Iran's military announces a bounty for the killing or capture of US soldiers; Papua New Guineans to begin serving in Australia's defence force; And in cricket, Bangladesh hands Australia one of its most humiliating Test defeats.
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- Iran's military announces a bounty for the killing or capture of US soldiers
- Papua New Guineans to begin serving in Australia's defence force
- Bangladesh hands Australia one of its most humiliating Test defeats
Iran's army chief is offering a US$30,000 (AU$42,500) reward for the killing or capture of American military personnel in Iran.
US President Donald Trump has previously refused to rule out deploying ground troops to Iran but there are currently no known U-S ground forces operating in the country.
The announcement comes as efforts towards peace talks remain stalled and oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.
Iranian Commander Amir Hatami announced the bounty during a speech in Tehran.
"Whoever, any dear combatant (of ours), kills an American or captures one and hands them over to any of the units of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, supported by those dear individuals who wish to participate in financial jihad ... we will provide a proper gift. This gift is equivalent to $30,000, approximately 5 billion tomans."
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Critics of an agreement reached by the New South Wales state government and federal government to purchase firearms from gun owners, say it is unfairly targeting law abiding gun owners.
New South Wales is the first government to formally sign up to the Commonwealth's national buyback scheme, introduced after a deadly attack at Bondi Beach last year.
Shooting groups claim the buyback will hurt small businesses, while the National Party has tabled a bill in the federal parliament to repeal Labor's crackdown.
New South Wales Opposition leader Kellie Sloane says the state agreement was rushed and overlooks concerns of key groups.
"We must have tough gun laws but they need to be workable and fair this proposal under Labor. I am happy to work with the government on this. I am happy to work gun laws that truly make us safe. We all want that. But we have to target the right people."
The New South Wales scheme will be rolled out in two phases starting on November 2.
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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has confirmed the federal government will slow the processing of working holiday visa applications as pressure mounts to reduce net migration numbers.
He did not provide further information about the reason for the slowdown but pointed to a Pacific workers' scheme as the primary visa for temporary staff when asked about the impact of fewer backpackers on farm labour.
Working holiday visas, often called "backpacker visas" allow travellers to extend their stay in Australia by undertaking work that addresses labour shortages in Australia - often fruit picking, farm work, mining, or tourism work in regional and remote areas.
SBS News has contacted the Home Affairs department for comment.
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Papua New Guineans will begin serving in Australia's defence force over the next year, with recruitment ramped-up to thousands over the next decade.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says the first project being implemented under the Pukpuk Treaty, the trans-Torres defence pact, is the enlistment of PNG nationals.
Mr Marles is visiting Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands as part of a two-day Pacific trip.
He is expected to meet Prime Minister James Marape and Defence Minister Elias Kapavore on talks to strengthen defence cooperation and advancing implementation of the historic Pukpuk Treaty, which entered into force in July.
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And SBS is among the winners at the Logie awards.
Claudia Karvan won a Silver Logie for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for the SBS mini-series 'Homebodies'.
Comedian and TV host Sam Pang won the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, while Deborah Mailman became the first Indigenous Australian inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame.
She says it feels overwhelming to be recognised in this way.
"It would take me a very, very long time to thank the people that I need to thank. People who have shaped who I am today. You know who you are. And I hope you know how grateful I am for the role you have played in my life. I am overwhelmed with pride to be the first Aboriginal person to receive this honour."
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To sport, and in cricket, Bangladesh have handed Australia one of their most humiliating and crushing Test defeats in 149 years, despite a career-saving century by Cameron Green.
The visitors bowled Australia out for 284 in their second innings in Darwin and polished off the 57 runs required for victory for the loss of one wicket, to secure their first Test win on Australian soil.
Green says he is pleased to have notched his first ever test century in Australia, but it is disappointing the team lost.
"Obviously, it felt great. I think it was a bit of a shame that we got ourselves in a position. The hope we'd put maybe 50 more on. It's the tension of the game is 50-50 with out bowlers. Unfortunately, we didn't quite get there."
