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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 30 Apr, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » RAAF jet fuel damaged ground crews' body cells By the National Reporting Team's Dan Oakes The jet fuel used by Royal Australian Air Force personnel for decades has damaged their body's cells and the long-term consequences might not be known for years, according to groundbreaking research released after an FOI request. More » 'Very strong' Chan and Sukumaran 'died a respectful death', says priest Government defends AFP guidelines in wake of Bali Nine executions Shorten rejects Plibersek's calls to axe same-sex marriage conscience vote Human health to be impacted by climate change: experts Impact of out-of-control Russian spacecraft impossible to predict: expert Freddie Gray 'intentionally trying to injure himself' in police van: reports 400mm of rain expected along south-east Queensland coast Dead man's frozen sperm saved by widow in court battle with fertility clinic Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch dies at 91 More Analysis » We've nothing to fear but our sense of certainty Whether it's outrage at Scott McIntyre's Anzac Day tweets or Samantha Armytage's on-air comments, camps are quickly divided into "left" and "right" and the earnest fighting begins. We clump like magnetised iron filings around these little points of irritation and misadventure, mistaking public missteps and fumbles as representations of some greater social evil. And it's not just on social media. The political parties and mainstream media pander to this oppositionism, and it kills off any chance of constructive discussion. More » Nepalese aid shines a light on regional rivalries The presidential 'hopeful' taking on big donations 40 years on, what can a war book teach us? Winners and losers of the US-Japan security deal We care about housing - we just don't care to act Pensions reform: all eyes are on the family home Our empathy wasn't little, but it was too late Bali 9: Time to death penalty-proof our AFP Bali 9: our Indonesia relationship won't go untouched Just In More Just In » Hooper and Pocock to battle for Wallabies spot when Brumbies take on Waratahs When the Brumbies take on the Waratahs for top spot in the Australian conference, star flankers Pocock and Hooper will also face off. More » Evocca College forced to restructure business model after ABC investigation Teen charged with more offences over Melbourne Anzac terror plot Queensland wine shortage flagged after bad weather damages vineyards Keeping a floating airport in constant combat readiness is no mean feat Images of men released after teen raped at knifepoint in Albury LNPs 'Strong Choices' plan cost Queenslanders $70 million National Portrait Gallery removes photo of Indonesian president Joko Widodo Tasmanian Parliament suspended after Harriss debate descends into chaos Queenslanders may see lower household bills after energy ruling World More World » NASA spacecraft spots possible ice cap on Pluto NASA's Pluto-bound New Horizons spacecraft spots surface features on the icy planet including a possible polar cap. More » Locals in Nepal's Gorkha district endure days without food, shelter 'Fight of the Century' not good vs evil: Mayweather France probes alleged child sex abuse by troops in Central Africa Winston Churchill's Tube station bunker for rent Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch dies at 91 Business More Business » Ten posts $264m loss on massive write-down By business reporter Michael Janda Ten Network posts a $264.4 million net loss in its half-year results, on the back of a $251.2 million write-down in the value of its television licence. More » Iron ore slides back; Wall St eases on weak GDP Slow start to the year stalls US recovery from global financial crisis Wesfarmers chief criticises Government's proposed two-tiered business tax system AGL cops $1 million penalty for dodgy discount offer Super should not be the target of hunt for revenue: Costello More Australians than ever struggling to pay rent: Anglicare Welders not lawyers: Business Council warns Australia needs to prepare for future jobs Politics More Politics » Evocca College forced to restructure business model after ABC investigation Exclusive by consumer affairs reporter Josie Taylor One of Australia's largest training providers, Evocca College, is forced to make significant changes to its business model to remain in the industry peak body, after an ABC investigation. More » Former NT auditor recommends major review of Electoral Act Shorten rejects Plibersek's calls to axe same-sex marriage conscience vote Sunshine Coast Mayor pushes 'SEQ 2028 as the Olympics brand' France probes alleged child sex abuse by troops in Central Africa Sport More Sport » 'Fight of the Century' not good vs evil: Mayweather Floyd Mayweather said his long-awaited bout with Manny Pacquiao was not a battle of "good versus evil". More » Day beaten, Senden and Leishman win at WGC Kiwis should be favourites against Kangaroos Hayne admits he has a 'long road to travel' Adelaide clear Isaias for A-League finals clash with Roar Kyrgios through to Estoril Open quarter-finals Science and Technology More Science and Technology » NASA spacecraft spots possible ice cap on Pluto NASA's Pluto-bound New Horizons spacecraft spots surface features on the icy planet including a possible polar cap. More » Plastic mesh offers best protection for endangered turtle nests Fifty young Australian innovators granted mentorship, chance at seed money for tech start-up NASA releases spectacular 3D video to mark Hubble Telescope's 25th anniversary Space telescope to eclipse Hubble on track for 2018 launch Environment More Environment » Human health to be impacted by climate change: experts By National Environment Reporter Jake Sturmer Australia's top doctors and scientists urge the Government to show leadership on climate change after a new report warns human health will feel the most immediate impacts of global warming. More » Beijing's toxic smog lowers birth weight of babies, research finds Friends of the Earth group gets to keep tax deductibility status Plastic mesh offers best protection for endangered turtle nests Fire near Chernobyl plant in Ukraine 'controlled and stopped' About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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