Good morning, this is Eleanor Ainge Roy bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Tuesday 12 September. The payments, compiled exclusively for Guardian Australia, comprised more than $6.5m for travel expenses and accommodation; more than $4.2m in speaking and consultancy fees; and more than $700,000 to cover registration at medical conferences and events. Military efforts have been launched to rescue people trapped on the Florida Keys, which are cut off from the mainland. If you value what we do and would like to help, please make a contribution or become a supporter today. Sign upIf you would like to receive the Guardian Australia morning mail to your email inbox every weekday, sign up here.

Source: The Guardian September 11, 2017 21:00 UTC