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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Bali investigators say six new witnesses have come forward in the case against Australian Sara Connor and her boyfriend David Taylor, who are accused of murdering a local policeman. Both suspects are expected to be returned to the scene of the death for a full reconstruction Detectives are preparing to charge a woman after a man was stabbed repeatedly at a hospital in Brisbane last night. Police say nursing staff at Toowong Private Hospital disarmed the woman and restrained her until police arrived Two pilots have been arrested in Scotland on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol as they prepared to fly 141 passengers to the United States. The service eventually flew with a new crew later the same day A convicted armed robber has been allowed out of prison to help his team win a rugby league grand final. Acura Niuqila, a former Australian Rugby Sevens representative, was returned to Long Bay Jail in New South Wales straight after the match: "My grand final celebration will be in 2018. So I will have a beer with them then." Here's what's coming up: 7:40am AEST: Finance Minister Mathias Cormann will be interviewed on RN Breakfast ahead of the return of Parliament this week 7:48am AEST: Senator Penny Wong will speak to RN Breakfast 10:30am AEST: Legacy Week 2016 commences with a wreath laying at the Australian War Memorial 12:30pm AEST: The Governor-General will welcome home Australia's Olympic team outside the Sydney Opera House 5:30pm AEST: The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague will begin a conciliation hearing to negotiate a maritime boundary between East Timor and Australia 9:35pm AEST: The president of the World Medical Association will be among the panellists on ABC's Q&A Top Stories Chinese hackers behind Defence, Austrade security breaches Sensitive Australian Government and corporate computer networks, including those holding highly confidential plans for a privately-financed geostationary communications satellite, have been penetrated by sophisticated cyber attacks, Four Corners reveals. More witnesses come forward in Bali police murder case Police say they have six new witnesses in the case against Australian Sara Connor, as she and boyfriend David Taylor prepare to return to the crime scene where a local policeman died. They're back: Capital Hill cauldron fires up once more This week Parliament returns after a 116 day hiatus, and the first likely test of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's weakened clasp on power looms in the form of superannuation. Storm brewing as BoM staff go on strike Bureau of Meteorology staff will begin a fortnight of strike action from today, and will refuse to respond to media requests or answer internal calls following failed pay negotiations. 'Drunk pilots' arrested before international flight Two pilots are arrested in Scotland on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol as they prepared to fly a United Airlines passenger plane to the US, police say. Labor claims parliamentary privilege over NBN investigation The Federal Opposition formally claims parliamentary privilege on documents at the centre of a police investigation into leaks within NBN Co, with the issue to be raised in Parliament on Wednesday. Man allegedly added hydrochloric acid to dispenser in gay club A 62-year-old is charged after security guards at a gay club in Sydney's north-west allegedly catch him adding hydrochloric acid to what is understood to be a lubricant dispenser. Hawks edge Pies in thriller to grab third spot on AFL ladder Hawthorn's fighting one-point win over Collingwood earns it third place on the AFL ladder, and finally settles the top eight ahead of the finals. Down syndrome swimmers missing Paralympics under 'unfair' rules With the countdown on to the Rio Paralympics, Australian Down syndrome swimmers say unfair rules are excluding them from making the Games. Prisoner released for the day to help team win grand final One-time Australian sevens player Acura "Junior" Niuqila, now in jail for armed robbery conspiracy, is freed on day release to help Redfern All Blacks win a premiership. 'Too old' to find a job? Not in Japan With Japan in the grip of an economic crisis employers there are turning to experienced older workers to lead the way. Manhunt ends in arrest after violent home invasions, robberies Police arrest a 24-year-old man over a series of violent armed robberies and home invasions on the Gold Coast and Brisbane after all-day manhunt. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why women-only ride-sharing services are revolutionary By Deirdre Fidge Asbestos action needed before it kills more workers By Angelique Donnellan Changing the whitewash channel on Australian television By Antoinette Lattouf 6 things to watch as Trump vs Clinton race gears up By Bruce Wolpe Just In Meet the trailblazing powerhouses behind the women's AFL league August 29, 2016 - 6:04 am VET has suffered 'significant reputational damage': CEDA August 29, 2016 - 6:02 am Chinese hackers behind Defence, Austrade security breaches August 29, 2016 - 5:58 am World • Turkey ramps up Syria offensive with deadly bombings • Singapore reports 41 locally transmitted Zika cases • 35 civilians killed as Turkey pounds Syria in fight against IS Business • Finance week ahead: Retail sales data looms as results season wraps up • US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates in September • Turnbull urges Labor to meet in 'sensible centre' over budget repair Politics • They're back: Capital Hill cauldron fires up once more • Level crossing work to close two Melbourne stations for weeks • Far-right group holds anti-Islam rally in Melbourne Sport • Hawks edge Pies in thriller to grab third spot on AFL ladder • Wallabies make complaint about All Blacks' meeting with ref • Saints end season with win over Lions Science and Tech • NASA probe makes closest approach yet to Jupiter • Potential breakthrough in treatment for koalas with chlamydia • New planet found orbiting star 'on our doorstep' Environment • Smoke from Indonesian fires hits 'unhealthy' levels in Singapore • Most sea turtles are swallowing ocean junk, scientists say • What impact is your coffee having on the environment? 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