrow's Melbourne Cup now. Here's what's popular:

Here's what's coming up tonight:

  • In cricket, Australia and New Zealand are launching the Test series in Brisbane this afternoon ahead of the first match on Thursday

  • 7:00pm AEDT: We're expecting to hear from Middle East correspondent Sophie McNeill with an update on the Russian jet that crashed in Egypt

  • 8:30pm: Four Corners airs its Hidden Harm piece on foetal alcohol syndrome on ABC. A preview to the program has been really popular on our site today

  • French president Francois Hollande begins a two-day visit to China overnight

 
Top Stories
Turnbull scraps Abbott's knights and dames from Order of Australia
PM Malcolm Turnbull says knights and dame titles are "anachronistic and out of date", although those already knighted, including Angus Houston and Prince Phillip, will get to keep the honours.
 
Russian plane 'disintegrated' in air before crashing in Egypt's Sinai
Russia's top aviation official says the airliner that crashed in Egypt's Sinai peninsula, killing all 224 people on board, disintegrated while flying at high altitude.
 
Melbourne Cup field: 2015 form guide and sweep
The stage is set for the 155th running of the Melbourne Cup tomorrow. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize.
 
WA woman loses $300K in online romance scam
A Western Australian woman loses hundreds of thousands of dollars to a Nigerian fraudster she believed was an interior designer (pictured) looking for love on social media.
 
Man who fled arrest after fatal car crash jailed 15 years on
Bradley Michael Hazelton is sentenced to at least nine months in jail over a car crash that killed his friend, Dwayne Nicholson, in the NSW Illawarra region in 2000.
 
Drought-stricken town records wettest day ever
More wet weather is predicted in some parts of parched outback Queensland this week, after weekend storms dumped record levels of rain on some towns, the weather bureau says.
 
Hayne on the market but 49ers need him most
The Dallas Cowboys are among several NFL clubs that may pick up Jarryd Hayne but it is the 49ers, the club that cut him, who need the Australian most.
 
Older homeowners keep young Australians from backyard dream: report
A new report shows young people in Melbourne and Sydney might have difficulty upgrading from smaller dwellings to detached homes when starting a family because older people are not downsizing.
 
Stunning photos provide portrait of our solar system
The arrival of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft at the Pluto system in July has finally allowed astronomers to complete the centuries-long mission of obtaining a family portrait of our solar system.
 
Teenager in induced coma after being found burning on Halloween
A Sunshine Coast teenager is in an induced coma with burns to 35 per cent of his body as police investigate whether he was doused in petrol on Halloween.
 
Morrison says New Zealand-style GST system an 'extreme' option
Treasurer Scott Morrison labels a Government MP's suggestion to raise the GST to 15 per cent and dramatically broaden its base as "extreme".
 
AMA accuses Sussan Ley of 'unprecedented' politicisation of review
The Australian Medical Association accuses Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley of "unprecedented" politicisation of a review that shows doctors were ordered to repay more than $4 million worth of benefits claimed in the 2014-15 financial year.
 
Optus to broadcast Premier League in Australia
Optus wins the rights to broadcast the English Premier League in Australia for the next three years.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Paula Matthewson GST reform: Bill Shorten has a tough decision to make
By Paula Matthewson
By Connie Agius From Syria to Sweden (and possibly back again)
By Connie Agius
By Michael Potter The flaws of an increased GST might outweigh the benefits
By Michael Potter
By Michael Hutak Melbourne Cup 2015: Half full, half empty
By Michael Hutak
 
Just In
Man injured after fall in popular rock climbing quarry in Perth
November 2, 2015 - 3:50 pm
Adelaide rapist has 'difficulty facing up to crime'
November 2, 2015 - 3:46 pm
Former Melbourne Grammar student found not guilty of murdering homeless man
November 2, 2015 - 3:45 pm
 
World
China's manufacturing conditions continue to deteriorate
Joy and anguish greet AKP win in Turkish elections
Former US senator and Law and Order star dies aged 73
 
Business
Home values cool as rates and lending standards increase
Westpac confirms $7.8b profit, warns of tough times ahead
Morrison says New Zealand-style GST system an 'extreme' option
 
Politics
Joy and anguish greet AKP win in Turkish elections
Morrison says New Zealand-style GST system an 'extreme' option
Turnbull scraps Abbott's knights and dames from Order of Australia
 
Sport
Cheika named World Rugby Coach of the Year
Hayne on the market but 49ers need him most
Gabba chance for Khawaja at number three, says Lehmann
 
Science and Tech
Your cat is a miniature lion, but it is not trying to kill you
Lizard regenerates six tails following injury
Google to test balloon-powered internet over Indonesia
 
Environment
Ancient underground river systems could be boon for small-town development
Mobile kitchen serves up 'garbage' meals to Europe's asylum seekers
International climate plans leave 'door open' for keeping warming under 2C: UN
 

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