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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Parliament will return today with one less senator, and another's future in question. Family First senator Bob Day resigned last week and One Nation senator Rod Culleton's election is set to be referred to the High Court Two thirds of a citizens' jury does not want South Australia to store high-level nuclear waste 'under any circumstances' Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are hitting battleground states today as the race for the US presidency enters its final stretch. Follow our live US election blog A doctor who created an exoskeleton for people with damaged hands, an advocate for better MS treatment and a dementia-friendly town are all finalists in the 2016 National Disability Awards. Here's what's coming up: 8:35am AEDT: Futurist Martin Ford will be on News Breakfast to talk about artificial intelligence 9:00am AEDT: One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts will hold a press conference on his CSIRO briefing 2:30pm AEDT: A life-sized statue of Robert Menzies will be unveiled at Wesley College in Melbourne 7:00pm AEDT: The 2016 National Disability Awards will be held at Parliament House in Canberra Top Stories Live: Clinton, Trump tour battleground states ahead of vote Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are hitting battleground states today as the race for the US presidency enters its final stretch. Follow our live blog for the latest from the campaign trail. Parliament's back with Senate drama and asylum seekers on the agenda Parliament is returning after two weeks, but things have been far from quiet. The political future of two senators is in the balance, while there is plenty of legislation to get through. Crews battle bushfires at Hunter's Port Stephens, Cessnock Firefighters are working to manage more than 50 fires across NSW, as they battle an out-of-control blaze at Port Stephens in the Hunter region. Bold rural experiment gives hope to dying towns A radical grassroots resettlement plan transforms an ageing rural community on the NSW-Queensland border, with three African refugee families moving to the area. Home intruder shot with arrow during Sydney break-in A homeowner shoots an intruder with a bow and arrow after confronting him at his home at Wattle Grove in Sydney's south-west. Could Senator Rod Culleton be on the way out of One Nation? With One Nation set to meet on Monday, under-fire senator Rod Culleton is not saying whether he has Pauline Hanson's support as he faces the prospect of a High Court challenge to his election in July. Lack of funding 'sees scientists leaving labs in droves' Australia's scientists say the "innovation nation" is crumbling as more of them consider leaving the profession because of limited career prospects, a study reveals. 'The pain disappears': Underwater world honoured for its immersion therapy Underwater therapy, a dementia friendly community, tireless advocates — they are all amongst the finalists for the National Disability Awards that will be announced Monday night. US-backed Syrian rebels announce plan to retake Raqqa from IS A second front against Islamic State militants is announced, with US-backed Kurdish and Arab forces in Syria declaring that they have begun an operation to recapture the Syrian city of Raqqa, the group's de facto capital. Delhi closes schools, halts construction to tackle pollution Crippling air pollution has forced New Delhi authorities to temporarily take cars off roads, halt construction and close schools to reduce smog. Australia on verge of defeat as South Africa edges closer South Africa needs six wickets and Australia an unlikely 370 runs to win the first Test at the WACA as the Proteas again take the honours on day four. South Australia's citizens' jury votes against storing nuclear waste Two thirds of a citizens' jury deliberating the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission findings does not want South Australia to store high-level nuclear waste "under any circumstances". Australia-Indonesia relationship improving despite Widodo's postponed visit Australian relationship with Indonesia has reached a critical phase, many people believe, with improving dialogue between the nations providing a chance to move beyond cultural differences. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Double standards and women's cards: Hillary Clinton's Catch-22 By John Barron The upshot of a 'yuge' week is clear: Trump has a clear shot at winning By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel Gen Y still have choices available to build wealth By business reporter Andrew Robertson Why Indigenous leaders are angry at latest round of inquiries By Kate Wild Just In US-backed Syrian rebels announce plan to retake Raqqa from IS November 7, 2016 - 7:06 am Opinion: Hillary Clinton to win with at least 274 electoral votes November 7, 2016 - 7:06 am Three arrested after attempt to ram police car November 7, 2016 - 7:01 am World • Iraqi forces say IS defences, civilians hamper Mosul advance • Australian woman reportedly kidnapped in Afghanistan • Trump rushed off stage by Secret Service at Nevada rally Business • Arrium administrators say less than five possible bidders for miner • US election uncertainty continues to dominate markets • Reserve Bank calls end of the mining bust Politics • What are the Government's changes to immigration policy? • Could Senator Rod Culleton be on the way out of One Nation? • 'What about us?': Stolen Generation seeks support after Government's sex abuse compensation plan Sport • Australia on verge of defeat as South Africa edges closer • Why Australia's cricket team needs to learn to Faf about • Glory and Wanderers play out entertaining draw in Perth Science and Tech • The young climate scientists aboard the RV Investigator • 'The pain disappears': Underwater world honoured for its immersion therapy • Lack of funding 'sees scientists leaving labs in droves' Environment • The young climate scientists aboard the RV Investigator • South Australia's citizens' jury votes against storing nuclear waste • Indigenous groups call for action on Darwin land lease Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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