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Top Stories Extent of devastation caused by Cyclone Debbie to be revealed Fears remain for the safety of people caught in the path of Cyclone Debbie overnight, as Queensland emergency services warn the full extent of damage will be revealed as first responders deploy across the region at daybreak today. Live: Cyclone Debbie downgraded to tropical low as Queenslanders count the cost Queenslanders wake up to assess the damage left behind by Cyclone Debbie, which has weakened to tropical low. Keep up to date with our live blog. Videos show Cyclone Debbie lashing north Queensland towns Videos show the destructive winds and heavy rains that lashed north Queensland towns in the path of Cyclone Debbie. What to do (and not do) now Cyclone Debbie has passed Cyclone Debbie has come and gone, and residents will soon be heading outside and assess the damage. Here's a guide to what you should be doing in the storm's aftermath. Cyclone Debbie in pictures Tropical Cyclone Debbie leaves a trail of destruction as it moves through North Queensland. Trump signs order sweeping away Obama-era climate policies US President Donald Trump signs an executive order undoing a slew of Obama-era climate change regulations that his administration says are hobbling oil drillers and coal miners, a move environmental groups vow to take to court. NBN Co vows to continue targeting whistleblowers in wake of Senate criticism NBN Co vows to continue targeting whistleblowers despite a powerful Senate committee expressing concern that staff were targeted after a police raid on then-senator Stephen Conroy's office. Scottish Parliament backs bid for new independence referendum The Scottish Parliament votes to back First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's bid for a new independence referendum, further complicating Britain's political situation just as years of talks on the terms of Brexit are about to begin. Plenty of positives out of Australia's series loss to India It was not perfect. In fact, it was downright ugly at times, but Australia should be proud of what its cricket team did in India … mostly. Radio Rentals facing class action over 'Rent, Try, $1 Buy' scheme If successful, the case case could affect up to 200,000 people and the company could be forced to refund a total of $50 million in overpaid leases, lawyers say. Keyhole surgery best option for hysterectomies: study Women who have had a hysterectomy via keyhole surgery have higher survival rates than those undergoing the abdominal operation, a study finds. Trigger warnings: Are we preparing our students for the real world? Has Monash University melted in the face of the "Snowflake Generation" or is it just looking after its students' wellbeing? Set-piece specialist Socceroos see off UAE 2-0 in Sydney A first goal to Jackson Irvine and a late finish from Mathew Leckie — both from corners — see the workmanlike Socceroos prevail 2-0 over UAE in a must-win World Cup qualifier. Adelaide's Erin Phillips rounds off incredible season with AFLW best and fairest Adelaide Crows' premiership co-captain Erin Phillips caps off a stunning first year playing football, winning the AFLW's best and fairest award. 'Who won Legs-it' front page labelled 'moronic', 'sexist' The front page of Britain's Daily Mail highlighting the "pins" of Prime Minister Theresa May and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after their meeting to discuss the future of the United Kingdom, is labelled "sexist" and "moronic". 'Tale of despair': Fallen AFL star Cousins handed one-year jail term Ben Cousins receives a 12-month prison term for aggravated stalking and breaching a violence restraining order, as a court is told the Brownlow medallist put his ex-partner through "nine months of terror". Calls for change were 'ignored at highest level', says former Don Dale manager The former assistant general manager at the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre accepts some responsibility for the centre's failures, but says his attempts to improve conditions were ignored. The price of fast fashion: Rivers turn blue and 500,000 tonnes in landfill Farmers in China and India are predicting the colour of the next fashion season by the colour of their rivers due to run-off from the textile industry. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum People with intellectual disabilities locked away under cloak of suburbia By the National Reporting Team's Alison Branley Will the passion for the AFLW inaugural season live on? By Neil Cross Brace yourself for more mortgage rate rises, analyst warns By business reporter Carrington Clarke Breaking in to the boys' club of cricket commentary By Ben Pobjie World • Riots in Paris after Chinese man shot dead • Bones found near South Korea ferry wreckage were from animals • Beijing can deploy military assets 'anytime' in South China Sea Australia • Plenty of positives out of Australia's series loss to India • Radio Rentals facing class action over 'Rent, Try, $1 Buy' scheme • Keyhole surgery best option for hysterectomies: study Business • Cyclone Debbie threatens Queensland coal exports • Cyclone Debbie damage could cost billions, insurers warn • Dreamworld parent company Ardent Leisure faces possible board changes Politics • Scottish Parliament backs bid for new independence referendum • NBN Co vows to continue targeting whistleblowers in wake of Senate criticism • AFP raid on Conroy's office was 'improper interference' Sport • Plenty of positives out of Australia's series loss to India • Smith shows class amid Australia's series loss to India • Adelaide's Erin Phillips rounds off incredible season with AFLW best and fairest Entertainment • 'Lord of the Springs': Meet Australia's trampoline whizz-kid • Australia Council head breaks silence on arts funding changes • The price of fast fashion: Rivers turn blue and 500,000 tonnes in landfill Health • Keyhole surgery best option for hysterectomies: study • Disability services provider to be reviewed over sexual assault claims • People with intellectual disabilities locked away under cloak of suburbia Science and Tech • Young people driving upheaval of Australia's new car industry: report • How to keep your phone charged in a cyclone • Why scientists signed an open letter on banning nuclear weapons Environment • The price of fast fashion: Rivers turn blue and 500,000 tonnes in landfill • The 'sand mafia' fuelling India's $120 billion building boom • Joyce proposes opening protected zones to logging to save Heyfield mill Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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