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Top Stories Macdonald jailed for 10 years over 'devious' misconduct Former NSW Labor minister Ian Macdonald is sentenced to 10 years' jail over the decision to grant a mining licence to a company run by former union boss John Maitland, who will spend at least four years behind bars. At least 36 bodies found at Manila casino complex after gunman's rampage: local media At least 36 bodies are found at the Resorts World Manila entertainment complex that was stormed by a gunman overnight, local media reports. US business can still lead world to lower carbon future despite Trump's Paris pull-out Now Donald Trump has opted out of the Paris Agreement, it doesn't necessarily follow that the brakes are coming off US carbon emissions, writes Greg Jennett. Australia stands by Paris agreement despite 'disappointing' US exit Malcolm Turnbull reaffirms Australia's commitment to the Paris agreement despite the US President's decision to withdraw, while Green's MP Adam Bandt labels Donald Trump a "climate criminal", saying the "axis of denial is a greater threat to global security than terrorism". Musk confirms White House advisory exit as business leaders react to Paris withdrawal High-profile US business leaders including billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and the heads of Google, Disney, Shell and GE speak out against Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. Who'll feel the pain from Amazon's $12b raid on Australian retail? A retailer's "death star" or a consumer's new universe? One way or another Amazon is coming and Australian retailing will never be the same, writes business reporter Stephen Letts. Truck driver avoids 'catastrophic' crash with school bus on Sydney's M5 Police praise the actions of a truck driver who prevented a "catastrophic" accident with a bus carrying 15 schoolchildren in Sydney's south-west. Jody Meyers' killer jailed for 22 years A man who murdered his girlfriend and buried her body under a concrete slab near Mannum in South Australia is sentenced to at least 22 years' jail, with the Supreme Court Justice condemning the "controlling and abusive" belief "he owned his partner's life". Mabo legacy remains incomplete 25 years on Eddie Mabo is a man whose name is etched into our history, after a lengthy legal fight took him all the way to the High Court and ended in a posthumous victory. But 25 years on, his daughter believes it's time for a new generation to finish what her father began, writes Stan Grant. 'Suburbs' with most affordable houses more than 100km from CBD A new report's list of affordable suburbs reveals first home buyers in Sydney and Melbourne need to be searching as much as 100 kilometres from the CBD. D-day arrives for more Urban Food Street grower residents As the next deadline arrived today for the residents of Urban Food Streets at Buderim to obtain a permit for their verge gardens, a Western Australian councillor is urging the Sunshine Coast Council to reconsider its position. Baby steps forward for Crinkling News A successful crowdfunding campaign has ensured the survival of a national newspaper for children — for now. What will Crinkling News do next? In defence of grammar pedantry Grammar pedantry recently contributed to the downfall of World Bank chief economist Paul Romer. But "grammonds" are people to be celebrated not vilified, writes Dr Roslyn Petelin from The University of Queensland. Plans to build Australia's first offshore wind farm revealed Plans for an Australian-first offshore wind farm off Victoria's south-east coast, which could provide almost a fifth of the state's energy, win cautious government support. Inquest ordered into fatal 1973 Brisbane night club firebombing Queensland's Attorney-General writes to the state coroner asking him to hold an inquest into the 1973 firebombing of Whiskey Au Go Go in Brisbane, in which 15 people died. CPA Australia boss defends $1.8m pay packet The head of the not-for-profit accounting body, Alex Malley, attacks critics and defends his performance after his $1.8 million pay packet sparked a public spat with angry members. In 10 months, 42 million calls to Centrelink received the engaged signal If you've tried to call Centrelink this year only to encounter a busy signal, you're definitely not alone. In the first 10 months of this financial year, just over 42 million calls to the agency received an engaged signal. 'I just lost motivation': Grieving Kyrgios knocked out of French Open Grief-stricken Nick Kyrgios goes down to Kevin Anderson and concedes his French Open hopes were all but cooked when his grandfather died in April. New Tolkien book published 100 years after it was written A new novel by Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien that centres on a series of daunting quests by a mortal man and his elf lover, and was inspired in part by the horror of WWI, is published a century after it was first written. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum US business can still lead world to lower carbon future despite Trump's Paris pull-out By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett Pressure on Trump from all sides results in messy Paris withdrawal By Washington correspondent Zoe Daniel Probyn: Shorten forced to fight internal party politics to get his way By political correspondent Andrew Probyn Richard Hinds: Separating athletes from their off-field exploits increasingly difficult By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Just In 'Panicked' witness recalls moment after man's stabbing June 2, 2017 - 5:02 pm MovieReading app transforms cinema for the vision-impaired June 2, 2017 - 4:39 pm Assault on surgeon 'the tipping point' for safety of doctors, nurses June 2, 2017 - 4:39 pm World • Comey to testify in Russia-Trump probe next week • Trump administration seeks to revive travel ban • Why isn't Nicaragua part of the Paris climate agreement? Business • Who'll feel the pain from Amazon's $12b raid on Australian retail? • US business can still lead world to lower carbon future despite Trump's Paris pull-out • Coca-Cola's profits slide as consumers' tastes change Politics • From corruption crusader to convicted criminal in 20 years • Have we finally reached 'peak' house prices? • Could Trump's exit from the Paris deal actually be a win for the environment? Sport • 'I just lost motivation': Grieving Kyrgios knocked out of French Open • Richard Hinds: Separating athletes from their off-field exploits increasingly difficult • Durant, Curry fire Warriors to win over Cavs in NBA Finals opener Science and Tech • Third gravitational wave puts new spin on black holes • Greenhouse gases database shows 'relentless rise' • Ever re-use your passwords? You're a hacker's dream Environment • Could Trump's exit from the Paris deal actually be a win for the environment? • US business can still lead world to lower carbon future despite Trump's Paris pull-out • Why isn't Nicaragua part of the Paris climate agreement? 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. 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