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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 10 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Xie murder trial aborted amid new evidence By Jean Kennedy A Supreme Court judge has aborted the trial of the man accused of murdering five members of the same family in Sydney. Discharging the jury, the judge said new evidence had emerged late last month which may make a substantial difference to the trial of Robert Xie. Xie, 50, is accused of murdering his brother-in-law Norman Lin, Lin's wife, Lily, their two boys, aged nine and 12, and Lily's sister Irene in July 2009. Justice Peter Johnson told the jury they were discharged and there would be a new trial with a new jury. More » Opposition's move to discuss future of Geoff Shaw rejected Lawyer rejects trust fund claims over evidence against Gillard Climate stance under scrutiny as PM arrives in US Giant Jesus balloon stunt arrogant: Tim Costello British comedy actor Rik Mayall dies aged 56 Palmer offered Qld Govt deal over lawsuit: document Hockey rejects claims of backbench rebellion on PPL State of Origin: Hopoate, Dugan named for Blues Restaurant owner fined for paying staff in pizza, soft drink More Analysis » Free market hypocrisy on climate change action The prime ministers of Australia and Canada are working together to undermine global action on climate change via market-based mechanisms such as carbon pricing and emissions trading schemes. But hasn't Tony Abbott been burnishing his small government, free market credentials since he took office last year? Climate change policies are a test of the Prime Minister's free market credentials. He has failed dismally in the past 48 hours. More » Coalition in murky waters in hunt for online pirates Big tobacco's claims go up in smoke The misguided moral panic over Slender Man Good news! The human race is obsolete Reconciliation Day: more than just a sleep-in Child abuse inquiry: don't forget the big picture Abbott's budget blues are far from over Five reasons to be wary of the markets Abbott must learn from the PMs of old Just In More Just In » Labor's move to debate Geoff Shaw's future rejected The Victorian Opposition has been unsuccessful in its attempt to move a motion to debate the future of balance-of-power independent Geoff Shaw. Mr Shaw faced a push by Labor to have him expelled from Parliament for misusing his taxpayer-funded car and fuel card. Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews made the request to have standing orders suspended to debate the issue at the start of Question Time today, but it was refused almost immediately by Speaker Christine Fyffe. Mr Andrews called the Premier's decision "an act of weakness", and said Labor would move to find Mr Shaw in contempt when it sits on Wednesday. More » NSW Nationals agree to partial electricity sell-off Banks stake claim to Government's record haul of dormant savings cash Giant Jesus balloon stunt arrogant: Tim Costello Palmer offered Qld Govt deal over lawsuit: document As it happened: Labor shut down in attempt to expel Geoff Shaw Manus Island inquiry hears of 'flashpoint' meeting before deadly riot UN warns of $3b shortfall in Syrian refugee aid Lawyer rejects trust fund claims over evidence against Gillard Xie murder trial aborted amid new evidence World More World » UN warns of $3b shortfall in Syrian refugee aid By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown The United Nations is warning of a massive shortfall in funding to help Syrian refugees, with just 25 per cent of a $4 billion aid target received so far. 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More » Banks stake claim to Government's record haul of dormant savings cash ANZ job ads survey points to worsening employment market Businesses remain confident despite worsening conditions Pacific Brands lowers earnings forecast on slack jock sales NSW Nationals agree to partial electricity sell-off Politics More Politics » As it happened: Labor shut down in attempt to expel Geoff Shaw Victoria's Opposition has been shut down in its attempt to debate the expulsion of balance-of-power MP Geoff Shaw from the state's parliament. More » Manus Island inquiry hears of 'flashpoint' meeting before deadly riot Lawyer rejects trust fund claims over evidence against Gillard Artist sticks asylum seekers' stories on Adelaide buildings Search chief says it could take years to find MH370 Sport More Sport » Hopoate, Dugan, Bird named for Blues New South Wales has added Josh Dugan and Will Hopoate to their squad for State of Origin II to replace injured twins Brett and Josh Morris. More » Tippett undergoes knee surgery Maroons give injured trio time to prove fitness Horwill named to play 50th Test Socceroos try to turn Chile strength into weakness Scott eyes off second major win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Rats feel regret just like humans, study says By Will Ockenden A new study proves rats feel regret, the first time it has been shown that mammals other than humans experience the emotion. More » Aquaculture operators facing climate challenges Organic certifier defends role in landmark GM case Japan unveils 'emotional' robot for families Centuries old temple art uncovered at Angkor Wat Environment More Environment » Locals keen on SA's biggest wind farm By Matthew Doran South Australia's biggest wind farm, at Snowtown, is about to be completed ahead of schedule and, unlike some other wind energy developments, enjoys strong community backing. Dozens of farmers have allowed turbines on their properties and get royalties as wind power is generated. More » Japanese PM to push for return to commercial whaling Nearly 1,000 sharks to be caught under WA's planned cull policy Aquaculture operators facing climate challenges Dozens of Maules Creek coal mine protesters arrested, activists say 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. 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