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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 04 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Nitschke under fire over 'rational' suicide remarks By Lexi Metherell, staff Mental health advocates have condemned Philip Nitschke's comments about "rational" suicide after a 45-year-old man took his own life using the suicide drug Nembutal. Dr Nitschke says Perth man Nigel Brayley made a "rational" decision to end his life, although he admits he may not be "well-trained" enough to assess the mental health of those who approach him for help. Mr Brayley, 45, began emailing Dr Nitschke after police launched a murder investigation into his wife's death. He did not have a terminal illness, but Dr Nitschke supported his decision to take his own life. The Black Dog institute says Dr Nitschke has "significantly raised the probability of suicide in the community". More » Jail term nearly doubled for one-punch Kelly killer Explosion forces evacuation at Barwon Prison High Court bid possible over protection visas Police criticise Breaking Bad after $15m meth lab bust Push to ban Australians from hunting in South Africa Turnbull not consulted on ABC panel appointments Air New Zealand strikes turbulence over racy safety video Helicopter jail escapee John Killick hands himself in Man deported from China arrested over SA murder More Analysis » The sickening fall from Rolf to just 'Harris' Part of me still really can't believe the outcome - this is Rolf Harris after all. The quirky guy. The boy from Bassendean. Now, history must be rewritten. There are awards and titles to be revoked, plaques and paintings to be removed. He became one of those people so famous they are instantly identifiable only by their first name. Rolf. Remember him? He's the convicted sex offender we must now refer to as Harris. More » The family ties behind Western jihadist recruits Money and fame allow creepy men to flourish The inventive language of bogandom Australian jihadists travel a well-worn path Why put the charity watchdog to sleep? 'Operational silence' breeds more questions The right hates the society it has created CBA's scandal response falls short of restitution Nanny rebates aren't about helping the rich Just In More Just In » Union fund denies sacking staffer over royal commission By Sally Block A training fund linked to the Transport Workers Union has denied sacking a senior staff member because of the prospect of scrutiny by a royal commission. More » Nitschke under fire over 'rational' suicide remarks Worst mortgage delinquencies sit on cities' outer fringes Hurricane Arthur makes landfall on US coast Two critical after light plane crash in NSW Explosion forces evacuation at Barwon Prison Push to ban Australians from hunting in South Africa Helicopter jail escapee John Killick hands himself in US grounds Strike Fighter fleet following engine fire Arrests in South Africa over WA real estate scam World More World » Hurricane Arthur makes landfall on US coast Hurricane Arthur has made landfall on the North Carolina coast, as millions of people brace for its impact along the US East Coast on the eve of the Independence Day holiday. More » Deadly protests in Egypt on anniversary of Morsi ousting In pictures: Madrid hosts running of the high heels China and South Korea oppose North Korea's nuclear tests Germany's best is yet to come, says coach Loew Al Shabaab assassinates Somali MP in Mogadishu Business More Business » Digital disruption could cost Australian banks $27 billion a year By business reporter Stephen Letts Australia's big banks face the prospect of losing 30 per cent of their revenue to a new wave of digital competitors. Research from Macquarie's banking analysts says up to $27 billion is under threat from so-called digital disruptors in the banks' key payments and lending markets. The Macquarie team says most immediate threat is the $9 billion payments market, which faces competition from alternative platforms. Longer term, Macquarie says banks face an even bigger problem with their lending business. More » Worst mortgage delinquencies sit on cities' outer fringes Commonwealth Bank offers customers review of dodgy financial advice GE Money fined $1.5m for misleading statements to 700,000 customers Air New Zealand attracts criticism for featuring Sports Illustrated swimsuit models in safety video ACCC airs worries over proposed casino takeover bid Politics More Politics » Turnbull not consulted on ABC panel appointments By political reporter Latika Bourke Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has stressed he had nothing to do with the appointment of two Liberal Party supporters to an ABC and SBS panel. More » Race law change needed 'immediately', IPA says Cancer risk prompts call to test more industrial sites High Court bid possible over protection visas Bishop raises human rights with Myanmar leader Sport More Sport » Essendon players to remain anonymous during trial against ASADA The Federal Court has determined that Essendon players will remain anonymous when the trial against ASADA starts next month. More » Cummins to miss World Cup after signing Japanese deal Canadians Bouchard and Raonic among changing of tennis' top order Germany's best is yet to come, says coach Loew Mark Cavendish plays down Tour yellow jersey talk Kyrgios's heroics reignite faith in Australia's tennis future Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Gene from extinct human 'fortifies high-altitude Tibetans' A US study has found the gene that allows Tibetans to cope with life at high altitudes came from an extinct species of human. More » Stem cell papers retracted due to critical errors Australian scientists snap 'new mammal species' in PNG Pioneering chemist who invented Kevlar dies age 90 FBI investigates anthrax scare involving 75 scientists Environment More Environment » Cancer risk prompts call to test more industrial sites The Greens are calling for testing of more former industrial sites in South Australia for toxic pollution. The residents of three streets at Clovelly Park in Adelaide's southern suburbs are to be moved out because of a carcinogenic substance detected in air, water and soil. The industrial solvent trichloroethylene was used decades ago in the area by automotive firm Monroe Australia. 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