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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 03 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Rudd denies Gillard bullying claim as doco reopens old ALP wounds By political editor Chris Uhlmann The first episode of the ABC's new The Killing Season documentary shows Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard at odds on their memories of key events. Who to believe? That's up to you, writes Chris Uhlmann. More » Alan Bond in intensive care in a Perth hospital after triple-bypass surgery Family of Man Haron Monis's girlfriend reported him to National Security Hotline Leaked Cabinet discussions 'very accurate', Macfarlane says Cherry-Evans backflips on Titans move PNG not told of plan to open Bougainville diplomatic post: DFAT head GDP: Economy grows 2.3 per cent but household incomes stagnate Government criticises Opposition's small business tax break 'stunt' Blatter quits as FIFA president Squishy batteries made from tree pulp could power the future More Analysis » Sepp Blatter's resignation is about preserving the 'FIFA Way' This isn't a Damascene conversion from the FIFA president. It's more akin to a circling of the wagons by his close associates to try to rescue his legacy and preserve the "FIFA Way". The "FIFA Way" is based on a culture of intimidation and silence; it is about making decisions behind closed doors. While Sepp Blatter's intention to resign is an encouraging development, unless there is change across the breadth and depth of the FIFA machine, there will not be genuine reform. More » Bigotry or biology: the hard choice for an opponent of marriage equality Economists are talking about recession again - this time it's not unwarranted Our leaders are playing catch-up on gay marriage Good teaching is at the core of counter-radicalisation This isn't the end of Sepp Blatter at FIFA Here's what a real infrastructure plan looks like Bubbles and bureaucrats: why housing affordability isn't being fixed Don't look away - the Caitlyn Jenner story is a million stories untold Invest in communities not prisons to reduce Indigenous youth detention Just In More Just In » Criminal gangs thought to be running ice trade in Mildura The Federal Government's ice taskforce is in the Murray River city of Mildura amid suggestions criminal gangs are running the local drug trade. More » Victorian MP was aware cleaners were paid below award wage, inquiry hears Alan Bond in intensive care in a Perth hospital after triple-bypass surgery NSW households could save about $96 a year on gas bills after price determination Man charged with vandalising Sydney's Lindt Cafe refused bail Mallee footy club tackles ice threat head-on Genetics linked to nearly half of all cerebral palsy cases, researchers find MERS virus forces South Korean schools to close as panic spreads Barrister's speeding fine battle 'not about the money' Post office staff threatened with scissors during holdup in Adelaide Hills World More World » MERS virus forces South Korean schools to close as panic spreads More than 200 South Korean primary schools shut down as authorities struggle to contain an outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus that has infected 30, killed two and triggered widespread fear. More » Myanmar escorting boat crammed with migrants to 'safe' area Kerry's recovery from broken leg not expected to impact Iran nuclear talks US airport security scrutinised after agents smuggle fake bombs Captain Blatter's fantastic voyage comes to an end Collision on 14-loop rollercoaster seriously injures four Business More Business » GDP: Economy grows 2.3pc but household incomes go nowhere By business reporters Michael Janda and Elysse Morgan Australia's economic growth surprises on the upside, but household incomes are stagnant and economists say the mining-focused states might feel like they are in a recession. More » ASIC considers criminal sanctions for poor financial company culture Superannuation system cannot continue on current path: Murray Housing bubble remark splits political parties Australian exporters watch competitive advantage erode as shipping rates plunge Wall St eases as Greek debt jitters weigh Atlas Iron to restart production at Mt Webber Federal Court begins hearing Pilbara port access stoush Politics More Politics » PNG not told of plan to open Bougainville diplomatic post: DFAT head By political reporters Melissa Clarke and Matthew Doran Australia's chief diplomat admits the Papua New Guinean government was not told of Australia's plans to open a diplomatic post in Bougainville, despite the Foreign Minister insisting discussions had been ongoing. More » Government criticises Opposition's small business tax break 'stunt' Allies back Iraq plan against IS, Baghdad seeks more help Leaked Cabinet discussions 'very accurate', Macfarlane says Obama signs Freedom Act to limit domestic surveillance into law Sport More Sport » Cherry-Evans turns back on Titans deal to stay with Sea Eagles Daly Cherry-Evans has turned his back on the Gold Coast Titans, signing a "lifetime deal" with the Manly Sea Eagles. More » FFA welcomes Sepp Blatter's resignation from FIFA Blatter quits as FIFA president Australia taking singular focus into West Indies series Suns Dixon, Martin sanctioned for drinking Thomson's Reds future may depend on Cooper decision Federer is gone with the wind; Tsonga, Ivanovic reach final four Ruthless New Zealand complete emphatic win NRL trialling video referee bunkers Smith promoted to number three for first Test, says Clarke Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Catch of the Day website escapes penalty after customer details stolen By Will Ockenden Daily deals website Catch of the Day escapes any penalty for a data breach which saw a significant amount of the financial and private details of its customers stolen. More » Genomic sequencing technology advances make food poisoning outbreaks easier to control Google to develop clothes with touch-screen technology Sleep 'conducive time' to unlearn biases on race, gender, research finds High carbohydrate diets could help you live longer, scientists say Environment More Environment » Sun-powered plane lands in Japan due to bad weather Solar Impulse 2, a plane powered by 17,000 solar cells, lands in the Japanese city of Nagoya as bad weather delays a landmark attempt by the plane to cross the Pacific Ocean. More » Urgent federal response ordered to save orange-bellied parrot Sun-powered plane begins marathon Pacific Ocean journey Mass sudden deaths of 120,000 Kazakhstan antelopes causes alarm UNESCO recommends Great Barrier Reef not be placed on World Heritage 'in danger' list About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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