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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Gene Wilder has died aged 83. The actor was best known for his turn as Willy Wonka, but also starred in The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein The Federal Government has put the pressure on Labor to quickly pass a package of $6.1 billion of savings. The Coalition has publicly released all details of the omnibus bill ahead of Parliament's return today Huma Abedin, a top aide for Hillary Clinton, is separating from her husband Anthony Weiner after the former congressman was caught up in another sexting scandal. On the other side of politics, Donald Trump says she's making the right decision: "I know Anthony Weiner well, and she will be far better off without him." There are 39 fresh-faced politicians joining the House of Representatives today. These are a few to keep an eye on. And did you realise it's been 116 days since Federal Parliament last sat on Capital Hill? Listen to the Dishonourable Members podcast to make sure you're up to speed. Here's what's coming up: 7:00am AEST: Senator Nick Xenophon will be appearing on News Breakfast 7:10am AEST: Labor MP Tony Burke will speak to ABC Radio's AM program 9:00am AEST: A Welcome to Country ceremony will be held to mark the start of the 45th Australian Parliament 10:00am AEST: ICAC is due to hand down its report into political donations in New South Wales Top Stories Willy Wonka star Gene Wilder dies Hollywood star Gene Wilder, who delighted audiences with his comic turns in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and several Mel Brooks classics including Blazing Saddles and The Producers, has died age 83. Bernardi leads Coalition push to water down race hate laws The majority of Coalition backbenchers in the Senate are set to support Cory Bernardi's latest push to remove laws that make it illegal to insult or offend a person on the basis of race. Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web Computers from a federal research network, a peak sporting body, a school and a local council are among tens of thousands of machines which have been hacked and had their login details put up for sale in a dark web marketplace, a Four Corners investigation has revealed. Budget repair bill includes welfare cut Labor previously opposed The Federal Government ratchets up pressure on Labor to quickly pass a package of $6.1 billion of savings over four years, publicly releasing all details of its omnibus bill ahead of Parliament's return. Ancient human ancestor Lucy died after falling from a tree, scans suggest One of the world's coldest cases may have finally been cracked — iconic human ancestor nicknamed "Lucy" died after falling from a tree, detailed scans of her 3.18 million-year-old bones suggest. Organised crime gangs 'threatening future of eSports' Gambling in the world of competitive eSports is growing so rapidly that it is only matter of time before organised crime gangs get involved in match-fixing unless something is done to stop them, the new integrity commissioner says. Inquest into teenager's death hears youth home rape claims A 15-year-old girl in state care identified only as MK was "used and abused by predatory adults" who involved her in "drug use and probably prostitution" before she died, a coronial inquest hears. Woolworths stumbles on Lowe's hurdle in Masters sale US hardware giant Lowe's has potentially thrown a spanner into Woolworths' moves to offload its Masters hardware stores, launching legal action in the Federal Court of Australia. Sara Connor meets with ex-husband at Bali police station The ex-husband of Australian woman Sara Connor, who is accused of murdering an on-duty police officer in Bali, visits his ex-wife for the first time since her arrest. Australian commander in Iraq predicts victory over IS The new commander of Australia's training mission in Iraq predicts the Islamic State terrorist group will be defeated in the war-torn country within a year. Clinton aide separates from Weiner after new sexting scandal Top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin says she is separating from her husband, Anthony Weiner, after a sex scandal similar to an earlier incident that led him to resign from the US Congress. 'Strong signal' stirs interest in hunt for alien life A "provocative" signal from the direction of a star about 95 light-years from Earth is detected by a radio telescope in Russia that is scanning the heavens for signs of extraterrestrial life. Religious leaders stage protest at Turnbull's electorate office Religious leaders who staged a prayer protest inside the Prime Minister's Sydney electorate office over offshore detention centres say they were "arrested" by police after refusing to leave. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Same-sex marriage: what will Labor do? By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett Paradox of plenty strikes again as resources boom squandered By Ian Verrender How should we talk to boys about respecting women? By Sarah Macdonald Why women-only ride-sharing services are revolutionary By Deirdre Fidge Just In Ancient human ancestor Lucy died after falling from a tree, scans suggest August 30, 2016 - 6:03 am Willy Wonka star Gene Wilder dies August 30, 2016 - 5:38 am Clinton aide separates from Weiner after new sexting scandal August 30, 2016 - 5:27 am World • Brazil's Rousseff urges Senate to vote against 'coup' • Turkish forces deepen push into Syria, draw US rebuke • More than 300 reindeer killed by lightning in Norway Business • Woolworths stumbles on Lowe's hurdle in Masters sale • Share market slips on Fed rate hike talk • Trucking firm McAleese enters administration after lenders pull the pin Politics • Clinton aide separates from Weiner after new sexting scandal • Brazil's Rousseff urges Senate to vote against 'coup' • Meet the marathon-running, Akubra-chucking new politicians Sport • Leppitsch had little hope coaching in AFL's Siberia • All Blacks' all-conquering ways troubling NZ Rugby boss • Chloe Esposito a Winning Edge success story as athlete funding reviewed Science and Tech • 'Strong signal' stirs interest in hunt for alien life • Start-up sells technology allowing users to 'hack' their bodies • Winners and losers in the race for driverless cars Environment • Climate change 'could halve coffee production by 2050' • Smoke from Indonesian fires hits 'unhealthy' levels in Singapore • Most sea turtles are swallowing ocean junk, scientists say Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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