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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: LNP backbencher George Christensen wants the Government to consider restricting immigration from countries where violent extremism is prevalent. Labor's Anthony Albanese said Australia had a bipartisan agreement on a non-discriminatory immigration policy The United Nations has urged Syria's Government to "immediately" allow humanitarian aid into the country, as 40 trucks carrying food supplies are forced to wait at the Turkish border. The fragile ceasefire has been extended for 48 hours Hillary Clinton has returned to the US presidential campaign trail after a bout of pneumonia. In the tightening race, Donald Trump released new details on his health and a statement saying he had the stamina to endure the campaign "uninterrupted" An international team of astronomers has cracked the case of a mysterious galaxy that suddenly dimmed after shining brightly for 30 years. They say a starving black hole is responsible for flicking the light switch on and off Here's what's coming up: 7:10am AEST: Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer will be on AM, after the Government's decision yesterday to change its superannuation policy 9:00am AEST: Transport Minister Darren Chester will officially open Canberra Airport's new international terminal 10:00am AEST: A community meeting will be held in flood-affected Charlton, in central Victoria. Authorities are warning the Avoca River will peak this morning 10:30am AEST: Danny Deacon will be sentenced in the NT Supreme Court after being found guilty of murdering his partner Carlie Sinclair in 2013 7:00pm AEST: The Swedish Court of Appeal is expected to decide whether to uphold Julian Assange's arrest warrant Top Stories Ban immigrants from 'extremist' countries, Christensen says The LNP's George Christensen says many recent immigrants do not agree with Australia's laws, and they should instead go elsewhere to "enjoy" oppression and violence. UN pleads for Syria aid access after truce extended The UN urges Syria's government to "immediately" allow humanitarian aid into the country, after a fragile ceasefire is extended for 48 hours. 'We don't do as well as others': Government considers school funding The Federal Government seizes on a new global education report, saying it reinforces the need to get better results from school funding. Hillary Clinton returns to tightening White House race Hillary Clinton returns to the campaign trail in a tightening race against Republican Donald Trump, who releases new details of his physical fitness in response to the health scare that sidelined his rival. President Duterte's drug war overkill creating treatment crisis in Philippines Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs is creating an overload crisis, both for rehabilitation centres who treat addicts and prisons who take those who surrender. Starving black hole at the heart of mysterious dimming of Markarian 1018 galaxy An international team of astronomers crack the case of a mysterious galaxy that has suddenly dimmed after shining brightly for 30 years. Surgery for Mitchell Starc after training mishap Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has operation on left leg after freak training accident requires 30 stitches. Catholic Church, charities regulator in brawl over possible political campaigning The charities regulator threatens the tax-free status of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria after it urged parents not to vote for the Greens at the federal election. Australian 'drug kingpin' arrested in Phuket bar A 58-year-old Australian accused of being a major player in a cocaine and methamphetamines syndicate is arrested by Thai police after five years on the run. Authorities confirm debris found in Tanzania is from MH370 Australian investigators confirm that a large piece of aircraft debris that washed up on an African beach in June is from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370. Mortgage insurance providers forcing homeowners into bankruptcy Struggling homebuyers are being forced into bankruptcy over mortgage insurance policies that most consumers believe are designed to protect borrowers. Prisoners in Supermax prison use book to hide mobile phone Corrective Services NSW launches an investigation after a mobile phone, thought to belong to Brothers 4 Life founder Bassam Hamzy, is found in the state's most secure prison. 'Extravagant' gold toilet to open to public at Guggenheim Museum A New York museum has replaced one of its standard porcelain toilets with an upscale equivalent — an 18-carat, solid gold, toilet that is fully functional and will be open to the public to use. More rain expected across SA after damaging floods As people wait for floodwaters to recede and the clean-up continues, the weather bureau warns more rain is forecast across South Australia in the next 10 days. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum 'Massive capitulation' on super still good for budget bottom line By David Lipson Racing fights against going to the dogs By Michael Hutak Annabel Crabb: All you need to know about politics right now By Annabel Crabb Why we should worry about China's cooling infrastructure spending By business reporter Stephen Letts Just In Australia's McGrath wins para-canoe gold September 16, 2016 - 6:11 am ACT Labor pledges $100 million for school infrastructure upgrades September 16, 2016 - 6:11 am 'We don't do as well as others': Government considers school funding September 16, 2016 - 5:42 am World • Police and protesters clash in French labour reform demonstrations • Philippines president Duterte 'ordered 1,000 murders', hitman claims • Pakistan train crash kills 4, injures 100 Business • Superannuation backdown a 'cave-in to the super rich' • Latest super changes favour the rich, but that's not the big picture • Mortgage insurance providers forcing homeowners into bankruptcy Politics • 'We don't do as well as others': Government considers school funding • Ban immigrants from 'extremist' countries, Christensen says • Latest super changes favour the rich, but that's not the big picture Sport • Australia's McGrath wins para-canoe gold • Surgery for Mitchell Starc after training mishap • AFL finals: The rising upstarts battle the favourites in week two Science and Tech • Starving black hole at the heart of mysterious dimming of Markarian 1018 galaxy • Tesla 'pushing envelope' for safety, supplier of Autopilot system says • European satellite puts more than a billion stars on the map Environment • Supplies delivered to Arctic weather station to break polar bear siege • US must recognise North Korea as 'nuclear weapons state': state media • Victoria to use drones to monitor bushfires Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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