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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 18 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Suicide rate among Ballarat sexual abuse victims 'through the roof' By Hamish Fitzsimmons Survivors of sexual abuse by some members of the Catholic clergy in Ballarat say the region's suicide rate is "higher than the road toll", as notorious paedophile Gerald Ridsdale prepares to give live evidence from prison to a royal commission. More » Queensland Chief Justice refers to judges as 'scum' in secret recording Polls improve for Coalition after budget 'hit the mark' Parents of missing teenager find brutally bashed body in Sydney Steve Irwin's crack croc team reunites nearly decade after his death Nine dead in Waco bikie shootout in Texas Government, Labor reach breakthrough in renewable energy target deal Melbourne teen reportedly killed fighting with Islamic State Indonesia says less than two weeks' supplies left for migrants Kitesurfer fights off crocodile near Darwin beach, vows to go back in the water More Analysis » Do we really deserve a AAA credit rating? There's an old saying that as a nation we handle economic adversity far better than prosperity. And a credit downgrade may be just the catalyst required to spark Canberra into action. After all, we've emerged from the greatest resources boom of all time with nothing to show except a deficit that's likely to balloon for decades and a political hierarchy that simply refuses to tackle the problem. Do we really deserve a rolled gold rating? More » The Pope and Palestine: looking out for a minority within a minority Rohingya and our rule-bending arrogance An equity war could stifle the post-budget glow Dzhokhar Tsarnaev wants martyrdom - so what good is killing him? Will voters see through the post-budget spin? Doggone it, Depp! Time to obey some local customs Time to give Johnny Depp's pooches a grilling from Dr Harry Will economics replace edgy in arts funding? Divided loyalties: US bomber comments send unfriendly vibes to China Just In More Just In » Woolworths accepts moral responsibility for underpaid farm workers By Simon Lauder The supermarket giant Woolworths says it does not know of any legal obligation to ensure farm workers are not exploited, but it does have a moral one. More » Indonesian military warns many more asylum seeker boats on the way RET deal to save Bell Bay Aluminium $10m in power costs De Vanna named Matildas co-captain NSW man faces Perth court on murder charge Catholic Church dismisses reports it will continue to rely on Ellis defence WA education funding stoush election threat 'politically motivated': Collier New ACT electoral boundaries confirmed by commission 'Decades' of rubbish cleared from island paradise Jobseekers being targeted by scammers on fake recruitment sites: Police World More World » Indonesian military warns many more asylum seeker boats on the way By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts The Indonesian military understands there are many more suspected asylum seekers heading towards the nation, after another boat was spotted off the coast on Sunday. More » US raid on IS leader Abu Sayyaf raises concerns over mission risks Yemeni civilians wait in vain for aid deliveries during five-day truce Queen to visit Bergen-Belsen concentration camp Coalition air raids resume in Yemen after ceasefire expires Wire-tap scandal brings thousands out against Macedonian leader Business More Business » Reserve says rates could fall again even as regulator warns of housing bubble By AM business editor Peter Ryan and business reporter Simon Frazer The Reserve Bank says it still has scope to cut interest rates further, despite the corporate regulator warning there are signs of a dangerous property bubble in Sydney and Melbourne. More » Investor home loans tighten as regulator clamps down KordaMentha files debt recovery action on investors in failed MIS timber and almond schemes Iron ore inquiry could damage Australia's investment reputation: Samuel Junior iron ore miners back parliamentary inquiry Will the federal budget lift consumer sentiment? Optimism that Congress will vote to fast track TPP Strong half-year results for agribusiness Elders Politics More Politics » Government, Labor reach breakthrough in renewable energy target deal By political reporter Jane Norman The Federal Government and Labor achieve a breakthrough in negotiations over the renewable energy target, cutting the target from 41,000 to 33,000 gigawatt hours, exempt trade-exposed industries, and scrapping the two-yearly reviews. More » Pharmacists to move into primary care under new agreement Polls improve for Coalition after budget 'hit the mark' Indonesia says less than two weeks' supplies left for migrants Car bomb attack on EU vehicle in Kabul kills at least three Sport More Sport » Smith free to lead Maroons in Origin opener despite charge Queensland captain Cameron Smith is free to take his place in the opening State of Origin match after escaping suspension despite being charged with dangerous contact. More » Fyfe fined for Stevens trip, still eligible for Brownlow Crowley fronts AFL anti-doping tribunal, verdict not expected for weeks FFA boss Lowy in good health after grand final fall Inspirational Milligan stamps his class on A-League grand final Chris Rogers confirms post-Ashes retirement plans De Vanna named Matildas co-captain Graham confident Gill will stay at Reds despite Rebels interest Minjee Lee made to wait for maiden LPGA victory Man United's Champs League prospects worsen after draw with Arsenal Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Syria army pushes IS back from ancient Palmyra Syria's antiquities chief expresses guarded relief as government troops push jihadists of the Islamic State group back from the remains of the ancient city of Palmyra. More » New volcanic island off Japan 'a natural lab' for life Government pledges $4m for domestic violence helpline, proposes using GPS to track offenders Australia could face innovator exodus as fellowship scheme slashed: academics Nano memory brings bionic brain one step closer Environment More Environment » Government, Labor reach breakthrough in renewable energy target deal By political reporter Jane Norman The Federal Government and Labor achieve a breakthrough in negotiations over the renewable energy target, cutting the target from 41,000 to 33,000 gigawatt hours, exempt trade-exposed industries, and scrapping the two-yearly reviews. 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