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  • 7:05am AEDT: Shadow minister for families and social services Jenny Macklin will be on News Breakfast

  • 8:30am AEDT: Minister for Social Services Christian Porter will be on AM Radio

  • 1:00pm AEDT: Treasurer Scott Morrison will deliver a speech to the Urban Development Institute of Australia

  • 8:00pm AEDT: Part two of Sally Faulkner's failed child recovery operation will be on Australian Story

 
Top Stories
Why the plan to retrieve Sally Faulkner's children was doomed
It seems from day one the plan to "snatch" Sally Faulkner's children from the streets of Beirut was doomed, as those on the ground reveal just what went wrong in the child custody battle that became an international incident.
 
Rinehart's company questions all-Australian bid for Kidman cattle empire
An Australian syndicate's claim that its $386 million offer for the Kidman cattle empire is "superior" is questioned by rival bidder Hancock Prospecting, led by Gina Rinehart.
 
Iraqi forces close in on Islamic State stronghold of Mosul
Iraqi forces advance to five kilometres from Mosul in an offensive against Islamic State's last major stronghold in Iraq and there are signs of revolt against the group, the Interior Minister of the Kurdish Regional Government says.
 
Dad's Army creator Jimmy Perry dies aged 93
The creator of the popular UK television sitcom Dad's Army, Jimmy Perry, has died aged 93.
 
'Mates protecting mates': Claims of police aggression and cover-ups
A culture of aggressive policing, cover-up and intimidation is infecting some NSW Police local area commands and driving officers to break their oath of duty, with one former officer claiming she was pressured to lie in court after witnessing a "heavy-handed" arrest.
 
Trump campaign says 'we are behind' but can still win the race
Donald Trump's campaign bluntly acknowledges the real estate mogul is trailing Hillary Clinton as the presidential race hurdles toward a close, but insists he still has a viable path to win the White House.
 
Spain 'aiming for 100pc renewable energy'
Enough wind energy is being generated in Spain to power more than 29 million homes every day, according to one of the country's biggest renewable energy companies.
 
Jets' Hoole strikes late to deny Wanderers
Newcastle fight back from two goals down to hold Western Sydney to a 2-2 draw at Spotless Stadium.
 
Battle for Aleppo intensifies after ceasefire ends
The battle for control of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo intensifies with air strikes, ground offensives and shelling, the morning after a resurgence in fighting ended a Russian ceasefire, a monitor and rebel groups say.
 
Historic WWII boat sinks off Darwin, leaving owners with costly clean-up
Boat enthusiasts who invested more than $300,000 to restore a vessel used by Australia's elite Z Special Unit during World War Two are left devastated after it sinks to the bottom of Darwin Harbour.
 
Hodgman speaks to Governor after Hanson comments at rally
Tasmania's Premier speaks to Governor Kate Warner about her comments at a pro-immigration rally, which have raised the ire of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
 
Brrrrrrrrains behind zombie walk consider event's future
An army of "undead" limp and stagger through what could be the final Brisbane Zombie Walk, as the organisers weigh up future events following an increase in council fees.
 
Crutchlow wins Australian MotoGP marred by horror crashes
British star Cal Crutchlow romps to a big win at the Australian MotoGP on a day punctuated by a number of shocking crashes at Phillip Island.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By business reporter Michael Janda Why Gen Y should hold off buying a home
By business reporter Michael Janda
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra. A 'game-changer' gun changes Turnbull-Abbott game
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra.
By Bruce Wolpe US election: what happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas
By Bruce Wolpe
By Deirdre Fidge Weight Watchers sends mood lights to help women feel less self-conscious in bed
By Deirdre Fidge
 
Just In
Mourinho blames "incredible mistakes" for United's rout at Chelsea
October 24, 2016 - 6:57 am
Victorian youth justice centre damaged in weekend violence
October 24, 2016 - 6:57 am
Rinehart's company questions all-Australian bid for Kidman cattle empire
October 24, 2016 - 6:47 am
 
World
Haitian authorities on the hunt for inmates after prison break
One killed in explosions in Japanese park
Opium crops spread in Afghanistan as Taliban gains ground, UN says
 
Business
The week in finance: Inflation holds the key to another rate cut
Australian graziers outbid Rinehart for Kidman cattle empire
Telco giant AT&T to buy Warner Bros studio owner Time Warner for $112b
 
Politics
Trump campaign says 'we are behind' but can still win the race
Battle for Aleppo intensifies after ceasefire ends
Triggs 'should stay out of politics' after Senate Estimates error: Pyne
 
Sport
'It's a stretch to say we're mates': Katich responds to Clarke claims
Mourinho blames "incredible mistakes" for United's rout at Chelsea
Crutchlow wins Australian MotoGP marred by horror crashes
 
Science and Tech
Missing Mars probe was 'destroyed on impact'
Hacked by a world famous hacker: Kevin Mitnick answers your questions
Scientists accidentally turn carbon dioxide into ethanol
 
Environment
Spain 'aiming for 100pc renewable energy'
Hundreds rally against shark net plans in Ballina
Rehabilitating mines could create thousands of 'badly needed' jobs
 

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