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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has given a fiery speech in Parliament promising the Adler shotgun ban is set in stone, after suggestions it may be up for negotiation to pass the ABCC bill Police say a family of four found dead in their northern Sydney home yesterday, died as a result of a murder-suicide. Police are investigating whether the family, including two children with autism, died from gas poisoning South Australian State Upper House MP Robert Brokenshire has nominated for the SA Senate seat being vacated by Family First's Bob Day. Mr Day's chief of staff Rikki Lambert has also nominated Ever wondered why some people get grey hair at a young age and others don't? And is there anything you can do to stop it? Find out here. Here's what's coming up: 4:55pm AEDT: The rollout of the National Broadband Network will be examined at Senate Estimates 6:05pm AEDT: Labor MP Tony Burke will be on RN Drive 7:00pm AEDT: The sentencing of Australian man Robert Ellis for child sexual abuse is expected to begin in Bali 8:00pm: Catalyst looks at how drone technology and virtual reality is allowing archaeologists to explore the Plain of Jars in Laos Top Stories Live: Labor accuses PM of preparing to trade 'guns for votes' Malcolm Turnbull says the ban on the rapid-fire Adler shotgun is set in stone — but Labor accuses the PM of trying to horse-trade on gun laws to get the support of crossbench senators. Follow live. Police confirm murder-suicide after Sydney family of four found dead A family of four, including two children with autism, who were found dead in their northern Sydney home yesterday died as a result of a murder-suicide, police say. Stripped, stomped and sprayed: Ex-policewoman in arrest ordeal Policewoman Yvonne Berry was drunk when she was arrested in Ballarat and the police who allegedly assaulted her in the cells didn't know they were dealing with a fellow officer. Boy 'understandably shaken' after crash kills father, grandfather The family of a boy who survived a Hunter Valley car crash that killed his father, grandfather and a local real estate agent says the five-year-old's recovery is "their number one priority". Mosul offensive one battle in a wider war The fight to retake Mosul from Islamic State is one of the many battles being fought in the shadow of the wider conflict between Baghdad and the Kurds, which is accused of illegally expanding their autonomous zone in the country's north. RBA says interest rates could fall if jobs market worsens New Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe hints at a cautious approach to further interest rate cuts, emphasising financial stability and no rush to lift inflation. ABC defends Four Corners report criticised by Nauru Government The ABC defends a Four Corners report on the conditions faced by children living on Nauru under Australia's immigration policy, after the Nauruan Government said the program was "racist" and "biased political propaganda and lies". 'I kissed her goodbye': Daughter tells of last visit before mother's alleged murder The daughter of one of two elderly women allegedly murdered by a nurse on the NSW North Coast says her mother was alert, healthy and happy the day before she died. Baby dolphin spotted with rubbish wrapped around its neck A baby dolphin spotted with marine debris wrapped tightly around its neck could die if it is not removed, experts warn, as authorities issue fresh warnings about the danger of rubbish to wildlife. Shock adverts need 'trauma trigger' warnings for real-life victims Warnings should precede shock adverts campaigning against crime and poor driving because they are triggering PTSD-like symptoms in victims, a support group says. VR, drones could unlock secrets about mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos A solution to one of Asia's most mysterious sites, the Plain of Jars in Laos, could be just around the corner thanks to an upgrade in the archaeological tool kit. Melania Trump says husband was 'egged on' in infamous 2005 tape Melania Trump says the comments her husband made on tape about women were unacceptable, but that he had been "egged on" by television host Billy Bush. Assange's internet 'cut off' by Ecuador WikiLeaks says founder Julian Assange's internet was shut down by the Ecuador Government, deflecting blame from the US or British governments who have sparred with Mr Assange for releasing sensitive material. Bulldogs unhappy with Libba's Vietnam exploits Tom Liberatore is in the midst of one of the all-time great premiership celebrations, but the Western Bulldogs want him to "be a touch smarter". Analysis and Opinion: The Drum 12 deadly Indigenous social media users to follow By Bronwyn Carlson, University of Wollongong Lessons from the UK following Bacchus Marsh baby deaths By Andrew Street, University of York The battle for Mosul won't be quick or easy By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown A handy guide on how to avoid the spread of rudeness at work By Deirdre Fidge Just In Employee shut out of Sydney Powerball $40m win, court hears October 18, 2016 - 3:40 pm Overwhelmed Gallen considered retirement after Sharks' win October 18, 2016 - 3:40 pm Baby dolphin spotted with rubbish wrapped around its neck October 18, 2016 - 3:40 pm World • US warship to visit New Zealand ending 30-year stalemate • Woman stuck in bath for four days rescued after local cafe notices absence • FBI records reveal US State Department pressure over Clinton emails Business • RBA prepares for events that could rock financial markets, governor says • Wagering giants Tatts and Tabcorp resume $10 billion merger talks • Caltex confirms interest in Woolworths service stations Politics • Calls for royal commission funds to be redirected to struggling Kormilda College • Did you know that more than one in 10 Australians are carers? • Government shipbuilder ASC all at sea on submarine building work Sport • Nick Kyrgios wants to be liked, Woodbridge says • No code war in women's sport: Ellyse Perry • Overwhelmed Gallen considered retirement after Sharks' win Science and Tech • New technology spies on cancer cells to learn how they evade drugs • What exactly is grey hair and why do we get it? • VR, drones could unlock secrets about mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos Environment • Defence delays releasing test results amid water contamination fears • Government plan to save sea turtle eggs dubbed 'hypocritical' • World's oldest panda in captivity dies aged 38 Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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