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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 18 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'Ugly scenes' as anti-racism protesters clash with rivals Police use capsicum spray on crowds and ram protesters with horses as thousands of anti-racism and nationalist protesters clash at demonstrations around the country. More » Bishop calls travel misuse allegations a 'beat-up' Haddin not the target of device found outside Sydney home: police F1 driver Jules Bianchi dies Images of young Queen's alleged Nazi salute published by The Sun Islamic State group used poison gas projectiles in attacks: monitors Australia still alive in Davis Cup after doubles win Lucky escape for Canberra man in floodwaters at Angle Crossing Road Wildfire overruns packed freeway, setting cars ablaze Prominent Bathurst businessman and partner found dead More Analysis » A mature policy debate? Don't count on it The Treasurer, Joe Hockey, this week called for a mature, constructive debate around taxation reform. And isn't that going well? The very concept of maturity - of policy before politics - has been blown out of the water on so many fronts in a single week by everybody from Labor premiers, to News Corp editors, and even the Prime Minister himself. Let's take them one by one. More » Misusing entitlements: why should the parties themselves get off scot-free? The Watto lotto may have come to an end Finally, Tomic is getting a hang of this 'fame' thing Bishop's helicopter flight is a symptom of a broken system Gambling pays off ... for Australian governments Angela Merkel's Europe: utilitarian or mythic? Tony Abbott's strategy to bring an end to Egalitarian Australia An election is called, but democracy has stalled in Myanmar Labor leak: is Shorten in the firing line? Just In More Just In » Family of freed Bunbury siege hostage thank negotiators The family of a hostage freed after a 12-hour siege ordeal in the Western Australian town of Bunbury thank authorities for their work. More » Bishop calls travel misuse allegations a 'beat-up' WWII gunner recognised 70 years on with French honour Police raid Perth Mongols bikie clubhouse Islamic State group used poison gas projectiles in attacks: monitors Circus school holds classes in Canberra for aspiring students Lucky escape for Canberra man in floodwaters at Angle Crossing Road Australia still alive in Davis Cup after doubles win Japan ditches plans for Tokyo's $2.75b 2020 Olympic stadium Iron Chef winner leads exclusive food and wine tour of Tasmania World More World » Islamic State group used poison gas projectiles in attacks: monitors The Islamic State group used poison gas projectiles in attacks against Kurdish-controlled areas of Syria and Iraq in late June, say Kurdish militia backed by UK groups monitoring the Syrian conflict. More » Japan ditches plans for Tokyo's $2.75b 2020 Olympic stadium Images of young Queen's alleged Nazi salute published by The Sun Seven prison officials charged over El Chapo escape in Mexico Jules Bianchi's promising career ends in tragedy Coconut oil transforming Solomon Islands economy Business More Business » German parliament backs Greek bailout talks despite rebellion The German parliament gives its go-ahead for the eurozone to negotiate a third bailout for Greece, heeding a warning from chancellor Angela Merkel that the alternative to a deal with Athens was chaos. More » Greece should turn to China to break debt spiral: economist Greek vote boosts Wall Street, Nasdaq hits record Google shares soar as internet company beats profit forecasts Share market posts best weekly gain since February, closes flat Santos cuts investment to offset weak oil prices China leads wine export growth as US market falls Politics More Politics » Bishop calls travel misuse allegations a 'beat-up' By political reporter Eric Tlozek House of Representatives Speaker Bronwyn Bishop describes allegations she misused her travel allowance as a "political beat-up", and says she is sorry they distracted attention from Labor leader Bill Shorten. More » German parliament backs Greek bailout talks despite rebellion Drug industry tax minimisation inquiry submission a 'veiled threat' Brandis accused of neglecting arts community, politicising funding One of the first to visit MH17 crash site recalls 'scene of unreality' Sport More Sport » F1 driver Jules Bianchi dies French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi has died from his injuries sustained in his October 2014 crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. More » Australia must attack early on day three, says Johnson Haddin not the target of device found outside Sydney home: police Australia still alive in Davis Cup after doubles win Live: Geelong v Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast v GWS, Collingwood v West Coast, Sydney v Hawthorn, Fremantle v Carlton Scott makes British Open charge, Day in contention Live: Raiders v Sharks, Knights v Titans, Dragons v Rabbitohs Moore humbled to return as Wallabies captain against Springboks 'Epic' Porte set for 'massive' role in Alps, says Froome Injuries create 'headaches' for Port Adelaide ahead of Showdown clash Science and Technology More Science and Technology » New pictures have scientists puzzling over Pluto's icy plains New pictures relayed by the New Horizons spacecraft show odd polygon-shaped features and smooth hills in an crater-free plain on Pluto, indications the icy world is geologically active. More » New dinosaur dubbed 'fluffy feathered poodle from hell' NASA's new images show Pluto in greatest detail yet Record-breaking Solar Impulse 2 grounded for battery repairs Virtual reality headset to 'revolutionise' electronic interaction Environment More Environment » Oil found in waters near Great Barrier Reef Oil is found in waters off Cape Upstart, near the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland authorities confirm, after earlier reports of a larger spill prompted a search. More » Queensland Government rules out changes to controversial shark control program MP under fire from conservation groups over inquiry tweet Barge to begin clearing Alaska coastline of Japan tsunami debris Iran nuclear talks stall, deal for sanctions relief unlikely to be reached today About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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