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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The Government's backpacker tax proposal started at 32.5 per cent, then was revised down to 19pc. Labor and Jacqui Lambie wanted it to go lower. The Coalition has now settled on a rate of 15 per cent The 1974 disappearance of Barbara McCulkin and her daughters, Vicki and Leanne, has been one of Brisbane's most mysterious cases. Today, Garry Dubois, 69, was found guilty of killing them The family of former Parramatta Eels player Chad Robinson has appealed for help to find him, saying they're concerned for his welfare. The father of three has not been seen since Saturday night When Julian Scharf got his hearing back, he threw a party for his new ears. "We just played music all night — my cousins, and my wife, and my mum, and my friends danced all night." Here's what's coming up: 6:15pm AEDT: The Newcombe Medal winner will be revealed at the Australian Tennis Awards 7:30pm AEDT: In the NBL, the Sydney Kings take on the Adelaide 36ers Top Stories Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals. Live: Joyce, colleagues defend backpacker tax compromise Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce defends his party's position on the backpacker tax, insisting the Nationals have delivered an election promise. Follow live. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements. 'Bucket of s***': Noel Pearson abuse claims surface Claims Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson bullied senior Queensland Government staff, calling one of them a "maggot" and "bucket of shit", highlight a strained relationship between the two parties. Coalition settles on 15 per cent backpacker tax compromise The furore over the backpacker tax could soon be over with Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing the Coalition will compromise again on the rate and push for 15 per cent. Thousands of Chinese buyers may be forced to sell units as bank noose tightens Six months on from a bank clampdown on foreign lending, tens of thousands of Chinese property investors are struggling to pay for their off-the-plan apartment purchases. Garry Dubois found guilty over 1974 McCulkin deaths A Brisbane jury declares Garry Dubois guilty of the 1974 murders of sisters Vicki and Leanne McCulkin and the manslaughter of their mother, Barbara, and finds him guilty of raping the two girls before killing them. 'No more': NT domestic violence campaign reaches Parliament House Politicians from both major parties — including the PM and Opposition Leader — link arms with Indigenous campaigners in Canberra to say "no more" to domestic violence. Antiseptic used in WWI could hold key to treating superbugs An antiseptic that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs, as well as viral infections, and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers say. 'We were trying to get him out': Asylum seeker needed higher care, paramedic tells inquest There was a general consensus among staff working at the medical clinic at the Manus Island detention centre that Iranian asylum seeker Hamid Khazaei needed to be provided with higher care, an inquest into his death hears. Fears Prakash will radicalise prison inmates in Australia Counter-terrorism experts fear captured Islamic State operative Neil Prakash could act as a beacon for young radicals in Australia's prison system and inspire them to act violently. 'We don't even own the animals': Appeal over missing marmoset One of three pygmy marmosets believed stolen from a wildlife park south of Sydney remains missing, while two men are charged after a tip-off from the public. NRL player a no-show at court hearing for domestic violence charges Parramatta Eels player Semi Radradra is given two days to explain why he failed to attend a court hearing to answer to domestic violence charges, including one of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. 'Disgrace': TV station under fire for domestic violence make-up tips A Moroccan state television network apologises after being labelled a "disgrace" for airing a tutorial on how women can cover up signs of domestic violence. Dating app disaster stories brought to life with puppets From Tinder to Grindr and OK Cupid, hundreds of Australians share their dating app stories for a new TV series that explores the "awkward" and "shocking" world of online romance. Child dies after being crushed by falling stone monument at bowling club A stone war monument that crushed a three-year-old child to death fell while another child was climbing on it, police on NSW's mid-north coast say. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Verrender: Scrapping TPP won't make a lick of difference By business editor Ian Verrender Do Iraqi forces have the manpower to match their firepower? By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Why women need to keep shouting their abortions By Jane Caro How will Castro's death affect US-Cuba relations? 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