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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Victorian footballer Riki Stephens has died in hospital after overdosing on a drug known as 'N bomb' while holidaying on the Gold Coast. He was one of 12 people hospitalised last weekend after taking the drug, which contains LSD and MDMA The Adler shotgun import ban will remain in place after the states and territories failed to reach a consensus on how the gun should be classified The bodies of a three-year-old boy and five-year-old girl have been discovered in a home at Yanchep, in Perth's north, in what officers believe was an attempted murder-suicide. Their father is under police guard in hospital Self-confessed "Gen Y cynic" and ABC business reporter Michael Janda lists eight reasons why young people should stick with their smashed avocado breakfasts and hold off on buying a home Here's what's coming up: 5:30pm AEDT: The family of Indigenous man Mr Morrison, who died after an altercation at Yatala Prison, will lead a rally at Parliament House in Adelaide 7:30pm AEDT: Adelaide 36ers v Cairns Taipans in the National Basketball League 7:50pm AEDT: Perth Glory faces Tim Cahill's Melbourne City in Perth. The clubs have already been touted as two of the title favourites 9:30pm AEDT: Perth Wildcats v Illawarra Hawks in the NBL Top Stories Footballer dies after mass 'N bomb' overdose on Gold Coast Police issue a warning over the dangers of a potent drug cocktail known as 'N bomb' after Victorian footballer Riki Stephens, one of 12 people hospitalised on the Gold Coast after overdosing at the weekend, dies in hospital. Hunt for man with yellow fingernails after tram sex assault Police hunt for a man with distinctive yellow-coloured fingernails who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on a Melbourne tram at the weekend. NDIS sends letter to 'Ms Intellectual Disability' The National Disability Insurance Scheme is forced to apologise after calling one of its clients "Ms. Intellectual Disability" in a letter it sent them. Life sentence for Brisbane couple who murdered woman in front of friends A Brisbane couple are sentenced to life in prison for murdering mother of four Tia Landers in their home, while forcing her two friends to watch on and clean up. Ban stays in place as states bicker on Adler laws The import ban on the controversial Adler shotgun remains in place after the states and territories fail to reach a consensus on how it should be classified. Victorian amateur BMX rider admits causing child to perform sex act with dog Victorian amateur BMX rider Fabian Meharry pleads guilty to almost 200 child sex charges, including rape, causing a child to perform a sexual act with a dog and producing child pornography. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton trade jibes at Al Smith Dinner Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump turn the annual Al Smith charity dinner into a makeshift comedy roast with a series of personal barbs — but who came out on top? Children found dead in Perth after attempted murder-suicide WA police are treating the discovery of the bodies of two children, aged three and five, in a Yanchep home as an attempted murder-suicide, as their father remains in hospital with life-threatening stab wounds. Hopes new national Trans Camp will become annual event Around 20 people have attended Australia's first Trans Camp in Hobart, getting practical advice and support on what many say can be a very scary journey. Apartment glut: More cranes on Australian east coast than in North America There are now more cranes servicing high rise apartment construction down the east coast of Australia than in major cities across North America. Sydney dancing teacher gets 24 years' jail over sex abuse Sydney dancing teacher Grant Davies is sentenced to 24 years in jail for multiple child sex offences against nine victims, with the judge noting he groomed his victims and sometimes their mothers. Kurds close in as battle for Mosul intensifies These Kurdish women are among the troops pushing into the outskirts of Mosul as the battle to wrest the Iraqi city from Islamic State intensifies. But as Matt Brown reports, they found it tough going, facing sniper and mortar attacks as the militants dig in. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why Gen Y should hold off buying a home By business reporter Michael Janda A 'game-changer' gun changes Turnbull-Abbott game By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em: Trump's plans for after the November election By North America correspondent Stephanie March in Las Vegas Weight Watchers sends mood lights to help women feel less self-conscious in bed By Deirdre Fidge Just In Asbestos-laden material dumped outside childcare centre, council believes October 21, 2016 - 4:04 pm NDIS sends letter to 'Ms Intellectual Disability' October 21, 2016 - 3:59 pm Hunt for man with yellow fingernails after tram sex assault October 21, 2016 - 3:49 pm World • Scientists accidentally turn carbon dioxide into ethanol • Saudi coalition's deadly Yemen funeral bombing was illegal, UN experts say • Russia vows to pause Aleppo bombing for 11 hours a day Business • Apartment glut: More cranes on Australian east coast than in North America • Samarco staff and BHP executives charged with homicide over Brazil dam spill • Former CBA boss critical of new chairman after 'nightmare' Telstra service Politics • Ban stays in place as states bicker on Adler laws • Saudi coalition's deadly Yemen funeral bombing was illegal, UN experts say • Russia vows to pause Aleppo bombing for 11 hours a day Sport • Connors puts a brave hand up to coach Kyrgios • Room for two A-League teams in Brisbane, says Aloisi • We value Bryce Gibbs more than Crows, says Carlton Science and Tech • Scientists accidentally turn carbon dioxide into ethanol • How technology messes with your sleep • Crash landing feared as Europe's Mars lander still silent Environment • Bleak report card delivered for Great Barrier Reef • Victorian Treasurer met Hazelwood owners over closure concerns • Endangered yellow chat flying high again Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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