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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 26 Jul, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Labor Party conference to consider same sex marriage vote By political reporter Louise Yaxley The Labor Party conference will today consider whether to force its members to vote for same sex marriage. More » Scallop diver killed in shark attack off Tasmania's Maria Island Alleged IS nurse extradited to Victoria from NSW Turkey launches raids against IS militants in Syria, PKK targets in Iraq Obama calls for gay rights in Africa, challenges Kenya on corruption Federal Opposition 'very concerned' about Bishop investigation Whale spotted in Sydney's middle harbour as water users urged to show caution Photographer left to swim back to shore after Fanning shark attack 'Landmark' ruling over woman sacked after partner allegedly abused her Vehicle allegedly linked to carjacking crashes into Gold Coast Airport 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 » Making news in Beijing: Spartans, the police and a very naughty video By China correspondent Huey Fern Tay Just as the stock market drama subsides, the past week has seen some pretty bizarre stories come out of Beijing, and as China correspondent Huey Fern Tay reports, these tales involve Spartans, the police and a very naughty video. More » Burundi opposition chief calls for new elections Obama calls for gay rights in Africa, challenges Kenya on corruption Labor Party conference to consider same sex marriage vote Tunisia parliament approves death penalty after Islamic State attacks Islamic State detonates two truck bombs along Turkish border Hamilton on cloud nine after Hungarian GP pole Broad backs England to recover in third Ashes Test North hammers Brisbane as Harvey brings up 400 in style Kenyans welcome Barack Obama 'home' World More World » Making news in Beijing: Spartans, the police and a very naughty video By China correspondent Huey Fern Tay Just as the stock market drama subsides, the past week has seen some pretty bizarre stories come out of Beijing, and as China correspondent Huey Fern Tay reports, these tales involve Spartans, the police and a very naughty video. More » Burundi opposition chief calls for new elections Obama calls for gay rights in Africa, challenges Kenya on corruption Tunisia parliament approves death penalty after Islamic State attacks Islamic State detonates two truck bombs along Turkish border Hamilton on cloud nine after Hungarian GP pole 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 » Burundi opposition chief calls for new elections Burundi's main opposition leader Agathon Rwasa denounces a third consecutive term win by president Pierre Nkurunziza and demands fresh elections. More » Obama calls for gay rights in Africa, challenges Kenya on corruption Labor Party conference to consider same sex marriage vote Tunisia parliament approves death penalty after Islamic State attacks Kenyans welcome Barack Obama 'home' Sport More Sport » Clarke gets some runs, as Aussies draw tour match Michael Clarke scored an unbeaten 44, with Australia wrapping up preparations for the third Ashes Test with a draw against Derbyshire. More » North hammers Brisbane as Harvey brings up 400 in style Souths solidify top-four spot with 46-point thrashing of Newcastle Late Mundy winner sees Freo pip Richmond in thriller QRU moves to wind up Roar over unpaid rent Froome poised to win Tour after Quintana attack Storm coast past Dragons in Napier McCaw magic seals All Blacks win over Boks Ablett injured in Suns' loss to Adelaide Stosur wins through to Austrian final 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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