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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 08 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Shorten under pressure over $40k 2007 election donation By Brad Ryan and Paul Donoughue Opposition Leader Bill Shorten denies he was waiting to see whether a $40,000 donation to his 2007 election campaign would emerge in the trade union royal commission before deciding to declare it this week. More » As it happened: Shorten at union royal commission Indigenous affairs adviser to PM 'sorry' for Confederate flag costume Malcolm Turnbull warns against overstating threat of Islamic State Commonwealth gives conditional approval for coal mine on Liverpool Plains Eurozone finance ministers unimpressed with Greece proposal Blues still not ruling out Farah while Smith set to respond to pressure Chinese share slump picks up pace despite fewer stocks trading Two killed as F-16 fighter jet collides with Cessna over South Carolina Selfies that kill: New campaign warns of high-risk poses More Analysis » A nation that loves its sport will feast tonight Tonight those in Australia who worship at the altar of sport get to drink from a cup filled to the brim. And as the ABS has found, Australians do love sport. First there's the final game of the State of Origin; then there's the opening of the 2015 Ashes series; and last but not least there's Wimbledon. Did I mention the Tour de France? Statistics suggest Australians will be stocking up on the pizza, getting the coffee brewing, and wondering just how tired they can be at work the next day. More » Bill Shorten feels the slow burn of royal commission's interrogation Dawn Fraser's use of the race card against Nick Kyrgios is frightening The buck stops here: why I decided not to have children So what if your porn is feminist? The collusion of feminism with sexual violence Does Abbott really want a battle of trust with the ABC? Australia's economy circled by external threats Tony Abbott's promise not to solve our superannuation tax problem Symbolism won't suffice with Indigenous recognition Why is the agriculture white paper gunning for supermarkets? Just In More Just In » Catholic brother a brazen offender who grossly abused his child victims, court hears Brother Bernard Hartman, who has pleaded guilty to abusing children while teaching at a Melbourne school, was a brazen offender who grossly abused the trust of his victims, the Victorian County Court hears. More » Mad cow disease concerns allayed after rare diagnosis Undercover police operation foiled plot to murder two SA judges, court told Pope dodges killer potholes in new video game Maritime union appeals against Fair Work decision ordering ship's crew return to work Blues still not ruling out Farah while Smith set to respond to pressure Cannabis with street value of more than $6m seized by ACT police INPEX-funded Indigenous training centre shuts without explanation Costs of Easter Sunday, Grand Final Friday public holidays 'outweigh benefits' US Navy ship docks in Darwin ahead of massive war games World More World » Three reasons why China's share market meltdown matters By business editor Ian Verrender ABC business editor Ian Verrender looks at three reasons why China's share market meltdown matters for its economy and the rest of the world. More » Myanmar men stand trial for murder of British tourists in Thailand Greek banks could soon run out of cash as negotiations drag on Two Americans and a Briton gored in annual Spanish bull run Excellent: The Simpsons' Ned Flanders and Mr Burns actor stays on Cosby accusers claim vindication over admission of sedative use Business More Business » Bears chase bulls out of China stocks By business reporter Michael Janda Chinese shares are hammered yet again, at one point sliding more than 8 per cent, despite attempts to calm the market panic. More » China's plunging share market could reduce Chinese investment in Australia Atlas Iron says it's safe from price falls ... for now Commonwealth gives conditional approval for coal mine on Liverpool Plains Eurozone finance ministers unimpressed with Greece proposal Australians losing trust in superannuation system, Peter Costello says Australia Post delivery contractors underpaying workers, cutting corners: union Gina Rinehart's father would not be thrilled about court battles: John Hancock Politics More Politics » Pacific foreign ministers expected to raise rule of law concerns with Nauru president Some of the Pacific's foreign ministers are expected to raise concerns over Nauru's crackdown on dissent when they meet on Thursday and Friday at the Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers meeting in Sydney. More » ATO online tax lodgement delays due to public service cuts: Opposition Shorten under pressure over $40k 2007 election donation Russian police crack down on election monitors and watchdogs Australian workers could miss out under new China FTA deal: union Sport More Sport » Blues still not ruling out Farah while Smith set to respond to pressure Queensland expects New South Wales to replace Robbie Farah with Michael Ennis for tonight's State of Origin decider but the Blues refuse to rule Farah out. More » The Ashes: Johnson 'as fast as ever', says Clarke State of Origin: Four storylines that will decide the series Adelaide Crows vow to give West Coast Eagles a 'red hot crack' Samoa pushes All Blacks in Apia as Carter saves the day Serena, Sharapova set for Wimbledon semi-final showdown Australia mulls toss and starting team for Ashes opener Suns sponsor 'bitterly disappointed' by drugs scandal Fraser says sorry after Kyrgios labels her 'racist' in tanking row Froome retains grip at Tour as Martin claims yellow Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Giant fighting robots to face off after Japanese firm accepts US challenge By Dan Smith Two giant human-piloted fighting robots are set to face off in a duel in one year, after Japanese robotics company Suidobashi Heavy Industries accepts a challenge from US-based firm MegaBots. More » Common drugs found lurking in Sydney Harbour water Australia's largest discovered dinosaur to go on display Music revolution: 3D-printed guitars could be next big thing Solar Impulse 2 arrives in Hawaii, completing historic flight Environment More Environment » Scientists warn climate sceptic MPs against inquiry into evidence of human influence By national environment reporter Jake Sturmer A group of prominent Australian scientists warn climate sceptic MPs against wasting time and parliamentary resources on an inquiry into the evidence of human influence on climate change. More » Common drugs found lurking in Sydney Harbour water Fears giant wet wipe 'fatbergs' could destroy sewage systems Glow worm photography highlights Kiwi cave life Queensland Government foreshadows crackdown on land clearing About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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