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Top Stories Homes evacuated as Melbourne plant fire produces hazardous smoke Residents of more than 100 homes in Dallas, in Melbourne's north, are advised to evacuate as a massive fire continues to burn at a recycling plant at Coolaroo, which authorities say could take several days to extinguish. Turnbull turns to Cricket Australia chairman for advice on next Defence boss Cricket Australia's chairman is sounded out by Malcolm Turnbull for advice on who should be the country's next Defence boss as the Prime Minister contemplates a wide-ranging shakeup of security and intelligence agencies. US hits refugee intake cap as Manus Island, Nauru refugees assessed Refugees in detention centres on Manus Island and Nauru could be delayed entry to the United States after the country hit its annual refugee intake cap yesterday. Indonesia extradites alleged people smuggler for prosecution A man believed to be a "significant player" in people smuggling operations and accused of taking amore than $US2 million from asylum seekers will face an Australian court. Liu Xiaobo's friends renew calls for greater democracy in wake of dissident's death Friends of China's most prominent dissident Liu Xiaobo accuse the Chinese Government of violating human rights after the activist dies of multiple organ failures brought on by lung cancer. High power bills? There's an app for that An app that could cut households' power bills, or even allow them to turn a profit, by trading their electricity usage on the energy market could be available in Australia within months. Parents of Charlie Gard storm out of court Having returned to a London court hoping for a fresh analysis of their wish to defy local doctors and take their critically-ill child to the US for medical treatment, the parents react angrily when the judge suggests their argument has not been consistent. Why craft beer brands are struggling to find a place at the taps Ever wonder why one pub seems to be all about VB and another serves James Boags? Some craft brewers believe they are getting a raw deal by being locked out of the taps. Venus eclipses Konta to reach Wimbledon final Venus Williams breaks British hearts, beating home hope Johanna Konta to reach the Wimbledon women's singles final. Cheap supermarket eggs threaten free range industry, lobby says The Australian egg industry lobby says major supermarkets have "ignited a price war" by slashing egg prices in a move it says endorses caged over free range. 'They could have sent a helicopter, search dogs' The mother of Australian man Owen Rooney criticises Canadian police over their efforts to find her son, whose remains have been found after seven years, three kilometres from where he was last seen. Former Australian of the Year finalist says she has been 'bullied' at ICAC hearing Eman Sharobeem lashes out on the final day of hearings at the Independent Commission Against Corruption, declaring she has been "abused, bullied and terrorised". Meet the shoe salesman-turned-hotelier funding the world's richest landscape art prize The owner of one of Hobart's oldest hotels is personally funding a new art award with a $100,000 prize, and says he's been warned it is "a really dreadful investment". Dying to leave: Playing politics with patients' lives in Gaza An investigation by the ABC's 7.30 program reveals the denial of health care is increasingly used by the Palestinian Authority and Israel to punish civilians in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip. Men jailed over assassination of Putin critic amid claims of cover-up Five men are sentenced to between 11 and 20 years' jail for the murder of one the Russian President's most vocal critics, but the victim's family say those who organised the killing "are not in the dock". Why is net neutrality a thing again? Some of the biggest companies in the world have joined together to fight for net neutrality. Here's why it's suddenly an issue again and why you didn't hear much about it in Australia. Lawyer for Daniel Morcombe's killer committed fraud out of 'pure greed', court told High-profile criminal solicitor Tim Meehan could have pocketed up to $500,000 in a scheme that defrauded a law firm of "well in excess of $600,000", the Supreme Court in Brisbane is told. Confessions of a former doctor shopper Addicted to opioid painkillers for decades, Rustie Lassam would go from doctor to doctor to get her fix. This is her story. Mongolia's nomadic lifestyle is under threat - but Australian graziers could help A Mongolian photographer visits leading cattle growing properties in Australia as he tries to find a way to preserve his country's nomadic herding traditions. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Australia is crying out for its own space agency. Here are six reasons why By Andrew P Street Trump's in serious trouble, thanks to the power he's given his family By Bruce Wolpe Democracy's only hope is for politicians to stand up to political parties By Tony Fitzgerald We don't need a homeland security portfolio but Dutton wants a bone By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Just In Heath Ledger's dad on the scourge of prescription drug addiction July 14, 2017 - 7:03 am Only the brave: MIFF honours pioneering women directors July 14, 2017 - 7:00 am Did you pay attention to the big news of the week? July 14, 2017 - 6:56 am World • Chinese Nobel Peace Prize laureate, renowned dissident Liu Xiaobo dies • Indonesian police seize one tonne of crystal methamphetamine • Why Trump and the Pope are right about Charlie Gard Business • Housing markets set to weaken in all states: NAB survey • Canada raises interest rates, will Australia follow? • China's economy regaining momentum with a surprising jump in imports and exports Politics • Tech companies obliged to decrypt online messages to fight terrorism • Liu Xiaobo's friends renew calls for greater democracy in wake of dissident's death • Indonesia extradites alleged people smuggler for prosecution Sport • Venus eclipses Konta to reach Wimbledon final • Froome surrenders yellow to Aru as Bardet takes stage 12 • Lacazette helps Arsenal to friendly win over Sydney FC Science and Tech • High power bills? There's an app for that • Why is net neutrality a thing again? • Eyes in the sky: Why 'satellite-bludging' Australia wants its own space agency Environment • Homes evacuated as Melbourne plant fire produces hazardous smoke • Should we keep adding fluoride to our drinking water? • Ministers consider state-based plan for clean energy target 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. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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