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Top Stories Turnbull warns of fallout over same-sex marriage position Malcolm Turnbull warns colleagues that delaying a resolution on same-sex unions will suck up political oxygen in the lead-up to the next election, as Tony Abbott defends his "call" on same-sex marriage. Chinese yuan devalued again, causing dollar and share market slump Australian stocks and the dollar slump as Chinese officials blindside markets by pushing their national currency dramatically down for the second day in a row. Lockdown lifted at Sydney Boys High after reports of armed man A lockdown at Sydney Boys High is lifted following reports of an armed man being spotted at the school. Lehmann apologises for Ashes thumping, urges support for Clarke Coach Darren Lehmann says sorry on behalf of the Australian team for its Ashes series thumping in England, saying "we have been poor, we have been outplayed by a superior opponent, and as coaching staff, players and selectors we fully accept the blame". High school shut down for posing 'unacceptable' risk to students A Melbourne private high school is shut down and 70 students forced to find alternative classes after authorities find extensive breaches of regulations governing overseas students. One dead, eight injured after minibus and car collide at Rosebud A disqualified L-plater is arrested after the car he was driving crashes head-on with a minibus, killing an elderly woman and injuring eight others at Rosebud, south of Melbourne. Snow falls in heart of Canberra's CBD Canberra is treated to the unusual sight of snow in the CBD in what is the first appearance of snowfall in the city this year. Rio Tinto loses High Court appeal against asbestosis victim's compensation The High Court throws out an appeal by mining giant Rio Tinto against a compensation claim from an NT mesothelioma victim who once worked at the Gove alumina plant. CBA announces $9.06b profit and $5b capital raising The Commonwealth Bank announces a $9.06 billion full-year net profit and a $5 billion capital raising from its shareholders. Sea monster figurehead salvaged from sunken warship A wooden figurehead of a sea monster is carefully lifted from the sea in southern Sweden by divers bringing up treasures from the wreck of a 15th century Danish warship. Nauru asylum seeker rape victim refused treatment in Australia: family The family of a female Iranian asylum seeker, who was allegedly raped three months ago in Nauru, say the Federal Government has refused to allow her to be treated in Australia. Athletics body bans 28 athletes after world championships sample retests Disciplinary action is initiated against 28 athletes after the IAAF retests samples from the 2005 and 2007 World Championships and finds 32 adverse findings. Bullfighter gored 25cm deep in groin by bull A prominent Spanish bullfighter is in serious but stable condition in hospital after being gored in the groin by a bull. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum This is a win for Abbott on same-sex marriage, but at what cost? By Karen Middleton It just announced a $9.1b profit, but the CBA's heyday has passed By ABC's Michael Janda The Government must regain control of the narrative By Dale Hughes Hockey's tax pitch favours simplicity over fairness By Greg Jericho Just In Argentina floods kill three; thousands evacuated August 12, 2015 - 3:57 pm Man arrested over fatal shooting at Sydney playground August 12, 2015 - 3:54 pm Melbourne trains and trams to stop for 4 hours next Friday August 12, 2015 - 3:54 pm World • Donald Trump claims to be 'leading everywhere' but gives no policy details • Ferguson police release video of suspect wielding gun during protests • Heavily armed 'Oath Keepers' patrol Ferguson streets Business • Chinese yuan devalued again, causing dollar and share market slump • Consumer confidence up despite rise in unemployment • CBA announces $9.06b profit and $5b capital raising Politics • Maritime Union launches legal action over Hutchison Ports sackings • Donald Trump claims to be 'leading everywhere' but gives no policy details • Abetz hits back over Dolce and Gabbana gay marriage claim Sport • Lehmann apologies for Ashes thumping and urges support for Clarke • Wallabies grounded ahead of second Bledisloe bout • Australia names three debutants for England ODIs Science and Tech • The birds and the bees explained by cartoons • Ice baths not as effective as active warm down in soothing athletes' muscles: research • Are calculators killing our ability to work it out in our head? Environment • Marshall Islands slams Australia's carbon emissions targets • Abbott defends climate targets which critics say don't go far enough • Queensland Government warned on Linc Energy contamination risk in 2006 Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2015 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters