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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 24 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'Mr Abbott, I beg you': Plea for rescue of terrorist's wife and kids By national security and defence reporter Andrew Greene and Ashleigh Raper The mother-in-law of terrorist Khaled Sharrouf makes an emotional plea to Prime Minister Tony Abbott to help bring her daughter and grandchildren home to Australia from the Middle East. More » Diary of a speechwriter: Scenes from the Rudd years Islamic State militants drown, decapitate 'spies' in new video Lawyers divided on proposed citizenship changes Middle-aged women 'most vulnerable to internet scams' Voters oppose China-Australia FTA due to controversial elements Sofie Laguna wins 2015 Miles Franklin Literary Award State, territory reliance on Commonwealth funding targeted in reform paper Pay to work: Junior lawyers asked to pay $22k for job at Adelaide law firm More than 1,000 search for jailbreak killers More Analysis » Car sales show our economy isn't motoring along Aside from a house, a car is the most expensive purchase most people will make in their lifetime. It's why economists look to motor car sales for a sense of how the economy is performing. But sadly, the figures suggest the economy is hardly motoring along. In fact, despite cars being more affordable than ever before, we just don't appear secure enough to go making that sort of purchase. More » Citizenship laws, Q&A, and the anatomy of a fear campaign Voters say: punish asylum seekers, just don't give them our cash Positive signs in the fight to avoid a 'Grexit' The weight of history bears down on Shorten Treachery, not citizenship, is the real issue Entrepreneurs take note: women's sport is a seriously untapped market Don't like the current leaders? Good luck finding real alternatives Fees for state schools: don't jump to conclusions It's not Greece being bailed out - it's the banks Just In More Just In » Wedding Cake Rock could collapse any time: authorities The popular Wedding Cake Rock, south of Sydney, could collapse without warning and is likely to fall into the sea within a decade, a geotechnical assessment finds. More » Kurdish forces seize town near Islamic State's Syrian 'capital' A teen perspective on suicide and mental health Dying Rosetta mothership could be sent to land on comet's surface Johnson can outdo Ashes whitewash heroics: Siddle US to deploy heavy weapons in eastern Europe More than 1,000 search for jailbreak killers Lawyers divided on proposed citizenship changes Australia coach Sheens takes up job with Salford, may leave Kangaroos Middle-aged women 'most vulnerable to internet scams' World More World » Kurdish forces seize town near Islamic State's Syrian 'capital' Kurdish-led forces in Syria seize a town and capture a military base close to Islamic State's de facto capital in some of the most dramatic gains yet against the militants. More » Dying Rosetta mothership could be sent to land on comet's surface US to deploy heavy weapons in eastern Europe More than 1,000 search for jailbreak killers Islamic State militants drown, decapitate 'spies' in new video Titanic film composer James Horner dies in plane crash Business More Business » Sydney stands alone in home price surge By business reporter Michael Janda Sydney's home price growth is almost three times as fast as the nation's next strongest capital city market, the latest official figures show. More » Voters oppose China-Australia FTA due to controversial elements State, territory reliance on Commonwealth funding targeted in reform paper Petrol tax to rise twice yearly after Labor, Government strike deal Business sales index points to post-budget boost Market rises as Greece shows signs of debt deal progress WA Government, Woodside sign $1 billion gas deal Politics More Politics » State, territory reliance on Commonwealth funding targeted in reform paper By political reporter Matthew Doran Funding the states and territories through a single annual payment, or cutting Commonwealth tax rates to allow them to raise their own revenue, are options considered by a Government discussion paper. More » Voters oppose China-Australia FTA due to controversial elements Rural Libs put climate scepticism on agenda at party summit Diary of a speechwriter: Scenes from the Rudd years Budget tax breaks a boon for farmers, rural communities Sport More Sport » Foran opens door for Parramatta backflip as Manly is put on alert Manly appears poised to reclaim the services of Kieran Foran after the Kiwi superstar indicated he was willing to turn his back on Parramatta. More » Johnson can outdo Ashes whitewash heroics: Siddle Jackson fights for spot in Origin decider Australia coach Sheens takes up job with Salford, may leave Kangaroos FFA slams Brisbane Roar for unpaid wages Brumbies ready to pounce against rested Hurricanes, says Larkham Heyman hails Matildas' World Cup chemistry ahead of quarter-final Lyon to relish England's flat pitches in Ashes Lions defender McGuire retires as concussion symptoms linger Kyrgios splits with coach six days out from Wimbledon Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Dying Rosetta mothership could be sent to land on comet's surface The comet-chasing mission Rosetta will be extended until September 2016 and may end with the dying mothership touching down on the comet to be reunited with its tiny lander. More » Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn Comet probe Philae sends status update back to Earth Google announces 'revenge porn' crackdown 'Brad Pitt' 3D-printed jaw implanted in Melbourne man in Australian first Environment More Environment » Philippines authorities seek compensation for coral reef damage By Shirley Escalante in Manila A central Philippines local government is seeking compensation for damage to a protected reef after a Vietnamese cargo ship ran aground. More » Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn Japan must do more to justify whaling plans: IWC Key excerpts from the Pope's encyclical on the environment Madigan defends wind farm commissioner; professor says 'no evidence' of health risks About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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