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Top Stories Scott Morrison tried to delay asylum seekers' visas, documents reveal The former immigration minister agreed his department should intervene in ASIO security checks to try to prevent asylum seekers from being granted permanent protection visas. FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe steps down: reports FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, criticised by US President Donald Trump for alleged bias against him and in favour of his 2016 Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton, steps down as the agency's number two official, sources and reports say. Cop 'opens his eyes' in hospital three days after Australia Day stabbing The senior police officer stabbed by an alleged child sex offender during a violent confrontation in Sydney's east briefly regains consciousness and communicates with his family. North Korea cancels joint event with South over 'insulting' media coverage North Korea cancels a joint cultural performance scheduled to be held with the South, blaming the South Korean media for encouraging "insulting" public sentiment regarding the North. Standing up to your landlord — and winning If you decide to take your landlord to a court or tribunal, or end up being called yourself, here are some ways to put your best foot forward. Homes evacuated as strong winds fan bushfires in Gidgegannup and Augusta Emergency evacuation centres are open as a number of bush fires burn in Gidgegannup and near the town of Augusta in WA, with windy conditions hampering firefighting efforts. Strava has published details about secret military bases, and an Australian was the first to know Fitness-tracking app Strava's new global heatmap reveals sensitive information about military bases and supply routes in the Middle East and around the world, a potential security flaw first spotted by Australian student Nathan Ruser. Volkswagen-sponsored researchers used monkeys and people to test diesel fumes Volkswagen's supervisory board calls for an immediate inquiry into who ordered scientific tests in which monkeys and people were exposed to diesel fumes, while the German Government says such studies are unjustifiable. Lawyers investigate whether ASIC website glitch assisted insider trading The Australian Securities and Investment Commission hires lawyers to check whether a glitch on its website aided white collar crime as a flawed search tool allowed people to access all ASIC documents. Opinion: The dark aftermath of 1968's murder, revolution and protest is nearly forgotten Fifty years ago, protesters took to the streets in Paris, Prague and Chicago, demanding change, but the same themes are echoed in Donald Trump's America today, writes Mark Bannerman. Opinion: Good weather or your money back: how climate change could transform tourism Changes happening to our climate will almost certainly shake up the way we holiday — but there are opportunities as well as dangers, writes Susanne Becken. Diver's body pulled from water in Botany Bay after fatal evening swim Emergency services have pulled a male diver's body from waters in Sydney's south after he failed to surface from a free-dive late Monday evening. Women don't like me as much as men do because they're 'bitches': Lambie A parliamentary absence has done little to subdue former senator Jacqui Lambie unique style, as she jokingly claims she is more popular with men than women in Tasmania because women are "bitches". The greyhound lending a therapeutic paw to those with dementia As psychologists call for more pets to become therapy dogs due its benefits for those with dementia, residents at one Canberra nursing home show how Tiffany the greyhound's visits change their lives. No food, no water, no wi-fi: Adventurer tests skills in one of Australia's most remote places A survival expert retraces the remarkable survival story of two German pilots who were forced to ditch their seaplane on Western Australia's Kimberley coast in 1932. Cambodian police arrest 90 foreigners for 'dancing pornographically' Ten foreigners face up to one year in prison after they were among 90 people arrested in Cambodia for producing "pornographic" pictures of a dance party and posting them on social media. Welcome to the 'dormitory suburbs': Experts question quality of life on the fringe A population boom is predicted for Perth's outer suburbs, but while you gain a big backyard and a shiny new house, what do you give up by moving there? These are dangerous times for Indonesia's LGBT community It's shaping as a bleak 2018 for Indonesia's gay and transgender people, as police carry out raids on transgender hair salons and politicians finalise new legislation which will make gay sex illegal. Kesha embraces #MeToo moment with Grammys performance of Praying American musician Kesha takes the #MeToo cause to the Grammys with a powerful performance of a song many believe was written about the singer's alleged abuser, as Bruno Mars takes out three of the big four awards at the show. Analysis and Opinion It's time we moved to a different model of sexual consent By Terry Goldsworthy, Bond University The dark aftermath of 1968's murder, revolution and protest is nearly forgotten By Mark Bannerman Good weather or your money back: how extreme weather could change holidays By Susanne Becken Why that difficult person at work probably isn't a psychopath By Katarina Fritzon, Joanna Wilde and Rosalind Searle World Japan orders broader checks after $655m cryptocurrency theft   Eleven soldiers dead after militants attack near military academy in Kabul   Donald Trump interview: Here's what he said about feminism, climate change, Brexit   Australia Pacific villagers seek repatriation of thousands of artefacts from Australia   It's time we moved to a different model of sexual consent   Lawyers investigate whether ASIC website glitch assisted insider trading   Business Why boss of scandal-plagued CBA retail bank got top job   Commonwealth Bank insider Matt Comyn to replace Ian Narev as chief executive   Volkswagen-sponsored researchers used monkeys and people to test diesel fumes   Politics FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe steps down: reports   Scott Morrison tried to delay asylum seekers' visas, documents reveal   These are dangerous times for Indonesia's LGBT community   Sport Analysis: Rare glimpse of Federer's vulnerability helps explain what drives him to greatness   Mariners' Brama gets two games for 'disgusting' tackle on Roar's Gameiro   Van Marwijk pick suggests change of direction for Socceroos, Postecoglou says   Arts and Entertainment Pacific villagers seek repatriation of thousands of artefacts from Australia   Astrophotography no longer light years away thanks to technology   'You just have to cop it on the chin': Young artists are paying for gallery exposure   Health How to keep school lunches safe in the heat   Aussie blokes, you're eating twice as much salt as you should   Codeine is coming off the shelves this week. Here's what you need to know   Science and Technology Strava has published details about secret military bases, and an Australian was the first to know   Aussie song analysis shows our wordiest artists   A chess game got the Australian of the Year on the path to quantum physics   Environment How blockchain is being used to combat illegal fishing   Smuggler lifts lid on 'mafia' orangutan trading   Coral's secret midnight tryst caught on camera       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.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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