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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 12 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Robin Williams found dead in California home The entertainment industry and fans around the world are reeling from the news that Hollywood star Robin Williams has died at the age of 63. California police say they were called to Williams's home on Monday afternoon (local time) and declared the actor dead of a suspected suicide. Williams rose to prominence in sitcom Mork and Mindy, and went on to star in films such as Good Morning Vietnam, Good Will Hunting and Mrs Doubtfire. The actor, who was open about his drug and alcohol addiction, also used his unmistakable voice to bring life to roles in animated films including Aladdin. More » Former Liberal MPs quit Parliament after ICAC hearings Peter Costello questions Abbott's 'Team Australia' comments Sexual harassment victim has record payout upheld Hird did not believe Bombers 'self-reported' Bank fees class action against ANZ, Citibank and Westpac lodged Child in pram blown onto train tracks Palmer firm on budget stance ahead of Hockey meeting US weighs risky mission to snatch Yazidis from IS siege Swine flu returns amid severe flu season: experts More Analysis » Surplus of data, deficit of trust While about four in ten voters support the general metadata collection proposition, only about a quarter trust government and telecommunications agencies to manage their personal data appropriately. The Government's attempt to link metadata collection to a "tough on terrorism routine" also attracts cynicism. As the previous Labor Government can attest, it doesn't matter how sound your policies are if you can't explain them to anyone. More » This time, things won't be different in Iraq Which Robin Williams did you know? Going against the grain on data retention Why do we screen for Down syndrome? Islamic State gives Obama a reason to join fray Warrants aren't a cure-all to privacy fears Sanctions prove mightier than the gun Abbott's survival relies on knowing when to fold 'em The Islamic State challenge to world order Just In More Just In » Government mulls exempting elderly from Medicare co-payment Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton has revealed the Government is considering exempting the elderly from the Medicare co-payment proposal. More » Business conditions improving but jobs still stagnant Sexual harassment victim has record payout upheld Palmer firm on budget stance ahead of Hockey meeting Sanctity of confessional 'undermined when used by paedophile priests' Great Barrier Reef still threatened, assessment shows Haidar al-Abadi: from exile to Iraq's PM-in-waiting Robin Williams in quotes: one-liners and insights Hird did not believe Bombers 'self-reported' Paul Zahra leaves David Jones after acquisition World More World » Haidar al-Abadi: from exile to Iraq's PM-in-waiting Haidar al-Abadi, who has been nominated as Iraq's next prime minister, is a former exile who was formerly close to current PM Nouri al-Maliki. More » Highlights from Robin Williams' many film roles US send experimental Ebola treatment to Liberia The world reacts to the death of actor Robin Williams Obituary: Williams delighted audiences, battled addiction Robin Williams found dead in California home Business More Business » Bank fees class action against ANZ, Citibank and Westpac lodged By Emily Bourke Legal firm Maurice Blackburn is today lodging court action to claim back hundreds of millions of dollars in fees for bank customers. Any Australian bank customer who has ever been charged a late credit card fee is about to be included in what could be one of the country's biggest class actions. Action against NAB, the Commonwealth and American Express is expected to follow. Customers who have been slapped with a late fee do not have to register for the class action, and there is no limit on how far back in time the fees could be recovered. Gerard Brody from the Consumer Action Law Centre says potentially hundreds of thousands of people will benefit. More » Paul Zahra leaves David Jones after acquisition GrainCorp appoints US agribusiness veteran as new CEO Local market posts healthy gains Penfolds parent company receives second offer Business conditions improving but jobs still stagnant Woolworths's hardware losses blow out to $169m Politics More Politics » Government mulls exempting elderly from Medicare co-payment Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton has revealed the Government is considering exempting the elderly from the Medicare co-payment proposal. More » Palmer firm on budget stance ahead of Hockey meeting Peter Costello questions Abbott's 'Team Australia' comments Local governments suffer from federal budget cuts Defence talks to canvass Australian involvement in Iraq Sport More Sport » Reynolds accepts three-week NRL ban Josh Reynolds accepted a three-week ban after pleading guilty to two separate charges from Friday night's game. More » Beale named as Wallabies fly half to face All Blacks Hird did not believe Bombers 'self-reported' Roughead takes one-match ban Socceroos to face Saudis in London Matosevic lashes out at umpire during win over Mahut Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Fact or fiction: We only use 10 per cent of our brain It has been a popular belief for over a century now that humans aren't fulfilling their intellectual potential. The idea has proved popular in Hollywood too, with Luc Besson's latest film, Lucy, using it as a major plot device. But is the claim we are only using 10 per cent of our brains fact or fiction? More » Your pics: Supermoon lights up winter sky Pets sent off in style with memorial spaceflights Australia faces unprecedented energy oversupply: report Spectacular science photos nominated for 2014 Eureka Prize Environment More Environment » Fact check: Murdoch misleading on North and South Poles News Corp executive chairman Rupert Murdoch says Australia should approach climate change with great scepticism. In a recent interview, Mr Murdoch said: "At the moment the North Pole is melting a bit, but the South Pole is getting bigger". ABC Fact Check investigates what is happening in the two polar regions. 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