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Top Stories Irma upgraded to cat 4 as heavy squalls sweep south Florida Hurricane Irma is inching towards the US state of Florida after setting off one of the largest evacuations of Americans from a storm and completing a destructive march along Cuba's northern coast. Cuba surveys toppled houses and flooded cities in wake of Irma Hurricane Irma leaves roofs ripped off houses and flooded coastlines in Cuba's northern coast after devastating islands the length of the Caribbean in a trail of destruction that has left 22 people dead so far. Turnbull urges Australians to say yes as thousands rally in Sydney Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls on Australians to support same-sex marriage in the upcoming postal survey as thousands pack out Sydney's CBD to rally for change in what organisers claim was the largest LGBTI demonstration in Australian history. Police officer 'had no option' but to shoot elderly man A 72-year-old man is in a critical condition after he was shot by police when he allegedly came at officers with knives and threw rocks in an incident south of Brisbane. Surfer injured in shark attack at NSW beach A surfer suffers a hip injury in an attack involving what he believes was a great white shark at a beach on the NSW north coast. Conservatives MP dismisses 'gobbledygook' response to anti-bullying proposal An Australian Conservatives MP hits back at criticism of his party's tough anti-bullying policy that includes the option of 10 years' jail for worst offenders, a policy formulated after the death of schoolgirl Libby Bell. North Korea's Kim Jong-un fetes nuclear scientists at celebration party North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosts a massive celebration to congratulate his nuclear scientists and technicians who steered the country's sixth and largest nuclear test a week ago, its official news agency said. Philip Ruddock elected Mayor at 74, amid Liberal drubbing in NSW elections The NSW Liberals fall behind in party strongholds as counting continues after local elections, but Liberal MP Philip Ruddock's easy win in Hornsby offers one bright spot for the party. When it comes to buying alcohol, this couple says the law treats them very differently Gabrielle Wallington has never been stopped by police when buying alcohol, but for her Aboriginal partner it is a different story. But while the policy is racist, it is effective, an NT criminal lawyer says. NRL finals live: Sharks and Cowboys clash in battle of the premiers The past two champions of the NRL face off in a do-or-die showdown to wrap up the first week of the finals. Follow all the action in our ScoreCentre. Ireland poaches international cricketers as national team seeks shot at Test matches Cricket in Ireland may still seen as an "English" game but as its popularity increases, players are keen to show that Ireland now really does belong among the world's elite cricketing nations. Nationals back push to lower speed limit on mobility scooters A Nationals senator's push to reduce the speed limit on mobility scooters to 6 kilometres per hour has been endorsed at the party's federal conference, but a disability advocate warns it's a "dangerous" policy that would make it difficult for riders to cross roads safely. Australian Rugby Union under threat as influential group pursues rebel competition The Australian Rugby Union is under threat — squeezed by a Senate inquiry and a small but well connected and influential group pursuing a rebel competition that is more closely aligned with World Rugby's vision for global expansion than its own, writes Tracey Holmes. The nightclub with a difference, where everyone can hit the dance floor Getting dressed up, your hair done and hitting the town is not something many people with disabilities can take for granted, but a new "all-inclusive" nightclub event is trying to change that. Queensland's corruption watchdog takes over internal police inquiry into Morcombe case Why did police miss clear clues about the identity of the 13-year-old's killer back in 2003? Queensland's corruption watchdog could help cast some light on that last remaining mystery of the Daniel Morcombe murder case. Miami zoo animals ready to ride out Irma Not all Florida residents are making an exodus ahead of Hurricane Irma, the animal inhabitants of Zoo Miami will stay put and are well prepared to ride out the storm. 'Best of his career': Shuey's post-siren heroics seal victory for West Coast When Luke Shuey lined up his game-winning kick on Saturday night, the siren having sounded the end of extra time moments earlier, his West Coast Eagles teammates didn't want the ball in anyone else's hands. Claire Cenin graduated six years ago and is still looking for a job People living with disability are often brilliant problem solvers and can see things from different angles, advocates argue, but a wheelchair-bound Tasmanian says six years of rejection from employers is becoming disheartening. Ancient goldsmith's tomb uncovered in Egypt Egyptian archaeologists discover a tomb of a prominent goldsmith who lived more than 3,000 years ago, unearthing statues, mummies and jewellery in the latest major find near the Nile city of Luxor. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum A history of eugenics: America's Nazi problem before Charlottesville By Natasha Mitchell for Science Friction Grattan: Turnbull's rush for energy 'announceable' sows confusion By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The numbers tell the story of a fortnight to remember for Nathan Lyon By Adam Collins in Chittagong High Court's green light to same-sex marriage survey hands PM a reprieve By political editor Andrew Probyn Just In North Korea's Kim Jong-un fetes nuclear scientists at celebration party September 10, 2017 - 4:50 pm Cuba surveys toppled houses and flooded cities in wake of Irma September 10, 2017 - 4:22 pm NRL finals live: Sharks and Cowboys clash in battle of the premiers September 10, 2017 - 3:55 pm World • 'Kirsty would be proud': London Bridge attack victim honoured with scholarship • Hurricane Katia leaves two dead in Mexico as earthquake clean-up begins • New Zealand to rebuild earthquake-damaged Christchurch Cathedral Business • Why is business optimistic when consumers are not? • Renewable energy agency assesses incentives for households to cut power • Another delay for major element of South Australia's energy plan Politics • Ireland poaches international cricketers as national team seeks shot at Test matches • Nationals back push to lower speed limit on mobility scooters • Philip Ruddock elected Mayor at 74, amid Liberal drubbing in NSW elections Sport • NRL finals live: Sharks and Cowboys clash in battle of the premiers • 'Best of his career': Shuey's post-siren heroics seal victory for West Coast • Storm's skate through NRL finals no longer a foregone conclusion Science and Tech • Secret life may thrive in Antarctica's ice caves • Countdown to Cassini's deadly dive into Saturn • Facebook, Twitter urged to crack down on hate speech in Australian feeds Environment • The future of PNG's unique wildlife doesn't look so good • Meet the farmers using human poo to fertilise their crops • Stench in the suburbs as sewage smell permeates Darwin's north Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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