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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 11 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Harris a 'sinister pervert' who saw girls as 'sexual objects', court hears By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller and wires The prosecution in the trial of Rolf Harris has described the Australian entertainer as a "sinister pervert" who left his daughter's childhood friend an "emotionally dead creature" following years of sexual abuse. Harris is charged with indecently assaulting four girls in the UK between 1968 and 1986. He denies all 12 counts. Prosecutor Sasha Wass QC said Harris used his fame to mesmerise his victims, and "considered underage girls as sexual objects" to be "groped and mauled". More » Thousands flee as insurgents seize Iraq's second largest city Abbott pushes for enhanced economic links on New York visit Two men injured in Melbourne Airport taxi crash Geoff Shaw faces suspension from Victorian Parliament Lawyer rejects trust fund claims over evidence against Gillard Student killed, gunman dead in US school shooting Ireland to follow Australia's lead on plain cigarette packs Conflicting accounts given of lead-up to Manus Is riot 'Friendly fire' airstrike kills US troops in Afghanistan More Analysis » IR debate hijacked by the right The industrial relations debate has been hijacked by the right and the pendulum has swung massively in favour of the bosses. Now, left-wing protestation about real wages and strike numbers being low won't do anything to change the tune. And their critics will inwardly smile, knowing they are getting what they want, and then they will just keep asking for more. More » Free market hypocrisy on climate change action 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 The human race is obsolete Reconciliation Day: more than just a sleep-in Child abuse inquiry: don't forget the big picture Abbott's budget blues are far from over Five reasons to be wary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 Just In More Just In » Ireland to follow Australia's lead on plain cigarette packs By Europe correspondent Philip Williams The Irish government is set to become the first country in the northern hemisphere to follow Australia's lead and introduce plain packaging for cigarettes. More » No public detail on special forces soldier's death Two men injured in Melbourne Airport taxi crash Harris a 'sinister pervert' who saw girls as 'sexual objects', court hears Vic MP Geoff Shaw faces suspension motion Abbott set to extend Beazley's term as ambassador to US History of Australian prime ministers in Washington Student killed, gunman dead in US school shooting Abbott pushes for enhanced economic links on New York visit 'Friendly fire' airstrike kills US troops in Afghanistan World More World » Ireland to follow Australia's lead on plain cigarette packs By Europe correspondent Philip Williams The Irish government is set to become the first country in the northern hemisphere to follow Australia's lead and introduce plain packaging for cigarettes. More » Student killed, gunman dead in US school shooting 'Friendly fire' airstrike kills US troops in Afghanistan Thousands flee as insurgents seize Iraq's second largest city 15 go on trial over South Korean ferry disaster Second attack on Pakistan's Karachi airport over: official Business More Business » OECD boss praises Australian budget for gradual return to surplus By business reporter Emily Stewart The head of the world's leading economic agency, Angel Gurria, has praised the Federal Government's recent budget, calling it a 'sustainable, durable solution' to deficits. More » Australia Post confirms 900 jobs to go in restructure Banks stake claim to Government's record haul of dormant savings cash First time buyers slump to record low as home lending stagnates ANZ job ads survey points to worsening employment market Businesses remain confident despite worsening conditions Politics More Politics » Vic MP Geoff Shaw faces suspension motion Victorian MP Geoff Shaw faces suspension from Parliament as punishment for misusing his parliamentary car and fuel card. It comes a week after Mr Shaw dramatically withdrew his crucial support for the Napthine Government. The motion, expected to be formally moved this afternoon by the Government, would see the Speaker name Mr Shaw, effectively suspending him from Parliament until September 2. More » Abbott set to extend Beazley's term as ambassador to US Abbott pushes for enhanced economic links on New York visit 'Friendly fire' airstrike kills US troops in Afghanistan Thousands flee as insurgents seize Iraq's second largest city Sport More Sport » Thumbs up for Day in US Open quest Jason Day says his injured left thumb is totally healed and he is again ready to contend for a major title. More » Tate shrugs off Blues threats Matosevic takes aim at Murray after shocking Cilic Hayne and Cummins to referee Origin two Tippett undergoes knee surgery Melbourne City sign Premier League winner Duff 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. 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