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Good morning. Overnight, the mother of three children who died when the car they were in plunged into a lake in April was charged with murder. The Fair Work Commission accused the MUA of appearing to be orchestrating industrial action in Sydney and Brisbane. And the space lettuce has been tasted - and it's not half bad. Coming up today:The government's post-2020 greenhouse emissions reductions targets will be revealed today - that's expected mid-morning AEST. At 11.30am AEST, Japan is due to restart its nuclear industry, idle since the Fukushima disaster in 2011. From 2pm AEST, new Speaker Tony Smith will preside over his first Question Time. Top Stories Mother charged with murder over Wyndham Vale lake crash A 36-year-old woman is charged with the murder of her three children who died when the car they were in plunged into a lake in Melbourne's west in April. Australia's long-term emissions reduction targets to be revealed Environment Minister Greg Hunt is set to outline the Federal Government's long-term targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions today, ahead of negotiations later this year for a binding international deal. Maritime Union accused of initiating industrial unrest The Maritime Union defends its actions after the Fair Work Commission accused it of "appearing" to be behind a campaign of industrial action in a stoush over sacked waterfront workers. Secret report reveals toxic legacy of coal gasification trials Hundreds of square kilometres of prime agricultural land in Queensland are at risk from a cocktail of toxic chemicals and explosive gases unleased by underground coal gasification, according to a secret State Government report. Jacqui Lambie reveals son's ice addiction Independent senator Jacqui Lambie reveals her 21-year-old son is battling an ice addiction, and calls for laws to allow parents to force their children into rehab. US consulate, police station targeted in twin attacks in Istanbul Two armed women open fire outside the US consulate in Turkey's largest city Istanbul as at least eight people die in a wave of attacks across the country. Two dead in knife attack at IKEA store in Sweden: police Two people are killed and one is seriously injured in a knife attack at an IKEA store in Sweden, local police say. Bar Association argues anti-terror citizenship bill unconstitutional The Australian Bar Association warns the Government that the latest anti-terror bill to strip citizenship of dual nationals who have engaged in terrorism will "erode cherished freedoms". Vigilante seeks Supreme Court ban on UberX in New South Wales A former British police officer turned vigilante, who has been ordered to stop undertaking citizen's arrests on Uber drivers, seeks an injunction that would have UberX declared illegal across the New South Wales. 'Cyborg' man with antenna attached to skull opens up on Perth university visit Neil Harbisson, a man with an antenna permanently attached to his skull and who identifies himself as a "cyborg", speaks of his life and beliefs on a visit to Perth's Curtin University, including the difficulties he faced in getting the implant. New Zealanders get first look at new flag options New Zealanders will choose from 40 flag options as the country moves a step closer towards voting on whether it wants to get a new national standard. Josh Frydenberg warns against 'unworkable, unreasonable' entitlement cutbacks Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg cautions against making major cutbacks to politicians' entitlements and making the system "unworkable or unreasonable". Zimbabwe lifts hunting restrictions imposed after Cecil the lion killed Zimbabwean wildlife authorities partially lift restrictions on big game hunting imposed earlier this month following the outcry over the killing by a US trophy hunter of Cecil the lion. State of emergency declared in Ferguson after shooting anniversary violence Authorities declare a state of emergency in Ferguson after a night of unrest, as a teenager is charged with shooting at police officers. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Abbott needs to embrace some policy boldness By Peter Chen Let's be honest, Question Time makes everyone look stupid By Chris Berg It's not all bad news for Australian cricket By Amanda Shalala The five key developments of the winter break By Paula Matthewson Just In 'Kind of like rocket': Astronauts say space lettuce passes taste test August 11, 2015 - 7:12 am Indonesia issues import permits for another 50,000 Australian cattle August 11, 2015 - 6:52 am Chinese president Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign, methods questioned August 11, 2015 - 6:51 am World • Child abuse scandal shocks Pakistan; families angry at police response • Kabul airport rocked by blast killing five, police say • PNG's PM denies economic crisis looming Business • Rents fall in every capital city: CoreLogic RP Data • Gina Rinehart's companies fined for failing to lodge financial reports on time • Secret report reveals toxic legacy of coal gasification trials near SE Queensland town Politics • Chinese president Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign, methods questioned • Child abuse scandal shocks Pakistan; families angry at police response • Zimbabwe lifts hunting restrictions imposed after Cecil the lion killed Sport • Nathan Buckley backs Collingwood's drug ban pair • England's 2005 side better than 2015 version - Pietersen • Smith blames lack of patience for failings in England Science and Tech • 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? • Coding kids program robots and protect pet guinea pigs from marauding possums Environment • Secret report reveals toxic legacy of coal gasification trials near SE Queensland town • Bangladesh shoots dead six alleged tiger poachers • Fact check: Is Australia the sunniest continent on Earth? 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