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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 22 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Hockey to pay 85 per cent of legal costs in Fairfax defamation suit Treasurer Joe Hockey will recover only a small fraction of his legal costs incurred in suing Fairfax Media for defamation over the publisher's poster headline and tweets last year that read "Treasurer for sale". More » Reclaim Australia 'saddened' by Cold Chisel cold shoulder Labor puts forward 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030 Disabled woman repeatedly raped by carer husband, inquiry hears Body of Gold Coast man killed while fighting against IS due in Australia on Friday Telcos draw the line at latest national security laws 'I will be killed by the Taliban': Afghan begs Dutton not to send him home Hackers 'kill' car by turning off engine as it drives Border Force industrial action not to blame for asylum seeker boat arrival: Dutton Virgin, Jetstar cancel Bali flights due to volcano ash cloud More Analysis » How a GST debate became just the distraction Abbott needed The national debate is now split between tax reform and the Speaker's antics. Tony Abbott will be desperately hoping it's the tax talk that dominates the front pages from now on. More » Labor's renewables target just part of the bigger transition we need A tribute to Don Randall: a great man and tireless advocate Leaders should not retreat from early childhood education reform GST changes are as much about equality as efficiency Open Drum: the joy of reclaiming my Jewish heritage Has the Abbott Government's gutless GST pitch failed already? A weakened political opponent is better than a fallen one Can Labor close the power gap with a clean energy future? Hockey's 'grand deal on tax' is wishful thinking Just In More Just In » Bail for Perth man with disabilities accused of killing mother By Joanna Menagh A Perth man with intellectual and physical disabilities who is accused of killing his mother is granted bail because he needs 24-hour care. More » Cannabis trafficking ring mastermind jailed for 11 years Former CLP president linked to NT hospital contract Police to upgrade charge in Ipswich one-punch attack Rapist made victims force another girl's legs apart Feleti Mateo wants to honour final year of his Manly deal Tender process for replacing Aurora Australis icebreaker draws fresh fire Hockey to pay 85 per cent of legal costs in Fairfax defamation suit Toddler hit and killed by car in Cairns 'Different laws' for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people: Mick Gooda World More World » Author EL Doctorow dies aged 84 EL Doctorow, the author of Ragtime and Billy Bathgate, has died aged 84. More » British pensioner gets bionic eye to cure age-related sight loss Suspected Chattanooga shooter was depressed, ashamed: family Turkish officials identify suspect in deadly Suruc suicide blast Hackers 'kill' car by turning off engine as it drives Blatter prankster charged by police after FIFA complaint Business More Business » Financial stability a key concern as RBA ponders further rate cuts: Stevens By business reporter Michael Janda The Reserve Bank governor sets a reasonably high bar for further interest rate cuts, warning that the short-term benefits of cheaper loans must be weighed against their long-term risks. More » Inflation edges higher to 1.5pc but remains below RBA target Tabcorp faces legal action over money laundering rules Business group calls for GST increase to replace other state taxes BGC Contracting announces 125 job losses at SA mine sites BHP Billiton says increased productivity will boost iron output Labor puts forward 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030 Telcos draw the line at latest national security laws Politics More Politics » Border Force industrial action not to blame for asylum seeker boat arrival: Dutton By political reporter Anna Henderson and political editor Chris Uhlmann Industrial action within the Border Force agency is not the reason an asylum seeker boat was able to come within 100 kilometres of the Australian mainland, the Immigration Minister says. More » Trump gives out rival's phone number during press conference Israel ramps up punishments for stone-throwers Malaysia blocks UK-based whistleblower website Senior staffer for Laming defects to Labor Sport More Sport » Wallabies flanker Fardy bloodied in training ahead of Pumas clash Flanker Scott Fardy emerges from a fierce Wallabies training session in Mendoza needing plenty of stitches after being elbowed and kicked in the head. More » England brings in Bairstow for Ballance Feleti Mateo wants to honour final year of his Manly deal Advantage England in Women's Ashes as Sciver spearheads ODI win Dangerfield denies making call on his AFL future 'Even Messi would struggle to replace Stevie': Milner Socceroos keeper Ryan seals move to Valencia 400-gamer Harvey wants another premiership No rush for Kenny-Dowall return to Roosters: Friend Darren Smith loses appeal over 15-year cobalt ban Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australian hacking group warns smart-car owners of potential risks By Charley Rico and Lindy Kerin An Australian hacking group warns smart-car owners only a "small hole" is needed before someone can gain access to a car's computer and control the vehicle. More » British pensioner gets bionic eye to cure age-related sight loss Hackers 'kill' car by turning off engine as it drives Handgun-firing 'drone' under investigation by US authorities Taboo-breaking doctor Priscilla Kincaid-Smith remembered as trailblazer 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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