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Top Stories Disability advocate Quentin Kenihan dies in Adelaide, aged 43 Quentin Kenihan, the man known as the "little Aussie battler" because of his strong advocacy for people with disabilities, dies at the age of 43. Why Banksy's artwork could be worth more shredded than intact Art watchers say Banksy's famous Girl With Balloon painting, which selfdestructed at an auction in London yesterday, could now be worth double in its shredded state. Here's why. Craig Lowndes wins his seventh Bathurst 1000 in final year of full-time driving Craig Lowndes produces the fairytale finish, winning his seventh Bathurst 1000 in his final year as a full-time driver — but the race ends in heartbreak for last year's champion David Reynolds. PM Scott Morrison says Opera House is 'the biggest billboard Sydney has' Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends the decision to project horse racing advertisements on the Sydney Opera House's sails, saying he would beam the Bathurst 1000 on the Harbour Bridge if he could. Cyberbullies and online trolls face up to five years in jail under law change The NSW Government announces stronger cyberbullying laws to keep up with changes in technology. The changes follow the death of 14-year-old "Dolly" Everett who took her own life in January after relentless online bullying. Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court justice hours after Senate backing Protesters shout "I do not consent" from the gallery as the United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court, bringing to an end weeks of intense debate that has gripped the nation. Analysis: The disunited states: US divides grow deeper over Kavanaugh appointment As Brett Kavanaugh is appointed as a judge on the highest court in the United States, the political fault lines that cut across the nation deepen, writes chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams. WA police officer accused of tasering driver after random breath test charged with assault A WA police senior constable has been charged with two counts of assault by the police internal affairs unit, after it is alleged he tasered a driver who had been pulled over for a random breath test in Fremantle. Journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappears from Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul Turkish authorities are investigating the disappearance of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has not been seen since entering Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul four days ago. Pakistan v Australia live: New-look Aussies field first in first Test A new-look Australian side — including Aaron Finch, Travis Head and young Queenslander Marnus Labuschagne — will face Pakistan in the first match in a two-Test series. Follow all the action from Dubai in our live cricket ScoreCentre. Where do you go when you're afraid you'll kill yourself? Usually when we talk about suicide, we say those four magic words "just ask for help". But it's not always that simple. My girlfriend told me she was suicidal. Here's what happened next I was loading the car about to head to work when, standing on the nature strip outside her house, my girlfriend told me she was thinking of killing herself. This is what we've learnt in the three months since. Don't fool yourself — building inspections aren't the protection many home buyers think Saggy ceilings, leaking shower recesses and roof issues — think your building inspection will cover these as "structural defects"? You may want to think again. How sea levels reshaped Western Australia's coastline over 125,000 years Archaeologists combine detailed scientific mapping with green screen technology usually found in big-budget Hollywood films to recreate the history of Western Australia's shifting coastline going back 125,000 years. Diamonds thrash Silver Ferns to open Constellation Cup The Australian Diamonds ran out comfortable 57-42 winners to record their eighth-straight victory over New Zealand's Silver Ferns in the Constellation Cup in Brisbane. Palu's earthquake and tsunami survivors face long road to recovery Nine days after an earthquake and tsunami tore Palu apart, the threads of the Indonesian city are starting to be put back together again, but it's far away from total restoration.  Heart attacks, depression and even miscarriage: Daylight saving can affect your health Changing the clock causes a temporary state of misalignment in our internal biological time — so go easy on your kids and colleagues, writes Oliver Rawashdeh. The faceless, genderless doll that 'terrified' a generation of Aussie kids — for a good reason When Big Bird reigned supreme, Sesame Street producers headed to Melbourne to kill off ABC's ground-breaking Lift Off, according to the show's producer. Boos and cheers for goalscorer Ronaldo amid rape accusation, Portuguese PM offers support Cristiano Ronaldo has received support from the Portuguese Prime Minister before netting a spectacular goal on his return to action after accusations of sexual assault surfaced last week. Last orders as Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market closes After more than 80 years, Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market — famous for its sprawling array of seafood and pre-dawn tuna auctions — is closing its doors as it prepares to move to a new location. Analysis and Opinion Heart attacks, depression and even miscarriage: Daylight saving can affect your health By Oliver Rawashdeh 'Man of the people' crash tackles 'Mr Harbourside Mansion' in lead-up to the grand final of politics By Jessica Strutt I'll learn to drive a plane to get my mum back': How a boy copes with his missing mother By Graeme Smith Morrison wants a May election, but there's a strong counter-argument By Michelle Grattan World 'Going, going, gone': Banksy artwork selfdestructs after selling at auction   Montserrat Caballe, the opera singer who sang Barcelona with Freddie Mercury, dies aged 85   Chicago cop convicted after teen's murder is caught on dashcam   Business Tax office computer says yes, Federal Court says no   'The renewables capital of Australia'? You be the judge   Call for the 'big four' accounting firms to face banking royal commission   Politics Cyberbullies and online trolls face up to five years in jail under law change   PM Scott Morrison says Opera House is 'the biggest billboard Sydney has'   The disunited states: US divides grow deeper over Kavanaugh appointment   Sport Live: Lowndes takes the lead ahead of ailing Reynolds in Bathurst thriller   Craig Lowndes wins his seventh Bathurst 1000 in final year of full-time driving   Pakistan v Australia live: New-look Aussies field first in first Test   Science and Technology How sea levels reshaped Western Australia's coastline over 125,000 years   Jockeys don't just have to be small — there's a science to their success   Made in China 2025: Forget cheap goods, think world's best artificial intelligence   Environment Extensive land clearing in Barrier Reef catchment revealed in Government climate report   Carnegie given nine weeks to prove wave farm stacks up   Hundreds of goats airlifted from national park after developing taste for human urine       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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