ABC NewsMail - Afternoon Edition

 
Top Stories
'Ridiculous waste of time': Shorten slams PM over same-sex marriage postal vote
Bill Shorten tells Malcolm Turnbull that Labor will blame him for the "filth" that will be aimed at gay people as debate rages on over changing the marriage laws, and ridicules the postal vote as a waste of taxpayers' money.
 
Why some people are boycotting the vote on same-sex marriage
Some same-sex marriage supporters are boycotting the upcoming postal vote altogether, while key lobby group Australian Marriage Equality hasn't clarified its own position. These are some of the reasons why.
 
Former soldier jailed for 'sexual jealousy' murder of ex-girlfriend
Dane Andrew Pilcher stabbed Corinne Henderson more than 20 times before calling triple-0 and confessing, "I am pretty sure she is dead … what have I f***ing done?".
 
North Korean army planning for mid-August Guam strike
North Korea says it is working on plans for a mid-August missile strike near the US Pacific territory of Guam, calling President Donald Trump's warning of "fire and fury" a "load of nonsense".
 
Composed Cassie showed little emotion as Colombian judge tossed out plea deal
In a Colombian courtroom filled with cameras from international news organisations, tensions were high as Adelaide woman Cassie Sainsbury faced her plea hearing.
 
Alleged corruption at heart of Australian Border Force
An Australian Border Force officer and a former Customs officer are charged over their role in an alleged international criminal conspiracy to illegally import massive amounts of drugs and tobacco into Australia.
 
Melbourne police filmed dancing with swingers before nightclub shooting
Police danced and mingled with swingers at a Melbourne nightclub in the hours before officers shot two people at the venue, leaked security footage shows.
 
This could be 'the most important discovery for pregnant women since folate'
In a discovery that could potentially help millions of women around the world, a landmark Australian study finds simply taking vitamin B3 supplements can significantly prevent miscarriages and birth defects.
 
Residential construction heading for 31pc three-year collapse
Residential construction is set for a 31 per cent collapse over the next three years, if the latest prediction of a leading economic forecaster proves correct.
 
Empathy ended at ice for the family of one addict who took his own life
When Mikayla Mayoh's cousin took his own life there was an outpouring of sympathy and offers of support. But when she told them he was addicted to ice people's response turned to disgust.
 
Turkey bones could hold key to disappearance of ancient civilisation
Turkey bones could unlock the mystery of an ancient Native American civilisation that thrived for hundreds of years, building elaborate multi-story structures, only to disappear in the 13th century.
 
Killer who stabbed wife more than 50 times as she nursed her baby jailed for 30 years
Canberra man Maged Al-Harazi, who reported the killing himself, got his young son to tell police it was his wife's father and brother who killed her after an argument over money.
 
Alleged Mafia head demands apology from Victoria's Deputy Premier
Lawyers for alleged Melbourne Mafia boss Tony Madafferi demand a retraction, apology and money from Victoria's Deputy Premier for comments about Mr Madafferi's relationship with Opposition Leader Matthew Guy.
 
Police warn against driving while emotional, after mum and daughter killed
Detectives from Victoria Police's major collision unit investigate whether the driver who slammed into a car, killing a woman and her teenage daughter, had been in an argument before the incident.
 
Retiree jokes about living just doors away from gaping sinkhole
Ralph Terry, a 73-year-old retiree who lives in a sleepy Florida neighbourhood, seems particularly sanguine about living just a few doors down from a gaping, literal, void in the ground.
 
'Ground-breaking' cervical cancer vaccine 'may almost eliminate disease'
Cervical cancer could be almost completely eliminated, research finds, thanks to a new vaccine that is being reviewed by Australia's pharmaceutical authority and could be in use as early as next year.
 
Passengers lucky to survive after high-speed train clips car at level crossing
The driver of a Volkswagen and three passengers barely escape tragedy after their car ploughs through a railroad crossing barrier in Poland as a high-speed train approaches.
 
Monfils burns Nishikori in one of the best tie-break comebacks you'll ever see
Gael Monfils produces a remarkable tie-break comeback from the brink of certain defeat, nailing six consecutive points in typically showman-like fashion to beat Kei Nishikori in Montreal.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By US correspondent Stephanie March Republicans work to cool North Korea tensions after Trump's 'fire and fury' comments
By US correspondent Stephanie March
By Anne Barker Why a North Korean miniaturised bomb would be a game changer
By Anne Barker
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Labor must decide how to handle postal vote: Grattan
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
By business editor Ian Verrender How the Commonwealth Bank laid the groundwork for a royal commission
By business editor Ian Verrender
 
Just In
'Ridiculous waste of time': Shorten slams PM over same-sex marriage postal vote
August 10, 2017 - 4:58 pm
Four arrested in wake of attack on police in Alice Springs town camp
August 10, 2017 - 4:55 pm
Gabrielle Woutersz pleads guilty to manslaughter of her mother
August 10, 2017 - 4:50 pm
 
World
Smugglers 'deliberately drowned' teenage African migrants off Yemen coast
Cruise ship impales baby humpback whale in Alaska
Three dead as opposition alleges Kenya election hacked
 
Business
AGL profit surges as power prices rise
Residential construction heading for 31pc three-year collapse
WA housing glut the worst in the nation, and it's only getting worse
 
Politics
'Ridiculous waste of time': Shorten slams PM over same-sex marriage postal vote
My family isn't a threat, but the postal vote is a threat to us
Alleged Mafia head demands apology from Victoria's Deputy Premier
 
Sport
'I don't give a damn what Wayne says': Flanagan fires up over Bird's Broncos defection
James Hird to present Norm Smith Medal at AFL grand final
Monfils burns Nishikori in one of the best tie-break comebacks you'll ever see
 
Science and Tech
Turkey bones could hold key to disappearance of ancient civilisation
The simple brain test that can predict risk of death in older people
The AI revolution is coming — and right now, Silicon Valley holds the power
 
Environment
Cruise ship impales baby humpback whale in Alaska
Endangered whale 'baby boom' boosts hopes for species
Secret recording reveals NSW EPA director joking about interstate waste transfer
 

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.

Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us

 

Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

© 2017 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters

ABC

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Visitors Counter :