ABC NewsMail - afternoon edition

NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 14 Nov, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Marsh found guilty of Beets murder A Sydney court has found former US Marine Walter Marsh guilty of the stabbing murder of nurse Michelle Beets last year. More » APEC leaders agree to slash green tariffs Guards taken hostage at Tasmanian jail Aboriginal gospel singer on Broadway Police confirm investigation into Roebuck suicide Rescuers race to save stranded sperm whales $78m cocaine bust at Bundaberg marina Wong warns of tough spending cuts Victoria gets new top cop Extradition hearing for alleged Siev X people smuggler More Analysis » No pre-commitment to the truth in pro-pokie campaign The Australian Greens' $1 maximum bet policy for poker machines has certainly set the hares running. In essence, the clubs repeatedly argue that nothing can be done, so best just get on with business as usual. And the 'solutions' the clubs proffer invariably identify the locus of the problem with the gambler - not with the product. But pokies are very harmful to many Australians, and their effects resonate throughout our community. Reform is needed. More » Leaks and alliances in Australian politics Occupy wants what Occupy is: another reality Too old to dance: gentlemen you will be judged The enemy of my ally is my friend What should we make of Iran's nuclear program? There's nothing special about manufacturing Bumpy ride ahead on Italy's road to recovery NSW power privatisation: an act of vandalism The waiting is the hardest part Just In More Just In » Home loans up as lending slumps The value of home loans rose in September as lending finance for other purposes mostly dropped, official figures show. More » Marsh found guilty of Beets murder Orica scrambles after plant shutdown Government gives debt-laden Adelaide Zoo $2.6m Aboriginal gospel singer on Broadway Health union boss faces no confidence motion APEC leaders agree to slash green tariffs Extradition hearing for alleged Siev X people smuggler Wong warns of tough spending cuts Teen sentenced over attack on officer and police dog World More World » Monti nominated as Italian PM By Europe correspondent Emma Alberici, wires Italy's president has nominated economics professor Mario Monti to lead a new government tasked with rescuing the country's economy in the wake of Silvio Berlusconi's resignation. More » Police confirm investigation into Roebuck suicide Arab League to meet on Syria crisis Concerns raised over APEC trade deal Commandos take control of Rio's biggest slum Business More Business » APEC leaders agree to slash green tariffs By political correspondent Sabra Lane Without an Hawaiian shirt in sight, APEC leaders commit to cutting tariffs on environmental goods to no more than 5 per cent by the end of 2015. More » Concerns raised over APEC trade deal Wong warns of tough spending cuts Monti nominated as Italian PM Elders posts third straight loss Home loans up as lending slumps Japan rebounds from post-quake slump Local market gains in early trade Politics More Politics » Government gives debt-laden Adelaide Zoo $2.6m By Nick Harmsen Debt-ridden Adelaide Zoo is being given a multi-million-dollar loan to help wipe off some of its debts. The South Australian Government will give the zoo $2.6 million to meet its loan debt to the Westpac Bank. Treasurer Jack Snelling has decided to increase the annual grant to the zoo from $3.1 million to $4.5 million. More » Wong warns of tough spending cuts WA to introduce tough new bikie laws Brown wants debate on US troop expansion Rudd mum on US troop boost, takes aim at Greens Sport More Sport » Police confirm investigation into Roebuck suicide By Africa correspondent Ginny Stein South African police confirm an investigation is underway but aren't giving away any more details about the circumstances surrounding ABC commentator Peter Roebuck's death in Cape Town. More » Old tricks from new Dog Hasler Kangaroos try the Cherry on Daly's cake Hamilton pounces on rare Vettel retirement Federer coasts to first Paris title Day sets sights for the top Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Murdoch faces tough questions at hacking inquiry James Murdoch is accused of running his media empire like a "mafia boss" during a parliamentary inquiry into the UK phone hacking scandal. More » Stranded humpback whale frees itself Wallaby milk could give premature babies a bounce Stem cell breakthrough for Parkinson's disease World's smallest 4wd is a billionth of a metre long Environment More Environment » Marathon starts legal fight over Arkaroola mining ban Explorer Marathon Resources is taking legal action against the South Australian Government over a total mining ban imposed on the Arkaroola wilderness region of the Flinders Ranges. Marathon has been seeking compensation for its costs since the former premier Mike Rann announced several months ago the Government would proclaim a ban because of the area's unique environmental qualities. More » Groundwater contamination prompts EPA warning In pictures: Mystery marine disease off Gladstone Activists outraged at use of protected Tassie timber Windsor dismisses Judas attack 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   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. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters