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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he will introduce a bill in parliament this week to enable a same-sex marriage plebiscite Meanwhile, Labor has put forward a compromise to pass $6 billion in savings that includes scrapping the one-off baby bonus for new parents Triple j is understood to be considering changing the date of its annual Australia Day Hottest 100 countdown out of respect for Indigenous people, who view January 26 as the day their land was invaded Imagine being able to charge your phone with your T-shirt. That could soon become a reality. Scientists say they have invented a super thin fabric that generates electricity from sunlight and movement. Here's what's coming up: 6:00pm AEST: Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Labor MP Anthony Albanese will be on RN Drive 7:00pm AEST: The shortlist for the Man Booker Prize will be announced in London 9:30pm AEST: On ABC1, Bob Connolly returns to PNG's Highlands for Foreign Correspondent, 25 years after he filmed the Highlands Trilogy 12:25am AEST: Madeleine Hogan will compete in the women's F46 javelin throw final at the Rio Paralympics Top Stories Live: PM to introduce plebiscite legislation this week The Government is preparing to reveal the legislation needed to set up the same-sex marriage plebiscite, but Labor sounds increasingly unlikely to provide the crucial support needed to get the bill through. Follow our live politics blog for the latest developments. Is a same-sex marriage plebiscite a sure thing? The Coalition can pass the legislation through the House of Representatives using its slender majority of one vote. But it's the Senate that poses a problem. 'We're being conned': Dick Smith questions submarine project A group of prominent businessmen, including Dick Smith and John Singleton, take out a full-page ad in The Australian newspaper accusing the Government of secretly planning to use nuclear power in its next fleet of submarines. Sydney split on plans for a 'denser' city With Sydney's population projected to reach 6.4 million by 2036, opinion is split over whether the city should look to Barcelona as a model for urban density. Triple j 'considering moving Hottest 100 from Australia Day' Triple j is understood to be considering changing the date of their annual Australia Day Hottest 100 out of respect for Indigenous people, who view January 26 as a commemoration of the invasion of their land. Omnibus deal with Government will include scrapping baby bonus: Labor Labor puts forward a compromise plan to the Government to pass $6 billion in savings that includes scrapping the one-off baby bonus to new mothers. Police seize car linked to Tiahleigh Palmer's death A car has been seized for forensic examination over the death of Queensland school girl Tiahleigh Palmer. Paralympian Marieke Vervoort not ready for euthanasia yet Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort says she is still considering euthanasia but, contrary to media reports, will not be ending her life immediately after the Games in Rio. Leyonhjelm's 18C complaint accepted by HRC The Human Rights Commission accepts a racial discrimination complaint lodged by crossbench senator David Leyonhjelm. Syria ceasefire takes effect with 'cautious calm' A countrywide ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia comes into effect in Syria, the second attempt this year by Washington and Moscow to halt the five-year civil war. Suicide remains primary health concern as Greens push for reduction target Suicide remains the leading cause of death among young Australians, as well as one of the main causes of early deaths across the entire population, according to a report. Jarryd Hayne captured in video with alleged Hells Angels bikie A social media video of star Gold Coast Titans recruit Jarryd Hayne with an alleged bikie, who is holding up $5,000 cash he says Hayne gave to him, is passed on to the NRL's Integrity Unit. Scientists invent super thin fabric that can charge a mobile phone Imagine you are stuck out-and-about with low battery and no phone charger. How handy would it be if you could generate power from your T-shirt? 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 High-rise apartment boom may be risky to economy: Westpac September 13, 2016 - 3:57 pm Macquarie Island research station to close in 2017 September 13, 2016 - 3:46 pm North Korea floods a 'major, complex disaster', Red Cross says September 13, 2016 - 3:42 pm World • North Korea floods a 'major, complex disaster', Red Cross says • Three women charged over alleged Notre Dame terror plot • Students surprise teacher battling cancer with singing Business • High-rise apartment boom may be risky to economy: Westpac • JB Hi-Fi to pay $870m in Good Guys takeover • New Senator Derryn Hinch continues campaign against live export industry Politics • PM to table plebiscite bill this week, without securing Labor support • Suicide remains primary health concern as Greens push for reduction target • Is a same-sex marriage plebiscite a sure thing? Sport • Mumford apologises to Buddy for sledge about mental health • Jarryd Hayne captured in video with alleged Hells Angels bikie • Paralympians clock faster times than Olympians in 1,500m final Science and Tech • Five years from now, will there still be bananas? • Scientists invent super thin fabric that can charge a mobile phone • New findings may see end to antibiotic-resistant superbugs 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. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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