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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Both candidates will hold rallies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania There won't be a same-sex marriage plebiscite. The Federal Government's plan was voted down 33 votes to 29 in the Senate last night, more than a year after it was first proposed by former prime minister Tony Abbott Muslim preacher and Islamic State supporter Junaid Thorne has challenged the AFP to show any evidence that he is the leader of a local terror cell. He told ABC's 7.30 that he has no loyalty to Australia or its rule of law He's the antithesis of Barack Obama. This is how Donald Trump the billionaire real estate tycoon and reality TV star became a champion for Americans' rage against the political machine. Here's what's coming up: 7:40am AEDT: Senator Jacqui Lambie will be interviewed on Radio National 8:00am AEDT: Immigration Minister Peter Dutton will speak to ABC's AM 9:00am AEDT: Donald Trump will hold a rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 10:30am AEDT: 10 Australian veterans from the Battle of Long Tan will finally receive their gallantry awards 11:30am AEDT: Hillary Clinton will hold her final campaign rally in Philadelphia 12:30pm AEDT: Senator Penny Wong will deliver a speech at the National Press Club titled "Building Bridges Not Walls: The Case For An Open Australia" 4:00pm AEDT: Voting begins in the US election Top Stories Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign. Senate blocks same-sex marriage plebiscite bill The Federal Government's plan for a plebiscite on whether to legalise same-sex marriage has been defeated, ending chances of a public vote on the issue. Q&A: Australia 'raising middle finger to the world' on climate change Canadian author and social activist Naomi Klein hits out at Australia's climate change policy on Q&A, while also comparing the Government's proposed refugee policies to Donald Trump. Radical Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne denies being terror cell leader Muslim preacher and Islamic State supporter Junaid Thorne challenges the Australian Federal Police to show any evidence that he is the leader of a local terror cell. Should SA be storing nuclear waste above ground for 100 years? The South Australian Premier's plans for a nuclear waste dump could be very profitable, but the scheme is based on questionable economics and would see hazardous materials kept in "interim" storage for 109 years, writes Stephen Long. Bonobos suffer from failing eyesight as they get older We are not the only ones who need glasses as we age — bonobos also become long-sighted as they get older, according to research that suggests declining vision is not a modern affliction but a natural process of ageing that is rooted in our past. Donald Trump: The 'antithesis' of Barack Obama who split the GOP Donald Trump is the apprentice politician who became a cultural phenomenon, and brought showmanship and chutzpah to the business of US politics. But what is his appeal, and will he triumph after an ugly and spiteful campaign? Correspondent Michael Vincent writes. Liberal MP urges party not to meddle in 18C Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has opened the door to changes to Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, but one Liberal backbencher says fiddling with the Act could alarm minority groups. Rabada emerges as leader of the pack with Steyn cut down Kagiso Rabada's man-of-the-match performance in South Africa's WACA win suggests the 21-year-old is ready to step up in the absence of Dale Steyn. Turkey's civil servant crackdown 'reminiscent of Nazis' Luxembourg's Foreign Minister says Turkey's handling of dismissed civil servants reminds him of methods used by the Nazis, and that, sooner or later, the EU would have to respond with sanctions. Hoax calls forced plane to abort Melbourne Airport landing The Australian Federal Police launch an investigation into 15 hoax calls made to planes and air traffic control over a two-week period, one of which caused a passenger flight to abort landing as it approached Melbourne Airport. Refugee and lawyer Deng Adut named NSW Australian of the Year Refugee and criminal lawyer Deng Adut is a contender for 2017 Australian of the Year having just been named the New South Wales winner. Facebook ads tell migrant Australians to deter family members from arriving illegally Second and third-generation Australians say they are shocked by Federal Government Facebook advertisements encouraging them to tell their relatives not to come to Australia illegally. 'G'day mate, do you want a lift?': Missing diver found after 17 hours A scuba diver missing for more than 17 hours off the north Queensland coast is lucky to be alive, according to his rescuers, after he was spotted by chance just as a helicopter searching for him was preparing to return to base to refuel. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum When housing 'wealth creation' strangles the economy By business reporter Michael Janda Opinion: Hillary Clinton to win with at least 274 electoral votes By Bruce Wolpe Double standards and women's cards: Hillary Clinton's Catch-22 By John Barron Why Indigenous leaders are angry at latest round of inquiries By Kate Wild Just In What time will we know who the new US president is? 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