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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 10 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Stranded cancer patient hits out at Bali volcano flights 'debacle' By Kate Higgins An Australian tourist stranded in Bali says her airline told her to "go to a chemist" when she told them she was running out of vital cancer medication. More » Victorian teen found dead near Canadian ski resort Tony Abbott willing to lift frontbencher Q&A ban States brace for below-zero temperatures as cold fronts begin moving through Government agencies negotiating with Hacking Team: leaked emails Floating rubbish threatens Rio Olympics sailing events, organisers propose novel solution Shorten hits out at 'politics of smear' in wake of royal commission appearance Church insurance group given week to produce 2,000 sex abuse inquiry files Obeid and sons sue over treatment by ICAC 'Communist' crucifix gifted by Bolivian president to Vatican sparks anger More Analysis » Perspective is missing on Bill Shorten's royal commission appearance Bill Shorten's failure to declare a politically charged donation is important, but there are plenty of other pressing issues too, like how the mafia infiltrated the country's political system. If one of the emerging issues now before the Royal Commission is the wider concept of campaign financing and political donations, then perhaps the terms of reference could be widened to include precisely that. Wouldn't that set the cat among the pigeons? There would hardly be an MP in Parliament who wouldn't be squirming. More » Wi-fi isn't hurting you, but the fear of it might be Why my family fears holidays (and why I took one anyway and got stranded in Bali) With Shorten on the ropes, are we facing a snap election? Not everyone is barracking for a public holiday on AFL Grand Final eve Cyber-bogeymen are out there, but we should be just as worried about ourselves We're morally responsible for fossil fuel exports Five moments Bill Shorten made us sit up at the union royal commission How will we look back on same-sex marriage opponents? The loyalty of China's middle-class is put to the test Just In More Just In » Tony Abbott willing to lift frontbencher Q&A ban By political reporter Anna Henderson Tony Abbott is willing to lift the ban on his frontbenchers appearing on the ABC's Q&A show, if the program is transferred to the news division with strict editorial oversight. More » Fugitive who asked police on Facebook to use better mugshot arrested Coroner 'encourages' rethink on laws related to anorexia Syria conflict reaches bleak milestone as four million refugees flee Stranded cancer patient hits out at Bali volcano flights 'debacle' Foreign Minister Julie Bishop 'seeks assurances' Nauru adhering to rule of law Abbott uses ACT light rail project as public transport funding example Tollner calls for political donations ban, public funding for campaigns Woman charged for allegedly selling non-existent dogs online Tutus with a twist on show in Brisbane exhibition World More World » Syria conflict reaches bleak milestone as four million refugees flee By Sarah Sedghi A new bleak milestone is reached in Syria, with the number of refugees leaving the country now at more than 4 million. More » 'Communist' crucifix gifted by Bolivian president to Vatican sparks anger Magnitude-6.5 earthquake strikes off Solomon Islands: USGS Trump takes friendly fire over anti-immigrant rhetoric Confederate flag to be removed from state grounds; cemetery use voted down IMF lowers growth forecasts but plays down China threat Business More Business » AMP faces shareholder revolt over struggling China fund By business reporter Neal Woolrich AMP is facing an investor over its China Growth Fund, a $500m listed fund that has dramatically underperformed its share market benchmark. More » IMF lowers growth forecasts but plays down China threat Greece submits bailout proposal to eurozone ahead of deadline Home loan slide an early sign that APRA limits may be working Tenants rejoice: Rents growing at slowest pace since 1995 Chinese property investors more cautious amid market crash Iron ore high-grading by junior miners questioned by analysts WA credit rating downgrade possible as iron ore price plunges Politics More Politics » Tony Abbott willing to lift frontbencher Q&A ban By political reporter Anna Henderson Tony Abbott is willing to lift the ban on his frontbenchers appearing on the ABC's Q&A show, if the program is transferred to the news division with strict editorial oversight. More » Foreign Minister Julie Bishop 'seeks assurances' Nauru adhering to rule of law Tollner calls for political donations ban, public funding for campaigns 'Communist' crucifix gifted by Bolivian president to Vatican sparks anger Confederate flag to be removed from state grounds; cemetery use voted down Sport More Sport » Ali more than a bit-player against Australia in Cardiff By Adam Collins in Cardiff England finger spinner Moeen Ali shows he will be more than a bit-player in this Ashes series, writes Adam Collins in Cardiff. More » Crows fly into Perth for first game since Walsh's death Palu and Leali'ifano omitted from Wallabies squad Smith to respond to McKinnon criticism Rogers falls short of century to claim bittersweet Test record Webb shares early lead at US Women's Open Serena Williams to meet Muguruza in Wimbledon final Phil Walsh remembered as Power get home against Magpies Leader Martin crashes out of Tour, Froome takes the yellow jersey Maroons' historic win built on personal pride: Myles Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Government agencies negotiating with Hacking Team: leaked emails By Benjamin Sveen and Will Ockenden ASIO and the AFP have been in secret talks with an Italian-based surveillance company notorious for helping dictatorships like Sudan spy on their own citizens, according to leaked emails published by Wikileaks. More » We're all about to see Pluto like never before Curly horned dinosaur joins triceratops family Record-breaking astronaut becomes internet sensation Giant fighting robots to face off after Japanese firm accepts US challenge Environment More Environment » Jumping great white shark photobombs anglers' video By Lucinda Kent The spectacle of a large great white shark throwing itself through the air is caught on video by anglers in South Africa. More » Strategies not enough to protect endangered species: conservationists Greenpeace, villagers fight to keep coal mining from 'life-giving' Indian forest Scientists warn climate sceptic MPs against inquiry into evidence of human influence Common drugs found lurking in Sydney Harbour water About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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