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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: There's tension within the Coalition over whether public money will be allocated to fund the "for" and "against" cases in a same-sex marriage plebiscite. PM Malcolm Turnbull says "any public funding, whatever the nature and terms of it may be, will be scrupulously equal" but Tasmanian Senator Eric Abetz wants the Government to allocate at least $10 million to each side More than 1.8 million Muslims from around the world have gathered at Mount Arafat as the annual Hajj reaches its high point. They will spend the most important day of the pilgrimage in prayer and reading from the Koran A moment of silence has been observed at Ground Zero in New York to mark 15 years since the 9/11 attacks Katie Kelly has won gold for Australia in the PT5 triathlon at the Rio Paralympics. Kurt Fearnley scored bronze in the 5,000 metres T54 Here's what's coming up: 6:00am AEST: Novak Djokovic takes on Stan Wawrinka in the men's US Open final. Follow our live blog for the latest 10:00am AEST: Former rugby league player Craig Izzard will front the Independent Commission Against Corruption to give evidence about his time working for western Sydney councils 11:00am AEST: US Ambassador John Berry will reflect on his posting, which is about to end, at a Sydney University lecture 11:30am AEST: Victorian Emergency Services Minister James Merlino and State Emergency Services chief operations officer Trevor White will visit Casterton, in the state's far south-west, as residents continue to clean up after weekend flooding Top Stories Coalition split over funding plan for same-sex marriage plebiscite Concerns are raised within the Coalition over how the Government should fund the "yes" and "no" campaigns for the same-sex marriage plebiscite, as former prime minister Tony Abbott keeps tight-lipped over whether his original plan included government funding. The high price parents pay to get their kids off ice Australian families are re-mortgaging homes, taking out loans, or pulling out their super to get their ice-addicted children into private rehab clinics. Despite the sacrifices, experts fear these largely unregulated clinics may not be getting results. Explained: How the new Senate stacks up for Malcolm Turnbull It's not going to be easy for the Government to get its agenda through the new Senate. Here's why. Moment of silence observed for 9/11 victims at Ground Zero The United States commemorates the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a moment of silence observed in a sombre remembrance service at Ground Zero in New York, where nearly 3,000 people were killed. Hillary Clinton falls ill at 9/11 memorial after 'overheating' Vision emerges of Hillary Clinton stumbling as she is helped by aides into her van after falling ill during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York City. NT teachers 'kicked, punched, bitten' in more than 800 assaults The latest Education Department figures show there have been more than 800 assaults on teachers in the Northern Territory in the past three years. Live: US Open men's final - Novak Djokovic v Stan Wawrinka Novak Djokovic looks to defend his US Open title against two-time major winner Stan Wawrinka. Follow our live blog for all the latest action. Health professionals shift blame over asthma drug's severe side effect warnings A growing number of parents are reporting their children have had severe psychiatric side effects, including suicidal thoughts, after taking asthma medication Singulair, but health professionals are failing to take responsibility for issuing warnings. Xenophon slams decision to have new Army uniforms made in China South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon slams the decision to have new Army dress uniforms manufactured in China, despite Defence saying the option represents the "best value for money". Pilot dies after two planes collide at airport A 62-year-old pilot is killed after being struck by an unoccupied, moving plane on the tarmac at Parafield Airport, north of Adelaide. Alleged Sydney terror attacker 'inspired by Islamic State' A 22-year-old man accused of a stabbing attack in south-west Sydney was inspired by the Islamic State terrorist group, NSW Police allege. The man remains behind bars after being refused bail. Aussie Kelly wins Rio Paralympics triathlon gold Katie Kelly has won gold for Australia in the PT5 triathlon at the Paralympics, while Kurt claimed a bronze medal in the 5,000 metres T54 in Rio. NT Government announces female-dominated Cabinet The Northern Territory Labor Government elects the territory's first female-majority Cabinet, with five of the eight top jobs going to female MLAs. 1.8 million Muslims converge upon Mount Arafat for Hajj pilgrimage The annual Hajj reaches its high point as Muslims from across the world converge on a stoney hill in Saudi Arabia, a year after the worst tragedy in the pilgrimage's history. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum 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 Who's really in the driver's seat after the F1 takeover? By business reporter Michael Janda Trump against the wall? Democrats still brace for ISIS, Putin tactics By Bruce Wolpe Just In Explained: How the new Senate stacks up for Malcolm Turnbull September 12, 2016 - 6:04 am Health professionals shift blame over asthma drug's severe side effect warnings September 12, 2016 - 6:01 am The high price parents pay to get their kids off ice September 12, 2016 - 6:00 am World • US must recognise North Korea as 'nuclear weapons state': state media • Fiji police release five detained opposition figures • Thousands march in Mexico against plan to allow gay marriage Business • Jobs growth continues but markets look rocky • Can the oil price carnage make allies out of enemies? • Share market ends lower for fourth straight week Politics • Coalition split over funding plan for same-sex marriage plebiscite • NT Government announces female-dominated Cabinet • Inside the border town sustaining North Korea's rogue regime Sport • Live: US Open men's final - Novak Djokovic v Stan Wawrinka • Panthers dominate Dogs to progress to semi against Canberra • Aussie Kelly wins Rio Paralympics triathlon gold Science and Tech • Fossil 'Nesting Doll' shows bug in lizard in snake • Green sea turtles thrive in Raine Island recovery project off Queensland • CSIRO staff face low morale, falling optimism about future 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. 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