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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The issue of same-sex marriage has dominated federal politics today. Labor and a group of crossbenchers have introduced bills to legalise same-sex marriage, while Coalition MPs remain split over whether public funding should be given to the "yes" and "no" campaigns ahead of a plebiscite Novak Djokovic admits nerves got the better of him in his US Open final loss to Stan Wawrinka. It was the third major win for Wawrinka following his 2014 Australian Open triumph and 2015 Roland Garros crown It's been a dismal day for the Australian share market which is set to finish with a 2 per cent fall. It might not sound like much, but the drop has wiped about $35 billion in value off the market The latest Dishonourable Members podcast features the Chinese cash splash that undid belt-tightening senator Sam Dastyari, and a special guest delivers some table talk from one of Canberra's political restaurants. Here's what's coming up: 4:00pm AEST: The AFL's match review panel meets after the first round of finals 6:05pm AEST: LNP senator James McGrath and Labor MP Stephen Jones join RN Drive 9:30pm AEST: Senators Bridget McKenzie, Doug Cameron and Larissa Waters join the Q&A panel 10:30pm AEST: Former editor-in-chief of The Australian newspaper Chris Mitchell speaks to ABC TV's Lateline about his memoir, Making Headlines Top Stories Live: Question Time and killing time The PM launches a tirade against Labor over the same-sex marriage plebiscite, while a lack of legislation leaves senators treading water with awkward speeches in the Upper House. Follow updates live. Live: Around $35b wiped off Australian share values The Australian share market sheds around $35 billion in value, with a fall of more than 2 per cent following Wall Street's rout on Friday. Follow updates live. The high price parents pay to get their kids off ice Australian families are re-mortgaging homes, taking out loans, or pulling out their super to get their ice-addicted children into private rehab clinics. Despite the sacrifices, experts fear these largely unregulated clinics may not be getting results. 'We're talking about young lives': Mother's plea for child protection overhaul The mother of a 16-year-old girl who died of a drug overdose while in state care is calling for radical reform of the secretive out of home care system. Police 'under pressure' as royal commission flags 1,659 possible sex abuse cases The royal commission into child abuse has referred more than 1,500 matters to authorities, straining the resources of police forces around the country, one of its hearings is told. 'I lost my nerve': Djokovic can't rise to the occasion like Stan can Despite having won 12 grand slam titles, Novak Djokovic says nerves got the better of him in this year's US Open final loss to Stan Wawrinka. Palmer pushes media heading into court, says wife was 'assaulted' Clive Palmer yells at and pushes members of the media as he arrives at the Federal Court for a second day of questioning over the collapse of his company Queensland Nickel, and accuses a photographer of assaulting his wife Anna. Clinton cancels fundraising trip following pneumonia diagnosis Hillary Clinton cancels a California fundraising trip after being diagnosed with pneumonia and falling ill at a 9/11 ceremony. Plastic-to-fuel facility planned for Canberra Plans are underway to build a facility in Canberra that converts non-recyclable plastics into road-ready diesel and petrol. $1 million reward offered in William Tyrrell case On the second anniversary of the disappearance of William Tyrrell, the NSW Government announces a $1 million reward for information on his whereabouts. 'Life can be so cruel': Father of two dies following tackle The wife of a Gold Coast man who died in hospital after he collapsed following a rugby league tackle says he loved unconditionally, helped many around him and died doing something he loved "so passionately". Muslim community condemns 'terrible' alleged terror attack in Sydney An alleged terrorist-inspired stabbing in Sydney's south-west over the weekend is widely condemned by Australia's Muslim community. Paralysed pregnant woman wearing bionic suit completes 21km run A paralysed pregnant woman wearing a bionic suit completes the Great North Run in England five days after she started it. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Markets unravel as central banks shoot blanks By business reporter Stephen Letts Australia could still win hearts in Pacific despite past tensions By political editor Chris Uhlmann Dingoes and detainees: Why this royal commission has its work cut out By Kate Wild, senior reporter, NT royal commission A year in, we don't yet know what Turnbull wants to do with the job By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Just In 'Vile' video shows gun enthusiasts shooting effigy of gun control advocate September 12, 2016 - 4:06 pm Quiz: The sporting week in 10 questions September 12, 2016 - 4:05 pm 'That'll teach him': Man fatally bashed after grabbing woman's backside, court told September 12, 2016 - 4:05 pm World • A guide to Roald Dahl's 'gobblefunk' • French bosses ride mopeds through Paris to combat economic gloom • Fiji's opposition figures waiting for police decision over constitution comments Business • Live: Around $35b wiped off Australian share values • Markets unravel as central banks shoot blanks • Rosewalls to take the stand during BBY liquidators hearing Politics • 'Vile' video shows gun enthusiasts shooting effigy of gun control advocate • 'We're talking about young lives': Mother's plea for child protection overhaul • MP proposes holding referendum and plebiscite at same time Sport • 'I lost my nerve': Djokovic can't rise to the occasion like Stan can • Aussies Kelly, Elliott win Rio Paralympics gold • Kyrgios, Tomic 'can do great things' for tennis, Hewitt says Science and Tech • Fossil 'Nesting Doll' shows bug in lizard in snake • Green sea turtles thrive in Raine Island recovery project off Queensland • CSIRO staff face low morale, falling optimism about future Environment • US must recognise North Korea as 'nuclear weapons state': state media • Victoria to use drones to monitor bushfires • Green sea turtles thrive in Raine Island recovery project off Queensland Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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