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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The University of Melbourne is Australia's top-ranked higher educational facility in the latest Times Higher Education world index, which features five other Aussie unis in the top 100. If you're wondering how the index is judged, rest assured "partying" is not a category. A state of emergency has been declared in the US city of Charlotte during another night of violence over the police shooting of a black man. Do cycling helmets save lives? Well, new research has shown helmets reduce fatal head injuries by about 65 per cent. The disturbing images seen in the Four Corners report about the NT's juvenile justice system made global headlines. Journalist Caro Meldrum-Hanna explains why the program was the most difficult story she's ever worked on. Here's what's coming up: 10:00pm AEST: The Davis Cup 2017 world group draw will take place in London 12:00am AEST: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas speak at UN Top Stories Ukrainian hackers steal data from Australian software provider A company that provides point-of-sale software to the Woolworths-owned Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group has has a server hacked by Ukrainian cyber-criminals. Company run by LNP members among consortium awarded $3m in federal funds A company run by prominent Queensland Liberal National Party members is part of a consortium awarded $3 million under a federal infrastructure program, the ABC reveals. UN human rights official to visit Australia a year after cancelled trip The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants will visit Australia in November, more than one year after he cancelled his visit due to concerns over immigration legislation. 75,000 domestic violence cases in three years in NT Northern Territory Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw reveals the depth of the NT's domestic violence problem, saying officers have responded to 75,000 cases in the past three years. Ethical standards investigate collapse of Tia's accused killer The Queensland Police Service's Ethical Standards Command investigates how the foster father accused of killing schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer collapsed in custody. World-first genome study reveals rich history of Aboriginal Australians The most comprehensive genomic study of Indigenous Australians to date not only confirms they are the descendants of the first people to inhabit Australia, but that there is remarkable genetic diversity across the continent. Liberal Party director denounces Labor's 'Mediscare' campaign The federal director of the Liberal Party Tony Nutt labels Labor's Medicare privatisation campaign a "new low" in his analysis of the election. Boy accused of raping 6yo girl at school pleads not guilty A 12-year-old boy charged with repeatedly raping a six-year-old girl at their Sydney northern beaches primary school pleads not guilty to all charges. State of emergency declared as Charlotte unrest continues A state of emergency is declared in the southern US state of North Carolina as unrest in the city of Charlotte continues, leaving one man in a critical condition. Australian universities jump up world rankings Six Australian universities have been ranked among the best 100 in the world, with the UK's Oxford taking out the top spot. Government to overhaul Gonski school funding model The Federal Government wants to overhaul the Gonski school funding model it says was "corrupted" by the former Labor government. Wildlife documentary star attacked by croc in north Queensland The star of several wildlife documentaries, "Barefoot Bushman" Rob Bredl, is in hospital after a crocodile attacks him, partially severing one of his hands, at Bloomsbury in north Queensland. Perth preacher dies after being assaulted in Malawi Perth Salvation Army Major Geoff Freind dies in a Johannesburg hospital after being attacked during a solo-preaching tour in Malawi. Cyanide was not present, say experts in Jessica Wongso murder trial Australian experts tell an Indonesian court that cyanide may not have been the cause of death for Mirna Salihin, as Jessica Wongso stands accused of murdering her friend by poisoning her coffee with the chemical. Aussie Paralympics squad arrive to heroes' welcome in Sydney Members of Australia's Paralympics squad have arrived in Sydney to much applause following a successful campaign in Rio. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Indigenous women, needing the most help, still face biased legal system By Hannah McGlade WA Premier stands firm on staff bullying complaints By Andrew O'Connor Turnbull should drive a regional refugee solution By John Hewson Would we benefit from a giant nuclear waste dump in SA? By Europe correspondent James Glenday Just In Suspected bikie pleads not guilty to possessing guns, explosives, drugs September 22, 2016 - 4:08 pm Barnett promotes little-known MP to Cabinet September 22, 2016 - 4:03 pm Hobby farmers struggle to recover without access to flood grants September 22, 2016 - 4:03 pm World • Moana costume pulled after 'brown face' outrage • Bali police investigate 1,500 bags of ammonium nitrate fertiliser • Malcolm Turnbull meets rapper Ludacris at charity event in New York Business • Ukrainian hackers steal data from Australian software provider • BHP issues warning over Nationals mining tax plan • Reserve Bank flags potential for further rate cuts, no 'contingency plan' for Trump presidency Politics • Liberal Party director denounces Labor's 'Mediscare' campaign • UN human rights official to visit Australia a year after cancelled trip • Reserve Bank flags potential for further rate cuts, no 'contingency plan' for Trump presidency Sport • Cowboys and Storm trying to hold off electrifying new-comers • Sharks set sights on stopping Cowboys danger man Taumalolo • Aussie Paralympics squad arrive to heroes' welcome in Sydney Science and Tech • Ancient scrolls 'virtually' deciphered to reveal earliest Old Testament scripture • Mark Zuckerberg's charity to donate billions to 'cure, prevent or manage all disease' • Finnish legal loophole a boost for driverless buses Environment • Hundreds of scientists blast Trump's stance on climate • Croc safari: Why selling licences to rich hunters isn't fair • Would we benefit from a giant nuclear waste dump in SA? 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