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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 23 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Defence sets up office to help victims of abuse Defence has launched what it describes as a "fundamental change" in the way it handles sexual misconduct, with a new body to allow the reporting of incidents outside of the chain of command. The Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Office (SeMPRO) will allow victims to report incidents confidentially. It will be staffed by military personnel and public servants and will also coordinate responses and victim support and education. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has welcomed the move, saying it is one of the most significant recommendations she made in her recent review. More » It's a boy: baby prince born to William and Kate Catholic schools sign up to 'Gonski' plan Charges delayed over Nauru detention centre riot Burns victim denies threatening woman with pepper spray Sty's the limit: couple living with dozens of pigs told to find them new digs More Analysis » On the positive side, thousands more may find refuge Kevin Rudd will not reduce the number of people willing to risk their lives for a better life. They will just risk their lives elsewhere, safely away from our guilt-ridden politicians. But the Federal Government is looking at increasing the total refugee intake from 20,000 a year to 27,000 a year. The intake was just 13,000 a few years ago. For all that has been said about the Papua New Guinea deal, that increase would be a very good thing. Seven thousand more people safe and free in a rich developed country. More » Protecting our children without the politics Japan's new PM fans China tension but wins voters Asylum seeker policy is now out of our hands Baby crazy: royal obsession of the poor-taste press 'Good enough to drink': Yarram chemical cover-up Australia's boundless plains no longer for sharing A modest education reform that must be passed Stop the boats? Stop the propaganda! Regional Settlement Arrangement with PNG Just In More Just In » Law firm says it will not proceed with Volkswagen class action By consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge A Sydney law firm says it will not press ahead with a class action against the German car maker Volkswagen. More » Couple ordered to evict dozens of pigs from their house Teenager collapses and dies at sports carnival Billabong pays debts after reaching rescue deal 'Fireball' victim says it was 'hell on Earth' to be set alight Murder victim moved in wheelie bin, court told Ian Macdonald had 'clear conscience' about coal mine Catholic schools sign up to 'Gonski' plan Rudd opens new ASIO headquarters Rio plans massive new iron ore mine in the Pilbara World More World » Duck-billed dinosaur tail found in Mexico Palaeontologists have discovered the fossilised remains of a 72-million-year-old dinosaur tail in a desert in northern Mexico. More » 19 dead in Thai bus smash Plane's nose gear collapses in La Guardia Airport landing More than 125 million women and girls genitally mutilated: UNICEF Murder charges laid over bodies found in Cleveland Former policeman turned actor Dennis Farina dies Business More Business » China apology By business editor Peter Ryan Executives at pharmaceuticals company GSK facing allegations they bribed officials to boost sales. More » Law firm says it will not proceed with Volkswagen class action Billabong pays debts after reaching rescue deal Activist granted bail over Whitehaven share hoax Rio moving ahead with plans to establish new mine in Pilbara Politics More Politics » Ian Macdonald had 'clear conscience' about coal mine By state political reporter Sarah Gerathy Former Mining Minister Ian Macdonald has told the NSW Parliament's Privileges Committee he was unconcerned about a parliamentary call for papers regarding the Mount Penny coal mine because he has a clear conscience about it. More » Business levy to help fund Greens paid parental leave policy Coalition ahead in Newspoll but Rudd still leads preferred PM standings Nelson Mandela 'showing sustained improvement' EU adds Hezbollah military wing to terror list Sport More Sport » Pattinson ruled out of remaining Ashes Tests James Pattinson ruled out of the three remaining Ashes Tests after sustaining a stress fracture of the lower back. More » Players need more support for ASADA interviews: Gallen Jonas and Bartel accept bans Lehmann ready to wield the axe after Lord's defeat Stoner returns to bikes after V8s switch Rabbitohs say they can survive without Inglis Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Duck-billed dinosaur tail found in Mexico Palaeontologists have discovered the fossilised remains of a 72-million-year-old dinosaur tail in a desert in northern Mexico. More » Koalas face carnage as loggers harvest timber plantations Apple software developers site hacked Dinosaurs more warm-blooded than thought: researchers Surgeons develop knife which detects cancerous tissue Environment More Environment » Koalas face carnage as loggers harvest timber plantations By Greg Hoy Disturbing numbers of koalas are being killed and injured by loggers in timber plantations across south-east Australia. More » US jets drop unarmed bombs on Barrier Reef area Low carbon price will spur investment in coal: Origin Vandals attack historic trees at Melbourne's Botanic Gardens Heatwave alert in Britain following heatstroke deaths 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. 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