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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The debate over the Adler shotgun continues. Former PM Tony Abbott has raised concerns about importing more weapons during a time of a heightened terror threat and farmers have said they don't need the Adler gun to control pests Patients are likely to be slugged more for doctor visits from November, with the country's peak medical body, the Australian Medical Association, recommending an increase in fees for standard consultations Cafes are offering discounted smashed avocado on toast, following the uproar over comments made by KPMG partner Bernard Salt that young people should spend less on brunch and more on saving for a home deposit We all know the mysterious powers placebos have in making people feel better. Now, a new study has found patients who knowingly took placebos still saw an improvement in their ailment. Go figure. Here's what's coming up: 7:00pm AEDT: The Prime Minister's Prize for Science event will begin 7:30pm AEDT: Canberra Olympic will take on Sydney FC in the FFA Cup semi-final at Viking Park 7:30pm AEDT: Former prime minister Tony Abbott will be on 7.30 with Leigh Sales Top Stories Live: Abbott issues terror warning on rapid-fire gun imports Former PM Tony Abbott hands Labor fresh ammunition in the row over the Adler shotgun as he weighs into the gun laws debate. Follow live. Farmers have mixed opinions on need for Adler shotgun Farmers and pest animal experts are dubious about claims a lever-action shotgun like the Adler should be allowed in to Australia. Wind farms lost power due to safety settings during SA blackout SA's Treasurer says the state is owed an apology over the questioning of renewable energy after an updated report finds safety settings caused a number of wind farms to fail in the lead-up to the statewide blackout. 'Stop whining', Obama tells Trump President Barack Obama tears into Donald Trump for sowing suspicion about the integrity of the US election, telling the Republican presidential nominee to "stop whining" and focus on winning votes. Cafes offer discounted smashed avo to help millennials save for house Brunch-loving millennials will now be able to have their cake — or indulgent breakfast food in this case — and eat it too, with cafes across Australia introducing discounts on smashed avo to help them save for a house. Marise Payne can't say if she or Pyne is top minister in Defence portfolio Defence Minister Marise Payne is unable to say whether she or Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne is considered the "senior" minister in the portfolio. Will feeding cows seaweed help save the planet? Seaweed could hold the key to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, one cow burp at a time. Massive decline in affordable housing adding to Melbourne homelessness An alarming long-term decline in affordable housing is forcing welfare recipients to seek accommodation on the suburban fringes and fuelling the numbers of homeless people in Melbourne. Geelong superstar Bartel retires from AFL Geelong favourite Jimmy Bartel calls time on an illustrious AFL career, retiring from the game in which he claimed three premiership wins and the 2007 Brownlow Medal. Doctors' fees set to rise from November 1 Patients are likely to be charged more for doctor visits from November, with the country's peak medical body recommending an increase in fees for standard consultations. Faces of the refugee camp as Iraqis flee Mosul Debaga camp, on the outskirts of Erbil, is overflowing with Iraqis who have fled villages on the outskirts of Mosul, where coalition forces are fighting to retake the Islamic State-controlled city. Anyone named Bowen urged to recall whereabouts during NCA bombing South Australian police ask all those with the surname Bowen to remember where they were at the time of the fatal bombing on the National Crime Authority in Adelaide in 1994, and whether they recall suspicious activity in the lead-up to the attack. Saudi prince executed after being found guilty of murder Saudi Arabia carries out a rare execution involving a member of the ruling family, killing a prince found guilty of murdering a friend. Moonbow: Photographer captures rare double lunar rainbow A UK photographer captures a rare double lunar rainbow — or moonbow — in skies over northern England, describing the experience as "very odd, and very cool". 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 Victorian Treasurer met Hazelwood owners over closure concerns October 19, 2016 - 4:11 pm Sydney academics take research to the pub October 19, 2016 - 3:56 pm Massive decline in affordable housing adding to Melbourne homelessness October 19, 2016 - 3:53 pm World • China's economic growth of 6.7pc shows 'uncanny stability' • Chinese manned 'space dream' mission docks with space station • You can now endorse a US presidential candidate on Facebook Business • Mortgage arrears break records in two states and NT • China's economic growth of 6.7pc shows 'uncanny stability' • Toronto Stock Exchange spruiks its investment credentials to Australian mining companies Politics • Massive decline in affordable housing adding to Melbourne homelessness • Shorten steps in as Labor factional brawl goes public • What is the Adler shotgun? Five things you need to know Sport • Geelong superstar Bartel retires from AFL • Suns hammer Hawks' 'disgraceful' handling of O'Meara trade talks • Vietnam Swans play down Libba's AFL Asia appearance after Dogs' concerns Science and Tech • Chinese manned 'space dream' mission docks with space station • Inside the secret Australian body farm helping real-life CSIs • New technology spies on cancer cells to learn how they evade drugs Environment • Victorian Treasurer met Hazelwood owners over closure concerns • Endangered yellow chat flying high again • Thousands of 'scrotum frogs' found dead in Lake Titicaca Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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