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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 22 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Government rejects proposal to means-test public schooling By political reporter Dan Conifer The Federal Government rejects a discussion paper's proposal that would see wealthy parents charged to send their children to public schools. More » Rugby league player seriously hurt in tackle dies in hospital Matildas love being the underdogs Newborn undergoing surgery after being bitten on face by family dog Duntroon cadet accused of Anzac Day rape admits sex was 'rough and wild' Revised citizenship legislation will minimise risk of challenge: Abbott Footage emerges of adults brawling at 6yo's birthday party Report warns Defence Force failing to address climate change Rich getting richer, wealth gap increasing: ACOSS report No fairytale US Open finish for Jason Day More Analysis » Fees for state schools: don't jump to conclusions There are few things more likely to ignite passionate opinions than school funding. Even a hint of any change that does not involve increased public funding generates news and controversy. The tiniest prospect of parents paying for public schools is even more incendiary. The report on the ideas for school funding reform in a leaked federation green paper is a case in point. More » It's not Greece being bailed out - it's the banks World Cup: this was a win for more than the Matildas The ugly truth: kids see through our hypocrisy on beauty The Pope on climate change: We are not God An Australian republic is closer than you think What happened in Charleston is not just about gun control laws 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 Just In More Just In » Truck believed to contain 400 sheep rolls in Canberra A truck thought to contain about 400 sheep rolls in Canberra's south. The ACT Government's chief vet is called to help free sheep trapped in the wreckage. More » No decision on stronger smoke alarm laws, despite coroner's call Report warns Defence Force failing to address climate change Greece faces moment of truth in last-minute debt talks Ex-hotel manager denies drinking behind bar on night of patron's death The incredible journey of Ben Carlin and his Half Safe MH17 victims to be remembered at national memorial service one year on Marina Abramovic: The Artist is in Australia Matildas striker 'super stoked' with World Cup win over Brazil Former Education Department secretary denies involvement in alleged fraud ring World More World » Greece faces moment of truth in last-minute debt talks By finance reporter Alicia Barry Greece is facing its last chance to unlock more bailout funds at a meeting of European leaders and finance ministers tonight. More » Frenchman who avoided Bali Nine firing squad has clemency bid rejected Nauru says free speech crackdown 'protects' asylum seekers Jordan Spieth wins dramatic US Open Hackers ground 1,400 passengers at Warsaw airport Palestinian teenager shot after reportedly stabbing Israeli soldier Business More Business » Greece faces moment of truth in last-minute debt talks By finance reporter Alicia Barry Greece is facing its last chance to unlock more bailout funds at a meeting of European leaders and finance ministers tonight. More » IOOF shares slump on Fairfax reports of misconduct Credit card interest rates too high: Hockey Rich getting richer, wealth gap increasing: ACOSS report CFMEU to pay Grocon $3.55m over 2012 Melbourne CBD blockade Taylor Swift boycotts Apple streaming service over payments Tens of thousands march against austerity measures in London Engineers say NSW has country's worst building certification system Politics More Politics » Nauru says free speech crackdown 'protects' asylum seekers By Pacific affairs reporter Liam Fox and staff Nauru's government says its controversial crackdown on free speech is necessary to protect ethnic groups such as asylum seekers. More » Trauma surgeon issues warning about NT open speed limits Court delay keeps two Nauru opposition MPs in custody 'Entirely possible' companies paid AWU fees, Shorten says 'Disproportionately high' credit card interest rates warrant inquiry: Labor Sport More Sport » Jordan Spieth wins dramatic US Open American Jordan Spieth wins a dramatic US Open, beating Dustin Johnson and Louis Oosthuizen by one shot as Australia's Jason Day fades to finish tied for ninth. More » Matildas love being the underdogs Eels confident Foran deal can be fixed Australia will not cross Ashes sledging line, vows Clarke Josh Jackson set to miss Origin due to suspension Rugby league player seriously hurt in tackle dies in hospital Murray crowned king of Queen's for fourth time Clarke hits back at Gillespie's 'Dad's Army' jibe Rosberg wins again to cut Hamilton's lead in title race Carlton's Gibbs' offered two-match ban for clash with Gray 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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