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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 15 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'Phone home': Pluto probe makes contact with NASA after fly-by Colour images released this morning reveal new details on Pluto and its moon Charon, as NASA receives confirmation the New Horizons probe has survived its close encounter with the dwarf planet. More » Sydney teen held captive, sexually assaulted before being bludgeoned to death: police Bishop spends $5,000 on 80km charter flight Video shows moments before 'El Chapo' escapes from Mexican prison Father who threw 4yo off bridge upset over custody battle, inquest hears Shorten dismisses Abbott's claims over 'triple whammy' carbon tax plans Australian 'strip-searched and shackled' in Abu Dhabi jail Nazi shock for Trump as SS soldiers found in tweet Survey reveals who are the happiest Australians Magpies, kookaburras among Aussie birds 'starting to disappear' More Analysis » The 'war on wind' is part of a much bigger fight over renewables The decision to stop the Clean Energy Finance Corporation from investing in wind and roof-top solar is just the latest in a line of attack by this Government against renewable energy. And while Greg Hunt might try to recast what the CEFC was originally established for, he is being disingenuous. The Government may be many things, but a friend of renewable energy is not one of them, and it will take more than Hunt professing his love for it to convince us otherwise. More » Mutually assured hyperbole: the grim reality of the Iranian nuclear deal Ramadan in Villawood: faith in God keeps asylum seekers going Iran nuclear deal: what it means and what it doesn't Gender quotas on boards? Nick Xenophon is on it Hello there, Pluto, it's nice to finally see you Bill Shorten suffers a $61 million hit to his approval ratings Greece is back to where it started with this bailout offer What is Australia's de-industrialised future? There's only one Atticus Finch: why I won't be reading Go Set A Watchman Just In More Just In » Professional beggars 'earning up to $400 a day, intimidating women' A small number of "professional beggars" are earning up to $400 a day and intimidating women and international tourists in Melbourne's CBD, according to a report. More » Telco's fraud investigator arrested over alleged fraud Roy Hill chief downplays safety breaches at Pilbara mine Giles objects to abolishing Lambley's Alice Springs seat Victoria appoints Australia's first gender and sexuality commissioner AFL community gather at Adelaide Oval for private Phil Walsh memorial Canberra man seeks to appeal conviction for murdering partner Closure of Newcastle rail stations not the end of the line, Government says Bishop spends $5,000 on 80km charter flight Sydney mayor warns of 'sexploitation' via LinkedIn World More World » Chinese economic growth based on 'money created from thin air' By business reporter Stephen Letts Some analysts are warning that China's better-than-expected economic data and recent share market stabilisation are likely to be short-lived, relying on unsustainable government stimulus. More » Video shows moments before 'El Chapo' escapes from Mexican prison Plane makes emergency landing on New Jersey highway China's economy hits 7pc growth target Beachgoers rescue stranded great white shark Interactive: Hey, is that Pluto the dog on Pluto? Business More Business » Chinese economic growth based on 'money created from thin air' By business reporter Stephen Letts Some analysts are warning that China's better-than-expected economic data and recent share market stabilisation are likely to be short-lived, relying on unsustainable government stimulus. More » BlueScope steeling for Port Kembla furnace shutdown? Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since December BHP Billiton writes down $3.76b in US oil and gas assets Property taxes could raise $7b, boost economy by $9b: Grattan Economy at risk if house prices fall sharply, bond investor PIMCO says Supermarket Coles forced to defend its supply chain audit at a Senate hearing into temporary work visas Air conditioning manufacturer criticised after 'vermin' gecko voids warranty claim Politics More Politics » Closure of Newcastle rail stations not the end of the line, Government says By Lucy Carter A legal team representing the NSW State Government says the closure of two train stations at Newcastle does not mean the whole rail line has been closed. More » Bishop spends $5,000 on 80km charter flight Joyce natural successor to Truss: Nationals Shorten dismisses Abbott's claims over 'triple whammy' carbon tax plans Australia missing out if it doesn't embrace wind power: expert Sport More Sport » Marsh to replace Watson for second Test: reports Shane Watson is expected to be dropped for the second Ashes Test at Lord's and replaced by Mitchell Marsh. More » AFL community gather at Adelaide Oval for private Phil Walsh memorial Haddin out of Lord's Test, Nevill to debut Skelton praises Cheika after re-signing with Wallabies NRL foundation to help seriously injured players James Faulkner to sit out limited-overs series after drink-driving ban Hird returns to work after bicycle fall Sydney school girl wins IPC swimming world title Masur says Kyrgios is Australia's 'spearhead' in Davis Cup Manchester City confirms signing Raheem Sterling from Liverpool on record deal Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Interactive: Hey, is that Pluto the dog on Pluto? An unusually shaped light patch on the surface of Pluto, captured in new NASA imagery, has sparked comparisons to the famed Disney character of the same name. More » Scientists announce discovery of new 'pentaquark' particle 'Pluto killer' says New Horizons will shed new light on former planet Extinct volcano cluster discovered off coast of Sydney Airbus electric aircraft takes first flight across English Channel amid stoush with rival Environment More Environment » MP under fire from conservation groups over inquiry tweet By Samantha Donovan Federal MP George Christensen has angered conservation groups who have accused him of pre-empting the findings of a parliamentary inquiry into whether they will lose their tax deductibility status. More » Barge to begin clearing Alaska coastline of Japan tsunami debris Iran nuclear talks stall, deal for sanctions relief unlikely to be reached today Heathrow cancels flights after protesters get on runway Toxic Solomon Islands mine tailings dam on brink of overflow About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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