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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Tributes have flowed for former Australian Test bowler Max Walker. The much-loved writer, broadcaster and public speaker passed away from melanoma, aged 68 The son of former Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh has been found not guilty of murder by reason of mental incompetence in relation to his father's death by the South Australian Supreme Court A new report has found nearly half of LGBTIQ Australians hide their sexual identity at work and one-in-five Australians report discrimination because of their skin colour After 12 lonely years of cruising the solar system, the Rosetta spacecraft is ready to send its last transmissions home before crash-landing onto the surface of a comet more than 700 million kilometres away from Earth. Here's what's coming up: 8:00pm AEST: Watch Anh's Brush With Fame on ABC1 as comedian Anh Do paints Jimmy Barnes 8:30pm AEST: The Dally M award for the NRL's best player will begin at The Star Casino in Sydney 9:00pm AEST: Findings of the criminal investigation into the downing of MH17 will be released Top Stories Farewell to 'Tangles': Larrikin sportsman Max Walker dies Cricket favourite Max Walker became a household name for his larrikin, larger-than-life image, his handlebar moustache and the odd-looking bowling action that led to his nickname "Tangles". Wind gusts, lightning hit SA as severe weather ramps up Wind gusts of 83 kilometres per hour slam Port Augusta and lightning topples trees in Adelaide, as South Australia battens down for severe weather. Chinese influence peddling 'challenging fundamentals' of Australia, former diplomat says A former Australian ambassador to China says Beijing's influence here might become a thornier problem for the Federal Government than the dispute over the South China Sea. Cy Walsh had complex history of drug use, court documents show More details surrounding Cy Walsh's mental health in the lead-up to the death of his father, Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh, emerge after a South Australian court revokes extensive suppression orders. Former Israeli president Shimon Peres dies Former Israeli president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres dies in Tel Aviv aged 93, triggering an outpouring of grief for the elder statesman. Sydney housing market fourth on global bubble index Sydney has the fourth riskiest housing market in the world after surging in value over the last three years, according to a bank report. Nursing home worker found guilty of murdering two residents Former NSW nursing home employee Garry Davis, who sent text messages predicting the deaths of two residents, is found guilty of murdering two elderly people and attempting to murder a third by injecting them with large doses of insulin in 2013. Half of LGBTIQ Australians hide sexuality at work: report Nearly half of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning Australians hide their sexual identity at work, while one in five people report discrimination because of their skin colour, according to a new report. Rare Indigenous 'library of rock art' under threat by gold mine, traditional owners say Indigenous traditional owners from Queensland's Cape York are warning a proposed gold mine would potentially damage one of the world's oldest and most important collections of rock art. Coroner urged to release CCTV of woman hours before death in custody The family of a 22-year-old Aboriginal woman who died in police custody say releasing CCTV footage of her final hours is the most powerful and effective way to honour her memory. Former minister Dawkins faces court over Vocation collapse Former federal education minister and treasurer John Dawkins faces legal action over his role in the collapse of private education provider Vocation. New drone laws 'could lead to mid-air collisions' Pilots and air traffic controllers call for new regulations over the use of drones to be scrapped, warning they could lead to catastrophic mid-air collisions. Don Dale boys 'dragged' through adult prison, court hears A Northern Territory prisoner testifies that he saw youth detainees being "dragged" through an adult jail while spit-hooded, shackled and handcuffed. Labor demands schools 'hit list', won't reveal position on private funding Shadow education minister Tanya Plibersek demands the Federal Government reveal which private schools are "overfunded" as Labor accuses the Coalition of holding a 'hit list' of schools to target. Rosetta: how to crash a spacecraft into comet 67P The Rosetta spacecraft is on its final mission — a kamikaze crash landing that will target a specific point on the duck-shaped comet. We ask an expert what this 14-hour journey will look like. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Analysis: Trump knows he lost the debate but it may not matter By John Barron Debate I: Hillary unties the Gordian knot By Bruce Wolpe Emissions could already warm world to dangerous levels By Andrew Glikson, Australian National University Fed Reserve chief Janet Yellen shreds credibility as economic leaders falter By business editor Ian Verrender Just In Cy Walsh felt 'neglected' as Phil Walsh's AFL career took priority September 28, 2016 - 3:56 pm Cy Walsh had complex history of drug use, court documents show September 28, 2016 - 3:53 pm Celebrated gymnast Lauren Mitchell retires September 28, 2016 - 3:50 pm World • Muslim reporter becomes first woman to wear hijab in Playboy • Shimon Peres: founder of Israel shaped by the Holocaust • Typhoon Megi kills at least four in Taiwan, injures hundreds Business • Former minister Dawkins faces court over Vocation collapse • Half of LGBTIQ Australians hide sexuality at work: report • Fruit growers concerned Hanjin Shipping woes a sign of an oversupplied global fleet Politics • The art of mastering political gift giving • Chinese influence peddling 'challenging fundamentals' of Australia, former diplomat says • New drone laws 'could lead to mid-air collisions' Sport • Farewell to 'Tangles': Larrikin sportsman Max Walker dies • Cronulla's history of heartbreak in rugby league • Former Australian cricketer Max Walker dies, aged 68 Science and Tech • New drone laws 'could lead to mid-air collisions' • World's first baby using controversial three-parent technique born: report • Climate change study accused of erring on rising temperature predictions Environment • Climate change study accused of erring on rising temperature predictions • Maralinga bomb tests 60 years on • Emissions could already warm world to dangerous levels Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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