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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The president of the Law Council of Australia, Stuart Clark, says the resignation of the Solicitor-General may discourage people from taking up the role. "Regardless of what has happened, Justin Gleeson is a person of absolute integrity," he said Senator Arthur Sinodinos told ABC's Q&A last night that he would not rule out Tony Abbott returning as prime minister. "I've learnt through bitter experience you never rule anything in or out," he said British PM Theresa May has tried to persuade the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to find common ground on Brexit. But this is what Scotland's First Minister had to say after their meeting: "I can't undermine something that doesn't exist, it doesn't appear to me at the moment that there is a UK negotiating strategy." How far would you go for an Instagram photo? From the tops of cranes, to the hidden rooms of derelict buildings — no landmark is off limits for some people Here's what's coming up: 7.10am AEDT: Shadow attorney-general Mark Dreyfus will be interviewed on News Breakfast 7.38am AEDT: Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg will speak to RN from the International Whaling Commission conference in Slovenia 9:40am-5:45pm AEDT: A Senate committee will hold an inquiry into the botched 2016 Census 10:00am AEDT: Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Tampa, Florida Top Stories Former solicitors-general weigh in after Gleeson resignation Former solicitors-general weigh into the dispute between Attorney-General George Brandis and the outgoing Solicitor-General, reinforcing their view the office needs to remain independent, but questioning aspects of Justin Gleeson's argument his position was untenable. Senate inquiry to hear 'census fail' blame game The Australian Bureau of Statistics and IT giant IBM will today be grilled by a Senate committee over the botched handling of the 2016 census. Former Socceroo died after oxygen tube connected to catheter, coroner hears A former Socceroo died in an Adelaide hospital last month after his oxygen supply was connected to his catheter, causing his bladder to burst and lungs to collapse, a coronial inquest hears. France starts clearing 'Jungle' asylum seeker camp in Calais France begins clearing the sprawling "Jungle" asylum seeker camp in Calais, as hundreds carry suitcases in a queue waiting to be resettled in reception centres across the country. Sinodinos not ruling out Abbott returning as prime minister Senator Arthur Sinodinos, who backed the spill motion that removed Tony Abbott as prime minister, tells a Q&A audience he does not rule out Mr Abbott returning to the role. Islamic State steps up counter-attacks as Mosul offensive enters second week Islamic State militants expand their attacks against Iraqi and Kurdish forces to relieve pressure on its fighters confronting an offensive on Mosul, its last major urban stronghold in the country. Elon Musk reveals SpaceX Mars plan in Reddit AMA SpaceX CEO Elon Musk hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything", answering questions about the progress and logistics of the company's plans to colonise Mars. Divided UK nations hold 'deeply frustrating' Brexit talks British Prime Minister Theresa May tries to persuade the leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to work with her Government on a common Brexit negotiating position, but the Scottish leader dismisses the meeting as "deeply frustrating". What does a $600,000 home look like around Australia? As Treasurer Scott Morrison calls on state and territory governments to do more to stop house prices ballooning, take a look at what $600,000 can buy you around Australia. Tostee gives candid account of balcony fall in bodybuilding blog post A blog post shared by Gable Tostee on a bodybuilding forum back in 2014 reveals his candid account of what happened the night his Tinder date Warriena Wright fell from his balcony and died. Parents question boot camp after 9yo restrained and sent home The parents of a nine-year-old boy with behaviour difficulties who was restrained and sent home early from a boot camp run by Defence Force veterans say their son was "belittled" by a trainer who "behaved like a little kid". Hospital deleted 10yo Zeke Howard's health records before sudden death, inquest hears Crucial information about the death of a 10-year-old was lost after his test results were deleted, along with those of 151 other children, an inquest hears. Blast kills seven, injures almost 100 in north-western China: state media A powerful blast at a prefabricated house in north-western China kills at least seven people and injures 94 others, state media says. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Part-time trend: Business leaders should be careful what they wish for By business editor Ian Verrender War has limits and we need to know them By Phoebe Wynn-Pope Why Gen Y should hold off buying a home By business reporter Michael Janda US election: what happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas By Bruce Wolpe Just In Car crash in Melbourne's west kills teen driver October 25, 2016 - 6:55 am Shambolic losses to Sri Lanka no form guide against Proteas: Smith October 25, 2016 - 6:45 am Muslim model Mariah Idrissi breaking down barriers in fashion world October 25, 2016 - 6:45 am World • Opium in Afghanistan boosting Taliban insurgency, expert warns • Tom Hayden, prominent anti-Vietnam War activist and politician, dead at 76 • Clashes in Calais 'Jungle' asylum seeker camp as eviction deadline looms Business • Perth apartment slump 'a sign of what's to come on east coast' • New South Wales economy continues to lead Australia: CommSec • Morrison calls for removal of red tape to improve housing affordability Politics • Sinodinos not ruling out Abbott returning as prime minister • France starts clearing 'Jungle' asylum seeker camp in Calais • Gleeson ends the stoush, but who came out on top? Sport • Shambolic losses to Sri Lanka no form guide against Proteas: Smith • Glory coach Lowe facing two-game ban for referee tirade • Spring carnival over for Cox Plate heroine Winx Science and Tech • Could the cure to death be around the corner? • Missing Mars probe was 'destroyed on impact' • Hacked by a world famous hacker: Kevin Mitnick answers your questions Environment • Spain 'aiming for 100pc renewable energy' • Hundreds rally against shark net plans in Ballina • Rehabilitating mines could create thousands of 'badly needed' jobs 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. 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