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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Retiring Labor senator Nova Peris will not fill the role of the AFL's head of diversity, despite speculation she was the frontrunner for the role Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has sparked outrage in India after saying his heavy training schedule for an upcoming film left him feeling "like a raped woman" Researchers have found evidence that medicating children with behaviour problems could have an impact on levels of depression, anxiety and hyperactivity later in life Who really decides? Australia might have about 15.6 million eligible voters, but this nifty interactive explainer shows how some votes are worth more than others. Here's what's coming up: 12:30pm: Greens leader Richard Di Natale is due to launch a policy to tax sugary drinks at the University of Sydney 12:30pm: Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will address the National Press Club 8:15pm: State of Origin II kicks off at Lang Park in Brisbane Top Stories Nova Peris misses out on AFL's top Indigenous job, sources say Multiple sources tell the ABC retiring Labor senator Nova Peris will not fill the role of the AFL's head of diversity, despite speculation she was the frontrunner to take up the league's top Indigenous job. Whose votes will really decide the winner on July 2? In Australia, all votes are created equal but some are worth more than others. PM urged to axe candidate over Invasion Day spray Labor demands Malcolm Turnbull disendorse a Liberal candidate who posted online that people who use the term Invasion Day instead of Australia Day need a "high five. In the face. With a chair." 'Brits don't quit', declares Cameron in knife-edge Brexit battle David Cameron makes a rare address in front of his Downing Street office to warn of the "huge risk" of leaving the European Union, as polls suggest the Brexit referendum will come down to the wire. Live: Doctors open to outsourcing Medicare payments The peak doctors' lobby, the Australian Medical Association, supports the idea of outsourcing the Medicare payments system. Follow live. The Blues have stumbled on to the right Origin II team State Of Origin I was a shocking advertisement for rugby league, but the second clash promises to offer more, especially for those people who only care about rugby league for three days a year. 7 things Vote Compass reveals about voters' views on same-sex marriage A majority of Australians support same-sex marriage, though one in four remains 'strongly' opposed, Vote Compass data shows. Anti-psychotic medication for children could have lasting effects Researchers find evidence that medicating children with behaviour problems could have an impact on levels of depression, anxiety and hyperactivity later in life. Mum reveals heartbreak over coroner's findings on baby's death A Melbourne mother who believes her baby died after a series of hospital errors says she is bitterly disappointed the coroner could not find a clear cause of death, and is "grieving for the child I'll never know". Bollywood star sparks outrage with 'raped woman' analogy Bollywood superstar Salman Khan sparks outrage in India after saying his heavy training schedule for an upcoming film left him feeling "like a raped woman". Peru seizes 8 million seahorses illegally bound for Asia Peruvian authorities seize 8 million seahorses smuggled on a Chinese-flagged ship bound for Asia, the Government says. Magpies accept McGuire's apology as Tigers vow boycott Collingwood says it has accepted Eddie McGuire's apology for his comments on Caroline Wilson, but players from rival team Richmond vow to boycott Triple M radio over the controversy. Australians airlifted after fatal Vanuatu bus crash A four-year-old girl is among the six Australians who have been flown from Vanuatu to Brisbane after a bus crash, as an investigation begins to determine what caused the accident that claimed the lives of three locals. Russians, Kenyans to face evaluation for Rio Games spots Any competitor from Russia or Kenya wishing to take part in the Rio Olympics will need to be individually evaluated and declared eligible by their sport's international federation, Olympic chief Thomas Bach says. Massive 'Monty' python found in woman's bedroom A woman awoke to find a 40-kilogram, five-metre python stretching from the lounge room to her bedroom while staying with a friend in far north Queensland. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Whipping up fear to sway the Brexit vote By Emma Alberici We've been spared the poisoned excess of press and politics - so far By Jonathan Green Rio's financial crisis reveals the moral bankruptcy of the Olympics By Chris Berg Shorten undone by economic contortions By Mungo MacCallum Just In Live: Doctors open to outsourcing Medicare payments June 22, 2016 - 6:45 am SA double dissolution bill a 'cowardly attack' on democracy June 22, 2016 - 6:42 am Australian and US troops to arrive on HMAS Adelaide June 22, 2016 - 6:42 am World • Neighbour flies Mexican flag in protest at Trump's Scottish golf course • US Senate 'failed the American people' on gun control: Obama • Jo Cox killed because of political views: husband Business • Nearly 90pc of Australians oppose foreign ownership of farmland: poll • RBA signals another cut in interest rates on low inflation, rising dollar • Record spend on roads and rail, $3.7b surplus in NSW budget Politics • Live: Doctors open to outsourcing Medicare payments • Neighbour flies Mexican flag in protest at Trump's Scottish golf course • US Senate 'failed the American people' on gun control: Obama Sport • Origin preview: Blues stumble onto perfect team for crucial game two • Magpies accept McGuire's apology as Tigers vow boycott • Nova Peris misses out on AFL's top Indigenous job, sources say Science and Tech • Tim Peake would return to space 'in a heartbeat' • Sperm from stressed men 'can affect offspring' • 'Orange chaos of legs and claws' as spider crabs reach Australia Environment • Barrier Reef coral bleaching 'could cost $1b in lost tourism' • Linc Energy's Qld plant built using 'unsafe and illegal' equipment: former engineer • El Nino and climate change a dire recipe for Africa Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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