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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 23 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Inexperienced rebels likely downed MH17 by 'mistake': US intelligence Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 may have been shot down by "mistake" by ill-trained pro-Russian separatists, US intelligence officials say, dismissing Moscow's accounts of the incident. The officials said they decided to brief reporters partly to counter what they described as misleading propaganda from Russia and its state-controlled media over the incident. Evidence gathered so far suggests separatists launched the SA-11 surface-to-air missile that blew up the Malaysian airliner, but it remains unclear "who pulled the trigger" and why, said a senior intelligence official who spoke on condition of anonymity. More » Joe Hockey wanted heavier cuts in budget, book reveals Indonesian elections: Losing candidate Prabowo Subianto to challenge Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo's election win NRL star Darius Boyd admitted to mental health clinic Inflation hits top of Reserve Bank target at 3pc Scammers sell house online without owner's knowledge Five arrested for mass murder on migrant boat Deported Islamic preacher back in Australia Bill Clinton says AIDS-free generation in reach Michael Rogers takes first stage win in ten Tours More Analysis » Voters agree: the Senate circus is situation normal The spectacle in the Senate is enough to make a person lose confidence in the system, right? Well, not really. Despite the fascination in media and political circles with some of the unorthodox behaviour on display, voters' views on the Senate and its role in the Australian political system are unmoved. Australians hate plenty of things about politics, but capricious senators giving the government a hard time doesn't really rate among them. More » When tragedy strikes, even onlookers can suffer Islamic State: an unlikely harbinger of peace? Jacqui Lambie's treasonous interest in (gasp!) sex Abbott v Putin: the grudge match In defence of the poor person's Olympics Big Tobacco's smoke and mirrors won't work this time Politics, not policy, will decide who gets bailed out MH17: the legal path to justice West needs new strategy after MH17 tragedy Just In More Just In » Paramedic's call for back-up 'refused' before death By Jessica Kidd A paramedic was refused back-up on the night he died during a helicopter winch rescue, an inquest has heard. More » Robber ties up woman with phone charger, steals BMW Police seen allegedly eating hash cookies in surveillance video High Court's full bench to hear asylum seeker challenge Scuffle breaks out in Ukrainian parliament after vote Man jailed over stabbing death of love rival Prabowo to challenge Indonesia presidential result Controversial freemason statue erected in Alice Springs 'Murderous trimming' of sacred trees sparks anger Bill Clinton says AIDS-free generation in reach World More World » Scuffle breaks out in Ukrainian parliament after vote Ukraine's parliament descended into a schoolyard push and shove between politicians after a lawmaker accused authorities of running a war against the Ukrainian people. More » Prabowo to challenge Indonesia presidential result MH17: How can airlines defend against missile attacks? China shows off military hardware to the world Cameron calls for an end to female genital mutilation, child marriages Mass murderer Breivik 'renounces violence' on massacre anniversary Business More Business » Inflation hits top of Reserve Bank target By business reporter Michael Janda Inflation has risen to 3 per cent, hitting the top of the Reserve Bank's target range, with key underlying measures also nearing the top of the RBA's band. The Bureau of Statistics Consumer Price Index rose 0.5 per cent in the June quarter, following a rise of 0.6 per cent in the March quarter. That left the annual headline inflation rate at 3 per cent - right in line with the typical economist forecast, but also right at the top of the Reserve Bank's preferred range of 2-3 per cent price rises. More » Joe Hockey wanted heavier cuts in budget, book reveals BHP Billiton production hits records in four commodities Renewable target uncertainty killing clean energy says Infigen boss Scammers sell house without owner's knowledge Trade sanctions could trigger a flood of Russian wheat Politics More Politics » High Court's full bench to hear asylum seeker challenge A legal fight over 157 asylum seekers detained at sea will be heard by the full bench of the High Court. More » Scuffle breaks out in Ukrainian parliament after vote Joe Hockey wanted heavier cuts in budget, book reveals Cameron calls for an end to female genital mutilation, child marriages Indonesia's president-elect calls for national unity Sport More Sport » McKinnon injury may have been Boyd's tipping point: Bennett Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett believes the injury to Alex McKinnon may have been Darius Boyd's tipping point with depression. More » Wallabies name Speight for Rugby Championship A-League All-Stars squad finalised as Juventus promise World Cup stars Aussie athletes entered in wrong events Aussie Rogers breaks through for Tour stage win Aussie athletes stay away from Games opening Science and Technology More Science and Technology » 3D-printed body parts don't cost an arm and a leg By Kesha West A team of medical experts in Melbourne has created a 3D-printed anatomy kit that is set to revolutionise medical training around the world. More » Dredging can double coral disease in reefs: study NASA predicts evidence of aliens only 20 years away Teen maths genius wins gold at international event NSW man advertises 'space junk' for $100,000 Environment More Environment » What the carbon tax repeal means for consumers By consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge Consumers can expect to save up to 50 cents each day on their electricity bills as the Federal Government repeals the carbon tax. 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