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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 09 Nov, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Asylum seekers headed for Christmas Island By Tom Nightingale, Eliza Borello and staff Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has instructed Australian authorities to take a group of 60 asylum seekers, rescued off the Indonesian coast on Thursday, to Christmas Island. Mr Morrison says the Government asked Jakarta to transfer the asylum seekers to Indonesia and that Indonesia is reviewing the request. However, it is understood Indonesia yesterday refused Australia's attempts to convince Jakarta to take the group back. Mr Morrison released a statement today saying the asylum seekers will be moved to Christmas Island "for rapid onward transfer to Manus Island or Nauru". The news comes as Prime Minister Tony Abbott told a Liberal Party conference that Australia's relationship with Indonesia is improving. More » Politician expenses: New rules announced in entitlements crackdown Typhoon Haiyan heads for Vietnam after devastating Philippines ADFA cadet sacked over Skype sex scandal DFAT confirms offers revoked for AusAID program New report predicts $10 billion deficit blowout Michael Clarke says he could play three more Ashes series for Australia 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 » Fires flare up on Sydney outskirts: RFS A grass fire which burnt more than 250 hectares on the western outskirts of Sydney yesterday has flared up again in the Kemps Creek area. More » DFAT confirms offers revoked for AusAID program Percy climbs early at Australian PGA British soldier faces life sentence for 'shocking' murder I could play three more Ashes series, says Clarke Police investigating explosives find, question man Man's body found on Victorian beach World's worst recent super storms Asylum seekers headed for Christmas Island Politician expenses: New rules announced in entitlements crackdown World More World » British soldier faces life sentence for 'shocking' murder By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires A British royal marine has been found guilty of murdering an injured Afghan insurgent by a military court and is facing a possible mandatory life sentence. More » World's worst recent super storms Blatter rules out January World Cup in Qatar US adds 200,000 jobs despite government shutdown Vietnam on alert for Super Typhoon Haiyan Egypt to hold fresh elections in February or March Business More Business » New report predicts $10 billion deficit blowout By Lexi Metherell A new assessment of the federal budget warns of a deficit blowout of nearly $10 billion and says there will not be a surplus for the foreseeable future without significant savings measures. The Budget Monitor from Deloitte Access Economics is supportive of the Federal Government's Commission of Audit to assess extra savings. But it has raised concerns about whether the Government will take unpopular decisions to improve the budget outcome and return to surplus within the promised 2016/17 timeframe. The assessment has forecast a budget deficit of $39.7 billion for this financial year, almost $10 billion higher than the Pre-Election Fiscal Outlook predicted. More » US adds 200,000 jobs despite government shutdown Almost 300 jobs to go as Qantas shuts Avalon base 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 Politics More Politics » DFAT confirms offers revoked for AusAID program The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed it has revoked offers made for next year's AusAID graduate program. More » New report predicts $10 billion deficit blowout Egypt to hold fresh elections in February or March Diplomats rush to Geneva amid hopes of Iran nuclear deal US crime fighter praises tough Qld anti-bikie laws Sport More Sport » Boban hangs on for Emirates Stakes win Boban has taken out the final Group One race of the Spring Carnival, winning the Emirates Stakes at Flemington. More » Percy climbs early at Australian PGA Aloisi under fire as Heart failure continues I could play three more Ashes series, says Clarke Sonny Bill Williams treble sees Kiwis thrash PNG Blatter rules out January World Cup in Qatar Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Public sector told not to renew contract workers' jobs By political reporter Jane Norman Commonwealth departments and agencies have been ordered to terminate the jobs of all contract workers when their terms expire, in a bid to meet the Coalition's target of reducing the public service by 12,000 jobs. More » Greens challenge charitable status of anti-wind farm group Scientists seek volunteers to have genetic code published on internet Australian schools to reap 3D printing benefits University investigates fresh claims of research misconduct 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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