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Top Stories Same-sex marriage survey in the balance as High Court hears challenges If today's High Court challenge to the Federal Government's same-sex marriage postal survey is successful, it may not even go ahead at all. So who is arguing against it and why do they say the whole thing should be binned? The home-grown Neo-Nazis trying to sway the same-sex marriage survey A white supremacist group, whose members pledge allegiance to Hitler during radicalisation camps, is behind homophobic propaganda being used in a bid to sway the national same-sex marriage postal vote. US says North Korea 'begging for war' as UN mulls tough sanctions The United States accuses countries trading with North Korea of aiding its "dangerous nuclear intentions", as the United Nations Security Council mulls the toughest sanctions to date against Kim Jong-un's regime. More than 5,000 buildings in Victoria 'may contain non-compliant cladding' Planning and fire experts say there may be more than 5,000 buildings in Victoria that contain non-compliant cladding, similar to that used on the Grenfell tower in London. The second spare heir: Baby news timing fortuitous for the Royal family After a difficult few months for some members of the Royal family, sparked by the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, the timing of a baby announcement couldn't be better, writes James Glenday. Cambodia Daily newspaper boss blocked from leaving country amid crackdown on critics Cambodia's tax department orders that the expatriate general manager of the newspaper, which was forced to close yesterday, must stay in the country until the company pays an $8 million tax bill. Seeking a reunited Korea through reality TV Now on My Way to Meet You — part reality TV, part talent show — has gained a reputation in South Korea for bringing the stories of North Korean defectors to a mainstream audience. Labor keeps citizenship documents locked up The Federal Opposition is continuing to refuse to release documents showing when some of their parliamentarians met citizenship requirements, despite Bill Shorten tabling his in Parliament. The gay couple who oppose same-sex marriage Ben Rogers and Mark Poidevin are committed to preserving traditional marriage and say the postal survey could be a "Brexit or Trump moment for Australia". Q&A: Can we return to slow politics and outsmart our high-tech future? Melbourne Writers' Festival stars identify the challenges facing the global community right now and give their thoughts on how we might find a viable path to a more optimistic future. Wade emerges from speculation looking stronger in Chittagong Matthew Wade came within a whisker of losing his spot as Australia's Test wicketkeeper to a part-timer, but put on one of his best performances in recent memory behind the stumps to start the second Test against Bangladesh. 'How can this happen?': Kids living in squalor despite supervision of SA child protection A magistrate questions how children under the supervision of SA's Child Protection department were left to live in "putrid" squalor with their father. Stutter no barrier for engineer-turned-teacher Stutterer Ray Welchman says he decided to become an engineer to avoid talking to others, but is now thriving as a high school teacher. What exactly is a H-bomb, and has North Korea really joined the thermonuclear club? It seems Kim Jong-un may be wielding a weapon much more powerful than before, with growing concerns that North Korea has joined the select group of nations in possession of a hydrogen bomb. Fugitive Italian 'cocaine king' arrested in Uruguay after 23 years on the run One of Italy's most wanted mob bosses is arrested in Uruguay after 23 years on the run from convictions for mafia association, drug trafficking, and other serious crimes, the interior ministries of both countries say. Malala calls on Aung San Suu Kyi to condemn 'shameful' Rohingya abuses Malala Yousafzai, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, calls on her fellow laureate and Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi to condemn the "shameful" treatment of the country's Rohingya minority. 'MDMA if found call...': Festival goer charged after labelling drugs Labelling your personal property with your name and number is a good habit to get into — but not the greatest idea if it happens to be a bag of MDMA. Lost Tom Roberts painting could bring owner a fortune A Sunshine Coast man who discovered a lost painting by Australian artist Tom Roberts says he feels a great sense of relief after initially being told it was a fake. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum An almighty slap for Scaffidi, a mayor who fought every step of the way By Jessica Strutt Interest rates are falling in the worst way for the RBA By business reporter Michael Janda When did executive 'bonuses' become standard and not earned? By business editor Ian Verrender Forget about winning, just let the kids play By national sport editor David Mark Just In Who could take over from Lisa Scaffidi at the City of Perth? September 5, 2017 - 7:10 am Woman flees home after Queensland Government gives address to 'abusive' ex September 5, 2017 - 7:07 am Man in 10-hour stand-off with police at Rosebud house September 5, 2017 - 6:51 am World • Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge expecting third child • South Korea boosts defences as North 'prepares for more missile tests' • 'Red line has been crossed': Australia urged to speak up for democracy in Cambodia Business • Ten creditors, staff to be paid out under CBS deal • Interest rates are falling in the worst way for the RBA • Trump threatened to cut trade with China: Here's why that would be an economic disaster Politics • Who could take over from Lisa Scaffidi at the City of Perth? • The home-grown Neo-Nazis trying to sway the same-sex marriage survey • Seeking a reunited Korea through reality TV Sport • Wade emerges from speculation looking stronger in Chittagong • Lyon strikes but Bangladesh fights on day one in Chittagong • Ricciardo rockets from 16th to fourth in Italian Grand Prix Science and Tech • NASA's 'space ninja' returns to Earth after logging 665 days in orbit • How a fake man helped two women get their start-up off the ground • 'Exciting' cancer breakthrough uses children's own blood cells to attack leukemia Environment • Nauru's $8,000 visa fee for journalists could be waived next year • Pacific Island Forum to address climate change, illegal fishing • Katter and Albo take bromance to the bush on 'power trip' Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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