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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Significant flooding is expected to impact Gawler and other areas north of Adelaide this afternoon. The SES says the flooding will "threaten people's safety". Follow all the developments in the ABC's live blog Prime Minster Malcolm Turnbull has not ruled out an investigation into former MP Wyatt Roy's visit to Iraq. The PM said the trip was "very stupid" and he was "disappointed" in the former Assistant Minister Can the underdog Western Bulldogs complete the fairytale? Will the Sydney Swans earn just rewards for a season of dominance? Know nothing about AFL and want to feel like an expert at the BBQ tomorrow? Our AFL grand final preview has all your answers Hillary Clinton may have 'won' the first presidential debate, but the ABC's Washington DC bureau chief Zoe Daniel says former Miss Universe Alicia Machado is the post-debate story. For more from the week that was in US politics, you can read Zoe's wrap here. Here's what's coming up tonight: 7:00pm AEST: Former Israeli leader Shimon Peres will be laid to rest at a funeral that is expected to attract world leaders including Barack Obama, Prince Charles and Australia's Governor-General 9:30pm AEST: Australia takes on South Africa in the first one-day international at Centurion 10:30pm AEST: The Ryder Cup begins at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in the US 10:40pm AEST: The Rosetta space probe will end its 12-year mission by crashing in to comet 67P Top Stories Live: Concern for SA homes as swollen rivers burst their banks Conditions calm but concern remains for houses as floodwaters rise in South Australia after two nights of severe weather. Follow our live blog for updates. SES issues emergency warning for Gawler in SA Significant flooding is expected to impact Gawler and surrounding areas north of Adelaide, threatening people's safety, the State Emergency Service says. 'It was very stupid': Turnbull disappointed in Roy after war zone visit The Prime Minister has not ruled out an investigation into Wyatt Roy's visit to Iraq, which saw the former MP inadvertently caught up in a gunfight between Islamic State and Kurdish forces. NSW severe weather warning issued, winds expected A severe weather warning remains in place from the Hunter Valley in the north of NSW, with inland rivers yet to peak following days of wild weather. Sea World roller-coaster stalls, prompting mid-ride evacuation Thrill seekers at Sea World on Queensland's Gold Coast get more than they bargained for when the Storm roller-coaster stalls mid-ride, prompting an evacuation amid high winds. Volkswagen's $51 billion mystery about to unfold The beans are about to be spilt on the Volkswagen scandal, as a company veteran pleads guilty in the US to helping to develop and cover up the scam. Dogs let out for grand final parade Western Bulldogs fans outnumber Swans on the streets of Melbourne for the grand final parade as the Dogs get ready for their first decider in 55 years. First wild eastern quolls born in Canberra in 80 years Wild eastern quolls are born in Canberra for the first time in more than 80 years after being reintroduced to the mainland six months ago. Man's best friend may be a result of genetics If you think dogs are drawn to your winning personality then think again — the attraction may be genetic, according to a new study that pinpoints genes linked to interspecies amity. Ryder Cup heckler sinks putt for $100, Willett's brother lampoons 'imbecile' USA fans An American heckler gets called out by Europe's Ryder Cup players to sink a putt for $US100 - and he nails it emphatically - after Danny Willett's brother goes on a tirade against USA fans. Six things we've learnt about comets from the Rosetta mission When the Rosetta mission began, scientists knew very little about 67P. Twelve years later data sent back by the spacecraft and its probe Philae has drastically reshaped the way scientists think about comets. Chinese construction of East Africa railway line a problem for Kenyan conservationists One hundred and twenty years ago colonial Britain decided to build a railway line in East Africa. Fast forward to today and the track is being replicated by a Chinese company. Newly arrived Syrian refugee helps save Canadian wedding When one Canadian bride's wedding dress zipper broke hours before the ceremony, help was at hand in the form of Syrian refugee and master tailor Ibrahim Halil Dudu who had arrived in the country just days before. 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