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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Rivers are already starting to rise as South Australia braces for more wild weather following a state-wide blackout yesterday. Keep up to date with the ABC's live blog It has emerged that former Test cricketer Max Walker died of myeloma, a blood cancer, and not melanoma, a skin cancer as reported yesterday. Now his family are hoping to raise awareness and research funds for the disease Australia's major banks might have breached responsible lending obligations and given inappropriate credit card limits, sending many people bankrupt A crane fly with a forked penis that looks like it has evolved to walk rather than fly has been accidentally discovered by a scientist in NSW who was undertaking routine work in Kosciuszko National Park. Here's what's coming up: 4:45pm AEST: The next weather warning for South Australia will be issued by the Bureau of Meteorology 6:00pm AEST: RN Drive will be broadcast live from Adelaide with SA senator Simon Birmingham among the guests 6:30pm AEST: The team lists for this weekend's AFL grand final will be announced 10:30pm AEST: On Lateline Matt Wordsworth will speak to Dr Bouthaina Shaaban, a key adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Top Stories Live: SA readies for more wild weather in wake of mass blackout Residents in many of South Australia's country areas may be without power for days, as the state braces for more storms and tries to recover from yesterday's blackout. Follow our live blog for updates. Analysis: Rushing to renewables risks sector's reputation Renewables are the future, but rushing to a target to parade green credentials exposes the electricity network to a serious security risk, and in the long run risks permanent reputational damage to the renewable energy cause, writes Chris Uhlmann. Some private schools receive nearly three times entitled funding Some of Australia's top private schools receive nearly three times the taxpayer funding they are entitled to, Federal Government data has revealed. Max Walker died of blood cancer, not skin cancer Max Walker's family works to raise awareness and research funds for myeloma, a type of blood cancer, after the 68-year-old cricket favourite died from the disease. Don Dale deputy admits part of affidavit was false, court hears Under cross-examination former Don Dale Youth Detention Centre deputy James Sizeland says a part of his affidavit that referred to one of the plaintiffs as having a history of assaulting staff and detainees was incorrect. 'Never seen anything like it': Blyth cleans up after tornado The town of Blyth is picking up the pieces after a tornado terrified its residents as it swept through South Australia's mid north on Wednesday. Medicare data pulled over breach concerns The Health Department removes Medicare data from its website amid an investigation into whether personal information has been compromised. Major banks' 'house of cards' could start crashing down Australia's major banks may have been breaching responsible lending obligations with inappropriate credit card limits, sending many people bankrupt. Walking fly with forked penis accidentally discovered in NSW A crane fly with a forked penis that seemingly evolved to walk rather than fly is accidentally discovered by a scientist in New South Wales while undertaking routine work in Kosciuszko National Park. 'Incorrect and scurrilous': Stuart Robert defends links to Liberal donor Government MP Stuart Robert rejects Labor's allegation of "cash for comment" over donations from a property developer he had previously defended in Parliament. Parents regret son's testes being removed after death The parents of a Queensland man who had his testes removed after he died so his partner could one day apply to use the sperm to fall pregnant, say they have been devastated by the ordeal. Taboo toilet discovered at ancient 'holy of holies' in Jewish shrine Israeli archaeologists discover a stone toilet while excavating a Jewish shrine at an ancient city gate, suggesting a biblical king tried to stamp out worship there. Elizabeth Taylor's Bulgari jewellery on show at Melbourne's NGV A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria will showcase priceless jewellery from the Bulgari heritage collection, including emerald and diamond jewels gifted to Elizabeth Taylor on the set of Cleopatra. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Analysis: Rushing to renewables risks sector's reputation By political editor Chris Uhlmann 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 Just In Mystery bones found in Brisbane park dated by police September 29, 2016 - 3:32 pm 15 pulled alive from China landslide rubble September 29, 2016 - 3:25 pm Swans transformation a story of three finals September 29, 2016 - 3:19 pm World • 15 pulled alive from China landslide rubble • US to send more troops to Iraq to help retake Mosul • Plane rage: Airlines report 17 per cent rise in unruly passengers Business • Major banks' 'house of cards' could start crashing down • Super funds under pressure to end executive fossil fuel-linked bonuses • WA Government sells off $1.35b from Keystart loan book Politics • Some private schools receive nearly three times entitled funding • States prioritising emissions targets over energy security: PM • Kalgoorlie Indigenous leaders want big changes after teenager's death Sport • Swans transformation a story of three finals • Max Walker's infectious smile and enthusiasm unforgettable: Maxwell • Dally M winner Taumalolo wants to be a rugby league great Science and Tech • Quiz: Test your knowledge of space exploration history • Walking fly with forked penis accidentally discovered in NSW • Comet hunter: Rosetta's 12 years of ups and downs Environment • Analysis: Rushing to renewables risks sector's reputation • States prioritising emissions targets over energy security: PM • 'IKEA on steroids': Flat-pack homes to bust Australia's housing shortage Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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