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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The Christmas Island Detention Centre is experiencing a "major disturbance", but the Immigration Department denies reports of a riot. One detainee told the ABC the centre was "a complete disaster zone" with "fires everywhere" and "ransacked" areas. The violence erupted after refugee Fazal Chegeni escaped and was found dead over the weekend The issue has dominated federal politics today and you can get the latest on our live blog. You can watch Peter Dutton address the issue here Also in politics, Malcolm Turnbull has used Question Time to rule out increasing the GST without compensation schemes for low income households. He says that would be "inconceivable" And the Australian cricket side has no doubt enjoyed a long lunch after dismissing New Zealand in the morning session at the Gabba and winning the first Test by 208 runs Also popular today is this video of a great white shark slamming into a tourist's diving cage in South Africa Here's what's coming up tonight: 8:00pm: One young family tells Australian Story about the "brain-eating parasite" that left them devastated. This story has been really well read on our site today 8:00pm AEDT: Catalan lawmakers will begin debate over a resolution to become independent from Spain, a vote is expected in the hours following 8:30pm AEDT: Myanmar election authorities are due to hold a press conference. We may see some initial results but the full count is expected to take 10 days. We're likely to hear from our correspondent Liam Cochrane earlier in the evening 9:00pm AEDT: The UN's weather agency is set to release its annual report on the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere 1:00am AEDT: Experts in Poland are due to inspect the site of the "Nazi treasure train" We're working on making NewsMail better and we want to know what will work best for you. Answering these five quick questions will help us improve NewsMail. This survey will open in a new page Top Stories Authorities dealing with 'stand-off' after Christmas Island death Immigration Minister Peter Dutton confirms a number of people at the Christmas Island Detention Centre are involved in a "stand-off" with authorities following the death of an Iranian refugee. Live: Unrest breaks out on Christmas Island The unrest on Christmas Island dominates debate as MPs return to Federal Parliament, with the Federal Government under pressure to say what is going on. Follow our live blog for all the latest breaking developments. Turnbull won't raise GST without compensating low-income earners Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull rules out increasing the GST without putting compensation schemes in place for low-income households. Black Caps go down swinging in first Test Australia wraps up the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba, winning by 208 runs on the final morning. Victim told not to 'tell lies' about paedophile teacher A victim of a paedophile teacher at St Paul's School in Brisbane in the 1980s was told by the principal that he should not tell lies, a royal commission hears. Man dies following Melbourne construction site explosion A 60-year-old construction worker dies following an explosion at a housing development in Melbourne's outer south-east. Rural children at risk of 'brain-eating parasite' in fresh water Regional communities are being advised to chlorinate their house water after a third child death from a parasite that thrives in warm, fresh water across inland Australia. 'Baby boom' could see politicians allowed to breastfeed in Parliament Breastfeeding politicians could be allowed to feed their babies while in the chamber under several options being considered by a parliamentary inquiry. Essendon charged by WorkSafe over supplements program The Essendon Football Club is charged by WorkSafe Victoria for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act over its handling of the 2012 supplements program. Video captures moment shark slams into diving cage A honeymooning tourist captures video of the terrifying moment a shark slams into into his diving cage in South Africa, its razor-sharp teeth stopping just short of his head and arms. Astronomers capture most powerful explosion since big bang This combined X-ray, radio and visible light image of galaxy cluster MS 0735.6+7421 shows the continuing eruption of the most powerful explosion since the big bang. Mississippi sinkhole swallows 15 cars A 15-metre-wide sinkhole opens up under a car park outside a restaurant in the southern US state of Mississippi, swallowing at least 15 cars. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum We must uncover what led to the death of Fazel Chegeni By Harry Minas Shorten's union troubles aren't over yet By Paula Matthewson The world of student politics: trivial, hilarious and extremely important By Dominic Knight Putin needs a more creative and inclusive approach in Syria By Daryl McCann Just In Young theatre stars eye up $20,000 prize November 9, 2015 - 4:24 pm Former Brisbane AFL player charged with attempted murder of partner November 9, 2015 - 4:22 pm Megacities hit hard by surging sea levels even at 2C rise: study November 9, 2015 - 4:17 pm World • Megacities hit hard by surging sea levels even at 2C rise: study • Detainees describe fires, ransacked buildings on Christmas Island • New Zealanders given chance to read Ode of Remembrance at national memorial Business • China trade performance weakens as imports, exports fall • Housing lending tipped to fall while unemployment steady • EU asks member countries to investigate after Volkswagen emissions admission Politics • 'Baby boom' could see politicians allowed to breastfeed in Parliament • Victim told not to 'tell lies' about paedophile teacher • Live: Unrest breaks out on Christmas Island Sport • Black Caps go down swinging in first Test • Smith hails 'polished' Australian win in first Test as full-time captain • Lehmann wants more from bowlers in Perth, puts middle order on notice Science and Tech • App creates 'smartphone supercomputer' to cure cancer • US astronauts dodge ammonia on risky spacewalk • Innovative car components makers plead for Government support Environment • Megacities hit hard by surging sea levels even at 2C rise: study • Southern white rhinos to act as surrogates for endangered relatives • Australia to give $9 million for Pacific drought relief: Bishop Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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