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Top Stories Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington found dead in LA home Authorities are investigating the death of Bennington as an apparent suicide. He was close friends with Chris Cornell and performed Hallelujah at the Soundgarden singer's funeral in late May. Giant dark net marketplace AlphaBay busted in blow to internet drug trade The US Justice Department says it has shut down the dark net marketplace AlphaBay, working with international partners to knock offline the site accused of allowing hundreds of thousands of people to buy and sell drugs, firearms, computer hacking tools and other illicit goods. Turnbull warns of interest rate hike — but will borrowers listen? Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is the latest to sound the alarm for property investors about rising interest rates. But if they haven't listened to all the warnings so far, will they heed his advice? Trust funds are costing the taxman a 'staggering' $3.5 billion every year Australians are using trust funds to minimise their taxable income to the tune of $3.5 billion a year, according to a new report from the Australia Institute, which found those who contribute the most to the country's $3.1 trillion trust pool make more than $500,000 a year. Single women taking DIY path to motherhood So you're single and the bank account isn't a bottomless pit of money, but becoming a mum is all you can think about. For 38-year-old Hannah Slootjes, there was a solution outside of visiting an IVF clinic or sperm bank. Justine Damond's family seek hometown farewell after fatal US shooting Justine Damond's family wants to bring her home to Australia for a farewell among family and friends, as they try to come to terms with her death at the hands of a US police officer. Jordon Steele-John ready to take Scott Ludlam's Senate seat The federal Upper House looks set to have its youngest-ever senator, with 22-year-old Jordon Steele-John announcing he is prepared to take on the West Australian seat left vacant by his mentor Scott Ludlam. Berry farming and country music all in a day's work for The Wolfe Brothers The Wolfe Brothers have spent years touring with their country rock band, but following the death of their father, Tom and Nick are taking on the new challenge of running the family berry farm. Did you know algorithms can make decisions on behalf of ministers? Australia has passed legislation to allow computers to make important decisions previously made by the ministers or staff of at least 11 federal government departments. OJ Simpson granted parole, set for release in October OJ Simpson is granted parole from prison after serving nine years for a botched armed robbery and will be released in October. Native title claim over Andrew Forrest's Solomon mine upheld A court decision recognising a native title claim over land on which the Solomon Hub mine sits in WA's ore-rich Pilbara region opens the way for the Yindjibarndi people to sue Fortescue Metals Group for millions of dollars. You won't believe these Young Archie portraits were done by children Australias next big artist may well be the kid next door — these are some of the incredible works that made the final of the Young Archies competition. 'Terribly disappointing' if Abbott is intending to damage Government, Morrison says Treasurer Scott Morrison says he hopes Tony Abbott isn't trying to undermine Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and admits the former PM's interventions are damaging the Government. Dylan Voller says sorry over fake gun photo on Facebook NT police investigate after former youth detainee Dylan Voller is photographed sitting in a car next to a replica handgun, but Mr Voller — now an aspiring politician — says he didn't mean to scare anyone. False killer whale freed after beaching in Top End lagoon A false killer whale stranded on a remote Northern Territory sandbar is freed following a 12-hour rescue effort by volunteers and Indigenous rangers. Apollo 11 moon dust set to be auctioned after tussle over ownership A bag used by Neil Armstrong which contains traces of moon dust is expected to fetch up to $5 million when it heads to auction — surrounded by some fallout from a galactic court battle. Why many women with 'high-functioning' autism are left undiagnosed Many women with so-called "high-functioning" autism are likely being left undiagnosed, a situation which has wide-ranging consequences for their wellbeing. Boaty's revenge: Public names new Swedish express Trainy McTrainface An express train running between two major Swedish cities will be called Trainy McTrainface after the offbeat moniker won a public vote, in what the rail company behind the competition is calling "revenge" for Boaty McBoatface. Critics decry 'unsustainable' new Hunter Valley town as residents move in Build it and they will come? That's the hope for Huntlee, the newest town in the New South Wales Hunter Valley, which is being built from scratch — but not without controversy. How I found a new bizarre-looking sunfish — using social media A four-year puzzle about these famously strange-looking animals ends with the discovery of a new species of sunfish. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Grattan: Greens should press Jordon Steele-John to stay in Ludlam's seat By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Tell him he's dreaming: Why the RBA can't raise interest rates By business editor Ian Verrender 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 Just In Cecil the lion's offspring, Xanda, killed by hunter in Zimbabwe July 21, 2017 - 7:19 am Caring for centuries-old garments takes more than it seams July 21, 2017 - 7:00 am NT's iconic outback Daly Waters pub sold July 21, 2017 - 6:55 am World • Cecil the lion's offspring, Xanda, killed by hunter in Zimbabwe • 'We love this job': Jeff Sessions brushes off Trump's AG appointment regret comment • Scales tip in AIDS fight as death rates decline, treatment rates rise Business • Tensions brewing in the bankers' review as key reforms delayed • Turnbull warns of interest rate hike — but will borrowers listen? • Native title claim over Andrew Forrest's Solomon mine upheld Politics • This is where the NSW Government wants to put six polluting smokestacks • Jordon Steele-John ready to take Scott Ludlam's Senate seat • 'Terribly disappointing' if Abbott is intending to damage Government, Morrison says Sport • Australia suffers shock loss in Women's World Cup semi against India • Broncos dismantle Bulldogs in big Lang Park win • Fanning plucked from J-Bay surf again after another shark appears Science and Tech • Apollo 11 moon dust set to be auctioned after tussle over ownership • How I found a new bizarre-looking sunfish — using social media • How do we know how old the Indigenous Madjedbebe rock shelter is? Environment • This is where the NSW Government wants to put six polluting smokestacks • 'It's totally illegal': Koala habitat destroyed by logging • Environmental headache for Sydney's new toll tunnels 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. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2017 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters