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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The Syrian ceasefire which had been negotiated by the US and Russia is on the brink of collapsing, after a US-led air strike involving Australian jets killed dozens of regime soldiers who were apparently mistaken for Islamic State fighters The governor of New York says a bombing that injured 29 people was an "act of terrorism", but the motive remains unknown. Police and soldiers have been deployed throughout the city as world leaders including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrive for the UN General Assembly WA minister Peter Collier says he's convinced Premier Colin Barnett has the overwhelming support of Liberal MPs. Former transport minister Dean Nalder has said he will nominate for the leadership should a spill motion pass on Tuesday They came, they conquered. But how well do you know our Paralympics gold medallists? Here are 15 questions to help you get to know them better. Here's what's coming up: 10:30am AEST: A ceremony will be held to mark 95 years since the Mount Mulligan mine disaster 11:00am AEST: The squad will be announced for the Socceroos' upcoming World Cup qualifiers 8:00pm AEST: Australian Story looks at the issue of same-sex marriage through the eyes of country music star Beccy Cole 9:30pm AEST: Jimmy Barnes and Magda Szubanski are among the guests on Q&A 10:30pm AEST: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will attend the UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants in New York Top Stories Radical new approach cuts offending in outback crime hotspot The New South Wales outback town of Bourke is trialling a new way to cut crime. The early signs are that it's working — and there are hopes the town's experience could be a catalyst for fixing other Australian communities. New York bomb 'obviously act of terror', but motive unclear A bomb that tore through an upscale New York neighbourhood, injuring 29 people, was an act of terror, the state governor says, but the motive is unknown and there is no claim of responsibility. Australian jets involved in botched air strike on Syrian army Australian aircraft were involved in a US-led coalition operation which killed dozens of Syrian soldiers who were apparently mistaken for Islamic State fighters, the Defence Department has confirmed. Fearnley misses final Paralympics gold, Aussies win rugby Kurt Fearnley just missed out on a fairy tale finish at the Rio Paralympics, while Australia won gold in the men's rugby. Thousands back teen's call to slash hospital parking fees A teenager with a rare blood disorder is leading a push to cap parking fees across NSW hospitals, saying high fees are preventing people on lower incomes from visiting relatives. Colin Barnett has 'overwhelming support', Liberal powerbroker says WA Premier Colin Barnett has the "overwhelming support" of his party room and would win any leadership ballot, party powerbroker Peter Collier says. Putin claims victory in 'predictable' election Russian President Vladimir Putin says the ruling United Russia party has won Sunday's parliamentary election, though official results from the vote count are yet to be announced. Syria ceasefire on brink after raids on Aleppo Syria's ceasefire is on the brink of collapsing, after a US-led coalition strike killed dozens of regime soldiers and Aleppo city was hit by its first raids in nearly a week. Donald Trump's 'chimp-like' antics behind success, Jane Goodall says Donald Trump has dominated headlines throughout the US election campaign, and it may be down to his monkey-like antics, renowned British primatologist Dame Jane Goodall says. Man charged over Gold Coast stabbing A man is expected to face court today charged with attempted murder after another man was repeatedly stabbed on the Gold Coast. 'Risk of landslide' at Wye River brings holiday tourism to a halt Tourists cancel trips to holiday spots along Victoria's Great Ocean Road after damage from floodwaters, as authorities warn Wye River is at risk of a landslide. Jobs website accused of eroding workers' rights An Australian online service that allows people to auction work to job seekers is "exploiting" workers by ignoring basic employee entitlements, such as penalty rates and the minimum wage, Unions NSW says. 'You won't get days signed off': Backpackers 'manipulated' to stay in 'substandard' housing Backpackers working on Australian farms are being duped by their employers into paying over the odds for "substandard" accommodation, some workers claim. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Will Hillary's pneumonia or Trump's colonoscopy kill their campaign? By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel Conroy scratches out, one Labor 'rooster' left By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett Turnbull Government begins to wash its face By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Annabel Crabb: All you need to know about politics right now By Annabel Crabb Just In 'We're not hurting anyone': Beccy Cole's fight for marriage equality September 19, 2016 - 6:08 am Radical new approach cuts offending in outback crime hotspot September 19, 2016 - 6:00 am Fearnley misses final Paralympics gold, Aussies win rugby September 19, 2016 - 5:57 am World • 13 dead in Thai river boat collision: rescuers • France's Jacques Chirac hospitalised with lung infection: family • Modi condemns deadly Kashmir attack Business • Finance week ahead: Central banks take centre stage • Financial experts advise against investing super in coal • BBY chairman Glenn Rosewall 'used a psychic, astrology' in running failed stockbroker Politics • Russia's sole dissenting lawmaker makes a stand against Putin • Putin claims victory in 'predictable' election • Donald Trump's 'chimp-like' antics behind success, Jane Goodall says Sport • Fearnley misses final Paralympics gold, Aussies win rugby • AFL finals week two: Heroes and villains • Iranian cyclist dies in Paralympic race crash Science and Tech • Can't compute: Russian police arrest robot • Starving black hole at the heart of mysterious dimming of Markarian 1018 galaxy • Tesla 'pushing envelope' for safety, supplier of Autopilot system says Environment • Spying website offers crowdsourced solution to illegal fishing • Hundreds of 'living fossil' crabs found dead on Japanese beach • Supplies delivered to Arctic weather station to break polar bear siege Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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