It's the final days of campaigning before the US midterm elections and a Republican nominee has been given an unexpected boost by a Democratic representative. 
Nationals leader and Senator, Matt Canavan, says he wants to run for the lower house seat of Capricornia at the next Australian election. 
A croc sighting in a Queensland river set to host rowing during the Olympics is causing a stir. 
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