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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 24 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Burke to inspect Manus after rape, torture claims Immigration Minister Tony Burke says he will travel to the Manus Island detention centre within days to assess what he says are "horrific" claims of rape and torture at the site. A former senior Manus Island security manager has told SBS's Dateline program that detainees there have been raped and abused with the full knowledge of staff. Mr Burke says the allegations are appalling, but says the Government still intends to massively expand the Manus Island facility. Meanwhile three people, including a young girl, are believed to have died after a boat carrying more than 100 asylum seekers sank off the coast of Java. More » New prince makes first public appearance Tom Meagher hits out at parole board's silence over emails Child killer Derek Percy dies in hospital Coober Pedy mine shaft search for missing teenager Roger Federer confirms he will start the 2014 season at the Brisbane International More Analysis » What is a persecuted Iranian to do? Iranians have been fleeing their homeland for decades. What has changed are the barriers erected at this end to prevent their admission through regular programs. In the past, many Iranians travelled to Australia via legal means, never to make the return journey. These people are now leaders in law, politics and science. Could it be that the possibility of legal entry, no matter how remote, would dissuade people considering making the dangerous journey to Australia by boat? More » Has Kevin Rudd burned young voters? You don't need to cut pay to get more out of workers The time of whose lives exactly? Painful lessons in Fairfax demise Spend your $2.49 wisely this election The top 10 mistakes in the PNG solution The lessons for Australia from Detroit's painful decline Wearable computers challenge human rights On the positive side, thousands more may find refuge Just In More Just In » Deadly clashes between Mexican police, armed gangs Clashes between armed gangs and Mexico's police have killed 22 people, marking a surge in violence in the country's west. More » Wellard did its best to protect Pakistan sheep: DAFF Derek Percy linked to deaths of 9 children AMSA tells inquest asylum seeker distress calls taken seriously Kangaroo arm muscle size lure in attracting females Teacher at Jewish school jailed for assault of boys Outback mine shaft searched for missing teen Barnett to Rudd: 'Where's the thanks?' Funding boost to fight domestic violence Senior Catholic willing to risk breaking the law World More World » Deadly clashes between Mexican police, armed gangs Clashes between armed gangs and Mexico's police have killed 22 people, marking a surge in violence in the country's west. More » AMSA tells inquest asylum seeker distress calls taken seriously Hundreds of thousands flock to Rio beach as Pope Francis visits Brazil Indian mystics predict election bid for young royal Australia urges Britain to stay in the European Union Moldovan doctors use drill, pliers in child surgery Business More Business » Inflation slows to 2.4 per cent in the June quarter Official figures show consumer prices increased by 0.4 per cent in June quarter. More » Sales of iPhones increase but overall Apple profit drops in the third quarter PM Kevin Rudd to meet unions, business leaders in productivity push Chinese manufacturing output falls to 11-month low Butler flies into Tarkine electoral and mining battleground Politics More Politics » Barnett to Rudd: 'Where's the thanks?' WA Premier Colin Barnett says it would be nice if Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said thanks to WA agencies for helping with the interception of a group of asylum seekers last week. More » Tony Abbott's chief of staff to admit drink-driving Butler flies into Tarkine electoral and mining battleground Australia urges Britain to stay in the European Union PM Kevin Rudd to meet unions, business leaders in productivity push Sport More Sport » Brown backs Voss to continue as Lions coach Brisbane co-captain Jonathan Brown has thrown his support behind off-contract coach Michael Voss to remain at the Lions. More » Inglis a victim of online racist rant Pattinson 'shattered' by premature end to Ashes Postecoglou to fulfil lifelong dream against Liverpool McMahon ends glittering career Federer to start 2014 season in Brisbane Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Archaeologist who discovered 'hobbit' dies Colleagues of an influential rock art researcher say his death is a sad day for the archaeological community. Mike Morwood died this week after a battle with cancer. He was best known for his discovery of an ancient, dwarf-like species of pre-humans on the Indonesian island of Flores, known as "Hobbit". More » Duck-billed dinosaur tail found in Mexico Koalas face carnage as loggers harvest timber plantations Apple software developers site hacked Dinosaurs more warm-blooded than thought: researchers Environment More Environment » Butler flies into Tarkine electoral and mining battleground By Emily Bryan New Environment Minister Mark Butler is visiting Tasmania's north-west, which is shaping up as a key electoral battleground amid an ongoing debate over mining in the area. Work on a $20 million iron ore mine proposal by Shree Minerals was halted by a Federal Court decision last week because the impact on the Tasmanian Devil was not properly considered. Mark Butler is meeting interested parties in Burnie today and expects to make a decision on the mine's future by the end of the week. More » Koalas face carnage as loggers harvest timber plantations 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 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2013 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters