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"What did you do? Help me, Jesus." A documentary team including world-class forensics experts and police investigators has uncovered a previously unheard 911 call in their investigation of JonBenet Ramsey's death.

Here's what's coming up:

  • 8:00am AEST: The first international commercial flight will arrive at Canberra's International Airport

  • 10:45am AEST: The winner of the People's Choice award for portraits in the Archibald Prize will be revealed

  • 11:00am AEST: The Department of Employment will release a report about job vacancies

  • 12:00pm AEST: The life of ABC broadcaster Norman May will be celebrated at the SCG

  • 12:30pm AEST: Ita Buttrose and Dr Ron Petersen will give a speech for World Alzheimer's Day at the National Press Club

  • 10:00pm AEST: World leaders will attend a UN Paris Agreement ceremony

 
Top Stories
Stephen Conroy 'embarrassed' over resignation shock
Labor senator Stephen Conroy says he is "embarrassed" he did not share the news of his shock resignation with Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek before it was made public.
 
Cancer patients' families demand answers on chemo scandal
Rick Taylor died of cancer just weeks after finding out he was among nearly 30 patients given a low dose of chemotherapy drugs by Dr John Grygiel in western NSW. Now his family wants an answer to this simple question: "What would have happened if he had the right stuff?".
 
UN suspends all humanitarian convoys in Syria
The UN suspends all humanitarian aid convoys in Syria after a deadly air raid hits trucks delivering aid near Aleppo, killing about 20 people including a Red Crescent staff member.
 
Angelina Jolie seeks divorce from Brad Pitt
Actress Angelina Jolie files for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her lawyer says, signalling the end of one of Hollywood's most glamorous and powerful couples.
 
Four in foster family charged over Tiahleigh Palmer case
Two more members of Tiahleigh Palmer's foster family are charged in connection to the Queensland schoolgirl's alleged murder, as Tiahleigh's foster father remains in hospital after being charged yesterday.
 
Young carers 'fear being depicted as a burden on society'
Young carers are alarmed by the Government's welfare announcement, and fear they are being depicted as a burden on society, Carers New South Wales says.
 
Nigel Scullion to face Indigenous representatives
Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion will face some of his most vocal and influential critics, when he holds a workshop with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders leaders on the Redfern Statement.
 
Perth preacher in induced coma after attack in Malawi
A Perth man who travelled to Africa on a solo preaching tour is in an induced coma after being violently attacked while walking to the shops from his hotel in Malawi.
 
Donald Trump Jr compares refugees to deadly bowl of how many Skittles?
Donald Trump Jr causes outrage after taking to social media to compare Syrian refugees to a bowl of poisoned Skittles, in which to be statistically correct would need to contain 10.92 billion pieces of the candy.
 
Disney accused of 'brown face' over Maui movie costume
Polynesian activists accuse entertainment giant Disney of promoting "brown face" with a Halloween costume allowing children to dress up as the tattooed Pacific demi-god Maui.
 
'What did you do?': JonBenet murder documentary uncovers unheard 911 call
A documentary team which includes world-class forensics experts and police investigators has found vital new clues in the hunt for JonBenet Ramsey's killer.
 
Frenchman destroys road signs in New Zealand as part of hitchhike 'hissy fit'
A Frenchman who flew into a rage after spending four days unsuccessfully trying to hitchhike out of a small New Zealand town pleads guilty to destroying road signs out of frustration.
 
Woman seeks sex change in first for UAE
An Emirati woman seeks leave to have a sex change operation in what would be a first for the United Arab Emirates, newspapers report.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By John Hewson Turnbull should drive a regional refugee solution
By John Hewson
By Europe correspondent James Glenday Would we benefit from a giant nuclear waste dump in SA?
By Europe correspondent James Glenday
By Bruce Wolpe in Washington DC Fear strikes Imperial City
By Bruce Wolpe in Washington DC
By business reporter Stephen Letts How hard is it for consumers to get a fair gas price?
By business reporter Stephen Letts
 
Just In
'Blood on their hands': UN head slams Syria and allies over convoy attack
September 21, 2016 - 6:57 am
Australia to permanently set annual refugee intake at almost 19,000
September 21, 2016 - 6:57 am
Push for SA greyhound inquiry to reveal wastage rates
September 21, 2016 - 6:50 am
 
World
Hunger bites in Malawi as millions starve
Obama hits out at 'populist strongmen' in last UN address
US authorities probe Afghan-born man's motive in New York bombing
 
Business
RBA minutes suggest rates to stay on hold
Stranded Hanjin Milano stuck in tense stand-off outside Port Phillip Bay
Underemployment driving up problem home loans: Fitch
 
Politics
Australia to permanently set annual refugee intake at almost 19,000
Obama hits out at 'populist strongmen' in last UN address
Nigel Scullion to face Indigenous representatives
 
Sport
Thurston tips Cowboys to have mental edge over Sharks
Titans' Bird under NRL investigation following 'alleged incident'
Geelong veteran Bartel likely to face Swans in AFL
 
Science and Tech
Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug developed by Perth researchers approved by FDA
2,000yo skeleton found at Mediterranean shipwreck
Australia's intelligence agencies to be reviewed
 
Environment
Would we benefit from a giant nuclear waste dump in SA?
Hello Kitty: Wildcats on the way back in rewilding Europe
Shen Neng 1 owners to pay Government $39.3m over GBR grounding
 

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