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

  • Parliament will start a special early sitting today. It's part of the Government's bid to pass legislation which would reinstate the Australian Building and Construction Commission. Normal business will be put on hold until the blocked bills have been dealt with

  • Rescuers in Ecuador are racing to dig out survivors of a magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck the country's north coast. At least 235 people have been killed

  • Movie star Johnny Depp and his wife Amber Heard are expected to appear at a Gold Coast court today, where a hearing will begin into allegations Heard illegally brought their two terriers into the country during a visit last year. The couple arrived yesterday

Fitness guru Michelle Bridges says becoming a mother has encouraged her to tackle the fast food and sugar industries. Bridges will appear on Australian Story tonight

Here's what's coming up:

  • 8:15am AEST: The NSW Government's Future Transport Summit begins. It's being headlined by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak

  • 9:15:am AEST: Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will arrive at Parliament to begin its early sitting

  • 10:00am AEST: The Sydney siege inquest will resume. Hostages have finished giving evidence and the inquest will now focus on how police handled the siege

 
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Death toll soars to 235 after 7.8 earthquake hits Ecuador
Rescuers in Ecuador race to dig out people trapped under the rubble of homes and businesses following a powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake that leaves hundreds dead.
 
Domestic violence a factor in 79pc of family law cases, new figures reveal
Disturbing new figures highlight the need for more legal assistance for victims of domestic violence in family law cases, says National Legal Aid chair Suzan Cox.
 
Philippines presidential candidate hits back over Australian rape remark
Philippine presidential hopeful Rodrigo Duterte sticks to his guns amid outrage over a remark he made about a murdered Australian rape victim, saying he regrets his "gutter language" but will not apologise for being misinterpreted.
 
Michelle Bridges takes on junk food, sugar industries in battle against 'crap food'
At 45, fitness expert and first-time mother Michelle Bridges wants to tackle the fast food industry in the same way the tobacco industry was tackled 50 years ago.
 
Italian police disguised as pizza delivery boys nab Mafia chief
A Mafia chief in southern Italy is arrested by detectives disguised as pizza boys who delivered food to his home as he was watching a football match, police say.
 
Rescuers race landslides in search of survivors after deadly Japan quakes
Rescuers dig through mountains of soil as they race against the threat of more landslides to reach people still trapped by two big earthquakes in Japan that have left 42 dead.
 
Cruz adviser says Trump's campaign taking 'banana republic' approach
A senior adviser to Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz accuses rival Donald Trump's campaign of taking a "banana republic approach" by complaining that party rules for selecting a nominee are rigged against him.
 
Grant Hackett questioned after in-flight incident: reports
The AFP confirms it has spoken to a 35-year-old man at Melbourne airport amid reports Olympic swimmer Grant Hackett has been arrested.
 
Melbourne City spurred on by Fornaroli's wonder strikes
Star import Bruno Fornaroli has scored two brilliant goals in Melbourne City's 2-0 elimination final win over Perth Glory.
 
Depp and Heard fly to Gold Coast ahead of Boo and Pistol court hearing
Actor Johnny Depp returns to the Gold Coast with his wife Amber Heard ahead of a court hearing over the illegal importation of the couple's dogs into Australia.
 
Chaotic scenes in Brazil as Dilma Rousseff impeachment session kicks off
Brazilian MPs fight and shout at the opening of a session to decide whether President Dilma Rousseff should face impeachment, in a political showdown watched by millions around the deeply divided Latin American powerhouse.
 
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By Mike Steketee Climate change has dropped off the political radar (and this is a big problem)
By Mike Steketee
By Alex Kidman What does 'ownership' mean in the digital age?
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World
Netanyahu vows Golan Heights will remain Israel's 'forever'
PNG Police Commissioner denies PM wanted fraud-busters suspended
Myanmar's President Htin Kyaw pardons more political prisoners, journalists
 
Business
Macquarie co-founder slams money-driven bank culture
Clive Palmer denies taking money out of Queensland Nickel
Rising Australian dollar still a worry for RBA
 
Politics
Cruz adviser says Trump's campaign taking 'banana republic' approach
Philippines presidential candidate hits back over Australian rape remark
Chaotic scenes in Brazil as Dilma Rousseff impeachment session kicks off
 
Sport
Unbeaten Kangaroos yet to show best footy, says Ziebell
Grant Hackett questioned after in-flight incident: reports
Melbourne City spurred on by Fornaroli's wonder strikes
 
Science and Tech
Canadian PM Trudeau explains quantum computing to awestruck crowd
Crowdfunding could help solve Wow! signal mystery
Malaria research shows drug-resistant parasites cannot spread
 
Environment
US environmentalist Bill McKibben sounds warning on Tasmanian energy crisis
Millions without water in Chilean capital after landslides pollute supply rivers
Australia's natural assets worth $6 trillion to economy
 

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