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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 26 Sep, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Federal intervention to kickstart NSW CSG sector The Federal Government says it is intervening to fast-track coal seam gas (CSG) projects in New South Wales in response to the state's "gas crisis". Speaking at an "energy security summit" of stakeholders from the gas industry in Sydney today, Federal Resources Minister Ian Macfarlane said thousands of jobs could be lost and gas prices could spike in the state if moves were not taken to unlock CSG reserves. He said he wanted to see more CSG rigs in place "by Christmas" and had spoken to Premier Barry O'Farrell about ways to overcome resistance to CSG drilling from famers and other landowners. And he also flagged the possibility of a federal move to harmonise CSG laws across all states and territories, including a "one-stop shop" arrangement for CSG approvals - a suggestion which has drawn the ire of the Greens. More » Adrian Bayley loses bid to reduce sentence Bushfire closes Pacific Hwy as strong winds arrive US tests F-16 fighter jet without pilot Man grows replacement nose on forehead Team USA in remarkable America's Cup fightback More Analysis » Foreign aid cuts: saving lives is a low priority The Coalition says it will be using foreign aid savings to fund major road projects in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. It could have said the money was coming from any number of savings areas. The point was purely political - there is no doubting which form of spending has the greater potential to win votes. But while foreign aid is a sitting duck for politicians, we shouldn't forget the lives that would have been lost and the children who would have gone uneducated with Australia's generosity. More » Climate change belief is a question of trust The great "gas crisis" swindle Tony Abbott's incredible disappearing act Bill, we hardly know ye Student media needs student fees to survive The land of milk and money A new start for America and Iran An adult is back in charge of the arts Will the NBN become Malcolm's Mess? Just In More Just In » Minister appalled by 'disgusting' schools in remote NSW The man in charge of NSW Education system has blamed successive state governments for the dire condition of some schools in remote areas. More » Judge sentences would-be mercenary bound for West Papua Man grows replacement nose on forehead Abbott plays down impact of DIY super on property Bushfire closes Pacific Hwy as strong winds arrive Sheikh concedes defeat in ACT Senate race Killer paranoid and drugged, double murder trial told Blood pressure device helping reduce medication Adrian Bayley loses bid to reduce sentence Qld heatwave to break more September records World More World » Man grows replacement nose on forehead Images have been released of a Chinese man that has had a new nose grown on his forehead. More » Israel to ease some restrictions on Gaza Strip Three astronauts take rocket shortcut to space US tests F-16 fighter jet without pilot Michael Jackson damages claim absurd: promoters US senator reads from Dr Seuss book during 21-hour speech Business More Business » Abbott plays down impact of DIY super on property By business reporter Pat McGrath Prime Minister Tony Abbott has played down a warning from the Reserve Bank that a spike in investment by self-managed super funds could be pushing up house prices. Mr Abbott says he is confident that the superannuation system is working well, but suggested improvements could be made to the $1.6 trillion industry. More » Ministers at odds over need for CSG intervention Only 16 of the top 200 Australian listed companies meet gender diversity standards Telstra's decision to sack 1,100 workers seen as part of its long-term transition Are the big chains' discount vouchers forcing small petrol stations out of business? Politics More Politics » Minister appalled by 'disgusting' schools in remote NSW The man in charge of NSW Education system has blamed successive state governments for the dire condition of some schools in remote areas. More » No plans to scrap university amenities fee: Abbott Mundine flags shake-up of Indigenous spending US senator reads from Dr Seuss book during 21-hour speech Kerry signs UN arms treaty, says won't harm US rights Sport More Sport » Team USA takes America's Cup Oracle Team USA completed a miracle comeback in arguably the greatest America's Cup series ever, winning 9-8. More » Hawks focus on Fremantle not Clarkson's future Larkham or Fisher to inherit Brumbies head coaching job Roosters dragged into NRL drugs saga Can Hawthorn answer the challenge from Fremantle? Earl breaks silence on peptides Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Man grows replacement nose on forehead Images have been released of a Chinese man that has had a new nose grown on his forehead. More » Recycled plastic bags might have medical use Swedish court reduces sentence for Pirate Bay founder Labor says Coalition NBN will snub regions Push to save Easter Island statues from destruction Environment More Environment » Recycled plastic bags might have medical use By Matthew Doran Recycled plastic shopping bags might have a valuable future, even in targeted treatment of cancer cells. More » Detained Greenpeace activists arrive in Russian port Greenpeace activists to face piracy charges over oil platform protest Climate Council will stay independent: Flannery Push to save Easter Island statues from destruction About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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