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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 21 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'I'm just lucky it wasn't my time': Fanning home after shark attack Australian surfer Mick Fanning speaks of his "miracle" survival and vows to return to J-Bay in South Africa after surviving a shark attack "without a scratch". More » 'We must know': Hawking launches biggest-ever search for alien life Forcing shoppers to self checkout risks backlash Suspected asylum seeker boat unlikely to dock: police GST increase cannot be 'backdoor' for wealthy tax cuts, SA says Government announces new labelling system for Australian food Home detention for Darwin man after fatal hit-and-run Loser male gamers more likely to bully female players, study finds Frank Lowy has brain surgery for blood clot after stage fall Two men charged over shooting of police officer in Moonee Ponds More Analysis » A weakened political opponent is better than a fallen one Labor is gunning for Bronwyn Bishop and the Coalition is targeting Bill Shorten, but the truth is both parties will be better served if their teetering targets limp on rather than fall. More » Hockey's 'grand deal on tax' is wishful thinking The $100m question: are we alone in the universe? Bishop should follow Britain's lead and leave the Libs Raising the GST is a lazy reflex by conservatives Why our living standards are in China's hands Four simple paths to happiness Bishop must resign over incompetence, not bias Why terrorism is our greatest fear (but not our greatest threat) Misusing entitlements: why should the parties themselves get off scot-free? Just In More Just In » Instructor's paddle ski attacked by shark off Gold Coast A Gold Coast paddle ski instructor's board is attacked by a shark while teaching a group of 30 students this morning. More » Home loan rule changes could push up rates by 0.65pc: analyst ANU scientists use sticky tape to create ultra thin solar cells Australian environment 'hero' Felicity Wishart dies aged 49 Woman accused of stabbing murder says first year of relationship with fiancé was 'perfect' Forcing shoppers to self checkout risks backlash 'Worse than giving birth': Family hit by salmonella after Langham high tea 'It seemed inevitable I was going to die', Bunbury hostage says 'I'm just lucky it wasn't my time': Fanning home after shark attack Family violence a major cause of homelessness, inquiry hears World More World » French teen born with HIV in remission for 12 years: researchers A French teenager who was born with HIV and has been in remission for 12 years after stopping her medication renews hope for early treatment says researchers. More » Who is alien-hunting Russian billionaire Yuri Milner? Trump should apologise to US military families over war hero remark: McCain The serial prankster behind Blatter's latest humiliation Reboot the suit: Museum looks to crowdfunding to restore Armstrong spacesuit Chattanooga shooter was suicidal and bankrupt, family says Business More Business » Home loan rule changes could push up rates by 0.65pc: analyst By business reporter Sue Lannin A leading bank analyst warns the big four may raise mortgage lending rates by as much as 0.65 percentage points to meet new capital rules. More » Stable unemployment dents rate cut chances, RBA minutes reveal Echo wins rights to Brisbane's new casino Frank Lowy has brain surgery for blood clot after stage fall Australian shares inch higher as commodity losses offset broader gains Gold price sinks to more than five-year low Atlas Iron capital raising falls short of target Hackers threaten to leak details of 'cheating' website's 37 million clients Politics More Politics » GST reform possible despite deep divisions among states: Barnett West Australian Premier Colin Barnett remains confident the states and territories can reach some agreement on broad reform of the GST, despite continuing divisions over potential changes. More » Government announces new labelling system for Australian food Timeline: Who's said what about the Goods and Services Tax A-G rules out challenge against NT Chief Minister Trump should apologise to US military families over war hero remark: McCain Sport More Sport » 'I'm just lucky it wasn't my time': Fanning home after shark attack Australian surfer Mick Fanning speaks of his "miracle" survival and vows to return to J-Bay in South Africa after surviving a shark attack "without a scratch". More » Leishman takes Open misfortune in his stride after wife's illness Mick Fanning pays tribute to 'warrior' mate after shark attack TA president hoping to 'clear the air' with Tomic England captain prepared for blockbuster Women's Ashes Sea Eagles lose Cherry-Evans to injury in Cowboys defeat Rogers' condition improving after Ashes dizzy spell Socceroos keeper Ryan set for Valencia medical Froome retains lead as Thomas suffers freak crash Frank Lowy has brain surgery for blood clot after stage fall Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Loser male gamers more likely to bully female players, study finds Male gamers who lose are more likely to harass female players to "minimise the loss of status" than those who win, a study reveals. More » 'I still have to pinch myself': Australian scientist appointed lead investigator in search for alien life forms Who is alien-hunting Russian billionaire Yuri Milner? Reboot the suit: Museum looks to crowdfunding to restore Armstrong spacesuit 'We must know': Hawking launches biggest-ever search for alien life 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. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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