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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 24 Aug, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Union refers Thomson allegations to police The Health Services Union (HSU) has decided to refer allegations involving Federal Labor MP Craig Thomson to police. Mr Thomson has repeatedly denied allegations he used his union credit card to pay for prostitutes when he was HSU national secretary in 2005. The union's national executive met in Sydney today and decided to refer the allegations to New South Wales Police.More » City reels after house fire tragedy MPs report opinion split on gay marriage Hundreds farewell artist Olley Jubilant rebels storm Gaddafi's compound Labor slams 'grubby' vote pairing tactics Jail urged for Mem Fox's husband 300 jobs to go in NSW health revamp Planet home to 8.7m species: study Marshall assault charge dismissed More Analysis » Craig Thomson affair reaches its FFS moment How can you tell when a political scandal has reached its FFS moment? The first thing to look for is the growth of absurd tentacles to the matter at hand. The second thing to look for is the incredible opportunism that accompanies the arrival of the police. Both of these elements are clearly visible in the Craig Thomson affair; with the over-prosecution of side issues in the Federal Parliament and now the involvement of the NSW Police. Oh, FFS.More » Marriages, weddings and same-sex couples: a new approach Snobs and whingers: the new Australia Searching for transparent online competition Gaddafi: the ruler the West embraced and disliked Time to depoliticise military funerals I say debate, you say gotcha. Let's call the whole thing off Europe's doomed euro Snobbery and stuffiness adds little to a meal Here's a question for you: are polls news? Just In More Just In » Qantas chief says shareholders 'better off in the bank' Business reporter Michael Janda Qantas says its $250 million profit is not an acceptable return for shareholders, and its restructure is necessary.More » MPs report opinion split on gay marriage Labor slams 'grubby' vote pairing tactics Government blamed as WA steelmakers overlooked 300 jobs to go in NSW health revamp Union refers Thomson allegations to police Goose impaled by crossbow arrow Marshall assault charge dismissed Chopper wreckage to be moved from remote Lake Eyre Dying regime launches Scud barrage World More World » Jubilant rebels storm Gaddafi's compound Triumphant rebels have seized Moamar Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli after hours of heavy fighting, but the dictator claimed his retreat was only a "tactical withdrawal". In the most decisive battle of all in the six long months of war, rebel fighters seized control of Gaddafi's Bab al-Aziziya compound, where much of his family sheltered during the fighting.More » Dying regime launches Scud barrage Pentagon evacuated as strong quake rattles US Strauss-Kahn sex assault charges dropped King Arthur loses Stonehenge legal battle NZ probes crew abuse on 'slave ships' Cameron's adviser stayed on Murdoch payroll Turkish army says 100 Kurdish rebels killed in Iraq Business More Business » Qantas doubles full-year profit Qantas has more than doubled its full-year net profit to $250 million. The airline says revenue grew across all aspects of the business with the exception of its international operations which made a loss. Shareholders will not receive a final dividend.More » Global markets rally on stimulus hopes Strauss-Kahn sex assault charges dropped Japan gets debt rating cut BlueScope defends bonuses amid job cuts S&P chief stepping down after US debt downgrade 'Challenging' rates dilemma for months to come Bankers predict 100,000 jobs to go BHP offers lifeline to BlueScope casualties Foster's posts $89m loss Politics More Politics » MPs report opinion split on gay marriage Naomi Woodley and staff Many federal politicians who have spoken about the views of their constituents on gay marriage say they resent being told how to do their job.More » Labor slams 'grubby' vote pairing tactics Union refers Thomson allegations to police MPs debate gay marriage Opposition fails to force Thomson to front House Sport More Sport » Nielsen stays put for now: CA Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland says Tim Nielsen could remain national coach until late November while others apply for his job. More » Marshall assault charge dismissed Wallabies seeking boost from title decider Trengove re-signs with Power Matosevic replaces Hewitt at US Open Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Planet home to 8.7m species: study Some 8.7 million different species exist on Earth, though only a tiny amount of those have actually been discovered and catalogued, according to US and Canadian researchers.More » Homo erectus was first master chef: study Most Australians duped by science fiction Bird bones could be one million years old US loses prototype hypersonic bomber Environment More Environment » Tuna industry argues for increased quota Ashley Hall The southern bluefin tuna industry is hoping to win a 25 per cent increase in its quota this year, a move which would return it to the catch it was permitted in 2009.More » Fukushima zone likely off-limits for 'decades' Convoy protesters call for election Coral Sea a hotspot for marine life Government pushes ahead with power station cuts About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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