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Top Stories CCTV shows 'pandemonium' as man pours petrol, starts fire inside bank A Melbourne court releases confronting CCTV of an asylum seeker from Myanmar setting fire to a bank at Springvale, in Melbourne's south-east, in an "act of retribution" for being kept waiting to make a withdrawal. Aung San Suu Kyi condemns all rights violations in Myanmar Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi condemns all human rights violations and says anyone responsible for abuses in troubled Rakhine State will face the law. The very long and violent criminal histories of Lynette Daley's rapists Court documents reveal the criminal histories of Paul Maris and Adrian Attwater, who were found guilty over the violent rape of Lynette Daley on a remote beach in 2011. Ms Daley bled to death, and Attwater was found guilty of her manslaughter. Gold Coast Mayor bars ABC from media conference Journalists and a cameraman from the ABC are turned away from a press conference held by Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate, a day after a Four Corners report on developer donations and issues with the proposed cruise ship terminal. 'With his death he made a statement': Widow speaks out on euthanasia It was on election day her terminally ill husband, Clive Deverall, the former head of WA's Cancer Council, took his own life. Now Noreen Fynn is taking over his campaign for voluntary euthanasia. War-gaming begins as party players plot to unseat Joyce Behind closed doors, political forces are getting ready for a vital by-election in Barnaby Joyce's seat of New England that is currently purely hypothetical. What happens when cyclist and car collide? In the hourly contest between cyclists and cars on our roads it's not just civility that can go out the window, it's the knowledge that when metal meets flesh and bone there can be only one outcome. I've sent back my same-sex marriage survey forms. Now what? You've ticked either Yes or No and sent back your same-sex marriage form, but what happens next? Australia hasn't done this before, so find out how it will work. CBS wins battle for Ten's future, trumping Murdoch and Gordon bid US media giant CBS — home of global hits CSI and Big Bang Theory — emerges from a one-hour creditors' meeting as the victorious bidder for the struggling Ten Network, ending the hopes of Australian media moguls Lachlan Murdoch and Bruce Gordon. Prisoner dies in assault at Townsville jail A prisoner dies following an assault involving another inmate at the Townsville Correctional Centre. Australia's pokies king reflects on 70 years in the business Len Ainsworth has two personal fortunes, a few enemies, and a reputation as the icon of one of the most controversial legal industries in the world. It all began with a chance encounter back in the 1950s, when he made dental supplies. BHP considering Minerals Council exit over lobby group's climate policies Activist investors are putting BHP's already testy relationship with the big industry lobbyist under more pressure over climate change policies. 'I don't like s*** morals': Kids' party entertainer sacked over 'no' post A children's birthday party organiser stands by her decision to sack an entertainer who edited her own Facebook profile to read "it's OK to vote no" in the same-sex marriage postal survey, saying the woman could have been assigned to work with gay parents. 'Shut your mouth or bang': Brothel madam threatened by top cop, inquest hears Former WA Police commissioner Owen Leitch threatened Shirley Finn and told her "watch what you say" two days before the Perth brothel madam was shot dead 42 years ago, a coronial inquest is told. 'What sort of future are we creating?': Photographer shares photo he wished didn't exist The photographer behind a compelling image of a tiny seahorse gripping a cotton bud in Indonesia says he hopes the photo will "affect people's lives and create a change". Cyclist breaks record completing round the world trip in 79 days British endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont smashes the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the planet on a bicycle. What future-proof jobs can you train for now? Much has been said about the rise of automation and artificial intelligence taking over the workforce, but what courses of study still have a bright future for humans? Elderly woman loses more than $500k in property scam An 83-year-old woman is robbed of more than half a million dollars after scammers pretend to be her settlement agent and convince her son to transfer cash into a bogus account. Chopper pilot who died in Antarctica 'became braver' while awaiting rescue, inquest told The wife of a helicopter pilot who died in Antarctica last year after being left for hours in a crevasse praises her husband's bravery but criticises the "inefficiency of the system" responsible for his rescue. Scully and the Giants daring to dream about AFL grand final The Giants fell short of an AFL grand final appearance 12 months ago, but star midfielder Tom Scully is confident they can make the "big dance" this season. Whale dies after dragging fishing trap more than 1,700km A humpback whale, which died on a NSW mid-north coast beach, had dragged a fishing trap and ropes more than 1,700 kilometres before it met its end. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum What are the chances of another stock market crash? By business editor Ian Verrender Hinds: Ignore the score line, this was a different kind of Kyrgios defeat By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Question remains after week two of the NRL finals — who can beat the Storm? By Warren Boland Donald Trump, the Democrats and the art of the deal By John Barron Just In Plane makes emergency landing in Sydney field September 19, 2017 - 5:09 pm Same-sex marriage surveys 'found dumped near Melbourne units' September 19, 2017 - 4:55 pm Hazelwood Power Station nominated for heritage protection September 19, 2017 - 4:53 pm World • Australian woman dies while swimming at Phuket beach • 'The winds are merciless!' Dominica's PM rescued as Hurricane Maria makes landfall • Bali on alert amid fears volcano will erupt Business • BHP considering Minerals Council exit over lobby group's climate policies • CBS wins battle for Ten's future, trumping Murdoch and Gordon bid • Australia's pokies king reflects on 70 years in the business Politics • Same-sex marriage surveys 'found dumped near Melbourne units' • Queensland Premier signals changes to conflict of interest laws • NSW commits to less than half of child protection recommendations Sport • Matt Scott a chance to make shock NRL return from knee injury • Is it odd that Sharapova still won't answer a basic question about meldonium? • Broncos rally around mourning skipper Boyd Science and Tech • AI won't replace your doctor soon — but it can help with diagnosis • Apple wants to make Siri a better therapist • Carbs could be key to effective malaria vaccine Environment • 'What sort of future are we creating?': Photographer shares photo he wished didn't exist • NSW's most senior water bureaucrat resigns over corruption allegations • Turnbull ends week on a high, but it might not last long Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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