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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 08 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Conservatives poised to secure outright majority in UK parliament David Cameron's Conservative party is on track to form the next government, after Labor's vote fell and the SNP swept Scotland in the UK's general election. More » Government, Opposition reach 'in-principle' RET deal Hunt distances government from PM advisor's UN attack Funeral for Andrew Chan held in Sydney Chief Justice Tim Carmody has himself to blame for judiciary's dysfunction, former judge says Domestic violence campaign targets young attitudes towards relationships, sex Failed Russian spacecraft falls from orbit, burns up Labor says no to budget savings to fund childcare program for at-risk kids Obeid, MacDonald plead not guilty to corruption charges Reserve Bank cut rates on job concerns, China risks More Analysis » Domestic violence and the media: maintaining the veil of silence and secrecy I was in my early 20s and fresh out of university when I became the court and crime reporter for a regional daily newspaper. Many of the cases that came through court were domestic assaults. But unless there was a significant twist in the routine man-bashes-wife-for-not-doing-as-she's-told scenario, these stories were never going to make it into print. The fact is our media and society have spent decades with their heads buried in the sand. Our silence has contributed to the horrible epidemic we now find ourselves in. More » Where Tesla leads, Australia is reluctant to follow Good on Mike Baird for cleaning up the ICAC mess Anzac Day terrorism plot: why Harun Causevic should get bail Silence isn't golden when it comes to free speech Open Drum: how to deal with vegan 'abolitionists' Open Drum: why I chose to have my skin branded UK election: referendum was only the start for Nicola Sturgeon and the Scottish National Party Bali 9 executions: already ready to move on? Pension reform: this is a lick of paint for a much more serious problem Just In More Just In » WA police to be trained to recognise home-grown terrorists WA Police to be given special anti-terrorism training over the next two days to help officers identify people who are at risk of radicalisation. More » Joint police raids underway in Melbourne's northern suburbs Drug trafficker mentally unfit for jail because of kidnapping, lawyer says Woman who stabbed cousin to death jailed for 11 years Peak fire group calls for crackdown on dangerous building materials Perth hotel vacancy rate rises as mining boom ends Failed Russian spacecraft falls from orbit, burns up Premier Jay Weatherill apologises for 'hell' remark N Korea warns of 'targeted strikes' against South's navy Rachelle Louise settles with newspaper over 'stripper' stories World More World » Former police chief arrested over Mexico kidnapping case Mexican authorities have arrested a fugitive former deputy police chief wanted in connection with the disappearance of 43 students last year, officials say. More » 20yo SNP candidate becomes youngest British MP since 1667 Mayweather makes U-turn, says no to Pacquiao re-match Terror experts face challenge of countering lone wolf IS sympathisers Inquiry begins into alleged child abuse by French troops Conservatives poised to secure outright majority in UK parliament Business More Business » Reserve Bank cut rates on job concerns, China risks By business reporter Michael Janda The Reserve Bank cut rates this week due to lower growth and higher unemployment forecasts, but it is also watching growing Chinese economic risks. More » Government, Opposition reach 'in-principle' RET deal Macquarie posts 27pc profit rise to $1.6b Australian bank profits in pictures Murray Goulburn shareholders vote for ASX listing Many women sexually harassed in remote mining and agriculture Wall St rises on tech sector as energy stocks fall Proposal to add 187-room hotel to Hobart's new Myer building Politics More Politics » Indigenous affairs safe from further cuts in budget: Scullion By political reporter Anna Henderson Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion declares there will not be any cuts to his portfolio in next week's budget, citing last year's tough decisions as the reason the pressure is off. More » Cabinet agrees to cut Renewable Energy Target to compromise figure Inquiry begins into alleged child abuse by French troops Conservatives poised to secure outright majority in UK parliament PM pledges $100m to bolster northern cattle routes Sport More Sport » Issac Luke leaving Rabbitohs to play in front of his father South Sydney hooker Issac Luke has revealed a burning desire to play in front of his father as the prime reason for joining the New Zealand Warriors. More » Titans players facing drug charges demand to see the evidence Kyrgios's Madrid Masters run ends as Isner wins in three sets Popovic re-signs as coach with Wanderers Mayweather makes U-turn, says no to Pacquiao re-match Toovey waiting on Foran report from Kiwis Day, Leishmann in the mix at Players Championship Adelaide United's Djite out of A-League finals series West Coast Eagles' Kennedy set to start AFL clash with Power Mogg to depart Brumbies for France Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Brad Haddin helps scientists in search for better cricket bat A group of scientists from the Australian National University team up with Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to unlock the secrets behind a good cricket bat. More » Germany's Daimler unveils world's first self-driving truck SpaceX tests escape feature on Dragon spacecraft Out-of-control space cargo ship to burn up in atmosphere Satellite mapping points to more aftershocks in Nepal: expert Environment More Environment » Government, Opposition reach 'in-principle' RET deal By political reporter James Bennett The Federal Government and Opposition reach agreement on a revised renewable energy target but are yet to finalise details about the energy sources included. More » Cabinet agrees to cut Renewable Energy Target to compromise figure Newly elected Greens co-deputy opposed to increasing fuel taxes Qld Government under pressure to stop land clearing on Cape York Scientists in Antarctica investigating effect of climate change About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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