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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 09 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Swimmer killed in shark attack at Byron Bay By Elloise Farrow-Smith, Bruce Mackenzie and staff A 50-year-old local man has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a beach at Byron Bay in northern New South Wales. Police said the man's wife was on the beach when he was pulled from the water about 10:45am (AEST) after he was seen floating close to the shore. Officers said he sustained a severe injury to his right leg while swimming about 15 to 20 metres offshore at Clarkes Beach. A beachgoer pulled him out of the water and onlookers performed CPR, but the man could not be saved. Authorities said a shark, believed to be a great white, was still in the area and all local beaches have been closed for at least 24 hours. More » Lambie blames 'tribal war' for questions over Indigenous heritage Arrest warrant issued for jihadist Mohammad Ali Baryalei Police post photos of Australia's top 20 wanted fugitives O'Farrell tells ICAC he doesn't know who 'big man' is Outrage as judge refuses to award Indigenous artists US president thanks Australia for help with Iraq Banknotes get redesign to combat counterfeiters Australians pay 400pc more for digital programs: Choice Colleague confronted Gillard over renovation rumours More Analysis » Doubt cast on national security as a vote winner By Lewis & Woods The 'rally-round-the-flag effect' - the popularity boost that international crises can deliver - is an established political phenomenon. The Coalition has been banking on this with all its political focus being on national security while the Labor Opposition attempts focus on the vexed passage of the budget. But this week's Essential Report casts the first doubts on this narrative. As Tony Abbott wins support from the political class and commentariat, public trust in his Government's handling of international relations is falling. More » Cheaper foreign subs will be a tough sell in SA Romanticising reform: we've set the bar too high Picking at the cross-stitching of the Federation Why theology matters even if there's no god Slashing revenue? Why stop at the mining tax? 'Attack by inquiry' the latest political whip Technology, teaching and the future of work 'Liveability' is more than coffee and cobbled lanes Uranium deal could make Indian nuclear power safer Just In More Just In » Shorten demands new submarine fleet be built locally Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says the Coalition Government needs to stand by a pre-election commitment to build Australia's next fleet of submarines in South Australia. More » Banknotes get redesign to combat counterfeiters Arrest warrant issued for jihadist Mohammad Ali Baryalei Man accused of luring rape victim with fake profile Wife jailed for attempting to kill husband with hammer Record investor surge leads home lending, first home buyers absent Freeway intersection cleared during truck emergency 11 men and 1 woman who might have been Jack the Ripper Colleague confronted Gillard over renovation rumours Outrage as judge refuses to award Indigenous artists World More World » 11 men and 1 woman who might have been Jack the Ripper A British author claims to have new evidence on the identity of Jack the Ripper - but his suspect is only one of a slew of names linked to the grisly killings which terrorised late 19th century London. More » Analysts warn Russia against banning flights in response to sanctions Homoerotic artist Tom of Finland gets global stamp of approval From doping ban to grand slam as Marin Cilic wins US Open Rare respiratory virus infects 'clusters' of US kids Cyclists thrown out of Tour of Spain after punch-up Business More Business » Record investor surge leads home lending, first home buyers absent By business reporter Michael Janda Property investors have extended their dominance of housing market, with first home buyers at record lows. More » Can the iPhone 6 match the pre-launch hype? Business confidence, conditions remain positive despite August dip Lend Lease consortium preferred to build East West Link Australia undermining global iron ore prices Unemployment in mining sector double national rate: AIMM Politics More Politics » US president thanks Australia for help with Iraq By political correspondent Emma Griffiths US president Barack Obama has spoken with Prime Minister Tony Abbott this morning to discuss the situation in Iraq and thank him for Australia's assistance. More » Palmer has 'no knowledge' of Francis Xavier's defection to CLP Lambie blames 'tribal war' for questions over Indigenous heritage Australia may send military trainers to Iraq, Bishop says Death toll rises as Kashmir floods exacerbate political unrest Sport More Sport » Polota-Nau to play 50th Test against Argentina Tatafu Polota-Nau returns to the Wallabies line up to face Argentina on Saturday as one of three changes to the side. More » From doping ban to grand slam as Marin Cilic wins US Open Boomers tanking probe a waste of time: Gaze Ballantyne ruled out, Barlow a chance for Dockers Socceroos hold on for 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia FIFA puts January World Cup back on agenda for 2022 Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Stunning Alexander-era statues found at ancient tomb Two stunning statues have been unearthed holding up the entrance to the biggest ancient tomb ever found in Greece. More » Fact check: Are 75pc of Australia's living species unknown? Just how big is the world's largest dinosaur? Court rejects new appeal against human gene patenting Krill diet discovery predicts threat to Antarctic life Environment More Environment » Government 'not short of choice' for nuke dump site By Gail Liston and staff writers Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane is "confident" nuclear waste being stored under buildings in Sydney and Melbourne could still be headed for the NT. 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