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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 25 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Shorten looks to calm Labor doubts over asylum policies By political reporter Louise Yaxley Bill Shorten faces the most torrid day of the ALP national conference, revealing key details of his immigration policy in a bid to shift the focus from the unpopular boat turn-backs plan to a promise to give $450 million to the UN's refugee agency. More » Bishop defends using taxpayer funds to attend wedding Anti-psychotics being prescribed as sedatives for troubled children Flowing nitrogen ice glaciers seen on Pluto's surface Turkey stages air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria Far north Queensland couple convicted of murdering gold prospector Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million vehicles in US to prevent hacking Malaria vaccine gets go-ahead from European regulators Real Madrid thumps Manchester City 4-1 in front of massive MCG crowd Brandis dismisses concerns of telcos over proposed security laws More Analysis » It's been a week of political daring (with some exceptions) Refreshingly, and belatedly, this has been a week of policy initiatives and political leadership. Tax, climate change and asylum policy all got a workout, but inevitably there were some still sticking to old scripts. More » We've been promised tax reform, but will it be enough? If you're after consensus, you've come to the wrong parliament A day in the life of a passenger-less car Goodbye ABC Shops, you served us well Don't hike the GST, reform hospital spending instead The six hot topics for the ALP national conference Reclaim Australia: the fear remains the same, but the targets keep changing The hacking of Ashley Madison and the fantasy of infidelity Baird's gambit changes the politics of the GST Just In More Just In » Greece 'seeking a new loan' from the IMF in step closer to bailout Debt-crippled Greece takes a step closer to a huge third international bailout by formally requesting IMF help, as sources say "logistical problems" are delaying the start of talks in Athens. More » Turkey stages air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria Flowing nitrogen ice glaciers seen on Pluto's surface China says it has every right to drill in East China Sea Anti-psychotics being prescribed as sedatives for troubled children Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million vehicles in US to prevent hacking Malaria vaccine gets go-ahead from European regulators Barack Obama begins landmark Kenya visit Shorten looks to calm Labor doubts over asylum policies Brandis dismisses concerns of telcos over proposed security laws World More World » Greece 'seeking a new loan' from the IMF in step closer to bailout Debt-crippled Greece takes a step closer to a huge third international bailout by formally requesting IMF help, as sources say "logistical problems" are delaying the start of talks in Athens. More » Turkey stages air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria Flowing nitrogen ice glaciers seen on Pluto's surface China says it has every right to drill in East China Sea Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million vehicles in US to prevent hacking Malaria vaccine gets go-ahead from European regulators Business More Business » Australian dollar falls below 73 US cents on weak China factory data By business reporter Michael Janda A widely-watched private survey shows Chinese manufacturing contracting at the fastest pace in 15 months, pushing Australia's dollar and stock market lower in response. More » Australia risks losing AAA ranking, Standard & Poor's warns Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million vehicles in US to prevent hacking GST threshold for overseas online shopping could fall to $20 Commonwealth Bank raises interest rates for property investors ASIC slams 'defensive, legalistic' bankers over rate-rigging inquiry Greek PM should 'hand over keys' to supporters of austerity Japan's Nikkei buys Financial Times newspaper in $1.8b deal Politics More Politics » Greece 'seeking a new loan' from the IMF in step closer to bailout Debt-crippled Greece takes a step closer to a huge third international bailout by formally requesting IMF help, as sources say "logistical problems" are delaying the start of talks in Athens. More » China says it has every right to drill in East China Sea Barack Obama begins landmark Kenya visit Julie Bishop quiet on departure of PNG high commissioner Ai Group raises concerns over China free trade agreement Sport More Sport » Rain ruins day two of Aussies' tour match Michael Clarke may miss out on a decent hit ahead of the third Ashes Test after rain ruined day two of Australia's tour match against Derbyshire. More » Hawks destroy Blues in staggering 138-point win Broncos maintain red-hot form to rout Titans 34-0 Roosters too good for struggling Tigers Real Madrid thumps Manchester City 4-1 in front of massive MCG crowd Perez survives spectacular accident in Hungarian Grand Prix practice, Hamilton fastest Gombau leaves Adelaide United NRL to investigate alleged third-party payments to Parramatta players Manly guarantees Lyon's future but Toovey's axing appears imminent Allenby fires caddie mid-round in Canada Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Flowing nitrogen ice glaciers seen on Pluto's surface Flowing nitrogen ice glaciers are glimpsed on the surface of Pluto, along with an unexpectedly thick layer of haze in the atmosphere, NASA scientists reveal. More » Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million vehicles in US to prevent hacking Malaria vaccine gets go-ahead from European regulators Hackers could access personal information, control cars via smartwatches: study Earth-like planet discovered orbiting 'cousin' of sun Environment More Environment » Myanmar jails 153 Chinese nationals for life over illegal logging Beijing launches a diplomatic protest after Myanmar sentences more than 150 Chinese nationals to life for illegal logging. More » Oil found in waters near Great Barrier Reef 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 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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