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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 18 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Boat allegedly paid to turn back 'stopped in international waters' By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts and political reporter Matthew Doran Asylum seekers from a boat whose crew was allegedly paid by Australian authorities to return to Indonesia question why they were intercepted in international waters. More » China-Australia Free Trade Agreement puts local jobs at risk: unions NSW wins State of Origin game two thriller Foreign workers exploited at Baiada chicken processing plants: investigation Glenn Lazarus accuses Government, Labor of 'dirty' RET deal Fire rips through Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton in western Queensland Danish foreign fighters welcomed back into country Tiger kills man, is shot after escaping from Georgian zoo Greece could exit eurozone and EU: central bank Calls for GST to be increased to 15pc More Analysis » There is no simple truth in politics - just distrust Recent polls prove what we have known for a while - only a handful of us trust the Parliament institution, and even less have faith in the politicians themselves. Because if truth might build trust, then its absence does the opposite - and the testimonies in the Killing Season, the union scandals, and the allegations around people smugglers show there are no simple truths in politics. So the bigger question is just how long a distrusted institution can endure. Especially when its business is to enact a democratic, well, trust. More » Abbott's sovereignty mantra could do more harm than good Now is the time to get behind the Matildas How to enjoy the Midwinter Ball You call that footy? Why Melbourne won't take to State of Origin It's not the Democrats that Donald Trump has worried Falling unemployment rate masks the real worry I can trade my holidays for cash? Give me a break Is paying people smugglers such a crime? Why is it socially acceptable to be an accountant? Just In More Just In » Ferries and flights suspended as thick fog blankets Brisbane CityCats and ferries are suspended and flights have been delayed or cancelled in Brisbane as a thick flog blankets southern Queensland. More » Researchers find new ways to help Canberra students get regular exercise Neil Young tells Donald Trump not to use his music in US presidential bid Blues forward Woods cements star status after standout Origin II showing Fire rips through Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton in western Queensland Inglis's return to form overshadowed by disallowed try in Origin II Syrian refugees return to border town after 'significant' IS defeat EU to extend sanctions against Russia to January 2016 Dozens die in blasts at Shiite sites in Yemen capital Greece could exit eurozone and EU: central bank World More World » Neil Young tells Donald Trump not to use his music in US presidential bid White House hopeful Donald Trump lands himself in hot water with Neil Young, after the billionaire developer used the singer-songwriter's hit Rockin' In The Free World without permission. More » Syrian refugees return to border town after 'significant' IS defeat EU to extend sanctions against Russia to January 2016 Dozens die in blasts at Shiite sites in Yemen capital Greece could exit eurozone and EU: central bank Danish foreign fighters welcomed back into country Business More Business » Woolworths chief executive Grant O'Brien departs By finance reporter Elysse Morgan and staff The Woolworths boss is leaving after almost three decades with the supermarket giant following the company's poor performance. More » China-Australia Free Trade Agreement puts local jobs at risk: unions Outlook for TPP 'getting quite problematic' IAG deal opens Asian insurance doors to Warren Buffett: analysts Finance sector drives local share market higher Australian household debt triples, new study finds Markets rise strongly overnight despite Greece debt talks stalling Corporate tax whistleblowers should receive reward: Uniting Church Politics More Politics » Glenn Lazarus accuses Government, Labor of 'dirty' RET deal By political correspondent Louise Yaxley Independent Queensland senator Glenn Lazarus accuses the Government and Labor of doing a "dirty deal" to reduce the renewable energy target. More » Government to unveil development vision for northern Australia Greens push for senate inquiry into claims people smugglers paid Foreign Minister Julie Bishop drawn into sugar industry dispute China-Australia Free Trade Agreement puts local jobs at risk: unions Sport More Sport » Blues win Origin thriller to level series against Maroons New South Wales levelled the State of Origin series at 1-1 following a pulsating 26-18 victory over Queensland in Game II in front of a record crowd at the MCG. More » Inglis's return to form overshadowed by disallowed try in Origin II Blues forward Woods cements star status after standout Origin II showing Simon ends emotional week for Kokkinakis Hewitt awarded wildcard in Wimbledon farewell Warriors clinch NBA title with game six win over Cleveland Matildas progress in Women's World Cup with 1-1 draw against Sweden Olympian and former politician Ron Clarke dies Swiss prosecutors probe 53 'suspicious' transactions in FIFA case Hawks to miss Birchall in key clash with Crows Science and Technology More Science and Technology » The top eight gaming reveals at E3 2015 By Daniel Miller From augmented reality to huge video game announcements, the world's top annual gaming expo has revealed what is coming to gamers this year and beyond. More » Grandmother sues biotech company over gene ownership High Court to hear whether patent stands on breast cancer gene Philae space probe 'completely awake', makes contact again: agency Number of competitive female high school science students soars Environment More Environment » Glenn Lazarus accuses Government, Labor of 'dirty' RET deal By political correspondent Louise Yaxley Independent Queensland senator Glenn Lazarus accuses the Government and Labor of doing a "dirty deal" to reduce the renewable energy target. More » Land clearing soars in Queensland, leaked figures show Landcare co-founder Phillip Toyne dies Tony Abbott launches another attack on 'ugly', 'noisy' wind turbines Great Barrier Reef could be listed as 'in danger', lawyers say About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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