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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 14 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Boat turn-back payment claims hurting Indonesia relations: Labor Allegations Australian officials paid people smugglers to turn a boat back into Indonesian waters are affecting diplomatic relations with the country, Labor immigration spokesman Richard Marles warns. More » Banks chasing luxury car hire company for $2.5m in unreturned security deposits Full court process before revoking citizenship makes sense: Labor Mother charged after leading police on pursuit with two infants in car in Sydney Britain removes spies from 'hostile countries' after Snowden files cracked China's demand for dairy heralds golden era for Australian farmers NSW Government considers Labor proposal to remove future children from abusive parents Twins with diabetes take assistance dog into Canberra classroom Youth suicide at 'crisis levels' among Indigenous population Winter wonderland in the Red Centre as hail transforms desert More Analysis » Paying off people smugglers: Is Abbott dealing with the devil? If the Coalition are genuine in their judgment of people smugglers as "the scum of the earth", it would be a very strange thing to do business with them. Yet an interview with the Prime Minister appears to have confirmed that his Government has indeed paid people smugglers to return their customers to Indonesia. This casts doubt not only on the Government's own integrity but also on the sincerity of its arguments for "stopping the boats". More » Murdoch succession: give this man a Father of the Year award Kenny Rogers' Gambler has some lessons for Shorten and Abbott Bodies come in all sizes - and so do eating disorders Help or hindrance: the problem with boosting our military presence in Iraq Actually how representative are our pollies? Relax - Rupert Murdoch hasn't stepped down yet The honeymoon is over for Shorten Open Drum: why I refuse to wear a bike helmet Australians are reluctant renters - but it doesn't have to be this way Just In More Just In » Seoul hospital at centre of MERS outbreak suspends services A major hospital in South Korea's capital, Seoul, has suspended services after being identified as the epicentre of the spread of MERS that has killed 14 people since being diagnosed in the country on May 20. More » Sixty people abseil off Hobart's tallest building for medical research Kellond-Knight the key piece in Matildas lineup: coach Lounge room gigs create 'unique experience' for music fans Two refugees and a blonde: Using humour to break down stereotypes Firebirds beat Mystics to secure home grand final Brisbane residents raise concerns planning rules are 'bent' for developers Full court process before revoking citizenship makes sense: Labor Sale of Defence land could help ease Melbourne housing affordability: Treasurer SA tourism spending to increase by nearly $50 million World More World » Seoul hospital at centre of MERS outbreak suspends services A major hospital in South Korea's capital, Seoul, has suspended services after being identified as the epicentre of the spread of MERS that has killed 14 people since being diagnosed in the country on May 20. More » Britain removes spies from 'hostile countries' after Snowden files cracked Young woman killed by celebratory gunfire at wedding Human head transplant pitch receives sceptical welcome in US British couple become world's oldest newlyweds Croatia president demands action over swastika incident Business More Business » Rental growth slowest on record says CoreLogic RP Data By business reporter Michael Janda A surge in property investment has seen rents post their slowest annual growth on record according to one leading private index. 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More » Indonesia wants answers over alleged boat turn-back payments Refugee in hiding on Manus Island after 'being tricked' into resettlement promotion Frontbenchers rally behind Shorten over royal commission appearance Asia-Pacific ministers vow to strengthen cooperation to fight IS Sport More Sport » Collingwood convincing in 42-point win over GWS Collingwood moves level on points with third-placed West Coast after a 42-point win over Greater Western Sydney at the MCG. 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More » Nobel laureate resigns over remarks about 'girls' in labs Nobel laureate apologises for comments that female scientists 'can't take criticism without crying' ISS shifts position after spacecraft engine glitch: Russia British lab received live anthrax samples in 2007: Pentagon Environment More Environment » Landcare co-founder Phillip Toyne dies Indigenous advocate and co-founder of the national Landcare program, Phillip Toyne, dies at the age of 67. More » Tony Abbott launches another attack on 'ugly', 'noisy' wind turbines Great Barrier Reef could be listed as 'in danger', lawyers say Abbott wants fewer wind farms, wishes RET had never been introduced Queensland's crocodile population to be revealed in new survey About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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