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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 18 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Nine churchgoers shot dead in South Carolina 'hate crime' A white gunman opens fire and kills nine people at an historic black church in downtown Charleston in South Carolina, police say. More » Crime syndicate duping elderly into trafficking ice into Australia Shorten seeks to fast-track date with royal commission Tattooed mother banned by judge from breastfeeding Warrant issued for Australian doctor who joined Islamic State Matildas hoping for third-time lucky in World Cup knockouts Abbott says Labor 'rolling out the red carpet' for dual national terrorists Cash Converters to refund thousands of people for interest repayments of up to 633 per cent Mildura man charged over alleged involvement in Iraq-Australia people smuggling syndicate Former Marist Brother jailed for sexually abusing schoolchildren More Analysis » There is no simple truth in politics - just distrust Recent polls prove what we have known for a while - only a handful of us trust the Parliament institution, and even less have faith in the politicians themselves. Because if truth might build trust, then its absence does the opposite - and the testimonies in the Killing Season, the union scandals, and the allegations around people smugglers show there are no simple truths in politics. So the bigger question is just how long a distrusted institution can endure. Especially when its business is to enact a democratic, well, trust. More » Australians trust their accountants for good reason Free trade deals and the 'lump of labour' fallacy I took my AFL scarf to the State of Origin - and I wasn't alone Oh Magna Carta, long may you live to embarrass us A good 'narrative' is no substitute for actions Abbott's sovereignty mantra could do more harm than good Now is the time to get behind the Matildas How to enjoy the Midwinter Ball You call that footy? Why Melbourne won't take to State of Origin Just In More Just In » United States to put woman on new $10 bill The United States is set to put the picture of a woman on an American banknote for the first time in over a century, breaking the hold that white male political heroes have had on the greenback. More » Abbott's northern plan will help NT play 'catch up', Adam Giles says Decay threatens historic officers quarters on convict dog line Banks reap $12b in fees in 2014: RBA Police 'did not check' details of intervention order before woman's murder, inquest told 'Remarkable' reform of business taxes in SA budget, Treasurer says High-profile Queensland cop being investigated BBY client trust fund shortfall rises to $16m: KPMG Man arrested over string of robberies in Canberra refused bail ANZ leads big four bank exposure to fossil fuel industry World More World » Nine churchgoers shot dead in South Carolina 'hate crime' A white gunman opens fire and kills nine people at an historic black church in downtown Charleston in South Carolina, police say. More » Islamic State claims responsibility for shooting down Iraqi jet Prince Charles unveils memorial at Waterloo bicentenary Anonymous takes down Canadian government websites in cyber attack Tiny octopus so cute scientists want to name it 'adorabilis' Hungary to build anti-migrant fence along Serbian border Business More Business » BBY client trust fund shortfall rises to $16m: KPMG By finance reporter Elysse Morgan The auditor of collapsed broking firm BBY dramatically lifts its estimate of the amount of money missing from client accounts. More » Woolworths hit by savage broker downgrades Banks reap $12b in fees in 2014: RBA Cash Converters to refund thousands of people for interest repayments of up to 633 per cent ANZ leads big four bank exposure to fossil fuel industry Up to 600 million Samsung phones could be vulnerable to cyber attacks Greece could exit eurozone and EU, Greek central bank warns Foreign workers exploited at Baiada chicken processing plants: investigation Politics More Politics » Abbott says Labor 'rolling out the red carpet' for dual national terrorists By political reporter Anna Henderson The Federal Government seizes on comments from a Labor MP backing the idea of bringing foreign fighters back to Australia to face court action, calling on the Opposition to confirm their position. More » Shorten seeks to fast-track date with royal commission Anonymous takes down Canadian government websites in cyber attack Bill Shorten under pressure as reports surface of more AWU deals Turnbull, Abbott at odds over citizenship changes Sport More Sport » Gallen unsure of extent of Origin rib injury Blues captain Paul Gallen says he is unsure of the extent of the rib injury he suffered in the State of Origin Game II win over the Maroons. More » Disallowed try overshadows Inglis's return to form in Origin II Australian swimmer Palmer suspended for alleged doping offence Eels sign Sharks' Gordon on one-year NRL deal Newcastle Jets confirm Miller as new head coach Simon ends emotional week for Kokkinakis Nicklaus tells Jason Day to reel it in Lions coach Leppitsch expecting injury respite in coming weeks Morgan, Root shine as England wins ODI against New Zealand by seven wickets Hewitt awarded wildcard in Wimbledon farewell Science and Technology More Science and Technology » The top eight gaming reveals at E3 2015 By Daniel Miller From augmented reality to huge video game announcements, the world's top annual gaming expo has revealed what is coming to gamers this year and beyond. More » Grandmother sues biotech company over gene ownership High Court to hear whether patent stands on breast cancer gene Philae space probe 'completely awake', makes contact again: agency Number of competitive female high school science students soars Environment More Environment » Glenn Lazarus accuses Government, Labor of 'dirty' RET deal By political correspondent Louise Yaxley Independent Queensland senator Glenn Lazarus accuses the Government and Labor of doing a "dirty deal" to reduce the renewable energy target. More » Land clearing soars in Queensland, leaked figures show Landcare co-founder Phillip Toyne dies Tony Abbott launches another attack on 'ugly', 'noisy' wind turbines Great Barrier Reef could be listed as 'in danger', lawyers say About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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