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Josephine Asher with the top stories.

Emergency Services are warning that Cyclone Narelle will bring severe weather across the Northern Territory's Top End this weekend.

The system is set to reintensify to a category 3 and is moving westward through the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Authorities says cyclone shelters will open this afternoon in communities in the cyclone's path, including Groote Eyelandt, Yirrpanda, Bulman, Minyerri, and also in Katherine.

Emergency Services Commissioner Andrew Warton says people across the Top End need to be prepared and stay informed.

If you're in an affected area, you can tune in to your local ABC radio station or the ABC listen app for the latest updates, warnings and advice.

Defence Minister Richard Marlessays he won't give a running commentary on the latest comments from the U-S president Donald Trump.

Mr Trump has labelled NATO allies "cowards" for not helping to re-open the Strait of Hormuz... and says he was surprised Australia "said no" to U-S requests to get involved in the war.

Mr Marles says Australia is contributing to the security of Gulf States.

Australia has committed a Wedgetail surveillance plane... and 85 defence personnel to the U-A-E.

And One Nation's lead South Australian candidate says he's optimistic about how the results will fall tonight in the state election.

Cory Bernardi says people are feeling let down by the major parties ... and are open to alternatives.

A Labor landslide win is expected but One Nation's results will be closely watched.

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Josephine Asher with the top stories.

Josephine Asher with the top stories...

Residents in the Northern Territory's Top End are being warned to prepare for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

After hitting Far North Queensland the storm is expected to make landfall in the Northern Territory this evening as a category three system.

The Bureau of Meteorology says severe weather across far north Queensland is expected to ease as the clean-up gets underway.

The system brought destructive winds and heavy rainfall with 300mm falling Weipa in 24 hours.

There've been no reports of substantial property damage or injuries.

Iran has issued a warning to the world that "tourist destinations" are not safe "for enemies", threatening to hunt down US and Israeli officials.

It comes as the US military confirms it is deploying thousands of additional troops to the Middle East.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump labelled America's NATO allies "cowards" for not helping to open the Strait of Hormuz.

South Australians are casting their votes in what is shaping up as an historic state election.

Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas has cast his vote in Adelaide's western suburb of Croydon.

SA Liberal leader Ashton Hurn says she's still feeling optimistic despite polling showing a landslide win is likely for Labor.

The Liberal opposition is languishing in third spot in the polls, behind One Nation.

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Josephine Asher with your top stories on this Saturday morning.Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to intensify again now it's moving west over the Gulf of Carpentaria towards the Northern Territory. Cape York communities near the cyclone's path were spared major damage, injuries or rescues but is expected to reach at least category 3 strength before it crosses the Northern Territory tonight or tomorrow.Authorities are warning of heavy rain and possible life threatening flash flooding -- with a watch zone extending from Nhulunbuy to Port McArthur.Premier David Crisafulli will visit Cooktown today, near where the cyclone made landfall yesterday at category 2 strength.If you're in an affected area, you can tune in to your local ABC radio station or the ABC listen app for the latest updates, warnings and advice.Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a statement, saying his country is not seeking war with other Muslim nations after Gulf neighbours were hit by Iranian strikes.His message was broadcast on Iranian state media without showing him on camera,  doing little to dampen the speculation that he's been injured.He says attacks which hit Turkiye and Oman weren't from Iran, instead blaming Israel for the strikes. US President Donald Trump has continued his attack on NATO allies calling them "cowards" for refusing to help the United States in its war against Iran.It comes amid reports the US is preparing to send three more warships and thousands more military personnel, as the war continues to wreak havoc on the world economy.Meanwhile, the head of the international energy agency claims the current energy crisis is the worst in history.South Australians are about to cast their votes in what is shaping as an historic state election, with One Nation polling at record-high levels.Labor is tipped to win today's election comfortably, with the party polling significantly ahead of the competition as Premier Peter Malinauskas seeks a second term in office. The Liberal opposition, led by Ashton Hurn, has spent the campaign in third place in the polls, well behind One Nation. American martial arts champion and film and television star Chuck Norris has died aged 86.He starred in films "Way of the Dragon" with Bruce Lee, "Delta Force" and "The Expendables Two."His family says Norris died suddenly in hospital in Hawaii.For more news at any time you can follow the ABC Top Stories podcast.

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