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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 21 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'Entirely possible' companies paid AWU fees, Shorten says By political reporter James Bennett Labor leader Bill Shorten says it is "entirely possible" construction companies paid union fees under deals struck during his tenure as a union leader. More » Australian doctor helping IS in Syria has 'no concern' if passport is cancelled Accused gunman linked to website with racist manifesto Paramedics issue warning on 'violent, paranoid' ice users Woman missing in outback NT relied on 'survival techniques': husband Man racially abused, bashed in 'sickening' Melbourne attack: police Firebirds come from behind against Swifts to win trans-Tasman netball championship Police converge on towns where US escapees possibly sighted 'Agent Orange' legacy haunts new generation in WA's Kimberley Pressure on Senate to pass deal to cut price of medicines 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 » Documentary about Burmese refugees in Perth wins international awards A documentary about a refugee family from Burma who made Perth their home is awarded a second international film award as Refugee Week draws to a close. More » Sharks surge in second half to beat Knights 30-28 Boy seriously injured after motorbike hit and run on NSW Central Coast Police officer 'punched 20 times' at Sydney fast-food outlet Shooting at Detroit party leaves one dead, nine wounded Smarter, smaller homes needed for housing affordability: taskforce head Courageous Day considered quitting US Open during round three before powering into contention 'Agent Orange' legacy haunts new generation in WA's Kimberley Greyhounds grace Brisbane's South Bank during awareness walk Greyhounds put paws to pavement at Canberra's Parliament House World More World » Shooting at Detroit party leaves one dead, nine wounded One person is killed and nine are wounded after a shooting at a party on a basketball court in Detroit where several children were present. More » Police converge on towns where US escapees possibly sighted Thousands gather to protest Confederate flag in wake of Charleston killings Mali's government signs peace accord with Tuareg-led rebels Philippines authorities seek compensation for coral reef damage Greece to present compromise debt deal to creditors Business More Business » 'Disproportionately high' credit card interest rates warrant inquiry: Labor Labor says it wants the Government and crossbench to back a Senate probe into credit card interest rates. More » Greece to present compromise debt deal to creditors 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 Politics More Politics » 'Entirely possible' companies paid AWU fees, Shorten says By political reporter James Bennett Labor leader Bill Shorten says it is "entirely possible" construction companies paid union fees under deals struck during his tenure as a union leader. More » 'Disproportionately high' credit card interest rates warrant inquiry: Labor Tens of thousands march against austerity measures in London Australia's relationship with Indonesia under 'unprecedented strain' Prime Minister says Labor in 'crisis' over royal commission Sport More Sport » Firebirds come from behind against Swifts to win trans-Tasman netball championship The Queensland Firebirds win the trans-Tasman netball championship after a nail-biting win over the NSW Swifts in Brisbane. More » Sharks surge in second half to beat Knights 30-28 Day defies vertigo to share lead at US Open Live: Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos Live: Geelong v Melbourne Reynolds wins first V8 race since 2013 Blues' Origin preparations in disarray Origin star dropped from Sydney Roosters game after arrest Tomane hat-trick puts Brumbies in Super Rugby semis Brazen Beau beaten narrowly at Royal Ascot 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 » Philippines authorities seek compensation for coral reef damage By Shirley Escalante in Manila A central Philippines local government is seeking compensation for damage to a protected reef after a Vietnamese cargo ship ran aground. More » Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn 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 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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