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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 24 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ireland votes 'Yes' for gay marriage in referendum Ireland votes in favour of allowing same-sex marriage in a historic referendum, making the largely Catholic country the world's first to make the change after a popular vote. More » Live: Eurovision 2015: Australia competes in 60th year of song contest Victorian Minister stood down over alleged bullying Myanmar to deport migrants as UN chief urges further rescues Officer struck by police car during pursuit Navy's newest warship launched as part of 'Destroyer' program Iraqi forces reclaim Islamic State territory: military officials 'Savage' budget cuts to cost families, ACOSS says Don't give drought aid to bad farmers: agribusiness leader Pilot dies in Hunter Valley plane crash More Analysis » Journalism has failed when name-calling is news "Trivial and stupid" is the only way to describe the breathless reporting in the media this week of political word association games played in focus groups. While it may be a bit of fun hearing Tony Abbott described as "unimpressive and blokey", or Bill Shorten as "tacky and fake", this tawdry exercise dumbed our politics down that little bit further, trivialising for the sake of titillation. Instead of taking Shorten and Abbott to task for using slogans and treating the voting public as mugs, the media too often gleefully jumps on the bandwagon. More » How a non-existent inquiry hurt Twiggy and Abbott Rohingya refugee crisis: finding a regional solution won't be easy How good is the TPP? Look to China for an answer Rohingya flee a Myanmar rife with sectarian violence and political inaction Finding happiness means knowing where to look Some people don't want kids - get over it Is democracy rapidly making way for oligarchy? Is bin Laden's book list a literary assassination? We are a Christian nation under threat Just In More Just In » Ireland votes 'Yes' for gay marriage in referendum Ireland votes in favour of allowing same-sex marriage in a historic referendum, making the largely Catholic country the world's first to make the change after a popular vote. More » Contador regains pink jersey at Giro d'Italia Stosur warms up for Paris with Strasbourg title Serbia emerging as crowd favourite in 60th Eurovision Song Contest Giant puppets made by Australian artists visit Singapore for 50th birthday Live: Eurovision 2015: Australia competes in 60th year of song contest Myanmar to deport migrants as UN chief urges further rescues Iraqi forces reclaim Islamic State territory: military officials Ireland's 'Yes' voters celebrate after gay marriage referendum Get to know the Eurovision 2015 finalists World More World » Ireland votes 'Yes' for gay marriage in referendum Ireland votes in favour of allowing same-sex marriage in a historic referendum, making the largely Catholic country the world's first to make the change after a popular vote. More » Contador regains pink jersey at Giro d'Italia Stosur warms up for Paris with Strasbourg title Myanmar to deport migrants as UN chief urges further rescues Iraqi forces reclaim Islamic State territory: military officials Ireland's 'Yes' voters celebrate after gay marriage referendum Business More Business » OECD urges higher taxes on wealthy to address growing income gap By AM business editor Peter Ryan A global study warns the gap between rich and poor is widening at a dramatic pace, although Australia has seen a modest improvement in inequality. More » Vale expansion 'puts Australia's iron ore market share at risk' Iron ore inquiry would have done 'more harm than good', Abbott says 'Sad day' for Cadbury as the chocolate giant sheds 80 jobs Big banks' losses hold share market back Fruit processor SPC opens $100m redevelopment BHP Billiton still faces police probe over corruption allegations MP pushes for iron ore royalty floor to limit impact on WA's coffers Politics More Politics » Myanmar to deport migrants as UN chief urges further rescues A group of migrants recently rescued by Myanmar will be deported to Bangladesh, as the UN chief calls for more rescues. More » Irish emigrants travel home to vote in gay marriage referendum Detained Thai student protesters 'merely invited for talks' Japan to give $578m to Pacific islands to fight climate change NT public sector travel inquiry must include ministerial trips: Opposition Sport More Sport » Swans beat premiers Hawks in MCG thriller Sydney outlasted premiers Hawthorn to win by just four points in their grand final re-match at the MCG on Saturday evening. More » Waratahs top of Australian conference with win over Crusaders Stosur warms up for Paris with Strasbourg title Contador regains pink jersey at Giro d'Italia Fyfe dominant as Dockers stay undefeated Rebels fall to Stormers in opening match of South Africa tour Cowboys outlast Tigers for 8-0 win Hamilton secures maiden Monaco pole for Mercedes Cook and Bell dig in after New Zealand run spree Ill Inglis under a cloud for Origin I Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Aspiring astronauts live under dome for 7 months to simulate Mars life Six aspiring astronauts spend seven months living in a geodesic dome on Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii to simulate a spaceflight mission to Mars. More » Breakthrough brain implant helps paralysed people gain independence 'Chicken from hell' among top 10 new species Submersible drones to render Australia's new submarines obsolete: Pentagon adviser ADF slow in preparing for drone warfare: expert Environment More Environment » Beijing's improved air quality a result of good policy: officials By China correspondent Stephen McDonell in Beijing Chinese officials say a remarkable improvement in Beijing's air quality is due to good policy. More » Japan to give $578m to Pacific islands to fight climate change Emergency declared as California cleans oil spill Australia's commercial fishing industry catches 'millions of tonnes more than reported' Port Melville operator acted appropriately after diesel spill: NTEPA About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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