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Top Stories One-punch killer sentenced to seven years for attack on Cole Miller Armstrong Renata, who killed 18-year-old water polo player Cole Miller in a one-punch attack in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, blindsided his victim and then left as though nothing had occurred, prosecutors told the court. Three dead in skydiving accident in north Queensland Two men and a woman die in a skydiving accident at Mission Beach, south of Cairns. 'HW raped me', Rose McGowan tweets The Hollywood actress and director uses Twitter to suggest Harvey Weinstein raped her, after earlier saying the disgraced mogul sexually assaulted her in 1997. 'Naive' and 21: How a New York model wound up in an Australian prison Nathaniel Carty had the world at his feet two years ago, modelling brands like Adidas and Coca-Cola. Now, he's a convicted drug courier sleeping in a jail cell. Imagine the theatre of a High Court decision on Joyce during Question Time Chief Justice Susan Kiefel says the High Court won't be rushed to rule on the Citizenship Seven, but imagine if it handed down a judgment during Parliament. The Opposition would roar at the Deputy PM from across the chamber. Speak baby talk with your child? It could play a big part in their development The almost indecipherable language of goo-goos and ga-gas shared between adults and infants could be more than a bit of fun. Research shows it helps babies grasp the complexities of language and connect with the world. US in back channel talks with North Korea, Bishop says Donald Trump has told his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson not to "waste his time" trying to talk to North Korea — but Australia's Foreign Minister says the US has "advanced" back-channel communication systems between Washington and Pyongyang. Teen arrested over attack on Pearly the Pony that outraged Darwin A teenage boy is arrested over an attack on Pearly the Pony, a beloved horse euthanased earlier this week after being found with arrows lodged in its body at a Darwin equestrian club. 'Without private health insurance, I probably wouldn't be alive' Amelia Morris says her family's private health insurance policy saved her at the worst point in her life. She hopes the Government move to make cover more affordable for young people will help others like her. Don't mock the mobility scooter — it could be the future of transport With climate change and other pressures demanding changes to everyday travel practices, are mobility scooters harbingers of a future where small and versatile electric vehicles roam our cities? 'No more than ash and bone': Death toll rises in California wildfires Firefighters begin to gain ground against wildfires that have killed at least 31 people in Northern California and left hundreds missing in the chaos of mass evacuations. The spooky mortgage risk signs our bankers are ignoring Fully half of Westpac's loan book consists of interest-only loans, so why are the banks not more concerned about what could happen next? Why did a terrorist group hold this family hostage for five years? An American woman, her Canadian husband and their three young children are now free after being held hostage for five years. Here's what we know about the family and their rescue. How a seasoned nurse responded when his daughter was bitten by a snake Brendan Kiley is an experienced nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, regularly treating isolated patients for snakebite. But the pressure was on when his five-year-old daughter was bitten during a camping trip. Why do hospital staff dread Friday the 13th and full moons? You've probably been warned about avoiding black cats, walking under ladders, or breaking mirrors. And if you think dreading today's date is a silly superstition, talk to staff in an emergency ward. Vietnam floods, landslides leave 54 dead Floods and landslides have killed at least 54 people in Vietnam and left another 39 missing since a tropical depression battered the country earlier this week, officials say. Drinking from puddles: How a mother and son survived 10 days lost in the bush A mother and her nine-year-old son who spent 10 days lost in bushland in NSW's Hunter Valley survived by drinking water from small puddles, according to their rescuers. CHOICE leads charge to keep banking giants out of primary schools For generations programs like the Commonwealth Bank's Dollarmites scheme have been a ritual for primary school kids. But now a leading consumer group is fighting to keep financial giants away from young students. Coastal hotel north of Brisbane spending $250,000 to host Mariah Carey As Sydney, Melbourne and Perth prepare for the arrival of Mariah Carey's big Australian tour, a suburban hotel an hour outside of Brisbane is confident it can handle the logistics of hosting the megastar — and is spending big to make it happen. Analysis and Opinion Imagine the theatre of a High Court decision on Joyce during Question Time By political reporter Matthew Doran Don't mock the mobility scooter — it could be the future of transport By Thomas Birtchnell, Gordon Waitt and Theresa Harada, University of Wollongong Grattan: The PM is close to finalising the energy package — but can he sell it? By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The spooky mortgage risk signs our bankers are ignoring By Richard Holden, UNSW World Gucci bans fur, will auction remaining merchandise for animal rights charities   Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah sign reconciliation deal   Is this the new normal? Trump threatens the press (again)   Business RBA to stress test banks as household debt remains a key concern   Labor defends campaign against John O'Sullivan's bid to lead ASIC   The spooky mortgage risk signs our bankers are ignoring   Politics Labor defends campaign against John O'Sullivan's bid to lead ASIC   Perth Children's Hospital should have opened six months ago: builder   US in back channel talks with North Korea, Bishop says   Sport Test championship gets ICC approval, but how will cricket change?   Was Cahill's celebration for winner against Syria sponsored?   Hinds: Ange has been exiled before, he won't let it happen again   Science and Technology Virtual reality set to change the way we date   Mining could help Australia lead the way on driverless cars   What does the origin story of the robot tell us about our future?   Environment Grattan: The PM is close to finalising the energy package — but can he sell it?   Dutch team wins third consecutive World Solar Challenge   Abbott's climate speech: How to provoke instant outrage to keep yourself relevant       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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