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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 01 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Shorten urges MPs to 'rise to the moment' on same-sex marriage By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten introduces a same-sex marriage bill to Federal Parliament, urging MPs to "step up" and calling on Tony Abbott to grant his party a free vote on the issue. More » Abbott welcomes 'modest' house price rises as Treasury boss warns on Sydney property bubble Australian to face Philippines court on 'depraved' paedophilia charges Defence bosses decline to discuss 'hypothetical' threat in South China Sea Pell consults lawyers after being labelled 'callous, almost sociopathic' Bomb-making instructions found inside Victorian teen's home, court told 'I just wish he was still here': Mother tells of pain after son's crash death Sydney siege gunman Monis wanted to be 'hero in his own story' Authorities raided 'death ship' 13 times before crew members' suspicious deaths First people arrested for 'manspreading' on New York subway More Analysis » Rinehart's battle may be nothing compared to what Twiggy could deliver Barnaby Joyce's colleagues may take a dim view of his involvement in Gina Rinehart's family battle, but they too could soon be caught up in a much bigger dispute that involves Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest. While Rinehart's family dispute could unravel her Roy Hill enterprise, the possibility of Forrest selling a large stake in Fortescue Metals Group to Chinese investors would have huge implications. This time, Joyce's colleagues could be forced to decide between what is best for a billionaire and what is best for the nation. More » Transgender laws: red tape is stopping my child from completing her journey Labor's same-sex marriage ploy: cynical, naive or just poorly timed? US election 2016: Is Martin O'Malley the Democratic 'plan B'? Rohingya crisis: our selfish response isn't helping anyone, not even us Despite this FIFA corruption scandal, Sepp Blatter still holds the cards Are there no jobs, or are our kids just slack? Why Hawthorn supporters boo Adam Goodes: a story of class and prejudice Football unites people - so let's unite against FIFA's overlords 'Stunt after stunt': playing politics with terrorism and marriage equality Just In More Just In » Newly-wed gay Tasmanian couple support ALP marriage bill A newly-married gay Tasmanian couple back the Labor Party's same-sex marriage bill introduced to Federal Parliament today. More » Defence bosses decline to discuss 'hypothetical' threat in South China Sea Nomad bikies threatened to 'cut out the eyes' of former SA club member 'I just wish he was still here': Mother tells of pain after son's crash death Genomic sequencing technology advances make food poisoning outbreaks easier to control Iraqi men brace for 'beard patrols' in IS-controlled Mosul Shaun McNeil meant to harm Daniel Christie, prosecutors say Australian to face Philippines court on 'depraved' paedophilia charges Bomb-making instructions found inside Victorian teen's home, court told Corpse found in suitcase after being left in Tokyo train station World More World » Three in line for Test debut in Southern Stars' Ashes squad The Southern Stars have named a 15-strong squad for the upcoming multi-format Ashes series in England, remaining loyal to the team that was beaten in the 2013/14 series. More » First people arrested for 'manspreading' on New York subway UN envoy decries Syria regime raids as barrel bombs kill 84 in Aleppo PNG anti-child marriage bill expected to pass Enrique Iglesias slices hand on drone during concert US Patriot Act will expire as Senate fails to reach agreement on new law Business More Business » Abbott welcomes 'modest' house price rises as Treasury boss warns on Sydney property bubble By business reporter Michael Janda and Melissa Clarke Treasury secretary John Fraser warns that Sydney is "unequivocally" in a housing bubble, as PM Tony Abbott says he hopes prices will continue to increase "modestly". More » Building approvals fall on volatile unit sector Manufacturing index posts growth for first time in six months Senate to grill RBA on high credit card interest rates RBA expected to hold rates even as GDP growth slows Wool prices hit four-year highs at frenzied auctions Administrator says BBY clients' money missing from trust accounts Younger middle income earners to lose most from pension changes: Industry Super Politics More Politics » Defence bosses decline to discuss 'hypothetical' threat in South China Sea By National Security and Defence reporter Andrew Greene Top Defence figures refuse to be drawn on the "hypothetical" threat of conflict between the United States and China in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. More » Defence boss defends mission against IS after Ramadi 'setback' John Kerry to John Howard: Seven politicians who failed at sport UN envoy decries Syria regime raids as barrel bombs kill 84 in Aleppo Shorten urges MPs to 'rise to the moment' on same-sex marriage Sport More Sport » Kangaroos coach Scott out for a month, will undergo back surgery North Melbourne AFL coach Brad Scott will miss the next four matches to undergo back surgery. More » Croker surprised but supportive of Stuart's press conference walkout Three in line for Test debut in Southern Stars' Ashes squad Bowditch triumphs at Byron Nelson Classic West Indies keen to come at Aussies, says Holder Tsonga lights up Paris to reach French Open last eight Enever breaks through for great start at Fiji Pro Europe should consider World Cup boycott, UK says Upset Panthers still sweating on Soward Broncos re-sign boom forward Ofahengaue Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Genomic sequencing technology advances make food poisoning outbreaks easier to control By Will Ockenden Advances in the field of genomic sequencing technology mean scientists are able to track listeria food poisoning outbreaks better than ever before. More » Google to develop clothes with touch-screen technology Sleep 'conducive time' to unlearn biases on race, gender, research finds High carbohydrate diets could help you live longer, scientists say Australian researchers find new hope for ovarian cancer treatment Environment More Environment » Urgent federal response ordered to save orange-bellied parrot By Emilie Gramenz The Federal Government orders an urgent strategic response to a disease outbreak threatening the orange-bellied parrot. More » Sun-powered plane begins marathon Pacific Ocean journey Mass sudden deaths of 120,000 Kazakhstan antelopes causes alarm UNESCO recommends Great Barrier Reef not be placed on World Heritage 'in danger' list Researchers fear for newly discovered 'suicidal sex marsupial' About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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