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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 09 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 19 injured after ute crashes into cafe, causes gas explosion Eyewitnesses describe an "absolutely horrific scene" as 19 people are injured, three critically, when a ute crashes into a cafe, igniting a huge gas explosion in Ravenshoe, south of Cairns. More » 'Get a good job': Hockey under fire over advice to first-home buyers Jack Warner investigated over missing Haiti funds: BBC Judd announces retirement after glittering AFL career Girl punched in face in 'racist attack' on Sydney train Man who died jumping off cruise ship to save girlfriend recommended for bravery award Doctor told not to note psychological harm in Nauru reports, inquiry hears Neighbour screamed 'get out' before bulldozer crushed house Israeli TV airs brutal killing of Australian cattle Peter Reith calls for plebiscite on gay marriage More Analysis » Magna Carta: archaic tax document and icon of liberty The Magna Carta consists of about 3000 words of 13th century legalese about inheritance, feudal payments, land tenure and customary rights... all in Latin. So how did this 800-year-old peace treaty become the document of individual rights and a check against power that it is today? If you want to understand the Magna Carta, you need to understand that it is about tax. More » The feminist left's ban on Mark Driscoll is absurd Sorry Vanstone, it's a 'Liberal' Party in name only now Gillian Triggs, not Brandis or Dutton, is owed the apology Handling of Monis letter appears more cock-up than conspiracy Who's the real culprit behind soaring house prices? (Hint: it's not Chinese buyers) Flicking the switch from opposition to alternative government "I don't wear makeup to work anymore" - and other stories of sexism in medicine The difficult reckoning of Alan Bond's legacy Mike Baird's plan for scripture lessons by stealth Just In More Just In » Turkey president faces struggle to form government By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown and wires Turkey's president Recep Tayep Erdogan is struggling to form a government after his ruling party lost its majority in a general election for the first time in 13 years. More » Countback confirms Andrea Dawkins to replace Kim Booth in Bass Adelaide GP who allegedly forged prescriptions faces court Teen's playful encounter with killer whale off WA beach captured on film Cuts to Perth financial counsellors 'devastate' welfare groups Royal commission calls for information on abuse at Geelong Grammar School Doctor told not to note psychological harm in Nauru reports, inquiry hears Second Adelaide city high school confirmed for University of SA site Cairns taxi driver has no case to answer over man's death, court rules Death of man found in gutter 'remains a mystery', lawyers say World More World » Turkey president faces struggle to form government By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown and wires Turkey's president Recep Tayep Erdogan is struggling to form a government after his ruling party lost its majority in a general election for the first time in 13 years. More » Doctor told not to note psychological harm in Nauru reports, inquiry hears Protesters seek firing of Texas officer who drew gun on teens Jack Warner investigated over missing Haiti funds: BBC Girl has leg amputated after UK rollercoaster crash Pakistan postpones execution of man convicted as a teen: reports Business More Business » 'Get a good job': Hockey under fire over advice to first-home buyers By political reporters Melissa Clarke and James Bennett Treasurer Joe Hockey's political opponents label him out of touch after he says people looking to buy their first home should "get a good job". More » Budget appears to boost business confidence, but hiring flat Medibank slides back towards retail listing price Lack of venture capital 'forcing Australian entrepreneurs to head to US' Nauru's president and justice minister allegedly bribed by Australian firm Greek debt spectre haunts Wall St, European markets Lihir Islanders shut down Newcrest gold mine with taboo plant arrangement Politics More Politics » PNG immigration officials arrested over refugee bashing on Manus Island By Papua New Guinea correspondent Liam Cochrane Three PNG immigration officials are arrested over the assault of a refugee on Manus Island who says he was threatened with death and refused medical treatment. More » Nauru justice minister hits back at bribery claims Two thirds of Indigenous people dying before 65, report finds Breaches of foreign investment rules 'the tip of the iceberg' Peter Reith calls for plebiscite on gay marriage Sport More Sport » Judd announces retirement after glittering AFL career Carlton's Chris Judd announces his retirement from AFL football as a ruptured ACL brings about an early end to his 279-game career. More » Morris and Gallen return for Blues for Origin II Beaten Matildas not without qualifying hope says Stajcic Jack Warner investigated over missing Haiti funds: BBC FFA chairman Lowy calls for inquiry to prove 2022 Cup bid was clean Cowboys stun Eels in sizzling come-from-behind 36-30 win Cloke boots seven as Magpies beat Dees by 25 at MCG Dellavedova hits crucial free throws as Cavs level finals series Bulldogs back in top eight after 29-16 win over Dragons AFL rejects claims of Essendon players deal over supplements saga Science and Technology More Science and Technology » NASA's Mars 'flying saucer' test comes to quick end as parachute fails NASA's test run of a Mars landing system comes to a quick end when the saucer-shaped vehicle's parachute tears away after partly unfurling high over the Pacific Ocean, a NASA TV broadcast shows. More » Researchers unveil artificial leg capable of feeling pain Caffeine combats stress, could prevent depression, memory loss: study Online tool predicts likelihood of death 'Hellboy' dinosaur with exotic facial horns unearthed by scientists Environment More Environment » Australian Greenpeace campaigner on India blacklist refused entry By South Asia correspondent Stephanie March Indian authorities refuse entry to an Australian Greenpeace campaigner in the latest move by New Delhi against the environmental group, which authorities blame for stalling development projects. More » G7 leaders pledge to phase out fossil fuels by end of century Nationwide One Tree Per Child program takes root Coalition defends climate change action in wake of international scrutiny Countries scrutinise Australia's climate policies at UN meeting About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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