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Top Stories Berejiklian becomes first woman to win NSW election, one seat from majority The Coalition holds on to power in NSW and Gladys Berejiklian becomes the state's first elected female Premier — but the extent of her victory remains to be seen and she may yet need minor party support. The winners and losers in the NSW election After polls predicted the Coalition would struggle to retain power in NSW, voters delivered surprisingly few changes to the Parliament — but a few new faces could make a big difference to the state's future. Here's who won and lost. Mark Latham set to take Upper House seat for One Nation One of Australia's most divisive political figures, outspoken former federal Labor leader Mark Latham, looks set to re-enter public office in Australia after 14 years in the wilderness, winning a NSW Upper House seat for One Nation. Do looming sanctions mean it's last call for North Korea's global restaurant empire? North Korea's overseas restaurant empire is expected to be rocked as sanctions begin to bite this year, with the collapse of the second summit with the United States leaving the country's immediate future in uncertainty. Yes, the GPS is pretty accurate, but it could be much better. Here's how The GPS that we know and love (and often heavily rely on) is one of many global navigation satellite systems whizzing around overhead right now. And chances are, in the coming years you'll be using more of them — if you haven't already. A fear of flying can haunt even the most seasoned traveller — so how do you fix it? Former ABC foreign correspondent Lisa Millar's fear of flying would induce vomiting days before boarding a plane. But her experience shows this anxiety is possible to overcome. 'Massive decline in quality of life' drives NSW bush backlash: Shooters candidate The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party looks likely to retain one seat, snatch another from the Nationals and enjoy a huge swing in the state's biggest electorate, with one candidate declaring "regional neglect" is to blame. Theresa May under pressure as anti-Brexit protesters take to the streets Protesters opposed to Brexit march through London to demand a new referendum as the deepening crisis over leaving the EU threatens to sink Prime Minister Theresa May. Cyclone Veronica tipped to strengthen back to category four before hitting WA coast Authorities in the Pilbara declare a red alert as Cyclone Veronica advances towards the coastline with Port Hedland residents warned not to venture outside while the eye of the cyclone passes overhead. Monks ordered to stop scamming faithful with 'bad karma eviction' ceremonies Worshippers have been paying up to $19,000 for monks at a popular Vietnamese pagoda to perform "soul summoning" and "bad karma eviction" ceremonies for them, rituals which authorities found were a scam. The man who brought acid to America invented something else that also changed music forever It's estimated Owsely Stanley manufactured around five million LSD trips in his life time. But his musical archive is an even more impressive, writes Mark Bannerman. Inland communities hit by deluge as NT's Cyclone Trevor downgraded to tropical low Tropical Cyclone Trevor is downgraded to a tropical low and is expected to weaken further into Sunday, but will continue to bring heavy rainfall as it reaches outback communities. Australian champion race walker reveals struggle with mental illness Champion race walker Dane Bird-Smith reveals his battle with mental illness as the Australian Institute of Sport announces the formation of a Mental Health Referral Network to support athletes. Opinion: Seven changes the Catholic Church must make now As a Catholic, the Pell verdict has shocked me deeply but these are the steps forward, writes Francis Sullivan. NRL greats saving lives in the Change Room After an off-season from hell, former National Rugby League players are using their positive influence to help get people who have been severely injured back into work. Tayla Harris puts trolls behind her by booting Carlton into AFLW grand final Tayla Harris puts a tough week behind her to help Carlton reach its first AFLW grand final with a thumping upset win over Fremantle. Waratahs stun Crusaders in titleholders' first outing since Christchurch attacks The NSW Waratahs snap the Crusaders' record 19-match Super Rugby winning streak with a stirring 20-12 upset of the reigning champions. 'You don't mess around with thunderclap headaches': The sign a brain aneurysm has burst These two women were both lucky to survive life-changing brain haemorrhages — despite lengthy delays to receive urgent life-saving treatment. Death toll climbs to 64 after giant Chinese chemical plant blast The death toll from a massive explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China rises to at least 64, with hundreds of others injured, as details of the company's dismal safety record come to light. Analysis and Opinion Seven changes the Catholic Church must make now By Francis Sullivan Why the election result will expose Coalition's cracks By state political reporter Sarah Gerathy Man who wants to be PM uses tactic rarely seen but impossible to miss By Jacob Kagi Before a final week of mudslinging, the NSW election campaign delivered few surprises By Nick Sas World Mueller's Russia probe is big and complicated, but these are the threads tying it all together   Islamic State 'caliphate' falls in Syria, US-backed forces announce   'The American people have a right to the truth': Growing calls for Mueller report's release   Business How common are counterfeit banknotes and what should you do if you receive one?   Franchise manager at Malaysian food chain PappaRich allegedly underpaid 154 workers   'Builders are just battening down the hatches': Layoffs as workers face sharp downturn   Politics The winners and losers in the NSW election   Why the election result will expose Coalition's cracks   Theresa May under pressure as anti-Brexit protesters take to the streets   Sport Brisbane Lions roar loudest to stun defending champion West Coast   Waratahs stun Crusaders in titleholders' first outing since Christchurch attacks   Roosters hold off Manly as Panthers, Sharks claim NRL wins   Science and Technology Yes, the GPS is pretty accurate, but it could be much better. Here's how   Is your favourite seafood sustainable? Here's how to find out   Human genetics research has a diversity problem, and it affects everyone   Environment Is your favourite seafood sustainable? Here's how to find out   We asked for your election questions — you told us three things   NSW cotton farmer fined $190,000 for taking water while town nearly ran dry       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. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. 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