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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 21 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Christian Brother called 12yo boy 'evil' during abuse, inquiry hears By court reporter Peta Carlyon Victim Stephen Woods recalls being abused by three different members of the Catholic clergy when he was a schoolboy, as the royal commission continues a hearing in Ballarat. More » Abbott rules out resettling Rohingyas in Australia Daniel Morcombe's killer loses appeal against conviction David Letterman signs off with star-studded final Late Show Super contributions of less than 12pc 'economic vandalism', Keating says IS militants overrun ancient Syrian city of Palmyra Complaint lodged over alleged verbal abuse against sheep Warning issued over addition of leap second to world's clocks Renowned pianist wins right to publish memoir of sex abuse Norfolk Island decision sparks calls to legalise medical cannabis More Analysis » Is democracy rapidly making way for oligarchy? We live in a kind of utopia where needs are met and senses are delighted and we can do stuff that borders on magic. But while we are changing the material conditions of how we produce and pay for things, we are doing it within a political framework that increasingly reflects the interests of elites rather than the rest of us. If we don't manage this structural transformation, we may no longer live in the land of the fair go, but a place where democracy is replaced by a type of oligarchy. More » Is bin Laden's book list a literary assassination? We are a Christian nation under threat Game of Thrones reduces rape to entertainment Gen X ministers should know better when it comes to PPL The problem with targeted migration policies Modern budgets are exercises in spin - and this year was no exception If you're going to compare levels of income and welfare, do it fairly We should be using returning foreign fighters against Islamic State Our self-interest is still holding East Timor back Just In More Just In » Parents of child who died in temporary foster care demand answers By the National Reporting Team's Dan Oakes and Sam Clark The parents of a 22-month-old child who drowned in a backyard pool while in temporary foster care have called for increased scrutiny of the system. More » Increase in roaming camp dogs raises fears of further attacks Hobart scientists eavesdrop on River Derwent whales, dolphins LNP seizes on Gordon Nuttall's move to 'cushier' prison Joe Hockey wrong on Parap Pool measurements The future of war: Is Australia ready? Controversial moments from The Late Show David Letterman signs off with star-studded final Late Show China free trade agreement details within weeks of release Drugs, firearms and large amounts of cash seized in Sydney World More World » Controversial moments from The Late Show Veteran American talk show host David Letterman has ended his late-night television career, taping his final episode of The Late Show after 33 years. More » David Letterman signs off with star-studded final Late Show Model sues Bill Cosby for defamation over rape claim Indian mother posts gay marriage newspaper ad for son Renowned pianist wins right to publish memoir of sex abuse Hitler's lost Walking Horses found in Germany Business More Business » China free trade agreement details within weeks of release By business reporter Pat McGrath Six months after the deal was struck, the full details of Australia's trade agreement with China are expected to be released within weeks. More » Super contributions of less than 12pc 'economic vandalism', Keating says James Hardie's asbestos payments to fall even as claims rise BBY clients consider legal action against ASX, ASIC Six top banks fined $US6bn for fixing currency markets BHP Billiton hit with $US25m fine over corruption allegations Labor calls for Government to 'bring clarity' to iron ore issue Labor vows to cut superannuation tax concessions for high income earners Politics More Politics » Joe Hockey wrong on Parap Pool measurements By Xavier La Canna A swimming pool that Treasurer Joe Hockey says is a little too short is in fact about 30 centimetres too long, measurements by the ABC show, as questions emerge over whether enough money has been allocated to upgrade the facility. More » Norfolk Island decision sparks calls to legalise medical cannabis Abbott rules out resettling Rohingyas in Australia Mums speak out on budget's childcare changes Almost quarter of calls to Centrelink went unanswered, report finds Sport More Sport » Eels cop $525,000 fine, face loss of points over salary cap breaches Parramatta has been hit with a $525,000 fine and is facing the prospect of losing competition points for breaching the NRL salary cap in 2014. More » Meninga gives Slater fitness deadline for Origin I, Gagai joins Maroons camp 'Rebuild' gives Carlton the blues, says Malthouse Australia's female domestic cricketers get pay rise Reds pack excited to be facing the Sharks' Boks front row Gillespie to hold ECB talks over England coaching role Porte putting wheel change setback behind him Jets players assured they will not be out of pocket after change of ownership Bogut named in NBA All-Defensive Second Team Brownlow talk a distraction for Fyfe Science and Technology More Science and Technology » The future of war: Is Australia ready? By Margot O'Neill and Brigid Andersen There are concerns Australia's Defence Force is too focussed on last generation big weapons systems instead of investing in drones and robots. More » Warning issued over addition of leap second to world's clocks Human ancestors made stone tools 3.3 million years ago Why do men exist? Scientific study offers an explanation Syria army pushes IS back from ancient Palmyra Environment More Environment » Australia's commercial fishing industry catches 'millions of tonnes more than reported' By national environment reporter Jake Sturmer Australia's long-term commercial fish catch is estimated to be millions of tonnes more than what has been officially reported to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, analysis finds. More » Port Melville operator acted appropriately after diesel spill: NTEPA Renewable energy sector welcomes bipartisan RET deal Off-road motorists wilfully destroying Aboriginal sites, Greens senator says Government, Labor reach breakthrough over Renewable Energy Target About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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