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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 19 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Don't use northern development to undermine land rights: Pearson By political reporter Anna Henderson Influential Cape York Indigenous representative Noel Pearson warns the development of the north must not be used as a "Trojan Horse" to undermine Indigenous land rights. More » Gold Coast police officer charged over allegedly leaking assault footage 21yo arrested after nine killed in US church shooting 'hate crime' USS George Washington berths in Brisbane with 5,500 sailors on board Lack of charges for breaching intervention orders makes 'mockery' of legal system Heyman wants spot back for Women's World Cup clash with Brazil Bill Spedding granted bail over child sex charges Alleged Sydney baby puncher to have psychiatric assessment Cave divers flock to South Australian farms to explore what lies beneath Monis letter not included in siege review because of spreadsheet error More Analysis » What happened in Charleston is not just about gun control laws The Charleston shooting in the US has reignited a number of perennial debates around gun ownership and what can be done. American gun control advocates hold up Australia as an example of reform, while gun control opponents says statistics in Australia are misleading, that our gun ownership is increasing and that many Australian guns go unreported. Perhaps the answer for the difference between the two countries lies less in ownership laws, and more in political upbringing and investment in mental health services. More » Just when you thought politics couldn't sink lower Not even the Pope can shake the blind faith of climate sceptics We're too cynical for the republic cause right now China-Australia trade deal a compromised victory Western aid donors should take note of Africa's changing priorities Australians trust their accountants for good reason Declining groundwater is a big problem for Australia Free trade deals and the 'lump of labour' fallacy There is no simple truth in politics - just distrust Just In More Just In » Perth man who sexually abused young stepdaughters jailed A 23-year-old Perth man who committed more than 100 child sexual offences against his two young stepdaughters is sentenced to 12 years' jail. More » Police officer failed to investigate child sex abuse allegations: PIC Police operation underway in Sydney's CBD WA ice trade targeted by joint taskforce Lack of charges for breaching intervention orders makes 'mockery' of legal system Brendon Grylls slams resources companies over FIFO suicide report Roosters five-eighth Maloney signs for Sharks on three-year deal Heyman wants Matildas No.9 shirt back Call for national gun amnesty amid Victoria Police concerns about illegal firearms Notorious Tasmanian bikie detained on immigration matters World More World » Suspected gunman pictured in Bible class moments before attack A Snapchat video purportedly taken during the Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina shows the scene moments before a gunman opened fire, killing nine attendees. More » Citizens 'living in fear', Nauru opposition MP says State senator among US church shooting victims Thousands gather at Waterloo for large-scale re-enactment of historic battle Key excerpts from the Pope's encyclical on the environment Day makes solid start at US Open, three behind leaders Business More Business » End of Australia's 'hollow' boom won't destroy economy: investor By AM business editor Peter Ryan A leading private equity investor cautions against too much pessimism about Australia's economy even as the mining boom fades fast. More » Cabinet reportedly rejects changes to 'antiquated' media ownership laws News Corp CEO to retire, publisher poaches APN's CEO Miller as chairman TPP fast track takes a step forward and half a step back in US Congress Supabarn announces plan to sell ACT, NSW stores to Coles BBY client trust fund shortfall rises to $16m: KPMG High-level talks on possible Greek default 'urgent' Share markets rally on Greek aid extension speculation Politics More Politics » Don't use northern development to undermine land rights: Pearson By political reporter Anna Henderson Influential Cape York Indigenous representative Noel Pearson warns the development of the north must not be used as a "Trojan Horse" to undermine Indigenous land rights. More » Citizens 'living in fear', Nauru opposition MP says Monis letter not included in siege review because of spreadsheet error Madigan defends wind farm commissioner; professor says 'no evidence' of health risks Greens push for new cross-party same-sex marriage bill Sport More Sport » Roosters five-eighth Maloney signs for Sharks on three-year deal The Sydney Roosters have confirmed five-eighth James Maloney will join the Cronulla Sharks on a three-year NRL deal. More » Day makes solid start at US Open, three behind leaders Crows plan to match Cats' Dangerfield offer to force clubs to trade table Palmer originally cleared of doping violation before WADA appealed ruling Wallabies to host England in three Tests ARU sell Melbourne Rebels to private investment group Injured Slater ruled out of Origin III and remainder of NRL season Heyman wants Matildas No.9 shirt back Gallen confident of playing Origin III despite rib injury Swifts underdogs against Firebirds 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 » Key excerpts from the Pope's encyclical on the environment Read key extracts from the Pope's major encyclical on the environment. More » Madigan defends wind farm commissioner; professor says 'no evidence' of health risks Pope calls for climate change action 'here and now' Glenn Lazarus accuses Government, Labor of 'dirty' RET deal Land clearing soars in Queensland, leaked figures show About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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