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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The United Nations fears the battle to drive Islamic State from Mosul could make one million Iraqis homeless. Explosions could be heard on the city's eastern front after the operation began yesterday A family of four, including two children with "significant disabilities", found dead in a home in Sydney's north yesterday have been identified as Colombian nationals. Police said they were not willing to discuss the cause of death but did not rule out the possibility of a man hunt A panellist on the ABC's Q&A program has suggested people without a job should start a business instead. Industrial relations expert Grace Collier made the comments, which sparked heckling from the audience Would you let a child cut your hair? A new project aims to empower children in the unlikely transaction with an adult. Here's what's coming up: 8:00am AEDT: New Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe speaks at an investment conference 10:00am AEDT: Jury deliberations continue in the trial of Gable Tostee 10:30am AEDT: Details about the next major redevelopment of Melbourne Zoo will be announced 12:30pm AEDT: The federal House of Representatives will meet Top Stories 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. Mosul residents stockpile food as Iraq launches offensive against IS Helicopters release flares and explosions are heard on Mosul's eastern front as Iraqi Government forces launch a high-stakes battle to retake Islamic State's last major stronghold in the country. Three bodies found after wandering 5yo raises alarm for car over cliff A five-year-old boy found wandering at a rural property in the NSW Hunter Valley leads rescue authorities to a car that had been driven over a cliff, killing three men. Don't have a job? Start a business, Q&A panellist says Tensions flare on Q&A as industrial relations expert Grace Collier says the unemployed should just start their own businesses. Meanwhile, the panel considers what Australia needs to do to avoid a Trump-like leader. Would you let a child cut your hair? Would you let a 10-year-old cut your hair? These kids wouldn't trust themselves to cut their own hair … but these brave strangers do. Defence ministers stalemate a 'crazy situation' It has been 100 days since three frontbenchers were given the responsibility of the Defence portfolio, but with none able to confirm their precise powers, department officials and military companies are becoming frustrated. Nauru detention policy could be torture, Amnesty says A damning report by Amnesty International says refugee children on Nauru feel unsafe, police are not properly acting on claims of abuse and the Australian Government is enforcing a policy to "inflict harm". Kyrgios booted off ATP Tour due to Shanghai Masters capitulation Nick Kyrgios is banned from the ATP Tour for eight weeks as a result of his conduct at the Shanghai Masters tournament last week, copping a $33,000 fine for good measure. Opposition quizzes Brandis on consulting Gleeson on anti-terror laws The Federal Opposition is questioning Attorney-General George Brandis on whether the nation's second law officer was consulted on the final draft of anti-terror laws. Millennials hit back at housing claims in 'smashed avocado' debate Millennials have joined the growing debate over home ownership, arguing an out-of-reach housing market has nothing to do with a penchant for "smashed avocado". 'Homeless, elderly' people signed up as company directors in alleged tax scam A scheme which allegedly signed homeless people up as the directors of failing companies is under scrutiny by the ATO and AFP, with Philip Whiteman (pictured) accused of leaving former clients stuck in a web of debt. Is Australia moving too fast on driverless cars? As global high-tech companies rush to be the first to develop fully autonomous driverless cars, an Australian expert warns the technology is currently "too unsophisticated' to be safe. Aleppo bloodshed continues as Russia agrees to 'humanitarian' halt Fourteen members of the same family are killed in an air strike in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, emergency service workers say, as the Syrian Government pursues its Russian-backed campaign to capture opposition-held areas of the city. Robin Williams' bike collection goes up for auction to raise money for charity More than 80 bikes from the personal collection of late actor — and avid cycling fan — Robin Williams are put up for auction, with the money raised to be donated to charities supporting people with disabilities. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum 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 The Specials headline 2017 Womadelaide line-up October 18, 2016 - 6:49 am Police ombudsman scathing of delays in SA disciplinary cases October 18, 2016 - 6:47 am Bill to lower school starting age in Tasmania set for Upper House vote October 18, 2016 - 6:24 am World • Woman made to bow before Thai king's portrait over alleged royal criticism • Modern art giant makes statement on China's grand propaganda • At least 30 killed in Pakistan bus crash 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 • Don't have a job? Start a business, Q&A panellist says • Opposition quizzes Brandis on consulting Gleeson on anti-terror laws • Defence ministers stalemate a 'crazy situation' Sport • Kyrgios booted off ATP Tour due to Shanghai Masters capitulation • All Blacks star Smith out of Wallabies Test following scandal • Women's cricket gets $15m 'to keep pace with AFL, netball' Science and Tech • Is Australia moving too fast on driverless cars? • Chinese astronauts blast off on 'space dream' mission • European-led Mars lander to start descent to Red Planet 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. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. 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