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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 24 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Leaders dismiss same-sex marriage referendum in Australia Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten dismiss the idea of holding a referendum on same-sex marriage in Australia, after Ireland voted in favour of amending the country's constitution on the issue. More » Government to detail plans to strip Australian terrorists of citizenship Female gorilla at Melbourne Zoo killed by male in show of 'unexpected aggression' Sweden's Mans Zelmerlow narrowly beats Russia to win Eurovision 2015 US police officer found not guilty over shooting unarmed couple to death Senior police officer to lead welfare fraud taskforce Great Barrier Reef likely to avoid 'in danger' listing by Unesco: scientists Myanmar president signs off on controversial population law: report Incentive scheme for bush doctors failing: Minister German grandmother gives birth to quadruplets More Analysis » Journalism has failed when name-calling is news "Trivial and stupid" is the only way to describe the breathless reporting in the media this week of political word association games played in focus groups. While it may be a bit of fun hearing Tony Abbott described as "unimpressive and blokey", or Bill Shorten as "tacky and fake", this tawdry exercise dumbed our politics down that little bit further, trivialising for the sake of titillation. Instead of taking Shorten and Abbott to task for using slogans and treating the voting public as mugs, the media too often gleefully jumps on the bandwagon. More » How a non-existent inquiry hurt Twiggy and Abbott Rohingya refugee crisis: finding a regional solution won't be easy How good is the TPP? Look to China for an answer Rohingya flee a Myanmar rife with sectarian violence and political inaction Finding happiness means knowing where to look Some people don't want kids - get over it Is democracy rapidly making way for oligarchy? Is bin Laden's book list a literary assassination? We are a Christian nation under threat Just In More Just In » Tasmania's Prison Service slashes Risdon Prison overtime By Annah Fromberg After years of struggling with spiralling overtime bills, Tasmania's Risdon Prison nearly halves its annual spend. More » Melbourne jazz institution Bennetts Lane to close its doors Peace activists cross North-South Korea border Government to detail plans to strip Australian terrorists of citizenship Film program helps Indigenous teenagers in Sydney's west find their voice Protesters calling for Keppel casino licence greet Palaszczuk in Rockhampton Darwin Rebels run charity ride after president bashed Female gorilla at Melbourne Zoo killed by male in show of 'unexpected aggression' Leaders dismiss same-sex marriage referendum in Australia Sydney Symphony pilots Chinese mentoring program World More World » Peace activists cross North-South Korea border A group of women peace activists, led by American feminist Gloria Steinem, makes a rare crossing of one of the world's most militarised borders to promote reconciliation between North and South Korea. More » Myanmar president signs off on controversial population law: report Rogowska first Aussie up at French Open Australia offers $35m extra to Vanuatu for cyclone recovery German grandmother gives birth to quadruplets Watch the top five Eurovision performances Business More Business » OECD urges higher taxes on wealthy to address growing income gap By AM business editor Peter Ryan A global study warns the gap between rich and poor is widening at a dramatic pace, although Australia has seen a modest improvement in inequality. More » Vale expansion 'puts Australia's iron ore market share at risk' Iron ore inquiry would have done 'more harm than good', Abbott says 'Sad day' for Cadbury as the chocolate giant sheds 80 jobs Big banks' losses hold share market back Fruit processor SPC opens $100m redevelopment BHP Billiton still faces police probe over corruption allegations MP pushes for iron ore royalty floor to limit impact on WA's coffers Politics More Politics » Peace activists cross North-South Korea border A group of women peace activists, led by American feminist Gloria Steinem, makes a rare crossing of one of the world's most militarised borders to promote reconciliation between North and South Korea. More » Government to detail plans to strip Australian terrorists of citizenship Myanmar president signs off on controversial population law: report Myanmar to deport migrants as UN chief urges further rescues Irish emigrants travel home to vote in gay marriage referendum Sport More Sport » Greg Inglis confirmed for Origin I Queensland coach Mal Meninga has confirmed Greg Inglis will play Wednesday night's State of Origin opener in Sydney after the recovering centre emerged from quarantine. More » Live: Essendon v Lions, Demons v Bulldogs, Power v Richmond Live: Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs Bombers hit back with win over Lions Stosur warms up for Paris with Strasbourg title Clarke 'couldn't care less' whether Gillespie coaches England Waratahs top of Australian conference with win over Crusaders Hoffman hails Blues' new Bash Brothers Klemmer and Jackson Contador regains pink jersey at Giro d'Italia Cowboys outlast Tigers for 8-0 win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Monsanto targeted in worldwide protests Thousands of people have taken to the streets worldwide to protest against the American biotechnology giant Monsanto and its genetically modified crops and pesticides. More » Aspiring astronauts live under dome for 7 months to simulate Mars life Breakthrough brain implant helps paralysed people gain independence 'Chicken from hell' among top 10 new species Submersible drones to render Australia's new submarines obsolete: Pentagon adviser Environment More Environment » Monsanto targeted in worldwide protests Thousands of people have taken to the streets worldwide to protest against the American biotechnology giant Monsanto and its genetically modified crops and pesticides. More » Beijing's improved air quality a result of good policy: officials Japan to give $578m to Pacific islands to fight climate change Emergency declared as California cleans oil spill Australia's commercial fishing industry catches 'millions of tonnes more than reported' About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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