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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 22 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Labor angered by plan to give Cabinet documents to insulation inquiry By Will Ockenden The Government says it will make confidential Cabinet documents from the former Labor government available to a royal commission into the home insulation scheme. The documents have been requested by the commission into the multi-billion dollar policy, which has been blamed for four deaths and hundreds of house fires. Labor has attacked the decision to release the documents, saying it undermines the long-standing principle of Cabinet confidentiality. "In every future Cabinet meeting, ministers will be looking over their shoulders, will be thinking 'perhaps what I say here will become public'," shadow attorney-general Mark Dreyfus said. But Prime Minister Tony Abbott has defended the move, saying the inquiry needs to find out what went wrong. More » TV host Charlotte Dawson found dead Brandis issued 'please explain' to AFP over raids on Seven Man in induced coma after shallow dive into Sydney rock pool Victorian MP charged with firearms offences Protesters sceptical of deal to end Ukraine bloodshed Late wickets swing advantage to South Africa More Analysis » Manus Island violence: shocking but not surprising An innocent man came to Australia in search of a safe haven. Instead, he was killed under the Australian Government's watch.  While the chaos and violence at the Manus Island detention centre was shocking, it was not surprising. It's hard not to feel this was the inevitable outcome of Australia's detention policies. The tragic death, the dozens of injuries sustained and conflicting accounts make the need for an independent inquiry imperative. More » Intellectual property is what drives biotech innovation WA distraction to test Coalition numbers Army's great orator and his ocean vision So you think you can spot a liar? Reality bites: pollies fake it for the cameras WA is heading back to the polls - what can we expect? Point of order on Murray Inquiry Sorry Shane, but we need a break Wolf Creek 2: luring the lucrative murder tourists Just In More Just In » Man critical after one-punch attack on Sunshine Coast A 53-year-old man is in a critical condition after being injured in a one-punch attack on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. More » Brandis issued 'please explain' to AFP over raids on Seven Obama meets with Dalai Lama, upsetting China Victorian MP charged with firearms offences Sydney hosts record attempt for world's biggest blind date Mission Australia cuts 70 jobs from employment service Voting underway in Queensland seat of Redcliffe TV host Charlotte Dawson found dead Man in induced coma after shallow dive into Sydney rock pool Man charged over Melbourne double murder World More World » Obama meets with Dalai Lama, upsetting China US president Barack Obama has held low-key talks with the Dalai Lama, prompting anger from the Chinese government. More » Protesters sceptical of deal to end Ukraine bloodshed At least 11 people killed in Somalia presidential palace attack Researchers use sensors to develop new car crash avoidance systems Rebekah Brooks denies having affair with Andy Coulson At least six injured in Bangkok grenade attack Business More Business » Treasurer Hockey makes case for tough reform decisions at G20 summit By business editor Peter Ryan, staff As the G20 summit enters its second full day, Treasurer Joe Hockey has been making the case for tough decisions that could come as part of the Federal Government's reform agenda. Mr Hockey is using the G20 meetings as a platform to talk up issues such as the ageing population, stimulating growth, cutting unemployment, reducing red tape and encouraging infrastructure spending in a post-financial crisis world. "There is a general mood of intention to deliver real outcomes," the Treasurer said. More » Mission Australia cuts 70 jobs from employment service Executives don't know whether they're coming or going in Myer-DJs saga Qantas denies reports it will axe 3,000 jobs Trade-off for flexible working may be extended Shell announces $2.9b refinery, service station sale to Vitol Politics More Politics » Brandis issued 'please explain' to AFP over raids on Seven Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the Attorney-General has issued a "polite please explain" to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) over its raids on Channel Seven's offices. More » Obama meets with Dalai Lama, upsetting China Victorian MP charged with firearms offences Mission Australia cuts 70 jobs from employment service Voting underway in Queensland seat of Redcliffe Sport More Sport » Late wickets swing advantage to South Africa by Dean Bilton Australia's top order fell apart in Port Elizabeth as South Africa took the initiative on day two of the second Test. More » Day through to quarters at WGC Match Play German, Italian athletes thrown out of Sochi for doping Rooney re-signs with United until 2019 Ahn becomes greatest Olympic short-track skater Para-snowboarder Matthew Robinson dies Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Researchers use sensors to develop new car crash avoidance systems By science and environment reporter Jake Sturmer Researchers in Germany developing the next generation of crash avoidance systems for cars have set up sensors to analyse crashes and near misses. More » NBN Co to launch trial of alternative broadband network Canberra is nation's hot spot for broadband access Facebook acquires WhatsApp in $19 billion deal Monkey controls another's movement via computer link Environment More Environment » Nun, 84, jailed for breaking into US nuclear facility An elderly nun who broke into one of the most carefully guarded nuclear facilities in the United States has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison. More » Government to review Renewable Energy Target Kerry warns of climate change threat US, China to share policy ideas to fight global warming Bushfire-hit farmer sees hope by de-stocking 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. 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