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Top Stories Hurricane Irma barrels towards Haiti after flattening Caribbean islands Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century, ploughs past the Dominican Republic toward Haiti after devastating a string of Caribbean islands and killing at least 10 people. Investors, staff, Matthew Hayden dudded in boutique whisky collapse Investors lost thousands and staff grabbed cash from the till just to get paid — the last days of the Nant Whisky investment scheme were a wild ride. 'Made in Australia' warships will cost more, take longer, companies told Two Australian companies who want to help build high-tech future warships are told their involvement in a $35 billion Defence project could lead to costly delays of at least two years. Political opponents unite for 'grace and kindness' in same-sex marriage ads The Federal Government and Opposition are working together to quickly introduce new laws to protect people from vilification and deceptive conduct during the same-sex marriage campaign, after the High Court greenlit the postal vote. Should schools force girls to wear skirts? Western Australia has just changed its uniform policy so public schoolgirls can wear shorts or pants — but many other states have vague policies which leave it up to individual schools to decide what their students can wear. Countdown to Cassini's deadly dive into Saturn Cassini's mission ends next week when it dives into Saturn's atmosphere and violently tears apart within a minute. But there's still science to be done before the spacecraft ends its epic journey. Australia swoops to big win to level series against Bangladesh Bangladesh crumbles on day four as Australia sweeps to a seven-wicket win in Chittagong to level the series, thanks to Nathan Lyon's 13-wicket match haul. Nearly 26,000 guns surrendered in national firearms amnesty Australians have surrendered on average more than 400 firearms per day as part of the first national gun amnesty since the Port Arthur massacre, new figures show. Hinds: Watch out, MCG, the Tiger army is on the prowl The Geelong-Richmond blockbuster final is a mouth-watering match-up, but the biggest storyline may be the fans from Tigerland, writes Richard Hinds. Logies set for move to 'tacky' Gold Coast The Queensland city will host Australian television's biggest awards night, after the Victorian Government withdrew about $1 million in funding. First-time mothers more uncertain about child vaccinations, research shows The research finds found first-time mothers are more undecided about whether to vaccinate their children, with 73 per cent making the decision to vaccinate while they were still pregnant. Duterte's family grilled at Senate inquiry over allegations of drug ties Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's son dismisses allegations of his involvement in the drug trade as "baseless", telling a Senate inquiry that he has no links to a $155 million narcotics shipment that has come under scrutiny. Mother slams 'racist' Teach Queensland Facebook ad featuring son A Queensland mother condemns a "racist" and "harmful" government advertisement which featured her son without her knowledge, and calls for greater discussion about institutionalised racism. Nationals senator pushes to put the brakes on mobility scooters Mobility scooters should be prevented from travelling faster than six kilometres per hour, according to Nationals senator John "Wacka" Williams, whose wife was injured in a footpath collision last year and underwent a hip replacement. North Korean uprising 'the only way' to deal with Kim Jong-un The only way to solve the Korean crisis is to remove the regime, says a South Korean-born US writer who spent six months undercover in North Korea. Years to go to trial but 32 minutes to convict — Attorney-General calls for explanation The NSW Attorney-General calls on the Director of Public Prosecutions to explain the handling of the Lynette Daley manslaughter saga, which took years to go to trial after the DPP initially decided not to prosecute. Woman reunited with disabled son she thought was dead Twenty years ago Sue McDermott was told her son Shaun, who has cerebral palsy, had died. Now half a century after she gave him up, she can give him something he's never had — a mother's love and affection. 'With deep shame': Anglican Church offers formal apology to domestic violence victims The Anglican Church of Australia has for the first time apologised to victims of domestic violence — many of whom, it says, have been let down by Church leaders and teachings. Duchess of Cambridge misses Prince George's first day of school due to illness Britain's Prince George, great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and third in line to the throne, starts his first day of school — but without his pregnant mother Kate to support him. Rival thylacine group sceptical of Tasmanian tiger vision The founder of a rival thylacine group says he does not doubt the conviction of the group who posted the vision, but is not convinced. 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 Why do Victoria's Aboriginal people want a treaty and what difference will it make? September 8, 2017 - 7:07 am Snakes out in Sydney due to warm weather and urban sprawl September 8, 2017 - 7:00 am First-time mothers more uncertain about child vaccinations, research shows September 8, 2017 - 6:56 am World • Israeli jets bomb suspected chemical weapons site in Syria • Fears for impoverished Haiti as Hurricane Irma looms • China's military practises for 'surprise attack' over sea near Korean Peninsula Business • Gordon's WIN succeeds in delaying Ten creditors' meeting • Santos redirects export-bound gas to Australia's east coast • ACCC accuses JJ Richards over rubbish contracts with small businesses Politics • Why do Victoria's Aboriginal people want a treaty and what difference will it make? • Don't get your answers mixed up in the news quiz • Duterte's family grilled at Senate inquiry over allegations of drug ties Sport • Australia swoops to big win to level series against Bangladesh • Crows bring down the Giants to set up home prelim • As it happened: Australia chases down meagre target to level series against Bangladesh Science and Tech • Countdown to Cassini's deadly dive into Saturn • Facebook, Twitter urged to crack down on hate speech in Australian feeds • Data crunch shows the AFL team most likely to win the grand final 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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