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Top Stories One Sydneysider, 285 guns: Weapons hoard in exclusive suburb Australians are stockpiling personal arsenals with new figures revealing where the biggest weapons caches are located around the country. 'It's like a war zone': Explosions rattle NSW town after fertiliser truck crash A stolen truck has crashed into a building at Singleton in the Hunter Valley, sparking explosions and a major rescue operation, police say. Rape claims, secret tape pile pressure on Weinstein, Jolie joins list of accusers Harvey Weinstein denies claims he raped three women, as a secret audio recording of him harassing a model in a hotel emerges and Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow join the growing list of women making accusations against him. Human remains found near Aireys Inlet after search for Elisa Curry Police investigate after human remains are found on Victoria's Surf Coast, not far from where missing woman Elisa Curry was last seen, but officers say it is too early to speculate. 'Surreal and embarrassing': The US can't believe it's missed the World Cup Former US international Taylor Twellman pretty much summed up America's reaction to missing out on the 2018 World Cup, yelling "what are we doing?!" But the reaction has been very different elsewhere. Socceroos to face Honduras as US dumped from World Cup qualification The United States is sensationally eliminated from World Cup qualifying by minnows Trinidad and Tobago, leaving the Socceroos to face Honduras in next month's intercontinental play-off. Australian detained at Bali airport after allegedly being found with drugs Bali police say 32-year-old Mount Isa man Joshua James Baker told them a plastic bag containing marijuana mixed with tobacco, along with sedative medication, belonged to his girlfriend. Dominant-servant relationship between teen's accused murderers, court hears "I will fear you but respect you, I see you as my dominant" — just one of the messages allegedly exchanged on social media between two women on trial for the murder of Perth teenager Aaron Pajich. Would you switch off your aircon for a movie voucher? The Government wants to pay people to cut their power usage this summer. How will the plan impact you — and could you actually get a free day of electricity if you switch off your pool pump? 'We have failed you': Sydney Anglicans apologise to domestic violence victims While internal critics say it has "no credibility" if it continues to teach women to submit to men, the largest Anglican diocese in the country has vowed to better protect women. How 'creatives' turned our cities into unaffordable playgrounds for the rich At the beginning of the 21st century Richard Florida predicted that the "creative classes" would become the driving force of economic growth in renewed, prosperous urban centres. But now he's changed his mind. 'Like picking up a toddler': Real estate agent throws shark out of pool Sydney real estate agent Melissa Hatheier becomes a social media hit after footage of her calmly removing a Port Jackson shark from an ocean pool at Cronulla, in the city's south, goes viral. Keeping track of the ugly side of the same-sex marriage debate The same-sex marriage debate has been marred by hate speech, vandalism and bullying. Keep track of the key incidents. Penalty rate cuts here to stay after unions lose court appeal Unions lose their legal bid to overturn the Fair Work Commission's decision to reduce Sunday and public holiday rates for hospitality, retail and fast-food workers. Year 12 exams — are they worth the stress? As hundreds of thousands of students across Australia prepare to do Year 12 exams, stress levels across the country are soaring for both students and parents. But it is worth it? Utah police officer who dragged screaming nurse is fired A Utah police officer who was caught on video roughly handcuffing and "dragging" a nurse out of hospital because she refused to allow a blood draw from an unconscious patient is fired after it is found his behaviour was "inappropriate, unreasonable and unwarranted". Abbott's climate speech: How to provoke instant outrage to keep yourself relevant The former prime minister's London speech on climate change was the latest in a series of calculated, carefully-timed moves to cement his long-term future in Australian politics, writes Europe correspondent James Glenday. Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Terry Crews reveals Hollywood sexual assault Terry Crews, who plays the iron-pumping, yoghurt-loving Detective Sergeant Terry Jeffords on sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, reveals his own story of being sexually assaulted by a Hollywood heavyweight in the wake of allegations against powerful executive producer Harvey Weinstein. Joyce's feelings about New Zealand heritage irrelevant, Gleeson argues George Brandis' legal foe attempts to tear holes in the Attorney-General's argument that Barnaby Joyce should keep his spot in Federal Parliament, telling the High Court the logic is flawed. 'It's forcing them into a box': Calls to ban gendered school uniforms A child rights organisation is calling for gendered school uniforms to be banned following new research that finds Australian girls have a bleak view of gender equality. Analysis and Opinion Gloves come off in gold fight, but did the WA Liberals learn their lesson? Abbott's climate speech: How to provoke instant outrage to keep yourself relevant By Europe correspondent James Glenday Buying a 'foreign' beer? Always check the label first By Dan Jerker B Svantesson, Bond University When it comes to affordable housing, some states are better than others By Steven Rowley and Peter Phibbs, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute World At least 13 dead in Mexico prison riot   Deadly USS John McCain collision was preventable, US Navy says   Catalonia calls for talks, then declares independence: what's going on?   Business Interest-only loans expensive and inappropriate for most owner-occupiers: ASIC   Foreign buyers purchase a quarter of new homes in NSW   Australia not ready for Chinese tourism boom, warns business group   Politics Would you switch off your aircon for a movie voucher?   Joyce's feelings about New Zealand heritage irrelevant, Gleeson argues   The Government wants to pay you to switch off this summer   Sport Postecoglou refuses to commit to Socceroos beyond November   Socceroos to face Honduras as US dumped from World Cup qualification   Cahill comes up big as Socceroos edge Syria in extra time   Science and Technology Mining could help Australia lead the way on driverless cars   What does the origin story of the robot tell us about our future?   Hackers stole data from national security contractor, report reveals   Environment Abbott's climate speech: How to provoke instant outrage to keep yourself relevant   The real Tony Abbott emerges in incendiary climate change speech   The construction loophole leaving buyers with higher energy bills       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to starnewsposting@gmail.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. 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