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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 20 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Prime Minister says Labor in 'crisis' over royal commission By political reporter Anna Henderson Prime Minister Tony Abbott uses an address to the NSW Liberal conference to capitalise on Bill Shorten's appearance before the royal commission into union corruption, claiming the Labor party is crisis. More » Thousands attend vigil for victims of Charleston church shooting Teenager 'witness' to alleged attack in which mother doused in petrol and set alight Former disability discrimination commissioner outraged by wind farm role Comet probe Philae sends status update back to Earth Ten people killed and stripped naked in Mexico beer hall Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn Jason Day collapses with vertigo at US Open 'Brad Pitt' 3D-printed jaw implanted in Melbourne man in Australian first 'I can't bring him back': Rosie Batty's plea on son Luke's birthday 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 » Australia's relationship with Indonesia under 'unprecedented strain': Labor By political reporter Anna Henderson The Opposition urges the Federal Government to act urgently to repair Australia's strained relationship with Indonesia, which it says is at it's "lowest point" in decades. More » Thousands attend vigil for victims of Charleston church shooting Girl pulled to safety after falling down 2m manhole in Canberra Aboriginal man dies in Alice Springs prison Mobile phone tower 'too close to school', protesting Brisbane residents say Canberra light rail poses 'significant risks' to appearance of avenue: report Interstate flights to WA's South West a 'game changer' Missing 2yo boy found by police in bushland near Victorian caravan park Matildas prepare for Brazil at Women's World Cup Prime Minister says Labor in 'crisis' over royal commission World More World » Thousands attend vigil for victims of Charleston church shooting Thousands of mourners clutching red and white roses attend a vigil in the stunned city of Charleston to remember nine African-American men and women shot dead by suspected white supremacist Dylann Roof. More » Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn Ten people killed and stripped naked in Mexico beer hall Tiger Woods tumbles out at US Open, Spieth in the lead Comet probe Philae sends status update back to Earth West Bank shooting leaves Israeli man dead, another wounded Business More Business » ECB boosts emergency funding to Greece as banks bleed European Central Bank expands emergency funding for Greek banks as savers withdraw 1.2 billion euros in a single day, but prime minister Alexis Tsipras insists the nation's future in the euro was secure. More » End of Australia's 'hollow' boom won't destroy economy: investor Mainland Chinese enthused about longer visas Local shares bounce back to end week on high 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 Media laws 'look foolish' in current digital landscape Supabarn announces plan to sell ACT, NSW stores to Coles BBY client trust fund shortfall rises to $16m: KPMG Politics More Politics » Australia's relationship with Indonesia under 'unprecedented strain': Labor By political reporter Anna Henderson The Opposition urges the Federal Government to act urgently to repair Australia's strained relationship with Indonesia, which it says is at it's "lowest point" in decades. More » Prime Minister says Labor in 'crisis' over royal commission Majority of voters would say 'yes' to Indigenous recognition: Newspoll Federal funding pulled from perinatal depression initiative Indonesia believes Australia made 'illicit payments' to smugglers Sport More Sport » Jason Day collapses with vertigo at US Open Australian golfer Jason Day has collapsed on the course at the US Open, suffering from dizziness and vertigo. More » Live: Carlton v Port Adelaide, GWS v Nth Melbourne, Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Live: Raiders v Cowboys, Titans v Warriors, Bulldogs v Panthers State of Origin Blues star charged over incident in Parramatta Matildas prepare for Brazil at Women's World Cup Tiger Woods tumbles out at US Open, Spieth in the lead Richmond defender Alex Rance re-signs for four seasons People's champion Takeover Target dies at 15 Tour de France may withdraw from 2016 UCI calendar Sea Eagles hold off tenacious Tigers for Brookvale win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn The world is embarking on its sixth mass extinction with animals disappearing about 100 times faster than they used to, scientists warn, and humans could be among the first victims of the next extinction event. More » Comet probe Philae sends status update back to Earth Google announces 'revenge porn' crackdown 'Brad Pitt' 3D-printed jaw implanted in Melbourne man in Australian first Port Adelaide reveals hi-tech fitness regime Environment More Environment » Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn The world is embarking on its sixth mass extinction with animals disappearing about 100 times faster than they used to, scientists warn, and humans could be among the first victims of the next extinction event. More » Japan must do more to justify whaling plans: IWC Key excerpts from the Pope's encyclical on the environment Madigan defends wind farm commissioner; professor says 'no evidence' of health risks Pope calls for climate change action 'here and now' About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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