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Top Stories Six homes destroyed in Tingha as fire continues to threaten lives A bushfire emergency continues in the NSW northern tablelands after destroying homes in Tingha, as the Rural Fire Service warns residents in nearby towns the flames are being pushed towards them by strong winds. Federal Parliament three days away from being a lame duck The Coalition is facing the prospect of failing to deliver on centrepiece policies, while independents and minor parties rush to do what they can before Parliament is dissolved ahead of the general election. Opinion: All we hear about is boats, but there's a bigger immigration problem at play What is clear at this juncture is that government policy on asylum seekers is not being driven by national security concerns, but rather by a desire to continue using them as a political wedge, write Mary Crock and Daniel Ghezelbash. How these dinosaur footprints were saved from the Queensland floods Nearly 100 million years ago, three creatures walked over a mudflat and — incredibly — their tracks were beautifully preserved. But the looming threat of present-day floods meant the precious discovery needed to be moved to safety. And with the recent devastating rainfall, it happened not a moment too soon. Brian Burston levels sexual harassment allegations at Pauline Hanson Two former Senate colleagues are engaged in a war of words, with the United Australia Party's Brian Burston levelling sexual harassment allegations at One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. One of Trump's most controversial advisers is coming to Australia National security adviser John Bolton is considered one of the most powerful figures inside the Trump administration, and the ABC can reveal he'll soon visit Australia. Analysis: Backed into a corner, Morrison has gone nuclear On this issue Labor has always been on the backfoot — it knows it and under Bill Shorten has been shrewd in carefully avoiding being trapped talking about it. But Scott Morrison's government has problems of its own, writes Patricia Karvelas. The cotton grower, the water minister, the pumping ban and the broken meter Irrigator Anthony Barlow pleads guilty to water offences, but maintains the former water minister told him he could pump. The secret missions of Australia's first spies From undercover espionage operations to treacherous manhunts and a garrotting, these three Australian spooks faced situations worthy of crime fiction. Pokies players plied with free drinks to keep them gambling, whistleblower says More than 50 Woolworths pubs are being investigated over claims staff illegally gave free drinks to pokie players to keep them gambling longer, with a whistleblower telling the ABC staff were instructed how to to cover up the practice. Young doctor overwhelmed by response to story of workload that 'broke' her Dr Yumiko Kadota says she has received support from around the world after going public with her story about "four months of hell" working at a Sydney hospital. Australians join battle over brutal Japanese dolphin slaughter Ten years after the film The Cove sparked global outrage over the annual dolphin hunts in Taiji, Australian and Japanese environmentalists are teaming up to outlaw the killings. 'Shame, silence and fear': At this school, five staff have been convicted of historical sex abuse The conviction of a paedophile priest has opened old wounds in a region coming to terms with its dark history of sexual abuse, and unearthed new allegations. Oscar-winning Moonlight director returns with breathtakingly beautiful melodrama If Beale Street Could Talk is a lush, swooning tribute to Black American families and enduring love, set in 1970s New York. What gives tap water its taste, and which state has the best in Australia? There are a couple of states that like to claim the right to having Australia's best tap water — so what's in it, and which city has the best drop? Does a regular 'scale and polish' do your teeth any good? This routine dental procedure may help with coffee stains, but it won't necessarily make a difference to gum health, according to the latest research. Phlebotomist admits taking heroin at father's clinic before friend's death A doctor's daughter tells a coronial inquest she also took heroin the night her friend died from an overdose of the drug at her father's surgery in Adelaide's CBD. How do you find 'the one' in a city of millions? Searching for a soulmate in a city the size of Sydney can be daunting — on Valentine's Day, five couples swap stories about how they met, and their secrets of staying together. Drought-hit winemaker has 'eureka moment' finding water as tanks, dams run dry Drought-hit farmers are risking tens of thousands of dollars in the hope of finding alternative water sources underground, calling in water diviners and drillers to unearth the precious resource. Analysis and Opinion All we hear about is boats, but there's a bigger immigration problem the Government doesn't talk about By Mary Crock and Daniel Ghezelbash Backed into a corner, Morrison has gone nuclear By Patricia Karvelas El Chapo has a lesson for Trump — border walls don't work By Emily Olson Walking both sides of the street in the dying days of the 45th Parliament By political reporter Matthew Doran World Japan's latest Valentine's Day craze could be 'volcanic' chocolate   Russia wants to unplug itself from the internet and it hopes to start tests soon   NASA to pull plug on 'workhorse' Mars rover after it was silenced by immense dust storm   Business Home lending slump risks negative 'feedback loop' as buyers step back   Consumer confidence rebounds on lower rate expectations   Many of Australia's flowers are imported, but that may be about to change   Politics Federal Government under pressure to pay for NDIS delays   The cotton grower, the water minister, the pumping ban and the broken meter   One of Trump's most controversial advisers is coming to Australia   Sport 'There's nothing wrong with being gay': England captain Joe Root calls out alleged homophobic slur   Ricciardo 'stoked' at Renault but laments no move to Ferrari, Mercedes   Patty Mills warns Basketball Australia it could lose NBA stars for Boomers   Science and Technology How these dinosaur footprints were saved from the Queensland floods   Russia wants to unplug itself from the internet and it hopes to start tests soon   NASA to pull plug on 'workhorse' Mars rover after it was silenced by immense dust storm   Environment The cotton grower, the water minister, the pumping ban and the broken meter   Sydney shrouded in dust, air quality levels plummet   'Hugely significant': Why this judge just ruled against a new mine on climate grounds       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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