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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 02 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gay marriage bill has numbers to pass with free vote: advocates By political reporter Eliza Borrello Advocates believe there may now be enough support in Federal Parliament to legalise same-sex marriage if Coalition MPs get a free vote, after Liberal MP Sarah Henderson endorsed the move. More » Asylum seekers crash into reef after Australian turnback: Indonesian police Inside the Qatari 'slave' slums housing World Cup workers Former Victorian premier Joan Kirner dies aged 76 Fears aggressive climbing perch will make it to mainland Australia Australian to face Philippines court on 'depraved' paedophilia charges Family remains in detention despite asylum claim being granted last year: report Australian teacher deported from China after drug raid Call me Caitlyn: Jenner debuts post-Bruce identity in Vanity Fair Lion mauls American tourist to death in South Africa More Analysis » Rinehart's battle may be nothing compared to what Twiggy could deliver Barnaby Joyce's colleagues may take a dim view of his involvement in Gina Rinehart's family battle, but they too could soon be caught up in a much bigger dispute that involves Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest. While Rinehart's family dispute could unravel her Roy Hill enterprise, the possibility of Forrest selling a large stake in Fortescue Metals Group to Chinese investors would have huge implications. This time, Joyce's colleagues could be forced to decide between what is best for a billionaire and what is best for the nation. More » As Washington steps back on state surveillance, Australia pushes forward Transgender laws: red tape is stopping my child from completing her journey Labor's same-sex marriage ploy: cynical, naive or just poorly timed? US election 2016: Is Martin O'Malley the Democratic 'plan B'? Rohingya crisis: our selfish response isn't helping anyone, not even us Despite this FIFA corruption scandal, Sepp Blatter still holds the cards Are there no jobs, or are our kids just slack? Why Hawthorn supporters boo Adam Goodes: a story of class and prejudice Football unites people - so let's unite against FIFA's overlords Just In More Just In » Son charged with killing father with car at Sydney cemetery A man accused of running over and killing his elderly father at a cemetery in western Sydney last year is charged with negligent driving occasioning death. More » Additional Pilbara magistrate ruled out by Attorney-General Call me Caitlyn: Jenner debuts post-Bruce identity in Vanity Fair Tasmania's former DPP Tim Ellis returning to private practice Shooting in Sydney's south-west a 'targeted attack' Domestic violence fight to receive $1.2m Chris Rogers out of first Test against West Indies with concussion Fears aggressive climbing perch will make it to mainland Australia Merimbula flights delayed after flight crew 'poached' US court backs Muslim woman denied job at Abercrombie & Fitch World More World » Call me Caitlyn: Jenner debuts post-Bruce identity in Vanity Fair Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympic champion formerly known as Bruce who is transitioning to a woman, unveils her new name and look on the cover of Vanity Fair. More » US court backs Muslim woman denied job at Abercrombie & Fitch Inside the Qatari 'slave' slums housing World Cup workers Paris begins removing nearly 1 million love locks Rare Apple computer dumped for recycling fetches $260k Lion mauls American tourist to death in South Africa Business More Business » Economists tip Reserve Bank to leave interest rate on hold Economists expect the Reserve Bank will leave the official interest rate on hold today, after cutting rates to the historic low of two per cent last month. More » Abbott welcomes 'modest' house price rises as Treasury boss warns on Sydney property bubble Building approvals fall on volatile unit sector Every sector loses ground in dismal start to trading week Manufacturing index posts growth for first time in six months Banks deserve 'blowtorch to their bellies' over credit card interest rates Wool prices hit four-year highs at frenzied auctions Administrator says BBY clients' money missing from trust accounts Younger middle income earners to lose most from pension changes: Industry Super Politics More Politics » Gay marriage bill has numbers to pass with free vote: advocates By political reporter Eliza Borrello Advocates believe there may now be enough support in Federal Parliament to legalise same-sex marriage if Coalition MPs get a free vote, after Liberal MP Sarah Henderson endorsed the move. More » Guidelines for website blocking legalisation criticised US Patriot Act expires as Senate fails to pass new security laws Defence bosses decline to discuss 'hypothetical' threat in South China Sea Defence boss defends mission against IS after Ramadi 'setback' Sport More Sport » Djokovic thrashes Gasquet to set up Nadal clash Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have confirmed their long-awaited French Open quarter-final, while Serena Williams was forced to come back from one set down yet again. More » Chris Rogers out of first Test against West Indies with concussion Adam Scott reuniting with caddie Steve Williams on part-time basis Roosters breeze past poor Storm in one-sided clash AFL tweaks high-contact rule to prevent players 'driving' into tackles Croker surprised but supportive of Stuart's press conference walkout Kangaroos coach Scott out for a month, will undergo back surgery Lyon returns to happy hunting ground in Dominica Three in line for Test debut in Southern Stars' Ashes squad Bowditch triumphs at Byron Nelson Classic Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Genomic sequencing technology advances make food poisoning outbreaks easier to control By Will Ockenden Advances in the field of genomic sequencing technology mean scientists are able to track listeria food poisoning outbreaks better than ever before. More » 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 Australian researchers find new hope for ovarian cancer treatment 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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