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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The stoush between Attorney-General George Brandis and Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson has gone public in a parliamentary inquiry today. You can see how it all unfolded in our blog The family of Phillip Hughes has stormed out of a coronial inquest into his 2014 death. They walked out after hearing submissions that Hughes' death was a "tragic accident" Scotland is edging close to another vote for independence. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she's publishing draft bills for a second referendum vote, two years after the last one Exploding phones, greyhound racing backflips and a backlash over plastic bags. Were you paying attention to the news this week? Take our weekly News Quiz and find out. Here's what's coming up tonight: 6:30pm AEDT: Waleed Aly will deliver the annual Andrew Olle media lecture 7:50pm AEDT: Adelaide United will take on the Western Sydney Wanderers in SA Top Stories Live: Brandis denies 'grab for power' over Solicitor-General The Attorney-General disputes his senior legal advisor's concerns about the level of control coming from the Minister's office. Hughes family storms out of inquest after player testimony dubbed 'honest' The lawyer for Cricket Australia says the testimony of players at the inquest into Phillip Hughes' 2014 death has been honest, prompting the cricketer's visibly upset family to walk out. Thai King dead at 88 after influential 70-year reign Thailand is plunged into mourning following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who had ruled the country since 1946. With flags flying at half-mast to mark the start of a year-long grieving period, the dead King's son has been named as heir-apparent. Michelle Obama attacks Trump over groping comments Donald Trump's boasts about his fame allowing him to "do anything to women" were an affront to all women, parents and every citizen in the United States, First Lady Michelle Obama says. 'Fearful Wright had no better option' than balcony escape Gable Tostee as good as pushed Warriena Wright from the balcony of his Gold Coast apartment if he instilled such fear and terror that she felt climbing down 14 floors was her only escape, a court hears. Scotland edges close to second independence vote In the wake of the Brexit vote, the prospect of a second referendum in Scotland is back on the table, just two years after the country voted no to independence from the UK. Mothers argue for the right to 'free birth', despite concerns A group representing midwives in Australia has raised concerns about an increase in women birthing at home without any medical assistance. Australians fight the Taliban's drug trade in Africa Australian Navy patrols have seized over 950 kilograms of pure grade heroin on the Indian Ocean — but admit it is only a trickle of the flood that is getting through. Former priest Vincent Gerard Ryan gets suspended sentence for sex abuse Notorious paedophile priest Vincent Gerard Ryan is given a 15-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to historical sex offences in the NSW Hunter region. Woman mauled by tiger to sue Beijing wildlife park A woman mauled by a tiger after getting out of her car at a wild animal park in Beijing is suing the park, saying she had not been fully informed of the park's dangers and left the vehicle because she was carsick. Population growth masking weak economy: CBA economist Australia's economic growth is amongst the strongest in the developed world, but most of this outperformance is due to strong population growth that is diluting the standard of living, according to a Commonwealth Bank report. Gorilla escapes London Zoo enclosure Heavily armed police were summoned to London Zoo after a gorilla escaped from its enclosure. Boy buys a pony with money saved from lemonade stand A seven-year-old Queensland boy makes his dream of owning a pony come true by selling lemonade in front of his family's home for more than three years. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The Nobel Prize judges have made a category error By Jen Webb Sometimes, sexism gets the reward it deserves By Michelle Grattan How marketing obscures science when it comes to what we eat By Emma Beckett for Ockham's Razor New US president to face chilly relations with Russia By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Just In 'Grubby hands': Former Canberra football boss launches defamation case October 14, 2016 - 4:18 pm Trading hours extended for south-east Queensland shops October 14, 2016 - 4:12 pm Barnett urges big miners to accept price hike, says mining tax 'magic pudding' October 14, 2016 - 4:05 pm World • Argentina considers nationwide greyhound racing ban • Lack of water and broken toilets plague Liberia • Why Bob Dylan deserves his Nobel prize Business • Consumers warned about debt agreements as insolvencies rise • Population growth masking weak economy: CBA economist • Chinese banks a bigger risk to Australia than domestic ones: RBA Politics • Live: Brandis denies 'grab for power' over Solicitor-General • US election: Mud slinging, polls and Ken Bone • Turnbull stands by O'Dwyer despite 'slip up' in Parliament Sport • Hughes family storms out of inquest after player testimony dubbed 'honest' • Sam Mitchell leaves Hawks for Eagles in stunning trade • Three Kangaroos debutants to face Kiwis in Perth Science and Tech • Antarctic marine protection reserve plans held back by Russia • Does the Great Barrier Reef affect rainfall in north Queensland? • Why does size matter in the sheep breeding game? Environment • Antarctic marine protection reserve plans held back by Russia • Does the Great Barrier Reef affect rainfall in north Queensland? • Snowy Hydro added to National Heritage List Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2016 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters