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Top Stories Hurricane Irma batters Caribbean as Trump declares emergency in Florida Hurricane Irma, a storm roughly the size of Tasmania, roars into the Caribbean with record-setting force, battering the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with powerful winds and rain on a potentially catastrophic path towards the United States. Emotion of same-sex marriage debate largely absent in High Court hearing Both sides of the same-sex marriage debate are holding their breath awaiting the High Court's decision on the postal survey this afternoon. But the emotion of the debate was largely missing from the two-day hearing. Incomes dismal, wages flat and spending props up the economy. What could possibly go wrong? GDP rebounded from a soft start to the year, so it's all good, right? Not really, because low wages growth means the household savings rate is now at its lowest level since the depths of the GFC, writes Stephen Letts. Middle-order misgivings temper Warner's 20th century with second Test in the balance Bangladesh claws its way back into contention on a rain-hit day three of the second Test, after another Australian middle-order collapse spoiled centurion David Warner's hard work. 'I would sleep with a knife under my bed': The reality of living with sextortion Kate lost her life's savings and feared for the safety of her and her children after she "swiped the wrong way" on Tinder and exchanged naked messages with a serial conman. Water technology brings non-exploding lithium-ion batteries closer to reality Exploding lithium-ion batteries may soon be a thing of the past with the development of a safer, lighter version that matches the power level needed to run everyday devices. If you click on this story, what does it say about you? Increasingly, what we do on the internet is being watched and interpreted. That's fostering what one commentator calls "social cooling", a form of self-censorship that leads to social conformity and a "pressure to be perfect". VW ordered to 'put the record straight' over diesel emissions upgrade The Federal Court tells Volkswagen to set the record straight over the suggestion a Federal Government department found a software upgrade had no impact on fuel economy and performance, when in fact the department only confirmed the modification would comply with emissions standards. Female and culturally diverse — the workplace 'double jeopardy' Research challenges the stereotype of a culturally diverse woman, finding many are ambitious, capable and resilient — but a "glass-cultural ceiling" is preventing many from reaching leadership positions in Australian workplaces. Government senators accused of ignoring medical evidence on welfare drug tests Labor and Greens senators accuse their Coalition colleagues of ignoring "overwhelming" evidence against drug testing welfare recipients, saying the plan will "further isolate and stigmatise" drug users. Matthew Ng parole case to put spotlight on China's influence over Australia The Chinese-Australia businessman is challenging strict parole conditions put on him by the Government after his release from jail for fraud and embezzlement. Myanmar could be on the brink of genocide, UN expert says The military crackdown in Myanmar's Rakhine state, which has seen more than 140,000 Rohingya Muslims flee to Bangladesh, could be leading to genocide, the United Nations' top official on the subject says. Jury takes just 32 minutes to convict two men over Daley's violent death Two men are found guilty over the death of 33-year-old Lynette Daley, whose naked body was found bruised and bloodied after a boozy 2011 camping trip to a remote beach in northern New South Wales. 'I know it's a tiger': Trio release footage claiming to be Tasmanian tiger sighting A trio of Tasmanians release footage of what they are convinced is a Tasmanian tiger, but the vision is yet to be authenticated. Family seeks justice for 17yo son killed in Duterte's deadly war on drugs The death of Kian delos Santos, one of thousands of people who have been gunned down in the Philippines in the last year, has sparked national outrage. Manus Island detainees say $70m payout 'not enough' Refugees and asylum seekers who will receive compensation for being illegally detained on Manus Island say they are unhappy with the $70 million settlement and fear they will not be able to access the money. New HPV vaccine will see 'huge reductions in cervical cancer rate' Doctors hail an improved version of Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine as victory in the fight to protect people from the tenth-biggest killer of Australian women. PM meets with the Aboriginal man who walked from Perth to Parliament House Clinton Pryor's year-long journey to Canberra has ended in a rare audience with the Prime Minister, but he walks away frustrated. War on waist: Why it matters and when it's a risk Our waistlines have a frustrating tendency to increase as we get older. It happens to almost everyone — but when does an expanding waist start to become a health concern? 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 Data crunch shows the AFL team most likely to win the grand final September 7, 2017 - 7:01 am 95yo veteran reunited with father's WWI trench art September 7, 2017 - 7:00 am 'I owe my life to them': John Letts recalls his time at the Royal Adelaide Hospital September 7, 2017 - 6:51 am World • Syria's opposition must face reality it lost war against Assad: UN • Islamist groups protest in Jakarta against persecution of Myanmar's Rohingya • Disgraced PR firm Bell Pottinger faces collapse over South Africa debacle Business • Incomes dismal, wages flat and spending props up the economy. What could possibly go wrong? • If you're struggling with your mortgage, don't waste the Reserve Bank's lifeline • Australia's economic growth jumps, but is it sustainable? Politics • Pain looms as WA Government set to deliver first budget • Coalition senators don't back call to ban Grenfell-style flammable cladding • Matthew Ng parole case to put spotlight on China's influence over Australia Sport • Middle-order misgivings temper Warner's 20th century with second Test in the balance • As it happened: Australia takes the lead but endures another late collapse • Socceroos to face greatest test needing hard questions, harder edge Science and Tech • Data crunch shows the AFL team most likely to win the grand final • Water technology brings non-exploding lithium-ion batteries closer to reality • 'People still get excited when they see them': Meet the newest peacock spiders Environment • Australians could face higher power bills, more blackouts, review finds • 'Criminal': Turnbull in talks to keep oldest coal-fired power station open • Nauru's $8,000 visa fee for journalists could be waived next year Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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