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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 26 Jun, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Journalist told Slipper staffer 'we will get him' By court reporter Jamelle Wells Court documents claim the journalist who broke the story of harassment claims against Peter Slipper sent his accuser a text stating "we will get him". More » David Leckie steps down as Seven CEO New twist to fatal Sydney hit-and-run arrests Brazil has novel idea to cut jail sentences Jacksons at centre of 'disturbing' HSU allegations Slanging match erupts over asylum policy Rinehart threatens to abandon Fairfax Extra charges over fatal bashing of security guard Lawyers fight for access to inmate who cut off ears Man cleared over morphine in baby bottle More Analysis » A modest proposal to deter asylum seekers They can't be blamed for their fatal misadventure. We are nothing, in this expansive continent of ours, if not enviable; and that, in this case, is our great misfortune. We have wealth, space and opportunity. We are burdened by tempting natural advantages. How then to deter the covetous refugee? The impulse to join us here must be a strong one if even our concentration camps cannot turn the tide. Our response must be sterner still. More » Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction Torture and the growing tolerance for brutality Abbott's chance to redefine the oversight of unions Nuclear debate: let's start with the facts Carbon tax: more political porkies to come Kept behind bars: mentally ill trapped in prison politics Spot the missing Aussie artists Another year, another failed climate summit Global markets are the new battlefields Just In More Just In » Brazil has novel idea to cut jail sentences Brazil will offer inmates in its crowded federal prison system a novel way to shorten their sentences: four days less for every book they read. More » Lawyers fight for access to inmate who cut off ears French woman not guilty of murder due to insanity Jacksons at centre of 'disturbing' HSU allegations NT police hunt for alleged NSW murder suspect Journalist told Slipper staffer 'we will get him' New twist to fatal Sydney hit-and-run arrests Slater named for Origin decider Fine striking NSW teachers, urges O'Farrell WA Police vote to ban high speed pursuits World More World » Turkey claims Syria fired on second plane By Middle East correspondent Anne Barker, wires Turkey has convened an emergency NATO meeting after accusing Syrian forces of firing at a second of its planes. More » Court blocks part of Arizona immigration law Celebrities back Assange's asylum bid Port Moresby voters head to the polls Cyprus asks for EU bailout Business More Business » Rinehart threatens to abandon Fairfax By business editor Peter Ryan, staff Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has bought more shares in Network Ten and is threatening to abandon Fairfax if she does not get seats on the board. More » Andrew Holden appointed Age editor Cyprus asks for EU bailout David Leckie steps down as Seven CEO Europe debt woes drag stocks down Politics More Politics » Lawyers fight for access to inmate who cut off ears By court reporter Candice Marcus A barrister says Correctional Services refused his team access to an inmate who had cut off his ears in jail. More » Jacksons at centre of 'disturbing' HSU allegations Slanging match erupts over asylum policy Justice head resigns over Williams probe SA gets new Chief Justice, Hicks' lawyer new magistrate Sport More Sport » Slater named for Origin decider Queensland selectors have given injured full-back Billy Slater the chance to prove his fitness for next week's State of Origin III at Lang Park. More » Jackson returns for Harrower's 200th game Stosur powers into Wimbledon second round Rebels confident of shutting down Genia Djokovic wins through, but Venus departs Dugan set to play again this season Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Apple fined $2m over misleading iPad 4G claim Apple has been fined more than $2 million for misleading consumers by claiming that its latest iPad was compatible with the next generation 4G broadband network. More » Giant marsupials' graveyard unearthed Shark shields failed some tests: researchers Amazon tribe shares culture with armchair explorers China's first female astronaut blasts off Environment More Environment » Fears cuttlefish numbers dangerously low Instead of hundreds of thousands of cuttlefish, a rare breeding season seems to have evaporated again in SA. More » Palmer seeks permission to pollute reef: Burke NSW announces end to CSG 'royalty holiday' Gillard defends Rio+20 outcomes Bill passes for hunting in NSW national parks About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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