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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 04 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ice speculation downplayed in alleged murder of Crows coach Phil Walsh Police downplay speculation that the drug ice may have been a factor in the alleged stabbing murder of Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh by his son Cy, after police are seen taking a small pipe from the crime scene. More » Labor steps up attack on Federal Government over Man Haron Monis letter No forensic evidence Kathleen Folbigg killed four children: lawyers Race discrimination ban a sticking point in Indigenous constitution talks: Tudge 'I cannot stand to see my country in this situation': Behind the photo of the crying Greek pensioner Teen facing leg amputation after Perth hoon doing burnouts hits bystanders Federal Government unveils long-awaited plan for Australian agriculture Kyrgios declares he can 'go close' to winning Wimbledon Solar Impulse 2 arrives in Hawaii, completing historic flight Junior surf contest goes ahead despite nearby shark attacks More Analysis » Phil Walsh's death: we all lost someone today These are the moments that put all others into perspective. Suddenly the drug habits of a footballer or the muttered words of a tennis player are seen through a different lens - the focus of a moment. Phil Walsh's death is permanent. And where other people who die are often faceless with no obvious connection to the rest of us, this is different. Because sport is about community, and without even choosing it, it is part of our lives. It's not one family or one sports club that has lost someone today. It's all of us. More » How exactly do you sanitise Game of Thrones? Find out in Vietnam Family violence: the focus should be on support, not mandatory reporting Same-sex marriage: even if Abbott wins, he loses Donations and democracy: how money is compromising our political system Sorry, Apple Music, you can't Spotify my taste Our self-preservation instincts have failed us, but technology is here to save us Eric Abetz on same-sex marriage: Won't somebody please think of Asia? The Government's 'allegiance' law sends us back to the Middle Ages When Malcolm Turnbull makes excuses for bad journalism, democracy suffers Just In More Just In » Motorcyclists hold national rally to protest anti-association laws Hundreds of motorcyclists turn out at capital cities around the country to protest anti-association laws. More » Defending champion Japan prepared for pumped-up US in Women's World Cup final Youth unemployment at 'crisis' levels in Victoria Chaotic unseasonal storms strike Marshall Islands and Guam Labor steps up attack on Federal Government over Man Haron Monis letter 'Eggman' hopes to break egg and spoon record in 42km Gold Coast Marathon Teen facing leg amputation after Perth hoon doing burnouts hits bystanders Record price for controversial MONA artwork at London auction 'I cannot stand to see my country in this situation': Behind the photo of the crying Greek pensioner Community meeting over Darwin rezoning a public lynching: Tollner World More World » Defending champion Japan prepared for pumped-up US in Women's World Cup final Another chapter in the ever-growing rivalry between Japan and the United States will be played out in the World Cup final on Monday. More » Chaotic unseasonal storms strike Marshall Islands and Guam 'I cannot stand to see my country in this situation': Behind the photo of the crying Greek pensioner Death toll rises to 54 in Philippines ferry disaster Indian PM's #SelfieWithDaughter appeal to highlight women's rights takes off Dutch seek UN tribunal to prosecute downing of MH17 Business More Business » Australian stocks fall steeply on Greek worries, China share crash By business reporter Michael Janda Australian shares end down more than 1 per cent as traders cut their exposure ahead of this weekend's Greek referendum and as China's stock market crash worsens. More » Panic on China's share market as stocks lose $3.7 trillion IMF says another 52 billion euros in funding required to save Greece Caltex defend plans to replace Australian fuel ship crew with international workers Qantas offers $90m in bonuses to staff who agree to 18-month wages freeze Retail sales disappoint with modest 0.3pc rise in May BP agrees to pay $US18.7b over Gulf of Mexico oil spill Politics More Politics » Labor steps up attack on Federal Government over Man Haron Monis letter By political reporter Dan Conifer The Federal Opposition is increasing its attack on the Government over a letter from Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis to Attorney-General George Brandis, accusing it of misleading Parliament before attempting a cover-up. More » Indian PM's #SelfieWithDaughter appeal to highlight women's rights takes off Race discrimination ban a sticking point in Indigenous constitution talks: Tudge Tsipras demands debt write-off, 'grace period' for repayments; rival rallies fill streets France refuses asylum request by Julian Assange Sport More Sport » Ice speculation downplayed in alleged murder of Crows coach Phil Walsh Police downplay speculation that the drug ice may have been a factor in the alleged stabbing murder of Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh by his son Cy, after police are seen taking a small pipe from the crime scene. More » Hawks, Magpies pay respect for Phil Walsh Tomic lashes Tennis Australia following Wimbledon defeat Watson or Marsh a very tough call: Clarke Kyrgios declares he can 'go close' to winning Wimbledon Farah trains with Blues ahead of Origin Live: Tigers vs Giants, Suns vs Kangaroos, Bulldogs vs Blues, Demons vs Eagles Crows' match with Geelong cancelled following coach Walsh's death Panthers impress for 20-6 win over South Sydney Stosur suffers Wimbledon meltdown Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Solar Impulse 2 arrives in Hawaii, completing historic flight The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft completes a historic flight in its quest to circle the globe without consuming a drop of fuel, touching down gracefully in Hawaii after the most arduous leg of its journey. More » Blind French hikers cross mountains aided by GPS Astronomers celebrate rare close encounter of Venus and Jupiter Police support device that stops drivers texting Male bearded dragons make better mothers, study finds Environment More Environment » Queensland Government foreshadows crackdown on land clearing By Caitlyn Gribbin The Queensland Government reveals it is investigating 35 alleged illegal tree clearing cases in the state and vows to tighten legislation which was loosened under the state's former LNP government. More » Solar Impulse 2 arrives in Hawaii, completing historic flight EPA not ruling out legal action over Lithgow coal mine pollution BP agrees to pay $US18.7b over Gulf of Mexico oil spill China commits to stopping rise in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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