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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The Federal Government has announced a compensation scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse. Victims will be able to access up to $150,000 each The NSW coroner has found cricketer Phillip Hughes' death would not have been prevented even if he was wearing the most modern protection available at the time Australians in Indonesia are being warned to stay away from a rally in Jakarta today with reports extremists may use the protest to carry out acts of violence If you're not a fan of spiders, avert your eyes. A picture of a giant huntsman which went viral this week was just an optical illusion. See for yourself. Here's what's coming up: 5:30pm AEDT: Former NSW Nationals MP Wendy Machin will join The Drum panel 7:30pm AEDT: Melbourne United will take on the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL 7:50pm AEDT: In the A-League, Brisbane Roar will play Melbourne City Top Stories Abuse victims to get up to $150k each under new compo scheme The Federal Government has announced a compensation scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse, with survivors able to access up to $150,000 each. Live: Proteas strike back on day two with four Aussie wickets in first session Warner fails to reach his ton as Australian wickets fall to a revitalised South African attack before lunch on day two. Follow all the action in our live blog. Homes under threat from fast-moving fire in Sydney's west Firefighters battle an out-of-control bushfire at Cranebrook in western Sydney where it is believed at least two homes or garages are already alight and multiple houses are at risk. The upshot of a 'yuge' week is clear: Trump has a clear shot at winning It's fitting that after a campaign that's been topsy-turvy in so many ways, we enter the straight with almost unreadable polls and an election that looks like being a photo finish between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, writes the ABC's Zoe Daniel. Turnbull won't fight inquiry on freedom of speech laws Malcolm Turnbull indicates he will not stand in the way of an inquiry into freedom of speech, as he faces growing calls from his own backbench for changes to the Racial Discrimination Act. No malicious intent in Phillip Hughes' death, coroner finds Phillip Hughes' death from a fatal bouncer would not have been prevented even if he was wearing the most modern protection available at the time, but there was no malice on the part of the bowler, the NSW coroner finds. Childcare worker attacked outside court after being found guilty of sex abuse A former out-of-school care program director in Adelaide faces ugly scenes outside court after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child in his care. Tyrell Cobb's mother, stepfather face manslaughter trial Tyrell Cobb's mother Heidi Strbak and her former de facto partner Matthew Ian Scown will stand trial on charges of manslaughter for the four-year-old's death on the Gold Coast in 2009, after the prosecution concedes a murder conviction would be unlikely. Viral giant huntsman spider photograph an 'optical illusion': expert A giant huntsman spider photographed by a Queensland animal rescuer last year is "quite normal in size," an arachnologist says. Atkins forced to address Leveson family during inquest Michael Atkins apologises to his missing partner's parents "for their loss" while answering questions during the inquest into Matthew Leveson's presumed death. Aussie travellers, 18k police on standby as Jakarta protest looms Australians are being warned to stay away from a rally in Jakarta later today with reports extremists may use the protest to conduct acts of violence. Wind farms 'hung out to dry' by energy market operator The organisation that manages the national electricity market is accused of hanging the wind industry out to dry to protect its own reputation after the recent statewide blackout in South Australia. Children of the revolution: The new sound of Australian dissent Political songs in Australia have changed a lot since the rock-fuelled protest heyday of the 1980s and '90s, but the rage remains, and the new guard are fighting for change on everything from 'Invasion Day' to refugees and gay marriage. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The upshot of a 'yuge' week is clear: Trump has a clear shot at winning By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel Why Indigenous leaders are angry at latest round of inquiries By Kate Wild Industrial bills test Turnbull's negotiating skills and backbone By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Low interest rates creating next generation of rich and poor By business reporter David Taylor Just In Gen Y still have choices available to build wealth November 4, 2016 - 3:39 pm Notorious paedophile Robert Best admits to abusing more boys November 4, 2016 - 3:26 pm South Korea's Park says heart is 'breaking' over influence-peddling scandal November 4, 2016 - 3:21 pm World • South Korea's Park says heart is 'breaking' over influence-peddling scandal • Turkey detains 11 pro-Kurdish MPs in midnight raids • Fitch places Deutsche Bank on rating watch negative Business • Reserve Bank calls end of the mining bust • Fitch places Deutsche Bank on rating watch negative • Retail sales spring higher, but some softness remains Politics • The upshot of a 'yuge' week is clear: Trump has a clear shot at winning • ABS to cut 150 jobs through voluntary redundancies • Parliamentary committee backs call to keep terrorists in jail after sentences expire Sport • Live: Proteas strike back on day two with four Aussie wickets in first session • CA to look into rules around dangerous bowling after Hughes inquest • Starc storms back from injury to terrorise Proteas Science and Tech • Viral giant huntsman spider photograph an 'optical illusion': expert • Doomsday Vault scientists gather in Australia • Teachers call for rewrite of 'confusing' draft HSC syllabuses Environment • Indigenous groups call for action on Darwin land lease • What will happen when the Hazelwood power plant closes? • Australia needs to 'step up' on emissions targets: climate council chief Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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