Dry run | A section of one of Australia’s longest rivers, the Murrumbidgee, lost more than half of its water over a 30-year period due to dams and other diversions, according to new research.

‘We want this’ | The return of Donald Trump to the White House presents a series of disruptive challenges to Anthony Albanese, writes our political editor, while two of the prime minister’s predecessors have been praising the 47th president’s “self-belief”. We also caught up with the expat and Australian Trump supporters who celebrated at watch parties – “We want to bring this to Australia” – and with the Kamala Harris backers drowning their sorrows.

Exclusive | Up to 29 non-citizens released from immigration detention will have charges for allegedly breaching visa conditions dropped after the high court ruled ankle bracelets and curfews were unconstitutional.

Ketamine high | Australians are consuming less cocaine and alcohol than they were last year while ketamine use is at an all-time high, according to levels of drugs detected in the sewer system.

‘World’s strongest’ | Companies could face fines of up to $50m for failing to prevent scams and may be forced to compensate victims under new laws the Albanese government says will be the “world’s strongest”.

Trump triumphant | Donald Trump has promised to “fix everything” in a new “golden age” after his astonishing presidential election win over Kamala Harris. Republicans have retaken control of the Senate and are confident of controlling the House of Representatives, giving Trump greater power to enact change than he had in his first term. The result sent the US dollar soaring despite concerns about Trump’s protectionist trade plans. The Democrats are wondering how they spent $1bn and still lost. Follow developments live right here – at time of writing, Harris had just called Trump to concede and congratulate him, and she was due to address her supporters around 8am AEDT.

‘Time for patriots’ | Key members of the global far right have celebrated Donald Trump’s US election win, with tributes rolling in from Rio de Janeiro to Budapest while more cautious congratulations came from the UK, France and Germany among others. Meanwhile, celebrities who had backed Harris said “Goodbye, America”.

London warming | About 1,000 London buildings including the Houses of Parliament and the National Gallery could soon be warmed by low-carbon heat sourced from the River Thames, London Underground and sewer networks.

Cancer hope | Scientists have raised hopes of treating some of the most aggressive cases of cancer by targeting small fragments of rogue DNA that help tumours thrive and become resistant to chemotherapy.

‘Very honoured’ | Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman whose husband arranged for other men to rape her, has said she was honoured to wear a scarf sent to her by the Australian Older Women’s Network, which works to raise awareness of sexual assaults on older women.

Rugby union | When Australia play England at Twickenham on Saturday both sides will be hoping to reverse losing streaks, while Wallabies assistant coach Geoff Parling talks about the job of revitalising the team.

Women’s football | A new Netflix documentary – It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spain – tells the “extraordinarily powerful” story of how the country’s women won the World Cup in Australia despite their struggles against the their coaches and federation.

Golf | Rory McIlroy has suggested Donald Trump’s return to the White House could accelerate peace talks between traditional golf tours and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Media | Nine Entertainment holds is annual general meeting.

Design | The national architecture awards will be held in Adelaide at 6.15pm.

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