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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Police are investigating after a man, a woman and two children were found dead in a home in Sydney's north this morning SA Family First senator Bob Day has announced his resignation from the Senate to "start again and repay all debts" as his Home Australia building company goes into liquidation Donald Trump says actor Alec Baldwin's portrayal of him on Saturday Night Live "stinks" and is a "hit job" on him It might not seem like the most likely place to find new treatments for disease, but milk from Tasmanian devils could be the new weapon in the war against superbugs and maybe even cancer. Here's what's coming up: 8:00pm AEDT: Sally Faulkner speaks to Australian Story about the attempt to get her children back from Lebanon 8:35pm AEDT: Four Corners will speak to young refugees trapped in limbo on Nauru 9:30pm AEDT: Greens leader Richard Di Natale and industrial relations expert Grace Collier are among the guests on Q&A Top Stories Two adults, two children found dead in Sydney home Two children with "significant disabilities", aged 10 and 11, are among four people found dead in a home in Davidson in Sydney's north. Live: Bob Day quits Senate as company goes bust South Australian Family First senator Bob Day says he's leaving the Senate and needs to "start again and repay all debts" as his Home Australia building company goes into liquidation. Follow live. Analysis: The battle for Mosul won't be quick or easy Iraq says its forces have begun the battle to capture the ancient city of Mosul from Islamic State — but the insurgency will persist long after the coalition declares "mission accomplished", writes correspondent Matt Brown. Inner-city property prices set to tumble, says leading economist Property may be the hottest investment game in town, but a leading Australian economist warns over-supplied inner-city apartment markets in Melbourne and Brisbane are about to become poor investment. Bali murder accused to move to prison ahead of trial Australian woman Sara Connor and British man David Taylor, who are accused of murdering a policeman in Bali, are transferred to Kerobokan prison ahead of their trial. 'What ifs' haunt Sally Faulkner in child abduction aftermath Brisbane mother Sally Faulkner reveals in detail the story behind a desperate attempt to get her children back from Beirut, which landed her in jail along with a 60 Minutes crew and a child recovery team. Man dead, two injured after stabbing in Gippsland A father takes his own life after stabbing two work colleagues at an accountancy firm in Victoria's east, with police describing the attack as "out of character". Woman in custody for starving Chihuahua A South Australian woman who starved her pet Chihuahua to death before throwing it in a bin is in custody while she awaits sentencing in an unusual move applauded by the RSPCA. Trump says Baldwin's portrayal of him on SNL 'stinks' Donald Trump says actor Alec Baldwin's portrayal of him on Saturday Night Live "stinks" and accuses the media of working to rig the election. Missing sheepdog returns home just in time to represent Australia Scooter the sheepdog had an unusual lead-up to a major championship, going missing for three days before she was due to represent her country. Supreme Court jury retires to consider verdict in Tostee murder trial The jury in the Gable Tostee murder trial retires to consider its verdict, after Justice John Byrne told members they must not rely on intuition and guesswork in reaching a decision. Michael Clarke opens up about Aussie cricket, fraught captaincy Former Australian captain Michael Clarke admits he rubbed a few players the wrong way and was a bad vice-captain under Ricky Ponting. Jail fears for Crown staff detained in China The fate of three Australians from James Packer's Crown group remains unclear, three days after they were detained in China for alleged gambling crimes. Boy left dangling from building after Aleppo air strike The trauma inflicted on children by the Syria crisis is again highlighted by footage of a young boy left dangling from a building after an air strike in Aleppo. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Analysis: The battle for Mosul won't be quick or easy By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Balancing the budget is important, but spending isn't always bad By business editor Ian Verrender A handy guide on how to avoid the spread of rudeness at work By Deirdre Fidge The Nobel Prize judges have made a category error By Jen Webb Just In Australian special forces to assist Iraq military in battle for Mosul October 17, 2016 - 3:35 pm Gay ex-NRL player and Indigenous model becomes face of NT sexual health campaign October 17, 2016 - 3:28 pm Unemployment rate only telling half the labour market story October 17, 2016 - 3:21 pm World • White rhino freed from tyre stuck around its horn • China launches longest manned space mission • Boris Johnson's secret anti-Brexit article his way of 'wrestling with the issue' Business • Inner-city property prices set to tumble, says leading economist • 'I will repay all debts': Day's pledge as political career ends • Unemployment rate only telling half the labour market story Politics • Government plan to save sea turtle eggs dubbed 'hypocritical' • Bill Bailey talks QI, Jeremy Corbyn and his new Australian tour • Special luggage lift installed at The Lodge at a cost of $83k Sport • Michael Clarke opens up about Aussie cricket, fraught captaincy • Women's cricket gets $15m 'to keep pace with AFL, netball' • Quiz: The sporting week in 10 questions Science and Tech • China launches longest manned space mission • European-led Mars lander to start descent to Red Planet • Downey Jr offers to voice Zuckerberg's Iron Man-style AI Environment • Government plan to save sea turtle eggs dubbed 'hypocritical' • World's oldest panda in captivity dies aged 38 • Global deal to limit powerful greenhouse gases, fight climate change Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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