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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 10 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Government announces major changes to childcare system By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Most families will receive more help with childcare costs under the Abbott Government's major budget initiative, but the boost will come at the expense of some new parents and families with one parent staying at home. More » Riot erupts in London against re-election of David Cameron Police call for calm after Melbourne teen charged over terror plot Yemen accepts five-day truce proposed by Saudi Arabia: spokesman WA Government recognises early stillborn babies Young transgender people 'forced to leave NT' due to lack of services Celebrities implicated in Indonesian prostitution ring Boy, 6, dead and two others injured in WA rally car crash Darwin paramedic 'knocked unconscious' by patient, police allege Government seeks legal advice on UWA contract cancellation 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 » Manly beats Newcastle 30-10 for second-straight win The struggling Sea Eagles remain bottom of the ladder but are showing some signs of life, beating the Knights 30-10 for their second-straight win. More » This week in business: The budget and market wobbles Call to change payroll tax ahead of WA budget Police call for calm after Melbourne teen charged over terror plot Rotary Tasmania aims to raise $250,000 for Nepal earthquake appeal Yemen accepts five-day truce proposed by Saudi Arabia: spokesman Mother's Day Classic run and walk turns Lake Burley Griffin pink with 5,500 competitors Thousands stranded, flights cancelled as Typhoon Noul nears Philippines Asafa Powell speeds to year's fastest 100 metres WA Government recognises early stillborn babies World More World » Yemen accepts five-day truce proposed by Saudi Arabia: spokesman A spokesperson for the Yemeni army allied with Houthi fighters says Yemen has accepted a five-day truce proposed by Saudi Arabia. More » Thousands stranded, flights cancelled as Typhoon Noul nears Philippines Paraguayan man arrested over alleged rape of now-pregnant stepdaughter US authorities say no danger after nuclear reactor shutdown Fears of ethnic unrest in Macedonia after five police officers killed Hussain calls for Gillespie to be named England coach 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 » Wool prices surge on renewed China demand Australian share market falls as energy, mining stocks drag 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 Politics More Politics » Government announces major changes to childcare system By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Most families will receive more help with childcare costs under the Abbott Government's major budget initiative, but the boost will come at the expense of some new parents and families with one parent staying at home. More » Riot erupts in London against re-election of David Cameron New e-health system to see all Australians given electronic record Ex-US government employee 'tried to steal nuclear weapon secrets' Dutch king insult case sparks public outrage Sport More Sport » Sydney FC best side in A-League, says Arnold Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has insisted the Sky Blues are the best team in the A-League heading into a mouth-watering grand final against arch-rivals Melbourne Victory. More » Live: Carlton v Brisbane Lions, Port Adelaide v West Coast Manly beats Newcastle 30-10 for second-straight win Live: Manly v Newcastle, Parramatta v Melbourne Storm Gerrans happy at last with Giro pink jersey Lay off flag talk for Dockers, says Lyon Manchester United closes in on Europe, Burnley relegated from Premier League Players Championship set for frantic final round as Scott, Senden make push Magnificent seven for Cameron as Giants win Leali'ifano miss gifts Stormers win over Brumbies 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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