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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 24 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Government scrambles to close immigration detention loophole By political reporter Dan Conifer The Federal Opposition says it will support a government bill to ensure the continuation of the offshore immigration detention network, as the Government seeks to close a loophole that could see the whole offshore system declared illegal. More » Navy seizes $520m of heroin off African coast Adelaide students suspended for abusive messages about violence against women Qantas moves to block publication of memoir that 'exploits' company secrets Different man admitted on death bed to killing Karen Williams, SA trial hears Major parties created 'dead koala certificates' in RET deal: Greens 'Mr Abbott, I beg you': Plea for rescue of terrorist's wife and kids Government introduces bill to strip dual nationals of citizenship Duntroon cadet accused of rape had 'absolutely no doubt' about consent Matildas to meet Japan in World Cup quarter-final More Analysis » Car sales show our economy isn't motoring along Aside from a house, a car is the most expensive purchase most people will make in their lifetime. It's why economists look to motor car sales for a sense of how the economy is performing. But sadly, the figures suggest the economy is hardly motoring along. In fact, despite cars being more affordable than ever before, we just don't appear secure enough to go making that sort of purchase. More » Sofie Laguna's novel isn't your traditional Miles Franklin winner (and that's a good thing) Our quest for security could make us less safe Labor will stick with Shorten, but will voters? Citizenship laws, Q&A, and the anatomy of a fear campaign Voters say: punish asylum seekers, just don't give them our cash Positive signs in the fight to avoid a 'Grexit' The weight of history bears down on Shorten Treachery, not citizenship, is the real issue Entrepreneurs take note: women's sport is a seriously untapped market Just In More Just In » Sydney mother gets home detention for drink-driving with kids in car A woman caught drink-driving six times over the legal limit with three young children in the car in Sydney's north-west is sentenced to nine months' home detention. More » Nyrstar Smelter redevelopment secures Port Pirie's future: SA Premier Ex WA cop had sex with 15yo he met online, court hears Air Force drone takes to civilian skies over Rockhampton in national first Galilee Basin coal mining could double Australia's emissions: report Tasmania Police release name of man who died in prison van Different man admitted on death bed to killing Karen Williams, SA trial hears Auditor warned Education Department 'ripe for fraud', IBAC hearing told Catholic Church expressing its 'grave concerns' to businesses backing same-sex marriage Navy seizes $520m of heroin off African coast World More World » Ellis poised to face Samoa after four years in wilderness Half-back Andy Ellis is "definitely likely" to play for the All Blacks against Samoa next month after almost four years out of the national squad. More » Decades-old rotting meat worth $500 million seized in China: report Innocent New Yorker gets $US6m payout for 25 years in jail Vet arrested for allegedly smuggling heroin inside puppies US retailers dumping Confederate flag amid shooting backlash Global markets rise overnight as Greece continues creditor talks Business More Business » Qantas moves to block publication of memoir that 'exploits' company secrets By Jessica Kidd and Thuy Ong Qantas is seeking to block the publication of a memoir by its speechwriter, who wrote CEO Alan Joyce's speech when he made the radical decision to ground the airline's entire fleet during an industrial dispute in 2011. More » Voters oppose China-Australia FTA due to controversial elements ASIC takes miner to court for 'misleading' investors over $6b funding announcement Australia to contribute $930 million to AIIB: Hockey Atlas Iron chief confident of deal to save WA miner State, territory reliance on Commonwealth funding targeted in reform paper Politics More Politics » Australia to contribute $930 million to AIIB: Hockey Treasurer Joe Hockey announces Australia will become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, contributing $930 million to the bank over five years. More » Government scrambles to close immigration detention loophole State, territory reliance on Commonwealth funding targeted in reform paper Voters oppose China-Australia FTA due to controversial elements Rural Libs put climate scepticism on agenda at party summit Sport More Sport » Speight to miss Brumbies' semi-final against Hurricanes The Brumbies will be without Henry Speight for Saturday's Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes. More » Paige Hadley earns shock selection in Diamonds' experienced World Cup squad Matildas to meet defending champs Japan in World Cup quarter-final Ablett among stars set to return for Suns Johnson can outdo Ashes whitewash heroics: Siddle Matildas pay dwarfed by that of Socceroos, PFA calls for more equality Not the right time for Hunt to enter Origin fray: Hodges Bogut 'can't wait' to play for Boomers after winning NBA title Foran opens door for Parramatta backflip as Manly is put on alert Australia coach Sheens takes up job with Salford, may leave Kangaroos Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Dying Rosetta mothership could be sent to land on comet's surface The comet-chasing mission Rosetta will be extended until September 2016 and may end with the dying mothership touching down on the comet to be reunited with its tiny lander. More » Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn 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 Environment More Environment » Major parties created 'dead koala certificates' in RET deal: Greens By political reporter Melissa Clarke The Greens accuse the Government and Opposition of creating "dead koala certificates" after Parliament passes a bill allowing the burning of native wood waste to be counted as a renewable energy source. More » 'No plans' to allow crocodile hunting in Northern Territory Philippines authorities seek compensation for coral reef damage Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn Japan must do more to justify whaling plans: IWC About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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