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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: A book that chronicles the demise of the Abbott government has been released today, filled with inside tales of dysfunction and infighting. Former Liberal staffer turned political commentator Niki Savva describes a highly centralised PM's office where chief of staff Peta Credlin excluded MPs, senators and even ministers from policy decisions The Federal Opposition and Greens are today calling on the Government to scrap its plan for a same-sex marriage plebiscite amid confusion over its timing. Attorney-General George Brandis said it would be held before the end of the year but the Prime Minister's office said it would depend on the election date Former US first lady Nancy Reagan has died aged 94. She became one of the most influential first ladies in US history during her Republican husband Ronald Reagan's presidency from 1981 to 1989 Here's a preview of tonight's Four Corners investigation into the life insurance arm of the Commonwealth Bank, which is facing fresh allegations of unethical and unscrupulous behaviour Here's what's coming up: 9:00am AEDT: The Queensland Government will hold a hearing to investigate the re-emergence of black lung disease 9:45am AEDT: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is in Melbourne where he will visit an Islamic Museum and meet with Islamic leaders 10:20am AEDT: More than 200 climate scientists will gather in Hobart for a major meeting to discuss the search for the world's oldest ice core and other topics 9:35pm AEDT: The Matildas will play North Korea in a Rio Olympics qualifier Top Stories 80yo doctor may risk jail in bid to support terminally ill patient A Melbourne doctor could lose his medical licence and face criminal charges if he defies regulatory authorities and proceeds to help a 70-year-old man end his life. Commonwealth Bank attacked for treatment of employee with depression Beyond Blue chairman Jeff Kennett lashes out at the Commonwealth Bank over the treatment of one of its employees, who was dismissed after suffering a severe mental breakdown, but left to wait years for an insurance payout. Politicians pass judgement on collapse of Abbott government Tales of dysfunction, infighting and secrecy within the office of former prime minister Tony Abbott are chronicled in a book to be released today. Former US first lady Nancy Reagan dies aged 94 Nancy Reagan, devoted wife and trusted confidante to late president Ronald Reagan who after his death became the most ardent guardian of his political legacy, dies aged 94. 'Don't expect me to have your back': Kyrgios returns serve to Tomic Nick Kyrgios fires back at Australian team-mate Bernard Tomic on social media after Tomic said Kyrgios faked illness to avoid a Davis Cup tie. Labor, Greens call for Government to dump same-sex marriage plebiscite The Federal Opposition and Greens say confusion over the timing of the Government's planned same-sex marriage plebiscite shows why it should be abandoned, and a parliamentary vote held instead. Teenager killed in horse eventing championship in Hunter Valley Seventeen-year-old Olivia Inglis dies after her horse encounters trouble at a jump at an equestrian event near Scone in the NSW Hunter Valley. Warner, Maxwell partnership spurs Australia to last-ball win A record partnership between David Warner and Glenn Maxwell spurs Australia to a last-ball victory in the second Twenty20 international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium. Trump tells Rubio to 'drop out' of White House race Donald Trump calls on rival Marco Rubio to end his campaign for the Republican nomination after the Florida senator failed to secure any wins in Super Saturday contests that saw Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders record key wins. RFDS pleads with governments to prevent rural death and injury One of Australia's largest rural health services is pleading with state and federal governments to create prevention strategies for regional communities that could save more than $1 billion in health funding. 'Loved and respected' sergeant dies in crash on way to help colleagues A police sergeant killed in a Hunter Valley crash while on his way to assist colleagues is remembered by Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione as one of the force's finest. Islamic State truck bomb kills at least 47 south of Baghdad Islamic State militants claim responsibility for a suicide attack with an explosive-laden truck on an Iraqi police checkpoint at the entrance of the city of Hilla, south of Baghdad, killing at least 47 people. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Turnbull could meet Labor half way on negative gearing By Mike Steketee Negative gearing report: Who commissioned it and why? By Peter Ryan What we need is truth and reconciliation, but can the Royal Commission deliver? 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