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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 27 Sep, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Coalition must address Downer's swipe at Indonesia: Bowen Acting Labor leader Chris Bowen says the Coalition must "come out of hiding" to address former foreign minister Alexander Downer's blunt rebuke of Indonesia's stance on asylum seekers. Mr Downer directly addressed Indonesia's foreign minister Marty Natalegawa on ABC television last night, saying Indonesian crews are breaching Australian sovereignty and he should not be "taking shots" at the Coalition. The comments came after Dr Natalegawa made the rare move of releasing the details of a private meeting he had with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop in New York. Mr Bowen told Lateline that Mr Downer's comments may be seen as reflecting the Coalition's stance, and the Government must either endorse or repudiate them. More » Interpol issues Red Alert for White Widow Samantha Lewthwaite Police officer shot in face during Gold Coast robbery Qatar World Cup organisers accused of treating workers as slaves Doctors want Tasmanian referendum on voluntary euthanasia Divers find bodies near Italy cruise ship wreck Sandor Earl says Stephen Dank abused his trust and insisted banned substances were fine More Analysis » While Labor looks inwards, Abbott goes untested For Labor, including the rank-and-file in its leadership ballot has been an energising experience at one of the low points in its history. But for Tony Abbott, the benefits have been even greater. The new administration is getting a softer settling in period than any other. At a time when its new ministers are on training wheels, there is really no effective opposition. And there is a great deal happening worthy of scrutiny: just look at Christopher Pyne's thought bubbles on higher education policy and David Johnston's suggestion that the ADF's fighting momentum should not be lost. More » Foreign aid cuts: saving lives is a low priority 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 Just In More Just In » Bishop chairs UN meeting as Syria resolution agreed on Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has chaired a meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York, as Syria talks reportedly inch towards a resolution. More » White Widow: Who is Samantha Lewthwaite? Arson squad investigates fatal house fire at Shepparton Man arrested after bomb discovered in garage Sister cities fight forces of globalisation Qatar World Cup organisers accused of treating workers as slaves Interpol issues Red Alert for White Widow Samantha Lewthwaite 16yo charged with starting Newcastle bushfire Police officer shot in face during Gold Coast robbery Doctors want Tasmanian referendum on voluntary euthanasia World More World » White Widow: Who is Samantha Lewthwaite? By Barbara Miller, staff As a schoolgirl she was described as average and shy, but now there is a global Red Alert out for the 29-year-old British woman known as the White Widow. More » Qatar World Cup organisers accused of treating workers as slaves Interpol issues Red Alert for White Widow Samantha Lewthwaite Two people injured in Guam hotel explosion Divers find bodies near Italy cruise ship wreck Pakistan blocks nation's first gay website, labelling it 'un-Islamic' 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 Market closes higher despite weak lead from Wall Street 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 Politics More Politics » Bishop chairs UN meeting as Syria resolution agreed on Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has chaired a meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York, as Syria talks reportedly inch towards a resolution. More » Sister cities fight forces of globalisation Coalition must address Downer's swipe at Indonesia: Bowen Australian Greenpeace activist to be detained in Russia for two months Diplomatic row brews as Abbott prepares to visit Indonesia Sport More Sport » Simpkin gets AFL grand final Hawks call-up, Freo unchanged Hawthorn has recalled fringe player Jonathan Simpkin for the AFL grand final, while Fremantle names an unchanged side. More » Fremantle's Lyon calm ahead of grand final Dank used peptides at other clubs: Sandor Earl NRL to probe Roosters blood test crime link Wallabies not distracted by White's departure: McKenzie Larkham or Fisher to inherit Brumbies head coaching job 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 » Australian Greenpeace activist to be detained in Russia for two months A Russian court remands a group of Greenpeace activists including an Australian for two months over an open-sea Arctic oil protest. More » Greg Hunt orders water studies on 47 coal projects Recycled plastic bags might have medical use Detained Greenpeace activists arrive in Russian port Greenpeace activists to face piracy charges over oil platform protest 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 © 2013 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters