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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 19 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gammy's biological father tries to access donations raised for child The biological father of Gammy, the baby at the centre of a surrogacy dispute last year, is trying to access donations raised for the child's medical costs, a charity says. More » Nauru detention centre abuse claims revealed in submissions to inquiry Sydney teacher caught allegedly trying to meet child for sex EU approves naval mission to combat people smugglers Ex-tennis champion Bob Hewitt jailed for rape in South Africa Extreme adventurer Dean Potter dies in base jumping accident 170 people charged after deadly Texas bikie shootout Doctors surprised by plan to allow pharmacy into primary care 'It's Barack. Really': Obama launches presidential Twitter account Shiite militia deployed to recapture Ramadi from Islamic State More Analysis » Do we really deserve a AAA credit rating? There's an old saying that as a nation we handle economic adversity far better than prosperity. And a credit downgrade may be just the catalyst required to spark Canberra into action. After all, we've emerged from the greatest resources boom of all time with nothing to show except a deficit that's likely to balloon for decades and a political hierarchy that simply refuses to tackle the problem. Do we really deserve a rolled gold rating? More » Parliament should look closely at the iron ore price war The Pope and Palestine: looking out for a minority within a minority Working mums may have better-off children, but biscuits don't bake themselves Rohingya and our rule-bending arrogance An equity war could stifle the post-budget glow Dzhokhar Tsarnaev wants martyrdom - so what good is killing him? Will voters see through the post-budget spin? Doggone it, Depp! Time to obey some local customs Time to give Johnny Depp's pooches a grilling from Dr Harry Just In More Just In » Beijing to introduce tough anti-smoking laws By Huey Fern Tay in Beijing China's capital prepares to introduce what has been promoted as its toughest smoke-free law, amidst considerable scepticism over enforcement issues and an unresolved conflict of interest. More » Ex-soldier says Darwin hospital told him severe pain was 'made up' 'It's Barack. Really': Obama launches presidential Twitter account EU approves naval mission to combat people smugglers Calls for NSW Government to release overdue study into Barton Highway duplication Ballarat victims share horrific accounts from sex abuse 'hotspot' Gammy's biological father tries to access donations raised for child 170 people charged after deadly Texas bikie shootout Abbott, Shorten close to finalising key meeting on Indigenous referendum Philippine policeman arrested over Australian's kidnapping World More World » Beijing to introduce tough anti-smoking laws By Huey Fern Tay in Beijing China's capital prepares to introduce what has been promoted as its toughest smoke-free law, amidst considerable scepticism over enforcement issues and an unresolved conflict of interest. More » 'It's Barack. Really': Obama launches presidential Twitter account EU approves naval mission to combat people smugglers 170 people charged after deadly Texas bikie shootout Obama to limit US police use of military equipment Minjee Lee wins maiden LPGA title at Kingsmill Championship Business More Business » Reserve says rates could fall again even as regulator warns of housing bubble By AM business editor Peter Ryan and business reporter Simon Frazer The Reserve Bank says it still has scope to cut interest rates further, despite the corporate regulator warning there are signs of a dangerous property bubble in Sydney and Melbourne. More » McDonald's future uncertain as global profits fall BHP Billiton leads falls as South32 splits off from mining giant Investor home loans tighten as regulator clamps down Taskforce to target visa fraud following 'slave labour' revelations KordaMentha files debt recovery action on investors in failed MIS timber and almond schemes Iron ore inquiry could damage Australia's investment reputation: Samuel Junior iron ore miners back parliamentary inquiry Politics More Politics » Beijing to introduce tough anti-smoking laws By Huey Fern Tay in Beijing China's capital prepares to introduce what has been promoted as its toughest smoke-free law, amidst considerable scepticism over enforcement issues and an unresolved conflict of interest. More » 'It's Barack. Really': Obama launches presidential Twitter account Abbott, Shorten close to finalising key meeting on Indigenous referendum Doctors surprised by plan to allow pharmacy into primary care Bernardi renews call for changes to racial discrimination act Sport More Sport » Blues coach Daley set to stick by Hodkinson New South Wales coach Laurie Daley is set to gamble on under-fire half-back Trent Hodkinson when he announces his team for State of Origin Game I on Tuesday. More » Smith free to lead Maroons in Origin opener despite charge Moylan field goal sees Panthers pip Manly at Brookvale Minjee Lee wins maiden LPGA title at Kingsmill Championship Fyfe fined for Stevens trip, still eligible for Brownlow Crowley fronts AFL anti-doping tribunal, verdict not expected for weeks Sydney FC still in the dark over Janko's A-League future FFA boss Lowy in good health after grand final fall Chris Rogers confirms post-Ashes retirement plans De Vanna named Matildas co-captain Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Syria army pushes IS back from ancient Palmyra Syria's antiquities chief expresses guarded relief as government troops push jihadists of the Islamic State group back from the remains of the ancient city of Palmyra. More » New volcanic island off Japan 'a natural lab' for life Government pledges $4m for domestic violence helpline, proposes using GPS to track offenders Australia could face innovator exodus as fellowship scheme slashed: academics Nano memory brings bionic brain one step closer Environment More Environment » Off-road motorists wilfully destroying Aboriginal sites, Greens senator says By Michael Atkin and Gregor Salmon Off-road motorists are taking down protective fences to ride roughshod over Aboriginal middens, Tasmanian Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson says. More » Government, Labor reach breakthrough over Renewable Energy Target Crack croc team reunites nine years after Irwin death Dry stone walls should be heritage listed, organisation says Ten suspects held in China over hunting panda About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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