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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 08 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Domestic violence probe over Brisbane unit killing Police have said the death of an Indonesian woman whose remains were found in a Brisbane unit appears to be the result of domestic violence. Mayang Prasetyo, 27, a transgender prostitute, died at the hands of her partner Marcus Volke, 27, who took his own life shortly after police found her remains at their Teneriffe unit on Saturday. Detective Senior Sergeant Tom Armitt said: "At this present time, our investigations are simply around it's a domestic violence matter that has become out of hand." He also revealed that Ms Mayang died "more than likely late Thursday evening, or early Friday" and said there was no suggestions drugs were involved. 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More » We're not the 'leaners' we once were Terrorists can be turned around - here's how Don't mention the tax ALP reform: we must become more inclusive Foreign fighter laws will make Australia safer A healthy nation is an accepting nation 'Hopesick' for Hong Kong The light of human rights is fading in Australia The 'bludger' mantra won't help us improve DSP Just In More Just In » African leaders to deploy coordinated forces to fight Boko Haram The leaders of African nations Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Benin have announced plans to step up the fight against Boko Haram with an additional battalion and a command centre to tackle the militants whose insurgency has spread beyond Nigeria. More » Missing woman found alive after 17 days in Qld bush Shoppers evacuated from Sydney plaza, two arrested Road rage shooting victim a 'recluse' since chase New Zealand prime minister John Key sworn in Teenager gets court apology for being set alight ABS abandons seasonal adjustment for latest jobs data Domestic violence probe over Brisbane unit killing NSW Health figures on GP co-payments 'cooked up by union sympathisers': Dutton Sick PNG student fears she will die from kidney disease if deported to Port Moresby World More World » African leaders to deploy coordinated forces to fight Boko Haram The leaders of African nations Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Benin have announced plans to step up the fight against Boko Haram with an additional battalion and a command centre to tackle the militants whose insurgency has spread beyond Nigeria. More » New Zealand prime minister John Key sworn in Sick PNG student fears she will die from kidney disease if deported to Port Moresby Jennifer Lawrence calls nude photo hack a 'sex crime' PNG's gay community finds safety in Hanuabada village Dossier claims KP unleashed on team-mates Business More Business » Glencore has long harboured Rio Tinto merger ambitions By business editor Ian Verrender Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg has held ambitions for a merger with Rio Tinto for at least three years, according to former insiders. More » ABS abandons seasonal adjustment for latest jobs data Australian corporate dividends too high, unsustainable: report Job losses as South Australia Caroma Industries decides to move offshore IMF downgrades growth forecasts, highlights China housing concerns Federal Government to face budget pressure despite domestic economic recovery Politics More Politics » New Zealand prime minister John Key sworn in By New Zealand correspondent Dominique Schwartz New Zealand prime minister John Key has been officially sworn in for a third term of office. More » NSW Health figures on GP co-payments 'cooked up by union sympathisers': Dutton PM leaves boots on the ground option open Minister defends million-dollar grant to aero club Labor must eliminate 'stench of corruption' to restore faith Sport More Sport » Facial surgery proves complicated for Burgess Sam Burgess' facial surgery has proved more complicated than expected and raised questions about him playing out the NRL grand final. More » Thurston ruled out of Four Nations Berisha loving life in Melbourne at new club Victory Dossier claims KP unleashed on team-mates Smith's maiden ton leads Aussies to big win Swann says Lions need to do more to seal Beams move Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Adelaide to host space congress in 2017 Thousands of scientists, including about 200 astronauts, will visit Adelaide for an international space conference in 2017. More » Trio behind LED lamp awarded Nobel Prize for Physics Discoverers of brain's GPS system awarded Nobel Prize for Medicine Biotech company under fire over AFL 'approval' claim Lunar eclipse to turn skies red with a blood moon Environment More Environment » Marine Park Authority 'losing credibility' amid staff cuts The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority will not have the expertise to protect the reef when jobs go because of budget cuts, a leading scientist has warned. 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