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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 13 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australia could be accused of people smuggling, law expert says By political reporter Julie Doyle An international law expert raises the prospect that Australian authorities could be accused of people smuggling if it is proven they paid the crew of an asylum seeker boat to return to Indonesia. More » Malaysia to deport Westerners over nude photos Bid to strip suspected terrorists of citizenship faces legal hurdle Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn acquitted of pimping charges Tourist trapped in Uluru crevice winched to safety in critical condition Federal Government accused of trying to gag community legal centres China premier orders probe after 'left behind' children kill themselves Bill Shorten to front royal commission over time in AWU BBY may have been insolvent as early as June 2014 Foreign sub bidders to be given $24m subsidy to prepare tenders More Analysis » Paying off people smugglers: Is Abbott dealing with the devil? If the Coalition are genuine in their judgment of people smugglers as "the scum of the earth", it would be a very strange thing to do business with them. Yet an interview with the Prime Minister appears to have confirmed that his Government has indeed paid people smugglers to return their customers to Indonesia. This casts doubt not only on the Government's own integrity but also on the sincerity of its arguments for "stopping the boats". More » Murdoch succession: give this man a Father of the Year award Kenny Rogers' Gambler has some lessons for Shorten and Abbott Bodies come in all sizes - and so do eating disorders Help or hindrance: the problem with boosting our military presence in Iraq Actually how representative are our pollies? Relax - Rupert Murdoch hasn't stepped down yet The honeymoon is over for Shorten Open Drum: why I refuse to wear a bike helmet Australians are reluctant renters - but it doesn't have to be this way Just In More Just In » Libya militia kidnap 10 staffers from Tunisia consulate Libyan militiamen kidnap 10 staffers from Tunisia's consulate in Tripoli after storming the mission, the government in Tunis says. More » North Korea accuses US of targeting it with anthrax At least 16 electrocuted in Indian bus accident East Timor drops Australia spying case at UN court Australia could be accused of people smuggling, law expert says EU officials formally discuss Greek default possibility for first time China premier orders probe after 'left behind' children kill themselves Cats overcome Port Adelaide in entertaining Friday night battle Three Perth roof repair scammers sentenced Malaysia to deport Westerners over nude photos World More World » EU officials formally discuss Greek default possibility for first time EU officials formally discuss the possibility of a Greek debt default for the first time, as negotiations between Athens and its creditors stall ahead of an end-of-month repayment deadline. More » Malaysia to deport Westerners over nude photos Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn acquitted of pimping charges Police officer who shot dead Tamir Rice should face murder charge: judge Rogers says doctor made right call on concussion Dellavedova unable to repeat heroics as Warriors beat Cavs Business More Business » Rental growth slowest on record says CoreLogic RP Data By business reporter Michael Janda A surge in property investment has seen rents post their slowest annual growth on record according to one leading private index. More » BBY may have been insolvent as early as June 2014 EU officials formally discuss Greek default possibility for first time Rupert Murdoch hands reins of 21st Century Fox to son James Commonwealth Bank restores service after three-hour outage Share market finishes week with a whimper, despite overseas gains Twitter CEO Costolo steps down as growth pressure mounts SA to see higher electricity prices after Port Augusta power stations close: economist Politics More Politics » Asia-Pacific ministers vow to strengthen cooperation to fight IS Asia-Pacific ministers vow to counter violent extremism promoted by groups such as Islamic State following a two-day regional summit in Sydney. More » Fish quota scientist resigns in row over trawler owner's alleged conflict of interest Bid to strip suspected terrorists of citizenship faces legal hurdle Bill Shorten to front royal commission over time in AWU Federal Government flags new round of counter-terrorism laws Sport More Sport » Cats overcome Port Adelaide in entertaining Friday night battle Geelong has come out on top of a thrilling Friday night clash with Port Power, triumphing by 23 points at the Adelaide Oval. More » Brilliant Brooks leads Tigers to big win over Rabbitohs Dellavedova unable to repeat heroics as Warriors beat Cavs Nadal downs Tomic to set-up Monfils clash in Stuttgart Force edge Rebels 13-11 in turgid encounter Hodges vows to maintain aggressive approach in final two Origin games Rogers says doctor made right call on concussion UK body to review Salazar, Farah relationship Highlanders smash Blues 44-7 to climb play-off spots Matildas coach Stajcic keeping team guessing Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Nobel laureate resigns over remarks about 'girls' in labs British Nobel Prize-winning scientist Tim Hunt resigns from his post at University College London over controversial comments he made about female scientists. More » Nobel laureate apologises for comments that female scientists 'can't take criticism without crying' ISS shifts position after spacecraft engine glitch: Russia British lab received live anthrax samples in 2007: Pentagon Red blood cells, collagen fibres found in dinosaur bones Environment More Environment » Tony Abbott launches another attack on 'ugly', 'noisy' wind turbines By political reporter James Glenday The Prime Minister launches another attack on wind turbines, saying he got an up-close look at an "ugly" and "noisy" one during a bike ride on Rottnest Island. More » Great Barrier Reef could be listed as 'in danger', lawyers say Abbott wants fewer wind farms, wishes RET had never been introduced Queensland's crocodile population to be revealed in new survey Australian Greenpeace campaigner on India blacklist refused entry About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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