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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: A new report has revealed a foreign power was behind a cyber attack which involved installing malicious software on the Bureau of Meteorology's computer system in an effort to steal sensitive documents. It's not known what the motivation for the attack was Labor might have effectively killed off the same-sex marriage plebiscite yesterday, but the debate is still dominating federal politics. Bill Shorten is pushing for a direct vote in Parliament instead, but the Prime Minister said he would not "entertain" the Opposition Leader's plan You can only sell exploding phones for so long. Samsung has announced it is permanently discontinuing production of its troubled Galaxy Note 7 smartphone following reports that replacement devices were catching fire Want to go to Mars someday? We're getting closer. US President Barack Obama has showcased budding partnerships between the US Government and commercial companies to develop spacecraft with the aim of getting humans to the Red Planet by the 2030s. Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEDT: The NSW Supreme Court is expected to decide if Michael Atkins should give evidence at a coronial inquest into the death of Matthew Leveson 10:45am AEDT: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will address the House of Representatives during his visit to Australia 12:30pm AEDT: Mining magnate Andrew Forrest will deliver a speech to the National Press Club 2:00pm AEDT: Question Time will be held in the House of Representatives 8:00pm AEDT: The Australian Diamonds will play the New Zealand Silver Ferns in the 2nd Test of the Constellation Cup Top Stories 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. Indigenous-led suicide plan needed to fight Aboriginal deaths, report says A major report calls for Indigenous health services to become the primary providers of mental health care for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in the face of record suicide levels in remote Australia. Labor 'fuelling divisiveness' on same-sex marriage: Entsch Debate on the same-sex marriage plebiscite will continue in Federal Parliament today, even though the bill is effectively dead, with Liberal MP Warren Entsch accusing Labor of "playing politics" by opposing the legislation. Scullion floats farm alternative to youth detention in NT Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion puts forward a proposal to the NT Government to remove children from juvenile detention centres, suggesting a well-known pastoral station as an alternative place for young offenders to serve their sentences. Samsung permanently stops Galaxy Note 7 production Samsung announces it is permanently discontinuing production of Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, after it halted global sales of the star-crossed devices following reports of replacements catching fire. Socceroos and Japan battle to 1-1 draw at Docklands Australia and Japan play out another exciting chapter in their rivalry, drawing 1-1 in their World Cup qualifier at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Essendon players lose Swiss court appeal over supplement bans A last-ditch appeal to overturn the AFL doping bans stemming from the Essendon supplements debacle fails, with the Swiss Federal Tribunal ruling against 34 current and past Bombers players. 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. Thailand's whales 'at risk' after mystery deaths There are concerns for the future of whales in the Gulf of Thailand with the unexplained death of 10 per cent of the population. Hurricane Matthew leaves hundreds stranded in US, rescue missions sent to Haiti Hundreds of people are rescued as floodwaters inundate North Carolina towns in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, as officials in Haiti move to deal with the unfolding crisis. One Nation Senator wants 'Patriotic Broadcasting Corporation' to replace ABC In his maiden speech to Parliament, One Nation Senator Brian Burston suggests de-funding the ABC, and also criticises multiculturalism and Muslim immigration. 'You're a goddamn psycho': Tostee jury hears last words A Supreme Court jury hears Warriena Wright's last words before she fell to her death from the 14th floor balcony of Gable Tostee's Gold Coast apartment in 2014. Russian jets resume heavy bombing of eastern Aleppo Russian warplanes resume heavy bombing in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, with observers reporting more than 40 people including children killed in the airstrikes. 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 Russian jets resume heavy bombing of eastern Aleppo October 12, 2016 - 6:50 am Trump steps up attacks on Republicans, says 'shackles' are off October 12, 2016 - 6:28 am Indigenous-led suicide plan needed to fight Aboriginal deaths, report says October 12, 2016 - 6:23 am World • Obama pushes US goal to send humans to Mars by 2030s • Putin shuns Paris visit after France pushes to revive Syria peace talks • 3yo girl pulled alive from wreckage of China building collapse Business • 'Soft' executive bonus targets under the spotlight at AGMs • Kodak reinventing itself with smartphone venture • Prefabricated timber apartments to boost Adelaide housing market, industry predicts Politics • Russian jets resume heavy bombing of eastern Aleppo • Trump steps up attacks on Republicans, says 'shackles' are off • Singapore PM to address Parliament ahead of defence, trade deals Sport • Socceroos and Japan battle to 1-1 draw at Docklands • As it happened: Japan frustrate Socceroos in tense draw • Essendon players lose Swiss court appeal over supplement bans Science and Tech • Samsung permanently stops Galaxy Note 7 production • Key developments in Samsung's recall crisis • Stop using your Galaxy Note7, Samsung says 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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