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Top Stories Ministers avoid charges after apologising for slamming courts Three ministers avoid charges after apologising for comments about "weak" terrorism sentencing in Victoria, as the state's appeals court increases the jail terms given to two would-be terrorists. Politicians under fire for pay increases while penalty rates cut Unions have slammed politicians' upcoming 2 per cent pay rise, while One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts argues federal politicians should be able to turn down the wage hike. Thurston's Origin career, 2017 NRL season over Queensland and Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston will undergo shoulder surgery, ending his State of Origin career and ruling him out for the rest of the 2017 NRL season. When mum goes to prison More women are entering Australian prisons than ever before. When those women are also mothers, the consequences for families can be devastating. BankSA steps up protest against bank levy BankSA puts on ice plans to set up a new team in Adelaide, which would have created 150 jobs, in response to the South Australian Government's budget. The problem with Imam Tawhidi, the media's favourite Muslim In just 12 months, Mohammad Tawhidi has become one of the most prominent Muslim voices in the Australian media. But is Imam Tawhidi all he seems? Student outcomes on Turnbull's mind after Senate unlocks Gonski billions The Prime Minister says attention must now turn to improving student outcomes after his Government's landmark $23.5 billion funding package passes the Senate in a late-night sitting. Free tampon vending machines helping restore dignity to homeless women Dealing with your monthly period when you haven't got money is a harsh reality of life for homeless women — but new vending machines being rolled out in capital cities are trying to change that. Making a Murderer's Dassey should be retried or released, judges rule The confession of Wisconsin inmate Brendan Dassey, featured in the Netflix series Making a Murderer, was improperly obtained and he should be retried or released from prison, a federal appeals panel rules. 'I saw the knife coming down': The day a Melbourne hospital became a battlefield Neurosurgeon Michael Wong bears scars all over his body. More than a dozen in fact. They act as a reminder of the day he was stabbed by his own patient in a frenzy at Footscray Hospital. Police stay silent in trial over 8yo Aboriginal boy locked in wagon Two NSW Police officers declined to testify in court on Friday over accusations of leaving an eight-year-old in the back of a wagon. Cricket Australia revises pay offer in first real signs of negotiation Cricket Australia submits a revised pay offer to the Australian Cricketers' Association, hoping to break the stand-off that is rapidly reaching its end date. Trump says he didn't record Comey meetings US President Donald Trump acknowledges he does not have any recordings of private conversations with ousted former FBI director James Comey, after previously indicating there may have been tapes of their meetings. UK schoolboys wear skirts to protest against shorts ban Boys at a British high school find a novel way around strict uniform rules banning shorts, as the country swelters through a heatwave. CPA member anger grows as bottom line boosted by graduates resitting exams Already mired in controversy over management practices and lavish salaries paid to executives, the professional accountancy body is now under fire for the expense of its courses and the high failure of its candidates. Phone taps caught alleged tax fraud mastermind's 'gangster' plan to protect luxury cars: police Adam Cranston, the son of former deputy tax commissioner Michael Cranston, talked of sending "gangsters" to protect luxury Porsches and other "toys", police allege. The opioid curse: Lives lost as patients addicted to painkillers prescribed dozens of drugs By the time Heather Fotiades died, she was obese, barely able to move from the couch and in extreme pain. Once an "on-the-go" girl, her father said she just sat around doing nothing. Gillian Triggs: 'I've been radicalised in the job' As she prepares to leave her role after five controversial years as president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Gillian Triggs says her sentiment is one of sadness mingled with relief. 'When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?' Depp asks crowd Johnny Depp, who has played Donald Trump in a parody video poking fun at the US leader tells the Glastonbury Festival crowd it has been a while since an actor assassinated a president and that "maybe it's time". When your name is Andy Go To School, what do you call your own baby? Remember Andy Go To School? The Indonesian policeman and his wife have welcomed their third child — and have stuck with their family's unusual English naming tradition. Orange juice beer? It's a thing thanks to SA brewer Set on a wheat station inside a century-old woolshed, a group of SA brewers is supporting local citrus with an orange juice beer. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Queen's speech confirms a changed game in the UK By Europe correspondent Lisa Millar Stan Grant: A decade after the NT 'intervention', the 'torment of powerlessness' lives on By Indigenous affairs editor Stan Grant NSW is so rich, it's embarrassing By business editor Ian Verrender Sleeping pill or torture? US calls out North Korea over student's death By North America correspondent Conor Duffy Just In Outpatient radiology to be outsourced at new Royal Adelaide Hospital June 23, 2017 - 4:49 pm Chris Rock surprises Perth pub with impromptu show June 23, 2017 - 4:46 pm Barricades erected in Martin Place to mitigate risk of vehicle attacks June 23, 2017 - 4:33 pm World • 'Fundamental meanness': Obama breaks silence to slam Republican health plan • Pizzagate gunman jailed after acting on conspiracy theory • Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia consolidate to thwart IS penetration in SE Asia Business • SA Treasurer pulls off bank heist with a wink at Scott Morrison • WA Treasurer backs SA-style bank tax as 'attractive option' • CPA member anger grows as bottom line boosted by graduates resitting exams Politics • Setka apologises for 'thuggish' outburst • Politicians under fire for pay increases while penalty rates cut • 'When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?' Depp asks crowd Sport • Thurston's Origin career, 2017 NRL season over • Cricket Australia revises pay offer in first real signs of negotiation • How the Socceroos can get their spark in the post-Cahill era Science and Tech • What your photos and their metadata say about you • US cycling great Greg LeMond in new venture with Geelong university • Warning genetic testing could put life insurance options at risk Environment • Biomass could be one solution to Australia's energy problems: CEFC • 'Godfather of Coral' urges Adani approval rethink following reef bleachings • It's so hot in the US planes can't leave the ground 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. 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