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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 28 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Rinehart's eldest daughter handed control of family's $4b trust Bianca Rinehart is handed control of the family's $4 billion trust following a long-running legal battle that saw her mother exert "enormous pressure" on the family. More » Bikies, sex offenders with cancelled visas being held at Christmas Island Powerball syndicate to seek share of winning $16m ticket Australia urged to reboot World Cup bid in wake of FIFA arrests Welfare not an 'Ikea catalogue', Morrison warns young job-seekers Adrian Bayley's minimum prison term extended by 10 years Australia accused of being xenophobic ahead of people smuggling talks Notorious paedophile's failure to recall abusive past 'incredible' Business investment plans at 'recessionary' levels NSW Government unveils light rail timeframe and warns of CBD disruption More Analysis » FIFA corruption probe: is business as usual really still an option? Corruption allegations are to be expected when it comes to FIFA. But the fact that some of the most senior football executives have actually been arrested and could face penalties under the law? That's what has us all talking. The fact is, a simple changing of the guard at FIFA won't be enough to fix it. The question now is whether any countries have the gumption to take a stand against the titan of world football and say enough is enough. More » The conservative case for marriage equality Forget banks, data is where the money is now Rick Santorum and his sweater vest are back, but once again they will struggle to impress Same-sex marriage is an easy vote for MPs unwilling to tackle broader social issues Border Force Act: detention secrecy just got worse I oppose same-sex marriage (and no, I'm not a bigot) Voters want renewable energy, not more hot air Focussing on my 'aggression' ignores the budget This unfair budget isn't saved by the Coalition's hopeful thinking Just In More Just In » Cycling death of Navy member ruled 'tragic accident' The death of a Navy member who suffered fatal injuries at a Defence Department cycling carnival is ruled a tragic accident in an internal investigation. More » Woman bailed over freeway crash that injured teenager Domestic violence victims will be able to give evidence via video No long-term impacts expected from Safety Bay wastewater spill Analysis: Strategies, motives and agendas behind gay marriage vote BBY administrators' stalemate with internet provider Indicium NT arts funding freeze 'could result in artistic exodus' Australia accused of being xenophobic ahead of people smuggling talks Labor fears Senate voting shake-up could give Coalition more power Beleaguered Queensland Chief Justice pulls out of trip, citing wife's illness World More World » FIFA risks losing major sponsors over corruption scandal By AM business editor Peter Ryan FIFA risks losing some of its biggest sponsors over the corruption scandal that has rocked football's governing body. More » U2 tour manager dies in LA hotel FIFA's timeline of corruption and scandal Fawad strikes as Aussies toil in Antigua Wall Street boosted by contentious optimism over Greek debt crisis Fossils found from new human ancestor species: scientists Business More Business » Capex: Business investment plans at 'recessionary' levels By business reporter Michael Janda The Australian dollar is falling as economists warn that business investment plans are at "recessionary" levels and may force the RBA to cut rates further. More » BBY administrators' stalemate with internet provider Indicium FIFA risks losing major sponsors over corruption scandal High-rise 'time bomb' warning prompts building safety audit Timber company to benefit as RET deal creates market for unsaleable timber Wall Street boosted by contentious optimism over Greek debt crisis RBA says tighter lending controls on banks could drive home loans underground Residential building boom fails to offset mining bust Politics More Politics » Beleaguered Queensland Chief Justice pulls out of trip, citing wife's illness By Melanie Stott and Melinda Howells Embattled Queensland Chief Justice Tim Carmody pulls out of a planned trip to Hamilton Island, where he was due to outline his vision of the future of the state's court system ahead of his possible resignation. More » Royal commission to investigate artificial inflation of AWU membership Labor backs PM's push for cross-party consensus on gay marriage Tony Blair quits as Middle East Quartet envoy Rick Santorum launches another White House bid Sport More Sport » Australia urged to reboot World Cup bid in wake of FIFA arrests By Mandie Sami, wires FIFA's decision not to award the 2022 World Cup to Australia should come under fresh scrutiny after the arrest of some world football's most powerful executives, commentator Les Murray says. More » Blues not giving up Origin hope, says Daley Barker keeping it simple for Blues following Malthouse exit Bogut to face fellow Aussie Dellavedova in NBA Finals Former NRL player Zane Tetevano jailed over bashing ex-girlfriend Cooper returns to bolster Reds for Force encounter Stosur last Australian women's hope, Kyrgios into French Open third round Fawad strikes as Aussies toil in Antigua United co-owner Kestelman to take control of NBL Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australian researchers find new hope for ovarian cancer treatment By Simon Lauder Australian researchers say they now know why ovarian cancer becomes resistant to chemotherapy and some drugs. More » Fossils found from new human ancestor species: scientists 'Dementor' wasp, giant stick insect among new finds in Mekong Monsanto targeted in worldwide protests Aspiring astronauts live under dome for 7 months to simulate Mars life Environment More Environment » Timber company to benefit as RET deal creates market for unsaleable timber By Gregg Borschmann and Sara Phillips The revised Renewable Energy Target (RET) currently before Parliament would provide a market for otherwise unsaleable timber, according to a document from Victoria's state-owned forestry business, VicForests, obtained by the ABC. More » 'Dementor' wasp, giant stick insect among new finds in Mekong Commonwealth sues Shen Neng One over Barrier Reef oil spill Laws protecting the Great Barrier Reef to be introduced next week Houston flooded as deadly storms hit US, Mexico About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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