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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 13 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM defends decision to axe wind, solar from clean energy spending By political reporter Anna Henderson Tony Abbott says it is "no secret" he wants the $10 billion Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) abolished, but while it is still in place it should be as useful as possible. More » Exiled Rebels boss speaks out over battle to return home Cold snap lingers across eastern Australia 'My head was ripped open': 11yo tells court about vicious dog attack Family violence 'vile social ill, ruining lives': royal commission Gina Rinehart argued with father over disputed family trust Extinct volcano cluster discovered off coast of Sydney First Jetstar flights out of Bali due to land in Australia tonight Tennis Australia apologises for Tomic 'Hall of Shame' typo Mexico drug lord 'Shorty' Guzman tunnels out of cell, escapes prison again More Analysis » Hold onto your jobs, a storm is coming The unemployment rate has been a rare bright spot for the Government, having swept to power with a promise of creating one million new jobs in five years. Unfortunately, the prospect for jobs is becoming increasingly clouded and looks set to deteriorate sharply in the next 12 months as a result of the economic transformation foisted upon us by the sudden end of the resources boom. Should that occur, the heroic forecasts in the recent federal budget about a return to surplus by the end of the decade will need to be quickly reassessed. More » No, Gary Johns, Indigenous women aren't 'cash cows' If the US can offer TPP transparency, so can we There's no playbook for these economic woes Ethics isn't just useful, it's our only hope for moral progress Why my family fears holidays (and why I took one anyway and got stranded in Bali) With Shorten on the ropes, are we facing a snap election? Not everyone is barracking for a public holiday on AFL Grand Final eve Wi-fi isn't hurting you, but the fear of it might be Perspective is missing on Bill Shorten's royal commission appearance Just In More Just In » 15 human rights lawyers still missing after China crackdown By Huey Fern Tay Fifteen human rights lawyers and activists in China reportedly remain out of reach as of Monday morning after being swept up in a widespread weekend crackdown. More » Blow for Blues as Gibbs out for season Elderly man denies murdering woman and burying her in his backyard NT Government urges Army not to move tank units to SA NDIS pilot scheme funding fight 'hurting' disability sector 'My head was ripped open': 11yo tells court about vicious dog attack Six accused kidnappers appear in court over Rocherlea extortion attempt Government 'sabotages' thousands of solar energy sector jobs Italian consulate bombing in Cairo a 'warning' to Egypt: expert Police investigate death of 11-month-old Hamilton boy World More World » 15 human rights lawyers still missing after China crackdown By Huey Fern Tay Fifteen human rights lawyers and activists in China reportedly remain out of reach as of Monday morning after being swept up in a widespread weekend crackdown. More » Italian consulate bombing in Cairo a 'warning' to Egypt: expert Six of the biggest panels from Comic-Con Colombia, FARC reach agreement on de-escalating conflict Greek negotiations turning into 'Russian roulette' Pope Francis visits slum on final day of South America tour Business More Business » Europe tells Greece it must do more to earn rescue Eurozone leaders tell near-bankrupt Greece at an emergency summit it must enact key reforms this week to restore trust before they will open talks on any new financial rescue. More » Big four banks facing $30b capital shortfall Cut to renewables spending sends 'chill down spines' of investors Reform summit aims to break through political inertia This week in business: China's slowing economy Gina Rinehart says family business was in 'very difficult state' when she took over Politics More Politics » Super funds safe in Queensland budget, Treasurer says By Melinda Howells Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt rules out raiding public service superannuation funds to boost the state budget's bottom line, following pressure from the Opposition. More » Abbott refuses to be drawn on Chinese missile threat Reform summit aims to break through political inertia Key Republicans distance themselves from 'demagogue' Trump Cut to renewables spending sends 'chill down spines' of investors Sport More Sport » Blow for Blues as Gibbs out for season Carlton's hopes of improving its on-field fortunes this AFL season are hit by a major injury to Bryce Gibbs, who will not play again in 2015. More » Tennis Australia apologises for Tomic 'Hall of Shame' typo MRP to look at Selwood, Fyfe, Mitchell, Adams Warner backs Watson as pressure grows Djokovic shatters Federer dream, wins third Wimbledon title Smith drops in ICC rankings, Root rises to fourth Watson v Marsh a 'tight call' for second Ashes Test: Lehmann Giants secure Coniglio on two year deal Farah keen to defy medical advice and take on Broncos McKinnon, Smith to make up: Johns Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Extinct volcano cluster discovered off coast of Sydney The CSIRO's latest research vessel stumbles on a massive cluster of extinct volcanoes during a trip to hunt for lobster larvae east of Sydney Heads. More » Airbus electric aircraft takes first flight across English Channel amid stoush with rival US personnel agency chief resigns of massive computer hacks Government agencies negotiating with Hacking Team: leaked emails Spacecraft's new Pluto photos capture dark spots, craters Environment More Environment » Government 'sabotages' thousands of solar energy sector jobs By Katri Uibu Thousands face joblessness amid the Federal Government's "ideology-driven" decision not to invest in wind and small solar power projects, the Head of the Australian Solar Council says. More » Extinct volcano cluster discovered off coast of Sydney Cut to renewables spending sends 'chill down spines' of investors Government directs CEFC to stop wind farm funding Jumping great white shark photobombs anglers' video About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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