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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Anglican Church leaders have accused the Sydney Archbishop of silencing same-sex marriage supporters within his church. The leaders argue the global Anglican view was to accept that Anglicans could disagree on marriage equality Former prime minister Julia Gillard has warned women going into politics to expect rape threats. Ms Gillard issued the warning while speaking in London at an address in memory of Jo Cox, the UK MP who died after being shot All beaches in Ballina Shire have been closed for 24 hours after a man received minor injuries in a shark attack. A 17-year-old surfer was mauled by a great white at the same beach two weeks ago Scientists have accidentally stumbled upon a way to slow the brain's aging process. A team from the University of Queensland used ultrasounds to slow the aging process in the brains of laboratory mice. Here's what's coming up tonight: 7:00PM AEDT: The ACT leaders debate will be held at the National Press Club 8:00pm AEDT: The Australian Diamonds will play the New Zealand Silver Ferns in the 2nd Test of the Constellation Cup Top Stories Woman fights to get stolen selfie removed from porn sites When Noelle Martin was 17, predators stole a selfie she posted on her Facebook feed and posted it on porn websites around the world. Now she is calling on regulators to crack down on an emerging practice known as "parasite" or "morph" porn. Archbishop accused of silencing same-sex marriage supporters In the wake of the likely failure of the plebiscite bill, a group of 68 priests and church leaders across Australia sign a petition urging the Archbishop of Sydney to allow "free and open debate" about same-sex marriage within his church. Live: A-G accused of treating solicitor-general like 'a dog on a lead' A former solicitor-general says there has been a significant breakdown in the working relationship between Attorney-General George Brandis and the solicitor-general. Follow live. Foreign spies behind BOM cyber attack, report shows A foreign power installed malicious software on the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's computer system to steal sensitive documents and compromise other government networks, an official cyber security report has revealed. Counter-terrorism police arrest two men in Sydney Sources tell the ABC one of two men arrested by counter-terrorism police over an incident in Sydney's south-west was wielding a bayonet when he was apprehended. Expect rape threats, Gillard warns female politicians Former prime minister Julia Gillard delivers a blunt assessment of the hurdles facing women going into politics, saying they should expect "sickening" threats on an almost daily basis. Former sex workers claim harassment by pro-prostitution groups after speaking out Former Australian sex workers who have spoken out about their experiences in the sex industry, claiming human rights violations are rampant, say they have been harassed and targeted by pro-prostitution groups since coming forward. Scientists accidentally stumble on possible way to slow brain's ageing process In an accidental discovery, Queensland researchers appear to have slowed the ageing process in the brains of laboratory mice, using ultrasound. Salim Mehajer loses appeal against AVO involving personal trainer The former Auburn deputy mayor has an appeal against an Apprehended Violence Order rejected, with a judge finding he made a "rather poor attempt" to paint himself as a "choir boy" when giving his account of the events. Tostee ordered pizza shortly after Tinder date's fatal fall, court hears Gable Tostee wandered around Surfers Paradise alone for more than an hour and ordered pizza shortly after Warriena Wright fell to her death from his Gold Coast apartment balcony, a Brisbane court hears. TripAdvisor to stop selling wildlife attraction tickets due to animal cruelty Taking selfies with tigers could soon become a lot more difficult, with travel website TripAdvisor saying it will stop selling tickets to wildlife attractions. NSW Government to trial shark nets after attack on Ballina surfer The NSW Government caves into pressure to bring in shark nets on the far north coast after another shark attack, with the Premier saying he has to respond to "extraordinary circumstances". Trump steps up attacks on Republicans, says 'shackles' are off Donald Trump steps up his attacks against US House Speaker Paul Ryan — calling him a weak and ineffective leader — but says his campaign "shackles" are off now that Mr Ryan and other establishment Republicans have abandoned him. 'Ship of shame' linked to Rio Tinto caught failing to pay crew Mining giant Rio Tinto has been linked to a second so-called "ship of shame" detained by Australian authorities for failure to pay crew wages. Live: Advocate pleads with royal commission: 'Our survival depends on you' The author of the Little Children are Sacred report begs the royal commission not to throw their report "in the filing cabinet", saying the survival of Aboriginal people depends on it. Follow live. 'I'd rather they take it outside': Snakes caught wrestling in man's home Two snakes entwined in a wrestling match in a Queensland man's kitchen are captured on video, puzzling viewers over whether they are mating or fighting. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Donald Trump, home alone to the bitter end By Bruce Wolpe Bank inquiry a victory for public relations By business reporter Michael Janda Inside the 'spin room' after Trump and Clinton face off By North America correspondent Stephanie March in St Louis Worried your email might be spied on? Here's what you can do By Monique Mann, QUT Just In #BootsOff fights women's AFL pay proposal October 12, 2016 - 4:30 pm Is oil about to trade in a 'Goldilocks' range or will the bears remerge? October 12, 2016 - 4:29 pm US policy on deporting Haitians put on hold after Hurricane Matthew October 12, 2016 - 4:07 pm World • US policy on deporting Haitians put on hold after Hurricane Matthew • Samsung sends gloves and thermally insulated boxes for Note 7 return • UN calls for reopening of Yemen's airport Business • Is oil about to trade in a 'Goldilocks' range or will the bears remerge? • Slater and Gordon faces $250m class action from shareholders • Chicken company Inghams' owners TPG to sell up to 70 per cent Politics • Howard-era solicitor-general raises concerns about A-G's influence • Expect rape threats, Gillard warns female politicians • Archbishop accused of silencing same-sex marriage supporters Sport • 'I was in a daze': Bowler behind fatal Hughes delivery recalls match • Hawthorn great Sam Mitchell flags possible West Coast move • Socceroos 'wasted' first half against Japan, Postecoglou says Science and Tech • Woman fights to get stolen selfie removed from porn sites • Scientists accidentally stumble on possible way to slow brain's ageing process • How virtual reality is being used to deliver mental health care Environment • Thailand's whales 'at risk' after mystery deaths • National Geographic photographer uses images to call for conservation • New York City at risk of flooding every two decades, study suggests Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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