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Top Stories Kavanaugh wins Senate nomination to Supreme Court After weeks of intense debate that has gripped the nation, the United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court, after the support of two centrist senators left no clear path for Mr Kavanaugh's opponents to block him. 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. Workplaces under the spotlight in Productivity Commission inquiry into mental health Australian businesses will be a focus of an independent inquiry into mental health that will recommend key priorities for the Federal Government's long-term mental health strategy. 'Going, going, gone …': Banksy artwork selfdestructs after going under the hammer Notorious and elusive street artist Banksy's famous 'Girl with Balloon' shreds itself shortly after selling for almost $1.9 million at auction at Sotheby's in London. Want to make a career out of doing what you love? Five artists share their secrets Reg Mombassa, Leslie Rice, Juz Kitson, Luke Sciberras and Justine Varga share their secrets for how to succeed in the art world without losing your integrity. 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. 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. Tasmanian farms embrace spirit of sustainability When it comes to farming, change ensures long-term survival. That's the case for two very different Tasmanian farms diversifying into alcohol production with their leftover crops. 'A bit of science and a bit of luck': Flu cases drop more than 80 per cent The Australian Medical Association says a "very intelligent, well-researched guess" is behind a vaccine that has helped reduce reported flu cases by a whopping 83 per cent this year. Cheers and jeers as former NSW teacher found guilty of 21 child sex offences A former Newcastle and Sydney school teacher spends his first night in jail after being found guilty of 21 child sexual abuse offences. Chicago cop convicted after teen's murder is caught on dashcam Police footage of the 2014 incident shows 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, who was carrying a knife, crumpling to the ground in a hail of 16 bullets as he walked away from officers. Winx takes the Turnbull Stakes to increase winning streak to 28 races Champion mare Winx gives the Flemington crowd what they came to see, winning the Group One Turnbull Stakes for her 28th consecutive race victory — but it was in doubt until the final 50m. Did you enter this 'competition'? Scammers now have your details A 10-night cruise for you and three mates with $5,000 spending money? It seems too good to be true, and that's because it is. Scammers have tricked thousands of Australians into sharing a fake competition on Facebook, along with their personal details. Woman dies as car torn apart in horror smash on Melbourne highway A 25-year-old woman dies and debris is strewn across a highway in Melbourne's south-east when a car crashes into a pole. Montserrat Caballe, the opera singer who sang Barcelona with Freddie Mercury, dies aged 85 The Spanish soprano led a musical life that was coloured by her foray into pop music with Queen's lead singer, as well as tax fraud and charity work. The Government waited years to prosecute Witness K, documents reveal Former attorney-general George Brandis was asked to approve the controversial prosecution of an Australian spy and his lawyer more than two years before consent was finally granted, a document obtained by the ABC reveals. Bathurst defending champion Reynolds pips Whincup in top 10 shootout Defending champion David Reynolds edges out Jamie Whincup by 0.009 seconds at Mount Panorama to earn pole for the Bathurst 1000. Funnel-web spiders are not just deadly to you, but to cancer International researchers discover peptides from the venom gland of an Australian funnel-web spider could be used to kill melanomas. Man guilty of London Tube push murder attempt A man is convicted of attempted murder for shoving the 91-year-old former chairman of cross-Channel tunnel operator Eurotunnel onto London subway tracks. Cameron Bancroft returns to WA cricket after exemption from ball tampering ban Cameron Bancroft, the young player at the centre of the ball tampering scandal in South Africa, makes his return as skipper for his home team Willetton in Perth club cricket. Booming deer population causing widespread damage Deer populations in south-east Australia are soaring with an estimated 1 million in Victoria alone, and the introduced animals are wreaking havoc on farms and the environment. 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 'I have to go back': Why do people choose to live so close to active volcanoes?   Syrian refugees are going home — but there's little cause for celebration   How the humble lemon helped grow the Sicilian mafia   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 Could the NT get an AFL team? It's unlikely, but not impossible   Gunner Government fails to pick up public support, internal Labor polling shows   'Man of the people' crash tackles 'Mr Harbourside Mansion' in lead-up to the grand final of politics   Sport Winx takes the Turnbull Stakes to increase winning streak to 28 races   Cameron Bancroft returns to WA cricket after exemption from ball tampering ban   Alyssa Healy fires as Australia completes women's T20 clean sweep of New Zealand   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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