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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 15 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott rebuffs Indonesian questions on people smuggler cash claims The PM rebuffs Indonesia's request for a response to claims Australian officials paid a people-smuggling crew money to turn back to Indonesia, while continuing to dodge questions on the allegations. More » High-risk patients cut back on statins after ABC story: research Lions, tigers, bears and hippos escape flooded Georgian zoo Australia 'stuck in the past' defending fossil fuels, Rockefeller descendant says Lawyer calls for Rolf Harris parole review over song mocking victims Australia blasts through Windies to win second Test by 277 runs 'Hello Earth': Space probe Philae wakes up Alcohol, gambling restriction trial 'not thought through': NSW Labor Woman dies in motorbike sidecar accident in Sydney Family of Darwin man shot dead while driving car plead for information More Analysis » The banks and real estate: a Ponzi scheme that could ruin us? Madness has gripped Sydney's and parts of Melbourne's property market; a malaise that, if allowed to continue, could have dire consequences for the nation. So far, much of the debate has been around affordability creating a class system, but of greater concern is the role our banks have played in all of this. The more money the banks pumped in, the higher real estate prices rose. The higher the prices, the more that was needed in loans; a business model of rare beauty that some call a Ponzi scheme. More » Paying off people smugglers: Is Abbott dealing with the devil? 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 Just In More Just In » Carrot beer on offer after Queensland craft brewer teams up with farmer By Courtney Wilson Beer and carrots do not usually go hand-in-hand, but an unusual bright orange brew has been successfully blended from produce out of the Scenic Rim, south of Brisbane. More » Alcohol, gambling restriction trial 'not thought through': NSW Labor New domestic violence program aims to support victims Lawyer calls for Rolf Harris parole review over song mocking victims Australia blasts through Windies to win second Test by 277 runs Blatter urged not to go back on promise to quit Australia 'stuck in the past' defending fossil fuels, Rockefeller descendant says Islamic State teenager said to be UK's youngest suicide bomber South Africa bans Sudan president from leaving over arrest warrant High-risk patients cut back on statins after ABC story: research World More World » Australia blasts through Windies to win second Test by 277 runs Another dominant bowling performance leads Australia to a comprehensive 277-run win over the West Indies at Sabina Park and a 2-0 series triumph. More » Blatter urged not to go back on promise to quit Islamic State teenager said to be UK's youngest suicide bomber South Africa bans Sudan president from leaving over arrest warrant 'Hello Earth': Space probe Philae wakes up Lions, tigers, bears and hippos escape flooded Georgian zoo 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 » Alcohol, gambling restriction trial 'not thought through': NSW Labor By political reporter Anna Henderson State Labor expresses "enormous reservations" about a potential trial of alcohol and gambling restrictions in the New South Wales town of Moree. More » Man charged after throwing shoes at Immigration Minister Abbott rebuffs Indonesian questions on people smuggler cash claims Indonesia wants answers over alleged boat turn-back payments Refugee in hiding on Manus Island after 'being tricked' into resettlement promotion Sport More Sport » Australia blasts through Windies to win second Test by 277 runs Another dominant bowling performance leads Australia to a comprehensive 277-run win over the West Indies at Sabina Park and a 2-0 series triumph. More » Bulldogs coach Hasler slams NRL for Origin scheduling issues Henriques knocked out, hospitalised in sickening collision with team-mate Lorenzo wins Catalan GP to close in on championship lead Saints edge Demons in Docklands nail-biter Collingwood convincing in 42-point win over GWS Black Caps defeat England by three wickets in third ODI NSW Swifts beat Magic to reach trans-Tasman netball decider Hunt among five uncapped players in Wallabies train-on squad Inglis will be back to his best in Origin II: Boyd Science and Technology More Science and Technology » 'Hello Earth': Space probe Philae wakes up The European space probe Philae, thought lost, has woken up after a seven month-long sleep hurtling towards the sun on the back of a comet, the European Space Agency says. More » Human head transplant pitch receives sceptical welcome in US Nobel laureate resigns over remarks about 'girls' in labs Nobel laureate apologises for comments that female scientists 'can't take criticism without crying' ISS shifts position after spacecraft engine glitch: Russia Environment More Environment » Landcare co-founder Phillip Toyne dies Indigenous advocate and co-founder of the national Landcare program, Phillip Toyne, dies at the age of 67. More » Tony Abbott launches another attack on 'ugly', 'noisy' wind turbines 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 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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