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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 18 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Meagher's killer appeals sentence The man convicted of raping and murdering Jill Meagher has lodged an appeal against his sentence. Ms Meagher, 29, was brutally attacked in a laneway in the inner-north Melbourne suburb of Brunswick last year. Adrian Ernest Bayley last month received a life sentence for her murder and was ordered to serve a minimum of 35 years behind bars. But yesterday, Bayley lodged an appeal in the Victorian Supreme Court. The court says Ms Meagher's family has been notified. More » Crisis health staff under scrutiny at toddler killing inquest Melbourne Zoo mourns the loss of 43yo silverback gorilla Kristi Abrahams to serve 16 years for murder of daughter Kiesha Snipers on hand during G20 summit in Brisbane State of Origin III: Streaker faces lifetime stadium ban after disrupting series decider More Analysis » It's time to talk about alternatives to carbon pricing Kevin Rudd's plan to "terminate" the carbon tax is just the latest in a series of moves beginning under Julia Gillard aimed at hollowing out Australian climate policy of everything but its shaky and frail market skeleton. Rudd is claiming that his first major policy announcement since again becoming Prime Minister will at once reduce cost of living pressures, offset budgetary impacts and save the climate. Now is the time to critically examine the EU model. We must avoid Europe's mistakes. More » How to translate shock into action on aged care What can Lebanon teach Australia about refugees? An invisible nod to the climate change sceptics Growing older: the challenge of the ages What lies ahead for a brave new Turkey? Getting it right on rural mental health Would an author by any other name sell as sweetly? Will Rudd's ETS save the environment? It depends The NBN will survive the federal election Just In More Just In » Mandela steadily improving, South African presidency says Nelson Mandela's health is "steadily improving", South Africa's presidency said on Thursday as the anti-apartheid legend began his 95th birthday and 15th wedding anniversary in hospital. More » Ex-bikie gang members jailed over cafe shooting Referendum comment leaves door open for early election Crisis health staff face toddler killing inquest Man convicted of glassing attack on singer Woolworths flags bigger losses at hardware chain Steam spotted near crippled nuclear power plant Khawaja and Harris in for Starc and Cowan: reports New minister to reassess Tarkine mine Stocks advance on Bernanke's steady hand World More World » Mandela steadily improving, South African presidency says Nelson Mandela's health is "steadily improving", South Africa's presidency said on Thursday as the anti-apartheid legend began his 95th birthday and 15th wedding anniversary in hospital. More » Steam spotted near crippled nuclear power plant R&A to review men-only golf clubs Heatwave alert in Britain following heatstroke deaths Cameron under pressure over relationship with Aussie lobbyist Woman finds flesh-eating maggots in her ear Business More Business » Largest wine company calls for scrapping of wine tax The head of Australia's largest wine company has called for the end of the Wine Equalisation Tax and rebate, saying it is being rorted. More » Stocks advance on Bernanke's steady hand Woodside revenues hit by shutdowns, maintenance Woolworths flags bigger losses at hardware chain Global markets buoyed by Bernanke's stimulus comments World Bank to stop funding coal-fired power stations Politics More Politics » Referendum comment leaves door open for early election By James Glenday It's a referendum many Australians haven't heard about, let alone understand. More » Cameron under pressure over relationship with Aussie lobbyist Federal Treasurer Chris Bowen defends changes to fringe benefits tax Former PM Julia Gillard signs book deal Rudd's ETS policy faces legislative hurdles Sport More Sport » Khawaja and Harris in for Starc and Cowan: reports Usman Khawaja and Ryan Harris will replace Mitchell Starc and Ed Cowan in the Australian Test side at Lord's, according to media reports. More » Inglis out for up to eight weeks Streaker faces lifetime stadium ban Clarke goes back to future as Arthur row rages McCaw to return for Crusaders against Reds R&A to review men-only golf clubs Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Human urine may be the future of recharging phones By Mary Ann Jolley British scientists claim to have discovered a way to use human urine to power mobile phones. More » Fasting, cutting calories may increase lifespan Astronaut nearly drowns in space after liquid leaks into helmet Big-nosed dinosaur offers clues about ancient continent Aussies confused by science fact or fiction: survey Environment More Environment » Heatwave alert in Britain following heatstroke deaths British authorities have issued a heatwave alert following the coldest spring for more than 50 years. More » Great Artesian Basin more extensive than thought Rudd's ETS policy faces legislative hurdles Bid to create world's largest ocean protection zone fails Gray encourages nuclear Australia debate 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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