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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 13 Jan, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Firefighters contain WA blaze after 27 homes lost At least 27 homes have been destroyed after a massive bushfire in the Perth Hills area of Western Australia and a man has been killed while preparing his home for a separate blaze in the area. Conditions have eased overnight and fire crews have been able to contain the Parkerville fire, which has burned more than 650 hectares. The blaze started on Sunday morning in Parkerville and moved rapidly to surrounding areas, including Stoneville and Mount Helena, aided by strong winds and high temperatures. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) warns that the number of homes lost could rise as more of the affected area is assessed. More » Search for missing father and daughter enters third day Three dead after car crash in Melbourne French president's partner in hospital after learning of affair claims Relief efforts underway after destructive Cyclone Ian hits Tonga Almost 700 people killed in eight days in Syria Aaron Finch century propels Australia to opening ODI win over England at the MCG More Analysis » Our 2015 World Cup campaign starts here One Day cricket has gone from being derided for being too superficial and slap-dash, to now being tarred as too slow relative to its flashier white-ball cousin. However, the greatest enemy of the format is its own early success. The critique is simple: so many games, so many series, yet more often than not, so little at stake. The good news is that the imminent World Cup being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand at the back end of next summer means that we now have a major reason to pay attention the series against England. 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More » Israelis pay respects to Sharon lying in state in parliament Two Australians feared killed by rebels in Syria French president's partner in hospital after learning of affair claims Search for missing father and daughter enters third day UK forces accused of war crimes in Iraq, dossier reveals Three dead after car crash in Melbourne Almost 700 people killed in eight days in Syria Relief efforts underway in cyclone-hit Tonga Firefighters contain WA blaze after 27 homes lost World More World » Israelis pay respects to Sharon lying in state in parliament Middle East Correspondent Matt Brown, wires Thousands of Israelis from all walks of life have come to pay their respects at the nation's parliament where the body of former prime minister Ariel Sharon is lying in state. More » French president's partner in hospital after learning of affair claims UK forces accused of war crimes in Iraq, dossier reveals Almost 700 people killed in eight days in Syria Relief efforts underway in cyclone-hit Tonga Permit to hunt endangered rhino sells for $390,000 Business More Business » Construction sector urges infrastructure reforms to lower cost to taxpayers By Melissa Clarke The construction sector thinks it has an answer to what it says is one of the nation's pressing problems - the high cost of infrastructure development. It is urging both the Commonwealth and state governments to radically rethink the way big projects are managed. The market domination of a few heavyweight contractors as well as a lack of public sector expertise are being highlighted as key areas for reform. More » New home sales surge on unit developments Saputo extends Warrnambool offer Telstra cops ACMA fine for service standard breaches Market closes down as investors await US jobs figures Politics More Politics » Israelis pay respects to Sharon lying in state in parliament Middle East Correspondent Matt Brown, wires Thousands of Israelis from all walks of life have come to pay their respects at the nation's parliament where the body of former prime minister Ariel Sharon is lying in state. More » French president's partner in hospital after learning of affair claims UK forces accused of war crimes in Iraq, dossier reveals Palmer vows to repeal Newman legislation if elected in Qld NSW Government urged to make maths compulsory for year 12 students Sport More Sport » City, Liverpool on the move in Premier League Manchester City has beaten Newcastle to reclaim top spot, while a Liverpool win at Stoke moves them to fourth. More » Finch ton helps Australia to opening ODI win Rafter to play Open doubles with Hewitt Hewitt confident ahead of 18th Australian Open Home slam expectations no problem: Stosur Australia slumps to 5 for 57 in women's Ashes Test Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Humans could wipe out 75 per cent of all species: expert Humans could wipe out three quarters of the Earth's species within 240 to 500 years in an event known as a mass extinction, a Hobart-based scientist says. More » CSIRO makes Brisbane girl a titanium dragon Decline of top predators a threat to ecosystems Tequila plant could produce cheap biofuel Keyless entry concerns after woman trapped in car Environment More Environment » BP loses bid to have spill compensation reassessed BP has lost its bid for a reassessment of compensation paid to companies and coastal residents affected by the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010. 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