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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 10 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Senate rejects carbon tax repeal after eleventh-hour Clive Palmer switch By political correspondent Emma Griffiths The Abbott Government's bid to bring on an early Senate vote to repeal the carbon tax has backfired after an eleventh hour switch from the Palmer United Party to withdraw its support. The Senate rejected the bills to repeal the carbon tax, after a dramatic morning in which PUP leader Clive Palmer claimed he and his senators had been "double-crossed" by the Coalition. The lunchtime vote was rejected 37 votes to 35. Mr Palmer claimed that PUP amendments to force power companies to pass on savings from the carbon tax's repeal had not been submitted for Senate scrutiny this morning. 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Are the actions consistent with law, and will constraints be placed around how "on water" policies are implemented in the future? More » Note to Abbott: don't mention the war Jokowi's likely victory bodes well for Australia Retirement village rorts: the booming scandal Newman's re-election plan: smile more and say less Accusations of 'moral blackmail' are cruelly simple Want punters in the stands? Give them certainty Meet the man who could scuttle Clinton's run Talk tough, but don't expect a flood of votes High Court ruling could redefine our democracy Just In More Just In » Texas gunman kills six, including four kids A lone gunman shoots six people dead in Texas, including four children, triggering an armed standoff with police. More » Voluntary euthanasia advocate Philip Nitschke under investigation PM's advisor calls for release of 'game-changing' report Williams banned for betting on NRL matches Child missing in surf at NSW central coast beach Government accused of putting friendship with Japan ahead of China Indigenous youngsters retrace the steps of their ancestors Former AWU boss Paul Howes gets job with KPMG Timeline: Carbon tax in Australia Lowering drink-drive limit 'would cut road toll' World More World » Texas gunman kills six, including four kids A lone gunman shoots six people dead in Texas, including four children, triggering an armed standoff with police. More » Bieber sentenced to two years of probation over egg-throwing incident First Fleet commander commemorated with Westminster Abbey plaque Full-Time whistle: July 10 Israel continues strikes on Gaza as Hamas keeps up rocket fire Typhoon Neoguri hits Japan's southern main island Business More Business » Unemployment rate rises to 6pc By business reporter Michael Janda Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 6 per cent, despite almost 16,000 jobs being added during June. More » Senate rejects carbon tax repeal after eleventh-hour Clive Palmer switch Solar shift leaves taxpayers with 'stranded assets' Renewable energy the key to cheaper household bills, industry commentator Giles Parkinson argues Government accused of putting friendship with Japan ahead of China Former AWU boss Paul Howes gets job with KPMG Politics More Politics » Government accused of putting friendship with Japan ahead of China By political reporter Latika Bourke Australia is putting its friendship with Japan at the expense of the relationship with China, claims the federal Opposition. More » Former AWU boss Paul Howes gets job with KPMG Timeline: Carbon tax in Australia Welfare groups offer to house mothers and infants in immigration detention Renewable energy 'key to cheaper household bills' Sport More Sport » Williams banned for betting on NRL matches Manly winger David Williams has been banned for the rest of the season for betting on NRL matches. More » Argentina beats the Netherlands on penalties to make World Cup final Bennett confirms he will quit Knights at end of season Reynolds cops three-match ban Reds stung by reaction to Force loss Richie Porte can lead in Froome's absence, says Sky Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Coalition MP likens 'alarmist' climate change debate to sci-fi film plot By political reporter Latika Bourke One of the Prime Minister's backbenchers has likened the climate change debate to a science fiction film plot, but says "alarmist" claims are more comedic than frightening. More » Antarctic ice shelves could melt faster than expected Oyster farmers stop production after toxin found in shellfish Gene from extinct human 'fortifies high-altitude Tibetans' Stem cell papers retracted due to critical errors Environment More Environment » Timeline: Carbon tax in Australia Here are the key events in the history of one of the most divisive issues in contemporary Australian politics. 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