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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 09 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Conservatives to form government in UK after election win: Cameron British prime minister David Cameron confirms his Conservative party will form a new government following its election victory and his meeting with the Queen. More » Police uncover explosives during anti-terrorism raids in Melbourne Leaked documents expose problems with Air Warfare Destroyer program Australia's mass surveillance 'dangerous', Snowden says 'Passionate reaction' sinks UWA Bjorn Lomborg Consensus Centre Europe marks WWII victory with sombre ceremonies as US 'warbirds' take to the sky Government to spend $1.3b on life-saving drugs $333 million drought relief package on the way: Government Spanish police find 8yo boy crammed in suitcase Clean energy sector angry at Government change on RET 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 » Man charged after 4WD crashes car into north Brisbane house A man is charged with drink-driving after a four-wheel drive ploughs into a house in Bray Park on Brisbane's north side. More » Middlesbrough close in on play-off final with win over Brentford Depay 'forces' Van Gaal to change transfer tactics Hamilton on top in Spanish Grand Prix practice Nadal eases into Madrid semis with Dimitrov win Kvitova snaps Serena run to reach Madrid final Scott fights back at Players Championship Spanish police find 8yo boy crammed in suitcase Saudis announce Yemen ceasefire 'if Houthis agree' Europe marks WWII victory with sombre ceremonies as US 'warbirds' take to the sky World More World » Scott fights back at Players Championship Adam Scott has recovered from a disastrous two-hole stretch to stay in contention midway through the second round of the US PGA Tour Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. More » Spanish police find 8yo boy crammed in suitcase Conservatives to form government in UK after election win: Cameron Norwegian, Filipino ambassadors to Pakistan killed in military helicopter crash Philippines threatened by typhoon and volcano Former police chief arrested over Mexico kidnapping case 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 » 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 Proposal to add 187-room hotel to Hobart's new Myer building Politics More Politics » $333 million drought relief package on the way: Government By political reporter Dan Conifer Drought-stricken farmers and rural communities will soon share in $333 million of Federal Government support. Prime Minister Tony Abbott said it was vital farmers and regional communities stayed afloat. More » Clean energy sector angry at Government change on RET Australia's mass surveillance 'dangerous', Snowden says Conservatives to form government in UK after election win: Cameron Indigenous affairs safe from further cuts in budget: Scullion Sport More Sport » Victory romp into A-League grand final with derby win over City Melbourne Victory are through to the A-League grand final after a surprisingly comfortable 3-0 derby win over Melbourne City at Docklands. More » Oates the hero as the Broncos score late win over Panthers Scott fights back at Players Championship Cats devour Pies with classy win Hamilton on top in Spanish Grand Prix practice Reds embarrassed by Crusaders thumping Tupou shines in Roosters thrashing of Tigers Kvitova snaps Serena run to reach Madrid final Rebels roll Blues for record win Middlesbrough close in on play-off final with win over Brentford 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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