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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Thailand will officially mourn for one year following the death of the nation's revered monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died overnight after a 70-year rule The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme will today be formally declared a National Heritage Place, joining icons like the Sydney Opera House A fire sparked by a lightning strike in late September has burned one million hectares in WA's far north Kimberley region Does the Great Barrier Reef impact rainfall in north Queensland? That's what climate scientists on board the CSIRO's research vessel are trying to find out. Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEDT: Closing submissions will be made on the final day of the inquest into the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes From 10:30am AEDT: Attorney-General George Brandis and solicitor-general Justin Gleeson will be grilled over their public feud by a Senate committee 1:30pm AEDT: The chairman of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Corporation, Peter Beattie, is speaking about preparations for the 2018 event 6:30pm AEDT: Waleed Aly will be giving the annual Andrew Olle media lecture Top Stories Thai King dead at 88 after influential 70-year reign Thailand is plunged into mourning following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who had reigned 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. Brandis and Gleeson face Senate showdown After weeks of their very public feud bubbling away and stealing much of the oxygen in the Senate, Attorney-General George Brandis QC and solicitor-general Justin Gleeson QC will both appear before a Senate inquiry today. Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is lauded as the "greatest living poet" by the Swedish Academy after taking out the Nobel Prize for Literature. Does the Great Barrier Reef affect rainfall in north Queensland? Scientists aboard the CSIRO's research vessel lead a world-first study to confirm whether coral creates rain and look at how the Great Barrier Reef affects the climate. Why does size matter in the sheep breeding game? At 18 months of age, rams in NSW have their scrotums measured as an indicator of how they will perform. Any rams that do not measure up are culled, according to agricultural scientist Graham Peart. Kitching victory stirs unease in federal ALP caucus Former union official Kimberley Kitching wins the contest to replace Labor senator Stephen Conroy, but her detractors are already raising concerns over her time with the scandal-plagued HSU. How did Vincent Stanford become a murderer and rapist? Vincent Stanford, the man sentenced to life in jail for the murder of Leeton schoolteacher Stephanie Scott, had a history of violent and murderous thoughts towards everyone around him. Nigeria confirms release of 21 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram Boko Haram extremists releases 21 of the more than 200 girls kidnapped by the hard-line Islamist group in 2014 in the northern town of Chibok, the Nigerian Government says. MPs warned smartphone app messages could be released under FOI laws Federal ministers are warned messages sent on smartphone applications, such as WhatsApp, could be released publicly, amid concerns frontbenchers are using the services to escape obligations under the Freedom of Information Act. Pauline Hanson has lunch with Muslim MP Anne Aly, the first Muslim woman elected to Federal Parliament, says she has found some common ground with controversial Queensland Senator Pauline Hanson. 'Calling police was a mistake': Former NT deputy leader asks for case against wife to be withdrawn Former NT deputy chief minister Willem Westra van Holthe expresses regret for laying aggravated assault charges against his estranged wife, telling a Darwin court it is causing his family undue stress. F-35A Senate committee urges Defence to make plan B A Senate committee looking into the controversial multi-billion-dollar Joint Strike Fighter program recommends the Defence Department develop a plan B in case the high-tech F-35A aircraft are not ready on time. 'It's all chaos': Relief on way for Kimberley bushfire crews A fresh crew of firefighters is on its way to Western Australia's far north to relieve exhausted teams battling an enormous blaze that has burnt across the heart of the Kimberley. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Mike Baird's backflip: Three common shark net myths By Leah Gibbs, University of Wollongong New US president to face chilly relations with Russia By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Essendon supplements saga over, but at what cost? By national sports editor David Mark Bank inquiry a victory for public relations By business reporter Michael Janda Just In Explosion in Sydney unit block leaves man with burns October 14, 2016 - 7:03 am Payne first jockey to win Don award at Sport Hall of Fame October 14, 2016 - 7:03 am The ultimate leap of faith October 14, 2016 - 6:50 am World • 'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Nicole pummels Bermuda • US military strikes Yemen in retaliation for failed missile attacks • Chinese trade disappoints again as both imports and exports fall Business • Housing slump a bigger worry than China: Fitch • Despair for many as Chinese property prices skyrocket • WA Nationals stand fast on mining tax, dismiss Joyce concerns Politics • Brandis and Gleeson face Senate showdown • Kitching victory stirs unease in federal ALP caucus • MPs warned smartphone app messages could be released under FOI laws Sport • Payne first jockey to win Don award at Sport Hall of Fame • Lewis set to stay a Hawk despite talks with Demons • Hughes second case worldwide of fatal severed artery in cricket, inquest told Science and Tech • Does the Great Barrier Reef affect rainfall in north Queensland? • Why does size matter in the sheep breeding game? • Hackers steal personal information from CBA health fund Environment • Does the Great Barrier Reef affect rainfall in north Queensland? • Snowy Hydro added to National Heritage List • Danish anglers enlisted to catch rainbow trout escaped from fish farm Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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