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Top Stories Early morning ASIO operation to secure classified cabinet files held by ABC In early morning operations in Canberra and Brisbane, ASIO officers move to secure the thousands of top secret and classified Cabinet files obtained by the ABC. The op-shop find that exposed our politicians' secrets Hundreds of highly classified documents have been found sitting in a couple of locked filing cabinets bought at a second-hand shop in Canberra. Now, they're yours to explore. Property sellers target brokers and planners with payments for client referrals Real estate sales companies are using big commissions to tempt mortgage brokers, financial planners and accountants to sell overpriced properties to unsuspecting clients. Analysis: While Trump calls for unity, the cheers and boos show a country more divided than ever Trump's call for unity and trust in government rang hollow with a divided congress and an electorate more circumspect than ever, writes Zoe Daniel. Tomic takes swipe at Hewitt, compares Tennis Australia to FIFA After cutting short his reality TV stint on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here and copping a spray from former team member Lleyton Hewitt, Bernard Tomic says he is determined to play for Australia again and prove his doubters wrong, but not before the "whole situation with Tennis Australia" is addressed. Australians capture rare super blue blood moon Australians flock outside to witness — and document — the rare super blue blood moon, with the country having one of the best seats in the world for the unusual lunar spectacle. Examine parents' income for private school funding, report suggests The proposal is laid out in a research report that has canvassed the possibility of Catholic and independent schools collecting the tax-file numbers of parents. Mystery surrounds ancient but advanced tools found in India A huge haul of ancient stone tools from India has archaeologists scratching their heads over who was smart enough to make them. Older Indigenous Australians with illness or disability at high risk of depression, study finds For the first time there's evidence that disability, renal failure and diabetes are causing high levels of psychological distress in older Indigenous Australians. Analysis: Instagram is changing the way we experience art — and that's a good thing While it may have a reputation for narcissism, Instagram is being embraced by the art world, with Insta-friendly works and exhibitions. Analysis: The genes you don't inherit shape learning and health, too A new paper describes the idea of "genetic nurture", where parents' genes, even those not passed on to their child, have major effects on kids' health and educational attainment. Analysis: What Trump didn't say in the State of the Union was most notable of all Donald Trump's performance will inevitably lead some pundits to suggest the President has grown into the job. But it may prove once again to be a false dawn, writes John Barron Trump's State of the Union address contained some alternative facts As he was speaking, the world's media was fact checking Donald Trump's State of the Union address. This is a look at some of the lines that were true, the ones that had some truth to them and those that didn't come close. Doctor Blake bosses clear McLachlan of sexual assault allegations The producers of the Doctor Blake Mysteries clear the actor of claims he sexually harassed his co-workers, but admit the show's workplace culture is "bawdy and crude" and may have offended some cast and crew members. Toxic chemical linked to veteran's Parkinson's now posing danger to some suburbs The same chemical which has contaminated residential sites around Australia has been blamed for giving a Navy veteran Parkinson's disease. Israeli rights group sues Kiwis over Lorde boycott An Israeli legal rights group says it is suing two New Zealanders for allegedly convincing the pop singer Lorde to cancel her performance in Israel, in what appears to be the first lawsuit filed under a contentious Israeli anti-boycott law. Into fin air: Barra airlifted from NT floodwaters Crocodile-infested floodwaters have forced the "evacuation" of around thirty tonnes of barramundi, which will be airlifted to higher ground. 'Monty Python' grabs possum by the head, devours it in viral video It's anything but a flesh wound — a carpet python named "Monty" kills and completely devours a possum in a viral video shot in a Gold Coast backyard. Sonya Dainton's drastic choice to pull her children from school After her children Charlotte and Joseph spent years struggling with bullying and isolation at school due to their autism, a Perth mother took the extreme step of pulling them from mainstream education and turning to homeschooling. Bizarre scenes in UAE spark cricket match-fixing investigation One of the most ridiculous batting efforts you will ever see from the Dubai Star in the UAE's Ajman All Stars T20 league sparks a match-fixing investigation from the ICC. Analysis and Opinion The genes you don't inherit shape learning and health, too By Jenny Graves, La Trobe University Instagram is changing art — and that's a good thing By Adam Suess and Kylie Budge While Trump calls for unity, the cheers and boos show a country more divided than ever By Washington correspondent Zoe Daniel Bring on the tears: Trump uses emotional 'props' to sell his message By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams World Bring on the tears: Trump uses emotional 'props' to sell his message   Missing Kiribati ferry passengers mostly students   After turbulent year, Trump uses State of the Union to ask for unity   Business The truth behind the big department store discounts   Inflation edges up 0.6 per cent, leaving RBA rate hike on the sidelines   'Self-confessed' hacker arrested over alleged theft of 33 GoGet rides   Politics Rudd's Labor was in 'fantasy land' over NBN: Government   All three-year-olds should get early childhood education, report states   Older Indigenous Australians with illness or disability at high risk of depression, study finds   Sport Tomic takes swipe at Hewitt, compares Tennis Australia to FIFA   Bizarre scenes in UAE spark cricket match-fixing investigation   Opals coach Brondello says Italian training camp key to 2018 success   Science and Technology Super blue blood moon puts on a rare show around the world   The genes you don't inherit shape learning and health, too   Australians capture rare super blue blood moon   Environment How blockchain is being used to combat illegal fishing   Smuggler lifts lid on 'mafia' orangutan trading   Coral's secret midnight tryst caught on camera       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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