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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 30 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Counter-terrorism raids in Melbourne Officers from Australian Federal Police and Victoria Police are carrying out a series of anti-terrorism raids across Melbourne this morning. The raids are part of a joint operation in Seabrook, Kealba, Flemington, Broadmeadow and Meadow Heights. The raids follow on from others across Sydney and Brisbane almost two weeks ago. Follow all the latest developments in our live blog. More » Dole wait will breach human rights, bipartisan report finds Turkish tanks on Syrian border in preparation for IS fight Hong Kong protesters continue to defy Beijing with calls for democracy Officers acted in 'self-defence' in Inala shooting One killed, two injured in Sydney stabbings Coalition and Labor to begin talks over RET Thurston, Hayne joint winners of Dally M Medal Iran, Hamas, IS part of same poisonous tree: Netanyahu More Analysis » The redundancy of new anti-terrorism laws We've always had robust laws against inciting violence, so why is the Abbott Government now introducing the new offence of "advocating terrorism"? Since September 11 governments have seemed intent on severing the concept of terrorism from its constituent parts - cleaving it off into a distinct body of law. This has created massive redundancy, complication and confusion. The real winners from this decade of security hyper-legislation are lawyers. More » The cheek of Abbott channelling Chifley Countering terrorism requires alms as well as arms Unfettered ASIO warrants should concern us all Ignore the banks, the housing bubble is real How we're exploiting the terrorism threat China's hotbed: who created the violence? Cambodia deal: another stain on our reputation Holiday leave enters Virgin territory Abbott faces the reality of multicultural Australia Just In More Just In » Live: Counter-terrorism raids in Melbourne Officers from Australian Federal Police and Victoria Police are carrying out a series of anti-terrorism raids across Melbourne this morning. The raids are part of a joint operation in Seabrook, Kealba, Flemington, Broadmeadow and Meadow Heights. The raids follow on from others across Sydney and Brisbane almost two weeks ago. Follow all the latest developments in our live blog. More » Souths' Isaac Luke awaits grand final fate Police stage counter-terrorism raids across Melbourne Iran, Hamas, IS part of same poisonous tree: Netanyahu Crouch header gives Stoke win over battling Newcastle Officers acted in 'self-defence' in Inala shooting Islamic State pillaging Iraqi artefacts, UNESCO warns Joint Dally M winner Thurston says he has three years left in NRL China clamps down on dissent in restive Uighur homeland Anti-corruption court orders seizure of Marcos paintings World More World » Iran, Hamas, IS part of same poisonous tree: Netanyahu by North America correspondent Ben Knight, wires Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indignant that some of the same countries who have joined the military coalition against Islamic State also opposed Israel's attacks on Hamas. More » Crouch header gives Stoke win over battling Newcastle Islamic State pillaging Iraqi artefacts, UNESCO warns China clamps down on dissent in restive Uighur homeland Anti-corruption court orders seizure of Marcos paintings Japanese ex-PMs take anti-nuclear stance to rock stage Business More Business » Corporate tax minimisations costing Australia $8b a year By finance reporter Elysse Morgan A third of Australia's largest companies are paying a fraction of the full 30 per cent corporate tax rate. A report by the Tax Justice Network and the United Voice union says almost a third of companies listed on the ASX 200 pay 10 per cent or less in corporate tax. This is substantially less than the statutory 30 per cent corporate tax rate. The report says the government is losing out on at least $8.4 billion in tax each year. More » Troubles overseas lead fall in Australian dollar, local share market Schools, banks close as Hong Kong protests continue Coles can't market frozen bread as 'Freshly Baked' Treasury Wine rejects private equity bidders Reserve Bank to front Senate over tougher lending rules Politics More Politics » Indonesia seeks Australia's help in Montara spill dispute By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts Indonesia is urging Australian Government intervention to resolve a dispute over a massive oil spill that is claimed to have devastated Indonesian coastal villages. It has been more than five years since the Montara oil rig blew its wellhead, spilling millions of litres of crude into the Timor Sea. Coastal communities in Indonesia have reported significant damage to their fish stocks and livelihoods, but they want a proper study into the impacts. In a letter obtained by Lateline, the Indonesian government is now asking for Australia's help to make the company responsible, PTTEP Australasia, conduct a full scientific study and pave the way to compensation. More » Schools, banks close as Hong Kong protests continue MP welcomes AEC probe into alleged electoral fraud Mother's plea to save son's foot prompts SA Govt review UK government minister resigns after sexting sting Sport More Sport » Joint Dally M winner Thurston says he has three years left in NRL Joint Dally M Medal winner Johnathan Thurston is confident he can win a title with the Cowboys in his last three years in the NRL. More » Souths' Isaac Luke awaits grand final fate Crouch header gives Stoke win over battling Newcastle New Tigers coach Taylor bounces back after losing his passion Thurston and Hayne joint Dally M winners Lions say they may have to wait for Beams Science and Technology More Science and Technology » CSIRO's $120m Investigator can't plug into shore power By Linda Hunt The CSIRO's new research vessel Investigator is unable to access shore power in Hobart and is running off the ship's engines. The ship has been moved from its berth alongside the CSIRO to Macquarie Wharf following complaints by neighbours about the noise. It is the latest in a string of issues with the $120-million flagship vessel, which was besieged by delays before eventually arriving at its home port of Hobart earlier this month, a year later than expected. More » New York scientists unveil 'invisibility cloak' Shellshock bug leaves up to 500 million computers at risk Smartphone users with stumpy digits turn to 'stretched finger' India's spacecraft beams back first Mars photos Environment More Environment » Indonesia seeks Australia's help in Montara spill dispute By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts Indonesia is urging Australian Government intervention to resolve a dispute over a massive oil spill that is claimed to have devastated Indonesian coastal villages. It has been more than five years since the Montara oil rig blew its wellhead, spilling millions of litres of crude into the Timor Sea. Coastal communities in Indonesia have reported significant damage to their fish stocks and livelihoods, but they want a proper study into the impacts. In a letter obtained by Lateline, the Indonesian government is now asking for Australia's help to make the company responsible, PTTEP Australasia, conduct a full scientific study and pave the way to compensation. More » Project aims to save Port Phillip Bay's shellfish reefs Plan to tackle dugong, turtle poachers 'muddle-headed' Reintroduced western quolls give birth to 60 babies Obama to announce world's largest marine sanctuary About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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