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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Jessica Wongso has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for murdering her friend Mirna Salihin with a cyanide-laced coffee in a Jakarta cafe. The Australian permanent resident says she'll appeal the verdict An investment expert has urged Dreamworld not to rush its reopening following the deaths of four people on a ride, saying it must be able to guarantee safety first. Plans to reopen the theme park today have been shelved as police continue their investigation Lawyers have called for an end to domestic violence victims being directly cross-examined by their ex-partners in court. Women's Legal Services Australia wants the issue to be discussed at the Council of Australian Governments Family Violence Summit in Brisbane today Does love need labelling? Deirdre Fidge doesn't think so. She says the media obsession with the relationship between former Bachelor contestants Tiffany Scanlon and Megan Marx provides an opportunity to reflect on our biases and prejudices. Here's what's coming up: 7:10am AEDT: Assistant Health Minister Ken Wyatt will be interviewed on AM 8:15am AEDT: Employment Minister Michaelia Cash will be a guest on Radio National 9:30am AEDT: The COAG National Summit on Reducing Violence Against Women will open in Brisbane 11:00am AEDT: Dairy giant Murray Goulburn will hold its annual general meeting 2:00pm AEDT: Australia will name its team for next week's first cricket Test against South Africa Top Stories Jessica Wongso found guilty of cyanide coffee murder Australian permanent resident Jessica Wongso is sentenced to 20 years in jail for the murder of her friend Mirna Salihin, who collapsed at a Jakarta cafe after sipping a cyanide-laced iced coffee. 'Not enough time has passed' to re-open Dreamworld, business experts warn The board of Dreamworld's parent company Ardent Leisure is criticised by several experts for its handling of this week's tragedy at the Gold Coast theme park. 'All the empty rafts get stuck there': Brisbane woman raised alarm over Dreamworld ride A Brisbane woman says Dreamworld staff "pushed off" her concerns when her raft became stuck in the Thunder River Rapids ride which killed four people, telling her "all the empty rafts get stuck there". Officials pick 'chosen ones' as Calais 'Jungle' burns As the "Jungle" asylum seeker camp ends in flames, 8,000 refugees are bussed from Calais to processing centres all over France. But what do they make of their future as Europe becomes increasingly hostile to them? Who elected the One Nation, Xenophon and Lambie senators? A deep analysis of Senate voting patterns reveals the One Nation vote was higher in disadvantaged communities, and those with fewer migrants. Iraqi forces trying to reach site of IS executions near Mosul The Iraqi army is trying to reach a town south of Mosul where Islamic State militants have reportedly executed dozens of people to deter the population against any attempt to support the US-led offensive. Woman responds after hacker threatens leaking naked video When 26-year-old Taruna Aswani was blackmailed for naked pictures by the man who hacked her Cloud, she turned to social media and took the matter into her own hands. Abetz questions Triggs' 'credibility' ahead of Truth Telling conference Liberal senator Eric Abetz launches a scathing attack on the Human Rights Commission president, arguing she is in no position to give a lecture on telling the truth at a conference next month. Syrian school attack may be 'deadliest' of war: UNICEF UNICEF says the air strikes on a school in Syria's Idlib province may be the deadliest since the country's war began nearly six years ago. No progress on gender pay gap in Australia for two decades, new report says While the gender pay gap is not changing, the reasons for the inequality are, according to a new report, which says most discrimination is systemic and "much more sinister". Mundine rips into imprisonment inquiry The head of the PM's Indigenous Advisory Council Warren Mundine launches a vicious tirade against the Federal Government over its announcement of a new inquiry into Indigenous imprisonment, querying which "dickhead" thought it up. Magazine releases first-ever moving-image cover When author J.K Rowling created wizarding world newspapers The Daily Prophet and The New York Ghost in her books, she probably never imagined her literary creation would come to life. Linen cleaners show heart and return lost toy A young girl's lost toy is returned by warm-hearted cleaners who go out of their way to prove its misadventure is nothing but a fun holiday. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum A Trump presidency 'could bring a range of economic disasters' By Saul Eslake, University of Tasmania High Australian dollar could turn on a dime By business reporter David Taylor Opinion: Solicitor-General's role has been damaged By Gabrielle Appleby, UNSW Australia is failing vulnerable slavery victims By Fiona McLeod Just In Kalgoorlie Mayor blames Aboriginal parents for social problems October 28, 2016 - 7:05 am Rinehart delivers blow in the battle for Kidman empire October 28, 2016 - 7:03 am Warhorse Siddle primed for Test recall October 28, 2016 - 7:02 am World • Duterte says Philippines could join sea exercises with Japan, vents anger at US • Trump supporters rally in Jerusalem's Old City • Judge rejects claim to Prince estate Business • Gina Rinehart ups ante in race for S Kidman and Co cattle empire • Banks facing $180m compensation bill for gouging fees without advice • NAB profit slumps 94pc on asset sales but cash earnings hit $6.5b Politics • Calls to end 'traumatising' victim cross-examination by ex-partners • Abetz questions Triggs' 'credibility' ahead of Truth Telling conference • New Labor senator helped clean up troubled Health Services Union: parliamentary colleague Sport • Warhorse Siddle primed for Test recall • Michael Hooper scores second John Eales medal • The big games to mark in your calendar from the 2017 AFL fixture Science and Tech • 'Patient Zero' not cause of HIV/AIDS epidemic in US: study • Emojis to be displayed at The Museum of Modern Art in New York • ABBA teaming up with American Idol creator for 2018 reunion Environment • Aurora Australis dazzles Tasmania's night sky • Cockatoo Island traditional owners worried about collapse of Pluton Resources • Extreme heat events increasing in duration, frequency and intensity: BOM Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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