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Top Stories Palaszczuk to win Queensland election with Labor confident of majority Annastacia Palaszczuk will be returned as Premier with her government likely to win up to 48 seats, giving it a slim majority, ABC election analyst Antony Green says. Live: Aussies chasing victory target after England crumbles at the Gabba Australia is off and running, chasing 170 for victory in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba after dismissing England for 195 in its second innings. Follow the action with our live blog. 'Locked in a nightmare': SA grandmother recounts having rare Guillain-Barré syndrome South Australian grandmother Mandy Illman describes how she was suddenly struck down by a rare condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome, which causes the body to attack its own nervous system. One in 10 Victorians get power bill reprieve, but prices still surging Thousands of Victorians will soon be eligible for a new power rebate from three major companies, under a new deal brokered by the State Government, but a price hike is still on the way next year. Rooster learning to walk again thanks to Australian-made therapy chair An injured rooster in the United States is learning to walk again with the help of a Melbourne-made wheelchair and a kind anonymous donor. You've just been bitten by a snake — what do you do? You have just been bitten by a small snake. You are pretty certain it is just a harmless python, but it disappeared before you could get a proper look. Do you administer first aid and go to the hospital or keep gardening? Some flights cancelled as Bali volcano erupts for second time in a week International airlines including Jetstar and Qantas are resuming scheduled flights to Bali today after Mt Agung's second eruption, but local reports say some flights out of the country are still facing cancellations. SA launches royal commission into Murray-Darling Basin 'water theft' Allegations of water theft upstream in the Murray-Darling Basin prompt South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill to launch a state royal commission to identify any perpetrators. Ponting backs Smith to become the 'greatest there has been' Ricky Ponting believes Steve Smith is poised to become the greatest batsman of the modern era after witnessing his heroic century in the first Ashes Test. Two dead after blast near busy port in eastern China An explosion in a port city south of Shanghai kills two people and injures at least 30 others, leaving buildings destroyed and streets littered with damaged cars and debris. Check your NSW public transport timetable amid state's 'largest' overhaul ever Check your public transport timetable before leaving the house this week in Sydney and NSW as more than 9,000 new weekly train, bus and ferry services launch for the Greater Sydney network. Students bond with aged care residents by writing down their memoirs At 102 years old, Florence Wheeler never expected to share her memories with a 16-year-old stranger, but it turned out to be an experience they will both cherish. One Nation left without state leader as key Hanson candidates tank Pauline Hanson's bid to parachute former senator Malcolm Roberts into a Queensland seat at the eleventh hour has failed, while One Nation is looking for a new state leader as Steve Dickson loses Buderim. Reporting war from the frontlines of history Over his 50-year career, journalist Derek Maitland survived conflict zones, witnessed the aftermath of bombings and negotiated with armed militants. Now he is in the toughest battle of his life fighting cancer. 'If you raised your head you got shot': Survivor recalls Egypt mosque horror as death toll hits 305 A man who witnessed the bloodiest attack in Egypt's modern history says children were screaming in horror as the gunmen opened fire, and he feared he was "only seconds away from certain death". Doctors, lawyers push to raise age of criminal responsibility Pressure is mounting on all state and territory governments to lift the age of criminal responsibility from 10 years old to 14 with doctors and Aboriginal legal services saying primary-school-aged children should not be behind bars. Don Dale detainees' families frustrated by lack of prosecution recommendations Families of former Don Dale detainees are disappointed the royal commission has not recommended any prosecutions or sanctions against those in charge of the NT youth justice system. Wallabies mauled by Scotland in Stephen Moore's farewell Test Michael Cheika insists his Wallabies side is progressing well ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup despite slumping to a record-breaking 53-24 loss to Scotland in Stephen Moore's final Test appearance. Transplanting coral could be key to regenerating 'battered' Great Barrier Reef There is fresh life on the Great Barrier Reef, where a team of scientists is regrowing coral from larvae to restore damage that may not recover naturally. Analysis and Opinion Is ban on full-strength beer at Perth Stadium responsible or 'nanny state' move? By Jacob Kagi Steve Smith carries Australia again, but this can't last forever By Geoff Lemon at the Gabba Gabbatoir loses some menace as Poms refuse to be lambs to the slaughter By Catherine McGregor The WA Liberals have shot themselves in the foot. Again By Jessica Strutt World Pakistan calls in army to end anti-blasphemy protests   Two men questioned over altercation linked to mass panic in central London   Medical supplies, UN aid workers reach Yemen after blockade eased   Business Frydenberg keeps energy ministers from nixing Turnbull's NEG   Chinese markets showing stress as debt worries build   Blackmail — the business plan for cheaper wages   Politics Check your NSW public transport timetable amid state's 'largest' overhaul ever   Palaszczuk to win Queensland election with Labor confident of majority   SA launches royal commission into Murray-Darling Basin 'water theft'   Sport Live: Aussies chasing victory target after England crumbles at the Gabba   Ponting backs Smith to become the 'greatest there has been'   Wallabies mauled by Scotland in Stephen Moore's farewell Test   Science and Technology Transplanting coral could be key to regenerating 'battered' Great Barrier Reef   How a love of sailing helped Einstein explain the universe   Can tattoos or back hair protect you from the sun?   Environment SA launches royal commission into Murray-Darling Basin 'water theft'   'Striking variations' in Murray-Darling Basin Plan compliance, review finds   Spinning ice circle attracts tourists to Inner Mongolia city       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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