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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 23 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Shorten faces stiff opposition from left on boats back-flip By political reporter Eliza Borrello Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will come up against stiff opposition at the ALP's national conference this weekend when he tries to convince his party to support turning back asylum seeker boats. More » ABC Shops to be 'phased out' and closed Speed and alcohol likely factors in Darwin crash killing two: police Italy seizes Mafia assets worth $2.95b in gambling sting No regrets for Joe Hockey over defamation action against Fairfax Sandra Bland arrest video 'not edited': Texas police PNG rugby league team will 'kill and eat' Australian players, MP says Chris Brown stuck in Philippines over concert fraud allegations Barack Obama has dig at Donald Trump on The Daily Show Koran manuscript 'among world's oldest: university More Analysis » Villains, jesters and craven kings: are we watching a Shakespearean tragedy in Canberra? It's easy to imagine politics as a play right now: Bronwyn Bishop as pantomime villain, Mike Baird as the working man, Bill Shorten as court jester and Tony Abbott as the craven king. How does this play end? More » GST debate: picking up the tab for poor tax decisions Labor's renewables target just part of the bigger transition we need How a GST debate became just the distraction Abbott needed 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 Just In More Just In » 'Naked home invader' is high-ranking bikie, Sydney police say A man who allegedly invaded a Sydney home while naked is a high-ranking member of the Lone Wolf outlaw motorcycle gang, police say. More » Sandra Bland arrest video 'not edited': Texas police Ipswich Mayor wears blonde wig in video podcast to mock Police Minister Rebels, Finks motorcycle gang members charged over Sydney clashes ABC Shops to be 'phased out' and closed Chris Brown stuck in Philippines over concert fraud allegations Car bomb kills 20 in Shiite district in Baghdad Chelsea football fans banned over Paris racism incident Man arrested after allegedly selling ice through online classified ads Speed and alcohol likely factors in Darwin crash killing two: police World More World » Sandra Bland arrest video 'not edited': Texas police Texas officials release a new version of the video showing Sandra Bland being pulled over by a US police officer, saying the version released yesterday had technical issues but had not been edited. More » Chris Brown stuck in Philippines over concert fraud allegations Car bomb kills 20 in Shiite district in Baghdad Chelsea football fans banned over Paris racism incident Cataracts could be treated with eye drops in future after successful trials on dogs Italy seizes Mafia assets worth $2.95b in gambling sting 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 » ABC Shops to be 'phased out' and closed Inflation edges higher to 1.5pc but remains below RBA target Tabcorp faces legal action over money laundering rules Share market snaps six-day winning streak 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 Politics More Politics » Greece to vote on second bailout bill in new test for Tsipras Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras faces a new test of his authority in parliament, where politicians are to vote on a second batch of reforms to help unlock a huge new bailout for the country's stricken economy. More » Tibetan protesters storm Chinese consulate in Sydney, pull down flag PNG league team will 'kill and eat' Australian players, MP says Border Force industrial action not to blame for asylum seeker boat arrival: Dutton Trump gives out rival's phone number during press conference Sport More Sport » Warner wants Rogers to delay plans for retirement David Warner says Chris Rogers is playing the best cricket of his 22-Test career and should delay post-Ashes retirement plans. More » Kenny-Dowall in hospital after mental-health assessment: reports Quintana tests Froome as Geschke wins Tour stage 17 Sprinter Gatlin tested 59 times by USADA since return to track Masur cops some blame for Kyrgios' Davis Cup performance Chelsea football fans banned over Paris racism incident NRL announces interchange reduction, shot clocks from 2016 Southern Stars cannot afford another poor start: Perry Wallabies flanker Fardy bloodied in training ahead of Pumas clash England brings in Bairstow for Ballance Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Astronomers meet to decide access to Australia's world-class telescopes By Mandie Sami A committee of some of Australia's leading astronomers meet in Sydney to decide who will get access to Australia's world-class telescopes, and for how long. More » Australian hackers warn smart-car owners of potential risks 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 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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