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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 01 Jan, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australia ushers in 2014 with fireworks extravaganza Australia has brought in the new year with millions of people around the country dazzled by massive fireworks displays. About 1.5 million people gathered at Sydney Harbour to watch the country's biggest fireworks show take off from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. It was the first time in more than a decade that the Opera House played a major role in the extravaganza, with fireworks exploding from four Opera House's sails. Artist Reg Mombassa, best known for his work for the surfwear brand Mambo, was the creative ambassador for this year's display. Fireworks lit up the harbour as this year's bridge motif - a blinking eye - was revealed. A waterfall of golden sparks showered down from the bridge towards the end of the show. More » Indonesia concerns revealed in Hawke cabinet papers Indonesian police in shoot-out with suspected terrorist cell outside Jakarta Michael Schumacher undergoes second operation Rescuers poised to evacuate stranded ship More Analysis » Australia's march to free speech has begun The High Court's decision in Unions NSW vs New South Wales is one of the most significant decisions for democracy and human rights in Australian history. It's on par with the 1951 decision which quashed the Communist Party Dissolution Bill. It reveals a High Court inching - slowly, reluctantly, unhappily - towards a full-blown recognition of the human right to freedom of speech and freedom of association: the sort of uncompromising liberties expressly found in United States' First Amendment. More » Language as a selfie of the soul in 2013 A new tax on illness Ashes: every which way to lose Taking Australia's decency for granted 2013 in politics: the power of three Australia's love affair with the jewel sea A time to be thankful for the market economy (really) Summers of our content Revisiting the Jesus meme Just In More Just In » Man found dead on beach after out-of-control New Year's Party in WA A man has been found stabbed to death on a remote island beach after a New Year's Eve brawl in WA. More » Indonesian police in shoot-out with suspected terrorist cell outside Jakarta New Year's celebrations around the world South Sudan rivals agree to peace talks as fighting continues Indonesia concerns revealed in Hawke cabinet papers Australia ushers in 2014 with fireworks extravaganza Schumacher undergoes second operation, condition improving: doctors Rescuers wait for break in weather to evacuate ship stuck in Antarctic ice Stradbroke fire forces campers to evacuate Israel frees Palestinian prisoners, pushes settlement plan World More World » Indonesian police in shoot-out with suspected terrorist cell outside Jakarta By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts Indonesian police on the outskirts of the capital Jakarta are caught up in a shoot-out with suspected terrorists. More » South Sudan rivals agree to peace talks as fighting continues Schumacher undergoes second operation, condition improving: doctors Israel frees Palestinian prisoners, pushes settlement plan Judge extends order keeping brain-dead girl on ventilator 19,000 flee erupting volcano in Indonesia Business More Business » Share market ends boon year with a whimper By business reporter Michael Janda After trading a little down, then a little up, the share market has failed to add to its 15 per cent annual gain on the last trading day of 2013. More » Aussie dollar forecast to fall to 80 cents in 2014 New phone reforms reducing complaints, more improvements to come: telco ombudsman Home lending leads as business borrowing falls in November Myer website still down after Christmas crash Politics More Politics » South Sudan rivals agree to peace talks as fighting continues The government of South Sudan and rebel leaders have agreed to attend peace talks in Ethiopia, mediators say, as fighting continues to ravage the country. More » Indonesia concerns revealed in Hawke cabinet papers WHO could soon recommend people cut sugar intake by half, report says Switzerland grants Mikhail Khodorkovsky three-month visa Dozens dead in DR Congo after attack by renegade prophet's militia Sport More Sport » Klinger guides Strikers to BBL win over Scorchers Michael Klinger has belted the Adelaide Strikers to victory over the Perth Scorchers. More » Late show leads Mariners to win over Glory Hewitt holds off up-and-comer Kokkinakis Mixed doubles loss sees Australia out of Hopman Cup reckoning Bright prepared to pull out of Sochi Games Messages of support flood in for critical Michael Schumacher Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Rescuers wait for break in weather to evacuate ship stuck in Antarctic ice Passengers and crew on board a stricken research ship in Antarctica are not expected to be back in Australia for at least a couple of weeks. More » Bad weather delays Antarctic ship rescue plans Australian icebreaker abandons attempt to reach ship stranded in Antarctica Man survives first week with artificial heart Bad weather holds off Antarctic rescue Environment More Environment » Rescuers wait for break in weather to evacuate ship stuck in Antarctic ice Passengers and crew on board a stricken research ship in Antarctica are not expected to be back in Australia for at least a couple of weeks. 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