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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now:

  • The Federal Opposition is calling for Attorney-General George Brandis to be sacked over a "secret" deal struck with the West Australian Government which would have allowed it to claw back nearly $1 billion from the collapse of Alan Bond's Bell Group

  • The debate over negative gearing has reared its head again, but the Federal Government has said there will be no change to the tax exemption despite calls from the New South Wales Liberal Government

  • Australian counter-terrorism officials have confirmed Neil Prakash, Australia's most wanted Islamic State terrorist, has been arrested in the Middle East. In May, it had been reported he had been killed in a US air strike in Mosul

For more than a decade, the Cassini spacecraft has been exploring the system of Saturn, about 1.2 billion kilometres from Earth. But now, it's coming to the end of its journey. ABC Science has looked at some of the best discoveries about Saturn and its moons.

Here's what's coming up:

  • 5:30pm AEDT: CEO of Domestic Violence NSW Moo Baulch and Fairfax chief political correspondent Mark Kenny are among the guests on The Drum

  • 6:30pm AEDT: The 2016 AFL Draft will begin in Sydney

  • 8:00pm AEDT: The Western Sydney Wanderers will take on Brisbane Roar in the A-League

  • 7:00pm AEDT: The Australian women's hockey team will play India in Melbourne

 
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Calls for Brandis to be sacked over 'secret' WA deal
The Federal Opposition calls for Attorney-General George Brandis to be sacked over a "secret" deal struck with the West Australian Government to claw back nearly $1 billion from the collapse of Alan Bond's Bell Group.
 
Back from the dead: Aussie IS fighter arrested in Middle East
Neil Prakash, who was dubbed Australia's most wanted terrorist and was believed killed in a US air strike in May, is alive and has been arrested in the Middle East, counter-terrorism officials confirm.
 
Former soldier to sue over 'malicious prosecution'
A former commando at the centre of one of Australia's most controversial and secret military cases begins legal proceedings against the Australian Government and the former director of military prosecutions, Brigadier Lynette McDade, for malicious prosecution.
 
Federal Government rules out negative gearing changes
The Federal Government rules out any changes to negative gearing despite calls from the New South Wales Liberal Government to ease housing affordability.
 
Live: Australia v South Africa, Day Two
Australia is batting in its first innings on day two of the third Test in Adelaide, replying to South Africa's total of 259. Follow the action via our live blog.
 
Taxpayers to foot $25m bill to relocate chemical regulator
The Federal Government confirms the relocation of a chemical regulator from Canberra to Armidale, in the Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce's electorate, at a cost of $25.6 million.
 
Fuel shortage at Melbourne Airport could force flight delays
A major fuel shortage at Melbourne Airport could cause flight delays and force some international flights to divert and re-fuel as early as this afternoon.
 
Convicted killer Sue Neill-Fraser gets fresh chance at freedom
A woman who is six years into a 23-year jail sentence for murdering her partner, in a case likened to that of Lindy Chamberlain, has a date set for another appeal at overturning her guilty verdict.
 
PM hints IBM facing $30m bill for census fail
Computer giant IBM will pay more than $30 million in compensation for its role in the bungled census, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull indicates.
 
Dreamworld workplace safety audit finds breaches
Seven improvement notices are issued to Dreamworld by inspectors in the wake of a deadly ride malfunction, as the Government confirms it expects the theme park to reopen before Christmas.
 
'Toughest year of my life': SA community thrives after fires
New homes, big crops and young livestock are bringing South Australia's bushfire-ravaged lower Mid-North back to life, as the state marks the first anniversary of the deadly Pinery blaze.
 
Can you trust online reviews? Meriton case a reminder to be savvy, advocates say
Consumer advocates welcome legal action launched by the national consumer watchdog over website reviews, saying it is a timely warning to retailers, service providers and consumers.
 
Cassini to explore rings of Saturn as it heads towards grand finale
For more than a decade, the Cassini spacecraft has been exploring the system of Saturn some 1.2 billion kilometres from Earth. As the first phase of its final descent begins, we look at what it has discovered about the ringed planet and its moons, and and what happens next.
 
Bid to revive historic Melbourne telescope running out of time
An ambitious restoration project to revive the Great Melbourne Telescope in time for its 150th anniversary is running out of time and money.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Grattan on Friday: The Government is compromising Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to inclusion
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
By Professor Paula Gerber, Monash University Why Australia must legalise compensated surrogacy
By Professor Paula Gerber, Monash University
By Pallavi Sinha Opinion: How our communities exacerbate family violence
By Pallavi Sinha
By Mark Willacy Fukushima nuclear plant remains a gap in Japan's disaster defences
By Mark Willacy
 
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Combining the certainties of life: Why death makes a perfect partner for tax
November 25, 2016 - 4:11 pm
Community rallies to coax glossy black-cockatoos back to Bundanoon
November 25, 2016 - 4:09 pm
 
World
PNG looks to Cuban doctors to fix rural health
Reddit CEO admits changing Trump supporters' posts
PNG to increase cost of standing for election tenfold
 
Business
ANZ, Macquarie hauled into court over Malaysian ringgit cartel
Large oil companies factor in eventual global energy transition
Former RBA board member backs negative gearing change to secure AAA
 
Politics
Federal Government rules out negative gearing changes
PNG to increase cost of standing for election tenfold
NT should legalise same-sex adoption: Chansey Paech
 
Sport
Live: Australia v South Africa, Day Two
Superb Faf blunts every Australian attack in Adelaide
Australia mis-timed Warner's injury exit, says Hazlewood
 
Science and Tech
Antarctic expedition battles barriers for women in science
PM hints IBM facing $30m bill for census fail
Census report recommends ministers head to 'cyber bootcamp'
 
Environment
Antarctic expedition battles barriers for women in science
Queensland to ban single-use plastic bags from 2018
Meet nine-year-old Hunter: Rhino saviour and wildlife warrior
 

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