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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 28 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Tap-and-go credit cards contributing to increase in crime stats: Victoria Police By Stephanie Ferrier and Stephanie Chalkley-Rhoden Tap-and-go credit cards are one of the main factors behind a 5 per cent increase in Victorian crime rates, according to the latest statistics released by police. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay said the number of deceptions - including when thieves fraudulently used other people's credit cards - had increased by 11,600 and impacted on overall crime rates. But credit card company MasterCard has disputed this, saying industry data shows there has been no increase in fraud as a result of tap-and-go technology. The figures released by Victoria Police compare the 12 months to March 2014 with those from the previous year. More » Rolf Harris sings in witness box at indecent assault trial in London Qantas closing Brisbane, Melbourne call centres, consolidating in Hobart ICAC calls for dismissal of SES Commissioner over whistleblower's sacking Peppa Pig may not survive ABC budget cuts Department defends claims sexual abuse commission funding redirected to insulation inquiry Liberal MP Jensen questions 'incoherent' science cuts Morbidly obese WA toddler put into state care Government rules out privatising Australia Post Edward Snowden says he was 'trained as a spy' More Analysis » Sydney's underworld isn't glamorous: it's cruel It's the face that stays with you. The photo of the bright, beautiful boy, with the funky haircut, the shiny smile. How did a bright, beautiful boy from Caringbah High manage to come into contact with a couple of dinosaurs from Sydney's darkest past? That sad blue tarpaulin bobbing in the sea off Cronulla is proof that no one is bulletproof and Sydney's underworld isn't like its portrayal on TV; it's deadly, ugly, and cruel. More » Why the sudden shift on sport's 'blackest day'? Tony Abbott a quick study in poll pain I'd wager our earnings aren't too high The legacy of UXO in Laos Forgiving the trespassers Chifley's time bomb 70 years in the making Greste a pawn in political crossfire Our children need resilience, not cotton wool Elliot Rodger and hate crime hypocrisy Just In More Just In » Medical research funds should be given now argues analyst By finance correspondent Phillip Lasker A prominent health analyst says it would make more sense to put the money raised from Medicare co-payments directly into medical research now, rather than putting it into an endowment fund. More » Brett Stewart's drivers license suspended for drink driving Morbidly obese WA toddler put into state care Finance Minister says Commonwealth will not sell Australia Post Judge questions sex case 'bias' against young males Robert Xie 'sounded nervous' when he told relatives of Lin family deaths NRL boss backs Broncos in cap probe Peppa Pig may not survive ABC budget cuts Socceroos can't 'park the bus' in Brazil: Bresciano Planned Westfield merger faces moment of truth amid growing opposition World More World » Edward Snowden says he was 'trained as a spy' Former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, who leaked details of massive US intelligence-gathering programs, said in a US TV interview he "was trained as a spy" and had worked undercover overseas for US government agencies. More » Hospital fire in South Korea kills 21 Quintana dons jersey as controversy hits Giro d'Italia Boko Haram attack kills 31 Nigerian security personnel Vote extended to third day in Egypt presidential election US plans full troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by 2016 Business More Business » Planned Westfield merger faces moment of truth amid growing opposition By Ian Verrender Westfield is facing a moment of truth as it prepares to put its controversial restructure proposal to shareholders with the real prospect it will be voted down. More » Qantas closing Brisbane, Melbourne call centres, consolidating in Hobart ACCC takes legal action against egg industry Finance Minister says Commonwealth will not sell Australia Post Rising residential construction offsets decline in engineering Stockland lobs increased final bid for Australand Wages not to blame for Chevron's Gorgon project cost blowouts, union-commissioned report finds Politics More Politics » Peppa Pig may not survive ABC budget cuts By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Popular children's show Peppa Pig may not be safe from ABC budget cuts, it was revealed in Senate estimates hearings today. More » Government rules out privatising Australia Post ABC boss defends seeking legal advice on Chris Kenny case Small Business Minister says 'no clear winners' in budget Indigenous leader takes aim at racial discrimination changes Sport More Sport » Sentimentality put aside as Maroons and Blues head into battle Sentimentality is not about to distract the determined Maroons ahead of tonight's 100th Origin clash. More » Blues Origin rookies to sink or swim: Parish Socceroos can't 'park the bus' in Brazil: Bresciano NRL boss backs Broncos in cap probe 'Mad Dog' Matosevic claims first grand slam win Quintana dons jersey as controversy hits Giro d'Italia Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Whale poo can boost fisheries, unpalatable research finds By Matthew Doran Researchers say whale poo could benefit fisheries and help boost global food stocks, but they admit their research of floating faeces is not always a pleasant task. More » Liberal MP Jensen questions 'incoherent' science cuts New laser skin cancer detection to reduce need for biopsies The internet over the past 20 years Scientist films harrowing escape from crevasse in Nepal's Himalayas Environment More Environment » Whale poo can boost fisheries, unpalatable research finds By Matthew Doran Researchers say whale poo could benefit fisheries and help boost global food stocks, but they admit their research of floating faeces is not always a pleasant task. More » Pacific nations urge climate change action, ask Australia for help Hunting down the common myna in the Cook Islands Bank won't fund Abbot Pt coal terminal due to reef threat Concern for koalas as zip line moves a step closer About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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