Star News: August 2017

South Korean and Japanese jets join exercises with two supersonic US B-1B bombers over the Korean peninsula, two days after North Korea fired a missile over Japan, sharply raising tensions.

Alleged toddler-killing church bomber fronts court in Islamic State headscarf

An Indonesian man accused of killing a toddler in a terrorist attack at a church appears in court wearing an Islamic State-inspired head dressing, as prosecutors seek a life sentence for him and criminal damages from the Government for his victims.

Twin blasts rock Texas chemical plant as Harvey danger moves east

Fires and two explosions rock a Houston-area chemical plant in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey, even as floodwaters from days of relentless rain began to recede.

Hinch thinks he might be in the clear on Senate eligibility, says going to High Court would be 'waste of time'

Crossbench senator Derryn Hinch may not refer his parliamentary eligibility to the High Court after all, stating "if the Government says 'we think you're clean', I'll take it as a green light".

Trans young people at alarmingly high risk of suicide and depression, report reveals

Leon was 16 when he summoned the courage to tell his parents he was transgender, after many dark days. He is just one person among many contributing to the alarming statistics on the mental health of trans youth today.

There is a lot riding on Donald Trump's economic plan, so where is it?

You could be forgiven for thinking the President has left his economic agenda behind, but there are frantic efforts going on behind the scenes, writes David Taylor.

Cricketers run for cover after crossbow bolt shot onto The Oval

Players and spectators at the English county cricket game were ordered to take cover after a metal-tipped crossbow bolt was shot onto field.

Murray-Darling Basin plan a 'failure', farmers claim water backed up in Qld

Farmers on Queensland's McIntyre River say the Federal Government's $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin plan has failed because it allows cotton irrigators to replace water sold back to the Commonwealth with extra floodwaters caught off the plains.

Football journalist Mike Cockerill dies

Long-serving football journalist and broadcaster Mike Cockerill has died after a long illness.

The high-tech bunker housing the private documents of more than a million Queenslanders

Step inside the stronghold built to withstand cyclones, floods and fire that houses the last will and testament of Queenslanders dating back to 1916.

Socceroos' World Cup route muddied by disappointing loss to Japan

Australia misses the opportunity to keep World Cup qualification in its hands, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat to Japan that leaves the Socceroos relying on other results going their way.

What does human rights law say about marriage and equality?

The phrase "marriage equality" potently summarises one of the central claims to marriage reform. But courts have had different ideas, writes Mark Fowler.

'Surprising' results from Antarctic ocean warming study

A single degree of warming in the shallow waters off the Antarctic Peninsula can produce massive changes in the seabed communities, the "most realistic ocean warming experiment to date" shows.

The science behind the speed of champion racehorse Winx

Winx has already eclipsed Phar Lap's record of 14 on the trot and is closing in on Black Caviar's all-time mark of 25, but the mare bucks the trend for champion racehorses — and it's all about her stride.

Cooktown in eight-year fight for statues to mark first reconciliation in 1770

The far north Queensland town is planning to erect a series of statues to commemorate the first recorded reconciliation of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia.

Trump orders Russia to close US consulate, annex buildings

The United States tells Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and two annex buildings in Washington and New York, in response to Moscow last month ordering cuts in the US diplomatic mission in Russia.

Man charged after brutal attack on kangaroo goes viral on Chinese social media

A 43-year-old man is charged with destroying protected wildlife after the brutal killing of a kangaroo went viral on social media.

Scenic Tours loses class action for forcing cruise travellers onto buses

Scenic Tours will have to fork out over $16 million after 1,200 travellers successfully sued the luxury cruise company after flooding in Europe meant they spent much of their holiday on buses.

Teen's fatal 18th birthday binge a stark reminder of drinking dangers: Coroner

A coroner calls for better alcohol education for high school students following the death of Nicole Bicknell, who recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.319 after consuming a vast quantity of spirits at her 18th birthday party.

How a fake man helped two women get their start-up off the ground

When the two female founders of an internet start-up found themselves facing the industry's well-known culture of misogyny, they decided to create 'Keith Mann'.

Analysis and Opinion: The Drum

Kim ups the ante in game of nuclear brinkmanship — but how far is too far?
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams

Ten Network no longer the biggest loser as CBS shakes up free-to-air TV
By business reporter Stephen Letts

How Tropical Storm Harvey is feeding itself
By Nate Byrne

Inequality at the heart of India's love affair with controversial 'godmen'
By South Asia correspondent James Bennett

Just In

Cricketers run for cover after crossbow bolt shot onto The Oval
September 1, 2017 - 7:00 am

Cooktown in eight-year fight for statues to mark first reconciliation in 1770
September 1, 2017 - 6:43 am

The high-tech bunker housing the private documents of more than a million Queenslanders
September 1, 2017 - 6:23 am

World

•	'A truly extraordinary woman': Britain marks 20 years since Princess Diana's death

•	This little girl's eyes are still swollen shut from an air strike in Yemen

•	Twelve dead, up to 25 people trapped in Mumbai building collapse

Business

•	Chinese interest in Australian property cools as tougher regulations bite

•	Whyalla steelworks deal signed, with big investment promised

•	Business investment jumps as economy shifts from mining dependency

Politics

•	Lengthy security vetting sees public servants waiting years for clearance

•	Cashless welfare card to be rolled out in Goldfields

•	Battlelines redrawn: New electorates could cause headache for Turnbull

Sport

•	Socceroos' World Cup route muddied by disappointing loss to Japan

•	As it happened: Socceroos' World Cup hopes out of their hands as Japan wins 2-0

•	Broncos win puts Cowboys on finals edge

Science and Tech

•	How a fake man helped two women get their start-up off the ground

•	'Exciting' cancer breakthrough uses children's own blood cells to attack leukemia

•	Superpowered lasers, antibacterial dragonfly wings win Eureka Prize

Environment

•	Proposed charity changes a 'torpedo' to environmental groups, Bob Brown says

•	Indonesian seaweed farmers take on Australian company over oil spill

•	Fire ants join together to make living raft in Harvey floodwaters — and it could happen here

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The creation of two new electorates in Victoria and the ACT, and the loss of one in SA, is tipped to benefit the Labor Party at the next federal election.

Thousands of Australians could have pacemakers being recalled over hacking risk

Nearly half a million of the devices have been recalled in the United States because hackers can remotely cause the batteries to go flat or force the pacemakers to run at potentially deadly speeds.

From tomorrow, you can't be charged 'excessive' EFTPOS or card surcharges

All Australian businesses are set to be banned from slugging customers with excessive surcharges for using EFTPOS and credit cards to pay for purchases.

Teen's fatal 18th birthday binge a stark reminder of drinking dangers: Coroner

Magpies swooping? You should try making friends

If you want to avoid being attacked by magpies this spring, perhaps you should try making friends with them.

How a fake man helped two women get their start-up off the ground

When the two female founders of an internet start-up found themselves facing the industry's well-known culture of misogyny, they decided to create 'Keith Mann'.

Qantas extends Emirates deal and drops Dubai for Singapore stopover

Qantas extends its partnership with Emirates but drops Dubai as the stopover point on Sydney-London flights in favour of a return to Singapore.

'Dangerous' anti-vaxxer denied entry to Australia

One of the world's most prominent anti-vaccination advocates, Kent Heckenlively, is denied entry to Australia, which he planned to visit as part of an international tour calling on parents to stop vaccinating their children.

'Unlicensed Chinese tourist' charged after woman suffers cardiac arrest at salon

A woman charged with using poison to endanger life after a female customer went into cardiac arrest following a "procedure" at a Sydney beauty clinic is an unlicensed Chinese tourist, a court is told.

Northern Territory to change racist places names

Following Queensland's decision to rename 10 localities, the North Territory promises to rename a number of landmarks with racist names.

'Close friend's' NYC leak sends Hinch to the High Court to save his Senate seat

Crossbench senator Derryn Hinch says details of a US social security number which has embroiled him in the dual citizenship debacle were leaked by a "close friend" who "doesn't like me" — and he's going to the High Court to try to stay in Parliament.

Death threat hoaxer jailed over compo scam

A former health official who avoided jail over an elaborate compensation scam involving death threats and blood-stained clothes will now spend time behind bars.

Girl clings to dead mother's back in Hurricane Harvey floodwaters

A shivering three-year-old found clinging to the body of her drowned mother in a canal was probably saved by her mum's efforts, police say.

He gave Australia Betadine after its rejection in the US. Now he's tackling cancer

Peter Molloy transformed a hospital antiseptic into Betadine in 1984, revolutionising the treatment of sore throats across the country. Now he's tackling the rare cancer treatments Big Pharma companies have rejected.

'He's hit the wall': Paul Pisasale's brother breaks down

Paul Pisasale is struggling with health problems, his brother says, as the former Ipswich mayor faces criminal charges and a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation.

'We've got a male down': The moment police realise they shot someone

An audio recording of the dramatic moment NSW Police realised they had shot a man dead in Bathurst is released. The ABC understands officers were threatened with a samurai sword.

Two-thirds of Bangladesh under water as South Asia floods toll tops 1,200

There is an urgent need for rescue and relief services on the Indian subcontinent as severe monsoon flooding spreads across India, Nepal and Bangladesh, leaving more than 1,200 people dead since the rains started.

Native title granted over ocean for first time in NSW

The Yaegl people of the lower Clarence region on the NSW coast are looking forward to fewer boundaries and restrictions after a historic decision grants them a native title over a stretch of ocean.

1 billion drones in world by 2030, futurist says

Drones will be the most disruptive technology in human history, a US futurist says, predicting that by the year 2030, there will be 1 billion drones in the world doing things people cannot yet imagine.

What Tropical Storm Harvey could mean for Trump's border wall

The damage bill from Tropical Storm Harvey is likely to be enormous, and that leaves US President Donald Trump with a tough decision to make about his plans for a border wall with Mexico.

US shoots down medium-range ballistic missile in Hawaii test

The US military shoots down a medium-range ballistic missile during a test off Hawaii, officials say, in a bid "to stay ahead of the threat" posed by North Korea.