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Top Stories Man charged with murder of MP Jo Cox rails against 'traitors' Thomas Mair, the man accused of shooting and stabbing British MP Jo Cox to death in a brutal street attack, gives his name as "death to traitors, freedom to Britain" during his brief court appearance while Mrs Cox's family visit her memorial to thank the public for their support. Analysis: ALP launch Shorten's last chance to catch voters Labor's "official" campaign launch and final two-week surge to polling day are Bill Shorten's last chance at catching the substantial number of votes he will need to become Australia's 30th prime minister, writes national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett. Heavy rain expected in QLD, NSW prepares for east coast low Torrential downpours are expected across central and southern Queensland today as a major weather system moves south, while NSW is preparing for heavy rains and possible flash flooding. 'Every element' of Medicare will stay in Government hands: Turnbull Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull abandons plans to outsource the Medicare payments system, declaring "every element" of Medicare would remain in Government hands. Wallabies let England series slip on sloppy surface The Wallabies drop their three-game series against England after falling 23-7 in the second Test at AAMI Park, where the turf was shredded to pieces. Iraqi forces open second front south of Mosul Iraqi forces open a second front in preparation for an assault on the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul, a day after government troops declared victory over the militants in Fallujah. Thousands walk on water for new Christo art work Thousands of people step onto the latest work by renowned artist Christo Vladimirov Javacheff in northern Italy, seizing their chance to "walk on water". 'That Tinder girl': Olivia Melville speaks out about online harassment Olivia Melville has been slut-shamed and threatened by countless men on the internet. Now, she's speaking out in the hope of changing what she says is a culture of online violence against women. Mohamed Morsi sentenced to life in prison in espionage trial An Egyptian court sentences former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi to life in prison in an espionage trial in which six co-defendants were handed death penalties. FBI questions member of Orlando gunman's mosque, dig up school records FBI agents question a member of the Florida mosque attended by Omar Mateen, who shot 49 people to death at a gay nightclub in Orlando, as new information shows he exhibited chronic behavioural problems during his youth. Car experiment shows extent of flood danger How much floodwater does it take to carry a car away? A world-first experiment shows how even slow-moving water packs a powerful punch. Family of AR-15 inventor says it was not intended for civilian use The family of the inventor of the AR-15 — the semi-automatic rifle that has been used in several of the recent mass shootings in the US — says he would have been "horrified and sickened" by the massacres. Three astronauts touch down after six months in space A three-man crew, including British astronaut Tim Peake, lands in the Kazakh steppe after completing a six-month mission at the International Space Station. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Pork barrelling and the hoax of 'every vote counts' By Barrie Cassidy What it means to be gay before and after Orlando By Neil McMahon Being 'better built' for prison isn't black and white By Ruby Hamad Trust me, we find it very hard to believe our leaders By Mike Steketee Just In Heavy rain expected in QLD, NSW prepares for east coast low June 19, 2016 - 6:41 am Thousands walk on water for new Christo art work June 19, 2016 - 6:18 am 'That Tinder girl': Olivia Melville speaks out about online harassment June 19, 2016 - 6:06 am World • German minister warns NATO of 'sabre-rattling' against Russia • Bangladesh Hindu teacher's attacker killed • 'I don't feel scared': Hong Kong bookseller leads protest Business • Government promises $49.2 million lifeline for Arrium • Guvera's future uncertain after ASX blocks float • Chinese tourists to spend more than $4.1b in Australia this year Politics • Government promises $49.2 million lifeline for Arrium • Man charged with murder of MP Jo Cox rails against 'traitors' • 'Every element' of Medicare will stay in Government hands: Turnbull Sport • Eels deny reports of Semi Radradra departure • Wallabies let England series slip on sloppy surface • Storm unrecognisable as winning run halted by Dragons Science and Tech • Sperm from stressed men 'can affect offspring' • 'Orange chaos of legs and claws' as spider crabs reach Australia • Augmented humans will feature apps for the brain and embeddable devices Environment • El Nino and climate change a dire recipe for Africa • Eight whales die in mass stranding in Indonesia • Renewable energy target of 50 per cent would create 28,000 jobs: report Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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