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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The "fast-paced" investigation into the deaths of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and her daughter Khandalyce is continuing with police searching homes in Canberra and South Australia. Police say they are chasing a "very strong line of inquiry" In late breaking news, ANZ has lifted its standard home loan rate. NAB made the same call earlier today and blamed market conditions and regulatory changes. All of the big four banks have increased home loan rates despite the RBA keeping the cash rate steady. NAB is expected to announce a $7.6 billion profit next week. The RBA board will meet again on Melbourne Cup day The number of unanswered calls to Centrelink is up by 61 per cent and bureaucrats say smartphone apps could be to blame. If you've ever heard the "blocked" tone, see what's being said in Senate estimates on the issue Take our news quiz! Test your knowledge on what you picked up this week and get filled in on what you missed Barrie Cassidy writes for The Drum that in Canberra this week, "policy took centre stage for a change" Here's what's coming up tonight: 7:30pm AEDT: Newcastle Jets play a home game against Melbourne Victory 8:00pm AEDT: French president Francois Hollande is due to address Greek parliament after a meeting with leader Alex Tsipras Top Stories Canberra, SA homes searched in mother-daughter murder inquiry Police search homes in Canberra and South Australia in what they call a "fast-paced investigation" into the double murder of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and her daughter Khandalyce. Masked swordsman poses for photos before killing two at school A masked man brandishing a sword breaks into a school in Sweden, killing two people and seriously wounding two others before being shot by police and later dying in hospital. Taxpayers charged $37,000 for empty hotel rooms on Abbott trip The Prime Minister's Department charges taxpayers $37,000 for hotel beds in the Torres Strait Islands that were never slept in during a visit by Tony Abbott. ANZ becomes fourth bank to raise mortgage rates ANZ lifts its standard variable mortgage rate by 18 basis points to 5.56 per cent, following similar moves by the rest of the big banks. Greyhound trainers facing jail for live baiting Three NSW greyhound trainers caught up in the Four Corners live baiting scandal are facing jail terms after pleading guilty to serious animal cruelty offences. Australians 'at risk' from asbestos in imported building products Australians are at risk of being exposed to asbestos in imported building products, an industry group warns amid fears it could bring "another wave" of related diseases. Abetz criticised for 'inappropriate' racial term Liberal senator Eric Abetz is criticised by the race discrimination commissioner for using the term "negro" during a radio interview. Police 'cannot rule out' Stocco fugitives rammed police car Police do not rule out a white Landcruiser that rammed a police car in northern Victoria was being driven by Gino and Mark Stocco, as the search for the fugitive father and son continues. PNG to resettle Manus Island refugees Papua New Guinea announces it will begin to resettle refugees, three years after the Manus Island detention centre opened. Woman claims ability to smell Parkinson's disease, prompts study A Scottish woman who says she can smell Parkinson's disease prompts further research into whether people with the condition produce a particular odour. 87yo man injured when garage collapses on him in Sydney's inner west A great-grandfather is recovering in hospital after driving into the centre column of his garage, causing it to collapse. Unfinished Taj on Swan to be demolished One of Perth's biggest property disputes comes to an end with a multi-million-dollar mansion in an upscale suburb set to be demolished. Spoiler alert! Daily Mail gives away Bachelorette ending The Daily Mail is criticised by fans of The Bachelorette for ruining the finale of the popular reality television show after it published photos showing the winner of the show. Bronze Age plague infection found The microbe responsible for the Black Death plagues was infecting Bronze Age humans more than 3,000 years earlier than the pandemics it is most notorious for. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Social equality might be just what the doctor ordered By Mike Steketee The FTB cuts have been softened, but they're still a con By Marie Coleman It turns out that size does matter - in the brain By Terri Psiakis We've already passed judgment on Abyan, so why bother with courts? 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