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Top Stories Out of house and home: When developers buy your community They were homeowners who invested their life savings. Now many are walking away with almost nothing. And it's all legal. How French energy giant Engie plundered $1b from Australia ahead of carbon tax At the same time as it was crying poor and calling for carbon tax compensation, French energy giant Engie was preparing to shift $1 billion out of its Australian subsidiaries. The Paradise Papers reveal how it went down. Sam Dastyari ambushed in pub by 'cowardly white nationalists' Members of the right-wing "Patriot Blue" group confront Labor senator Sam Dastyari, calling him a "terrorist" and a "monkey" before posting footage of the encounter on Facebook. Conservative rebels prepare rival same-sex marriage bill as survey result nears As the nation waits to learn the result of the same-sex marriage postal survey, the ABC can reveal Coalition conservatives are close to finalising their own bill in a bid to protect "religious freedoms". Has political correctness gone too far — and what does it mean anyway? At one time, former soldiers Jason and Grus might have seen eye-to-eye on political correctness. Not any more. Lambie drawn into citizenship crisis after confirming father Scottish-born Tasmanian independent senator Jacqui Lambie admits her father was born in Scotland but says she has no concerns about being a dual citizen. 'Very distraught' mother of four apologises for fatal Sydney classroom crash The lawyer for a woman charged over a crash at Banksia Road Public School tells the ABC it is not only a tragedy for the two young victims, but also for his client whose "thoughts and prayers are with all those affected". Johnathan Thurston named Queensland's Australian of the Year The Cowboys co-captain and indigenous mentor Johnathan Thurston can add another achievement to his growing list of accolades, after being named Queensland's Australian of the Year for 2018. North Korea, trade on Trump's agenda during China visit China pulls out all the stops for US President Donald Trump's two-day visit in which he is expected to push China on trade and North Korea. The ceremony accompanying Mr Trump's arrival was elaborate even by China's lavish standards. Being bendy enough to touch your toes isn't always a good thing Being physically flexible is usually considered to be a good thing. But what are the downsides of being able to turn yourself into a pretzel? And how can you tell if you're going too far? Urgent need to 'reconceive schooling' to ensure students can compete with AI Schools must focus on ensuring students develop sophisticated cognitive skills, creativity and imagination in order to confront the enormous challenges presented by artificial intelligence, leading educators say. Director aware construction firm insolvent months before collapse, liquidator's report claims The liquidator of a collapsed construction giant finds evidence it says indicates the company's director and founder, Craig Walton, knowingly traded while insolvent, according to a confidential report obtained by the ABC. Barack Obama shows up in downtown Chicago for jury duty Former US president Barack Obama shows up to a downtown Chicago courthouse, along with his Secret Service detail, for jury duty — a service that will earn him $22.40 a day. Top German court paves way for third gender recognition Germany's highest court rules in favour of the introduction of a third gender category for people who do not identify as either male or female or are born with an ambiguous sexual anatomy. BHP backs green groups over the Minerals Council as industry rift widens Australia's biggest miner has written to green groups confirming it does not support the Minerals Council's push to rein in their influence. Transgender candidate ousts man who wanted bathroom access restricted Transgender woman Danica Roem unseats one of Virginia's most socially conservative lawmakers, making history in the process. Court annuls Catalan independence as protesters block roads, trains Spain's Constitutional Court annuls Catalan independence declaration as protesters block roads and stop commuter trains in Spain's north-east. 'Seven-million-to-one' chance DNA in accused killer's car not from missing teen A forensic specialist using sophisticated computer software tells murder trial of links between teenager Hayley Dodd and the car of the man accused of killing her. Why I used Facebook to find a sperm donor After a relationship meltdown at 39, Hayley Chapman found herself single and struggling to find the perfect partner to have a family with. So she did what anyone in the digital age would do: she turned to the internet. Genetic discrimination in life insurance 'threatening lives' Medical researchers call for a temporary ban on insurers collecting information on genetic testing, saying people are not taking advantage of new genetic technology because they are worried of losing their insurance cover. Remains found at Mt Coot-tha after hikers spot shoes poking out from brush Bushwalkers scouting for a potential zipline project near one of Mount Coot-tha's popular walking tracks uncover skeletal remains, with police saying the area is known to be frequented by homeless people. Analysis and Opinion The sports supplements that actually work By Krissy Kendall, Edith Cowan University Why I used Facebook to find a sperm donor By Hayley Chapman The yawning chasm at the heart of US politics is growing wider By John Barron Are you one of the many Australians with 'surveillance apathy'? By Siobhan Lyons, Macquarie University World Burning elephant image wins top photography prize   Drone footage shows popular Vietnamese tourist city under water   Transforming brothels into Sharia-compliant hotels in Indonesia   Business How French energy giant Engie plundered $1b from Australia ahead of carbon tax   BHP backs green groups over the Minerals Council as industry rift widens   Director aware construction firm insolvent months before collapse, liquidator's report claims   Politics Sam Dastyari ambushed in pub by 'cowardly white nationalists'   Has political correctness gone too far — and what does it mean anyway?   Out of house and home: When developers buy your community   Sport History beckons ahead of first Ashes day-night Test   Lehmann puts his hand up as Ashes alternative to Maxwell   Cahill the statesman insists Socceroos respect Honduras' team and country   Science and Technology Urgent need to 'reconceive schooling' to ensure students can compete with AI   Can you make a 10-year-old whisky in weeks? Chemistry says yes   NASA wants your help naming the most distant object ever explored   Environment 'We're shortening our lives': Off-the-scale pollution prompts New Delhi health emergency   US only country opposed to Paris climate deal as Syria set to sign   2017 set to be among top three hottest years, UN says       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. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. 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