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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 08 Nov, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Indonesia says it won't accept rescued asylum seekers By George Roberts and Jane Norman Indonesia's security affairs minister says his country will not accept a group of asylum seekers Australia has attempted to send back to Indonesia. The Navy has rescued passengers from an asylum seeker boat that got into trouble off the coast of Java yesterday morning. Indonesia says the boat was outside its territorial waters but it is understood Australia attempted to get Indonesia to take the asylum seekers back to Java. In a text message, Indonesia's coordinating minister for security and political affairs, Djoko Suyanto, told the ABC that Indonesia has never agreed to such wishes and will not accept returns of asylum seekers. Australia's Immigration Minister, Scott Morrison, could not say where the latest group would end up and rejected suggestions there was a mid-ocean stand-off between the two countries. More » Thomas Kelly's parents shocked at six-year sentence for son's killer Super typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda makes landfall in Philippines Explained: Australia's involvement with the NSA, the US spy agency at heart of global scandal Almost 300 jobs to go as Qantas shuts Avalon base Gittany judge summons Today Tonight producer amid contempt fears Australian bitcoin site hacked, $1 million in virtual currency stolen More Analysis » Punishing the men won't stop hazing As the ADF faces further allegations of hazing amongst sailors, we should consider why men might feel compelled to engage in this behaviour. What do they gain in terms of status or manhood in carrying it out on others? And how does the culture of their workplace suggest to them that this kind of behaviour might be what it wants from its men? Men are not naturally attracted to the practice of hazing. But hazing is a practice of masculinity which often allows men to claim their status as "real men" in a group. More » Does your film pass the Pobjie Test? There's nowhere to hide in Question Time The ugly powerplays behind the mad dash to space The soul of cricket is now found in PNG When grave facts and political calculation collide One day cricket should offer more than just slog fests Why Waubra residents want their town name back Policy backflips and the game of electoral Pooh-Sticks Still a pawn in the cruelty of the war on terror Just In More Just In » Explained: Australia's involvement with the NSA By Tim Leslie and Mark Corcoran The US National Security Agency (NSA) spying scandal was sparked by the release of documents by former NSA employee Edward Snowdon. More » Water official suspended after Obeid run-in, ICAC hears Julie Bishop questioned in Indonesia over spy claims Report reveals number of households facing stress on the rise Melbourne's famous graffiti lanes getting a new look Karen Williams murder accused faces court Bushfire emergency warning issued at Sydney's Kemps Creek Parents angry at uncertainty for Sydney Muslim school Australian basketball legend Ian Davies dies Mary River croc arrives at new home near Rockhampton World More World » Warnings Bougainville peace on verge of collapse There are warnings peace in Bougainville will collapse if the Australian Government doesn't lead a new development effort. More » US food agency moves to ban trans fats, says 20k heart attacks could be prevented Britain's top spies appear in the same place for first time ever Deadly typhoon sweeps across Philippines Hacked voicemails found in safe of Murdoch's UK news company, court told European court rules homosexuals facing persecution can seek asylum in the EU Business More Business » Almost 300 jobs to go as Qantas shuts Avalon base Qantas has announced it is closing its Avalon heavy maintenance facility near Geelong in Victoria, resulting in the loss of 300 jobs. The airline has confirmed that the plant, which maintains its ageing fleet of Boeing 747s, will close by the end of March next year. It said 53 Qantas employees and 246 contractors would be affected. "We're gradually retiring our 747 aircraft, which means there's just not enough work to keep the base at Avalon viable and productive," Qantas Australia CEO Lyell Strambi said. "Over the next four years there are 22 months with no scheduled maintenance at Avalon for our 747 aircraft. During this time there will be no aircraft in the hangar for our employees to work on." Unions say staff at the plant are bitterly disappointed and furious with management for closing the plant. More » RBA downgrades Australia's growth forecast Twitter share price doubles on debut on New York Stock Exchange Jobs outlook bleak even if Holden stays: union United States Food and Drug Administration moves to ban trans fats, citing health risks Politics More Politics » Explained: Australia's involvement with the NSA By Tim Leslie and Mark Corcoran The US National Security Agency (NSA) spying scandal was sparked by the release of documents by former NSA employee Edward Snowdon. More » Julie Bishop questioned in Indonesia over spy claims Britain's top spies appear in the same place for first time ever Asylum seeker flown off Nauru to give birth in Australia fears for her children's lives European court rules homosexuals facing persecution can seek asylum in the EU Sport More Sport » Adam Scott grabs lead at Australian PGA Masters champion Adam Scott has grabbed the outright lead after his second round at the Australian PGA Championship. More » Waterhouse's Tres Blue hearing adjourned Quitting was always on my mind: Schwarzer Webber targets Le Mans victory Myles ready for 'business end' of World Cup No play for second straight day in Hobart Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Greens challenge charitable status of anti-wind farm group By environment reporter Jake Sturmer One of Australia's most influential anti-wind farm lobbies is confident it will keep its charity status, despite a potential investigation by the Australian Taxation Office. More » Scientists seek volunteers to have genetic code published on internet Australian schools to reap 3D printing benefits University investigates fresh claims of research misconduct Russian rocket takes Sochi Olympic torch to space Environment More Environment » Shark attack survivor stirs fascination with great whites By Leah MacLennan After surviving a shark attack, Rodney Fox has become one of their fiercest advocates and works to share his passion. More » Greens challenge charitable status of anti-wind farm group BHP Billiton voices concern over any delay to carbon tax repeal Power prices will drop as soon as carbon tax goes: Hunt Greens target prominent anti-wind farm lobby group over oil industry links About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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