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Top Stories Hinch faces Section 44 uncertainty over US social security card Crossbench Senator Derryn Hinch confirms he still holds a social security card from his time living in New York in the 1960s and 1970s, which could be a breach of Section 44 of the constitution and make him ineligible to sit in parliament. 'Talking is not the answer!': Trump at odds with Pentagon chief over North Korea Donald Trump dismisses diplomatic negotiations with North Korea a day after Pyongyang fires a ballistic missile over Japan, while Pentagon chief Jim Mattis says working together with the reclusive state is not off the table. Same-sex marriage campaigners hit back with Yes advertisement Advocates for same-sex marriage fire back at an opposition ad which claims that changing the Marriage Act could lead to radical gender studies programs being taught in schools. Meet the mums back at work within days of giving birth People told them it was too soon, but for these new mums time away from work either wasn't an option, or was a move that would have left them feeling unfulfilled. Tobacco giant's lab used to test evidence for Border Force black market crackdown Australian Border Force and Commonwealth prosecutors are relying on evidence provided by Australia's biggest tobacco company to charge black market traders, raising questions about independence and integrity and potentially breaching a major global agreement. Down the rabbit hole: What happens if the Socceroos lose to Japan? It could happen, and our fate would be out of our hands if it did, but a loss to Japan could see the Socceroos take an even longer route to the World Cup in Russia — one fraught with danger. Being a refugee kid in Australia: No bombs, English classes and trying Vegemite The Syrian children who Australia welcomed as refugees face enormous challenges settling into their new life. But schools are playing a central role in cultural integration, from intensive English classes to Vegemite tasting. 'This really happened': Kremlin confirms email about Trump Tower in Moscow deal Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman confirms he received an email in January last year from an adviser to Donald Trump about a Moscow real estate project, but says he neither replied nor discussed it with Mr Putin. '15 years of service and I'm worth $3.10 a week?' Naval hero fights for compensation After suffering back and chest injuries while rescuing asylum seekers at sea, Scott Perrin is now battling the Department of Veterans' Affairs to be fully compensated. 'Ah, this makes sense': How a 'brainwashed' defector discovered the truth about North Korea After fleeing a life of hardship and fear in North Korea, a group of defectors learning English in Sydney hope to one day help others. Family of schoolgirl describes shooting ordeal as 'torture' A 25-year-old man is charged over the shooting of 11-year-old Phoenix Newitt, who was wounded as she sat in a car following an altercation at a Woolworths car park. Harvey hits Louisiana after driving thousands from Texas homes The tropical storm that devastated Texas spreads to neighbouring Louisiana, while the US energy hub of Houston remains paralysed by record rainfall that drove tens of thousands of people from their homes. Australia slumps to historic loss to Bangladesh in familiar fashion Hope rapidly turns to despair as another middle-order collapse consigns Australia to its first Test loss against Bangladesh. Why the No campaign's first TV ad will work It looks like those running the No campaign know a thing or two about running an advertising campaign. Company in 'infected and parasitic' sector fined $8 million Defunct company Get Qualified Australia and its owner is ordered to pay one of the highest ever consumer law penalties for "deliberate and systemic" misconduct. Man shot and killed in Bathurst following police confrontation A man dies from a gunshot wound following a confrontation with police inside a home in New South Wales. Chris Uhlmann leaving ABC to take Laurie Oakes's job at Nine The ABC's political editor Chris Uhlmann announces he is leaving the national broadcaster to move to the Nine Network. Indonesian seaweed farmers take on Australian company over oil spill More than 15,000 Indonesian seaweed farmers who say Australia's worst-ever oil spill destroyed their livelihoods are about to learn if the Federal Court will hear their case. Strong growth in native foods predicted Australia's native food peak body is embarking on roadshow to entice new growers into the industry and encourage established growers to increase plantings. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Kim ups the ante in game of nuclear brinkmanship — but how far is too far? By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Ten Network no longer the biggest loser as CBS shakes up free-to-air TV By business reporter Stephen Letts How Tropical Storm Harvey is feeding itself By Nate Byrne Inequality at the heart of India's love affair with controversial 'godmen' By South Asia correspondent James Bennett World • Relief package for Texas reignites bitter feud with the north • 'Couldn't sit at home': Volunteers wade into Hurricane Harvey's aftermath to help flood victims • Transgender personnel to remain in US military until study completed: Mattis Australia • Here's how we think Game of Thrones will end • Fears drug testing trial could lead to crime and prostitution • Going off grid will push up power prices for others, provider warns Business • Construction jumps but units drag on building approvals • Telstra's NBN fail, poor profit results weigh on share market • Billabong posts $77m loss on revenue wipe-out Politics • Going off grid will push up power prices for others, provider warns • Initiating war would be 'suicide' for Kim Jong-un, Turnbull says • Government rejects the same-sex marriage survey is unconstitutional Sport • 'I don't know what to do': Peeved Kyrgios knocked out of US Open by Millman • Steve Smith disappointed to see young team making the same mistakes • Australia slumps to historic loss to Bangladesh in familiar fashion Entertainment • Here's how we think Game of Thrones will end • Farming meets high-end fashion at Dowerin Field Days • Artwork based on sport wins major SA award Health • ACCC loses court fight against Medibank • Government's welfare drug test plan 'will increase crime' • Health ministers 'working' to save private homebirths Science and Tech • Superpowered lasers, antibacterial dragonfly wings win Eureka Prize • Samsung chief challenges five-year jail sentence • Using DNA to paint a face: Unlocking the identity secrets of our genes Environment • Indonesian seaweed farmers take on Australian company over oil spill • Fire ants join together to make living raft in Harvey floodwaters — and it could happen here • Stranded koala hails canoe ride to safety Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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