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Top Stories Bombed, starved, trapped: This could be the worst place on Earth to be a child The UN says 400,000 are trapped in Syria's Eastern Ghouta, where teachers say children faint from hunger, families burn plastic furniture for warmth, and more than 200 people have been killed in four days as warplanes pound the area. Resort residents angry at inaction over possible seawall collapse A resort built on a beach at Hervey Bay on Queensland's Fraser Coast could fall apart in the next big cyclone or significant storm, a recent engineers' report obtained by ABC News warns, finding the main seawall at the resort is "not compliant". Sydney sisters build empire with 'man-repelling' Orthodox Jewish fashion Sydney-born, Brooklyn-based, these Orthodox Jewish sisters are building a modest fashion empire — and you don't have to be religious to appreciate it. How to spot a fake image from the real deal A few simple ways to tell if that photo your uncle shared on Facebook is authentic — or has been manipulated. 'I don't think he's that trim': Palmer says he doubts his nephew's been found Clive Palmer is not convinced his elusive nephew Clive Mensink has been spotted in Bulgaria, but says if he was, "good on him" because the woman he's with is "very attractive". Baby bird sighting means this is one very puzzling parrot First it was thought to be extinct, then it popped up out of nowhere. Now researchers are baffled as to why the elusive night parrot continues to breed in harsh, dry conditions. People are boycotting Peter Rabbit over allergy 'bullying' scene Allergy authorities call out Sony Pictures for its depiction of "blatant food allergy bullying" in the film Peter Rabbit. Hot dogs keep their cool as Queensland heatwave hits Why did the dog walk into the bar? Because Queensland's experiencing a heatwave with temperatures 10 degrees above average in parts of the state with no relief in sight this week. India's 'tiger widows' defy stigma, fear and regulations to survive As tigers continue to snatch fishermen from the watery landscape of India's Sundarbans forest, their widows are defying fear and government regulations to venture out and make a living. Several churchgoers injured in machete attack on Indonesian church A priest and several churchgoers are injured during a machete attack on a church in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta. Dellacqua, Barty seal Fed Cup win over Ukraine after Gavrilova loss Daria Gavrilova endures another Fed Cup collapse, but her loss to Nadiia Kichenok doesn't hurt Australia as Ash Barty and Casey Dellacqua win the doubles to clinch a 3-2 victory over Ukraine. Girl found alive after following dogs, falling asleep on rural property A four-year-old girl who went missing yesterday, sparking an overnight search on a large property in NSW, is found alive the next day. Luge rider slips mid-race, somehow recovers to complete run at Pyeongchang He may have finished last, but here's a ride that will still manage to impress you as a Ukrainian luge rider slips off his sled, and somehow manages to clamber back on mid-race and finish at the Winter Olympics. 'You're not my friend': Kim Cattrall lashes out at Sarah Jessica Parker over brother's death Kim Cattrall rebukes her former Sex and the City co-star Sarah Jessica Parker and calls her a "hypocrite" for offering her condolences following the unexpected death of her brother. The weird and wonderful ways you can still break the law in WA Talking politics at the pub, being nosy at the ballot box and challenging someone to a duel — these are all punishable by quirky laws still on the books in WA to which we're all simply turning a blind eye, writes Jacob Kagi Police question reclusive gardener in search for Paddy Moriarty A reclusive gardener is among those being questioned in relation to the disappearance of Paddy Moriarty in the remote Northern Territory outback. At the height of this man's gambling addiction, a bank gave him $25,000 At one of the highest points of Mitchell Spiteri's gambling addiction, he was offered a $25,000 personal loan from his bank and says that drove his behaviour into the deep end. Mr Spiteri's case is one of several submitted to the banking royal commission. China's new breed of patriotic hero on the big screen reflects rise of a superpower China's newly assertive foreign policy is playing out in film, with the world's second largest movie market seeing increasingly jingoistic and militaristic themes. Government urged not to abandon existing Closing the Gap targets More than 60 prominent Indigenous Australians urge the Government not to abandon existing Closing the Gap targets, with one saying healing historical trauma is vital. Buckle up, the stock market's rough ride is far from over Wall Street may have finished the week on a positive note, but do not be fooled — the dangerous volatility is still there. The stolen children of Cootamundra: 'Years later, what's changed?' For the women who lost their childhood at an "inhumane" home for stolen girls, the national apology 10 years ago was supposed to be life-changing. So why is it now a bittersweet memory for the survivors of this dark chapter of Australia's history? Analysis and Opinion The weird and wonderful ways you can still break the law in WA By Jacob Kagi Why you'll never be ready to have kids By Matt Beard for The Philosopher's Zone For AFLW, a record crowd and good footy the perfect tonic for a tough week By Dean Bilton Everybody's talking about innovation but young scientists are leaving Australia By Leigh Dayton for The Science Show World Packed bus plunges down hill in Indonesia, killing 27   Hong Kong double-decker bus crash leaves at least 18 dead   Netanyahu blames Iran and Syria after jet shot down, says Israel will do 'whatever necessary'   Business Buckle up, the stock market's rough ride is far from over   Brisbane apartment prices hit four-year low, owners accepting 'cheeky' offers   Defence deal struck for Australian steel   Politics National heritage listing fails to save St Kilda Road trees   Government urged not to abandon existing Closing the Gap targets   The weird and wonderful ways you can still break the law in WA   Sport Dellacqua, Barty seal Fed Cup win over Ukraine after Gavrilova loss   Luge rider slips mid-race, somehow recovers to complete run at Pyeongchang   Six more wins, and Sydney FC will break the A-League points record — again   Science and Technology Shark claims hung out to dry as research shows no jump in great white numbers   Websites move to ban pornographic 'deepfakes'   Flying foxes are far cooler than you thought   Environment NT fracking inquiry may recommend major delay in industry resumption   These city dragons are 'evolving at a pace we can witness'   Arctic birds, seals and reindeer killed by marine plastics       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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