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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 05 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Schapelle Corby's parole to be considered within three days Schapelle Corby's parole will be considered within three days, Indonesia's justice minister says. More » Banks in the firing line after ANZ fees ruling Gittany previously threatened fiancée's life, court hears Unions reject penalty rates review Sharman Stone says orchardists committing suicide amid SPC Ardmona row Girl's allergic reaction sparks debate over school nut ban Accused in murder of Chris Lane 'thought bullets were blanks' More Analysis » An age of entitlement? Not quite Any "age of entitlement" Treasurer Joe Hockey thinks existed was over years ago, but that hasn't stopped him from using the line to foreshadow deep budget cuts. The December economic forecast verged on being overly pessimistic and could be setting the Abbott government up for positive news if the budget deficit comes out less than predicted. But we have to wonder if any turnaround is due to an "age of personal responsibility" or simply negative numbers laying the foundation for gains. More » Are Nutella sandwiches worth the risk to Amelie's life? The case for coal is running out No more currency bailout - the RBA has spoken PM’s ABC critique masks deeper security debate The $51 billion question: what is in it for Putin? It's all relative: The poverty wars are back Anything more than a trim could hurt the economy Preparing for the post-boom economy A true artist's candle flickers out Just In More Just In » Journalists start arriving at Sochi, ready or not Hotels still under construction, doorknobs falling off and locked fire escapes are just some of what journalists covering the Winter Olympics are discovering. More » Child welfare officers aware of abuse at Salvation Army boys home Gay Cubans reflect on life in communist nation Parents on Newstart reveal decline in nutrition, mental health NSW Government welcomes signs of decision on second Sydney airport Security video shows 'heavy-handed' treatment of train passenger Fishermen rescued after spending night in ocean Schapelle Corby's parole to be considered within three days Grassfire threatens homes at Taradale Penalties increased to 21 years for performing genital mutilation in NSW World More World » Journalists start arriving at Sochi, ready or not Hotels still under construction, doorknobs falling off and locked fire escapes are just some of what journalists covering the Winter Olympics are discovering. More » Gay Cubans reflect on life in communist nation Robert Ford, US Ambassador to Syria, to retire Winter-weary US struck by another big storm Scotland becomes 17th country to approve same-sex marriages Alleged Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht faces new charge Business More Business » Banks in the firing line after ANZ fees ruling By consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge The ANZ bank may be liable to pay its customers "tens of millions of dollars", according to the law firm that led a successful class action against the bank over its fees. The Federal Court today handed a partial victory to ANZ customers who joined in a class action to recoup $57 million in fees. The court ruled that the late payment fees the bank charged customers were extravagant, exorbitant and unconscionable. But Justice Michele Gordon said that other fees the bank charged, including honour and dishonour fees, and over-limit fees on credit cards, were reasonable. Andrew Watson, from Maurice Blackburn, says while establishing the amount owed to affected customers would take weeks, he expected to stretch into the "tens of millions of dollars". He said the ruling also opened the way for customers of other banks to claim unfair treatment on fees. More » Echo CEO leaves, casinos post falls in revenue Australian shares edge lower despite Wall St bounce Services near return to growth, surging new orders a positive sign Unions reject penalty rates review Gates steps down as Microsoft chairman as new CEO named Politics More Politics » Parents on Newstart reveal decline in nutrition, mental health Single parents who were last year moved off the sole parent payment say their children are suffering social and emotional distress as well as poor nutrition, a survey shows. More » Abbott says up to ABC whether it apologises over Navy stories Unions reject penalty rates review Robert Ford, US Ambassador to Syria, to retire Sharman Stone says orchardists committing suicide amid SPC Ardmona row Sport More Sport » Pietersen's England career over Kevin Pietersen's England career has ended after ECB officials announced they wanted to rebuild the side without him. More » Aussie paceman hit the nets and Rogers Shaun White facing 'intimidating' slopestyle course Australia's freestyle champ back with an itch Bellamy seeking end to Smith speculation Numbers reveal Webb the one to beat in Masters Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Cold shower may be secret to burning fat By Sarah Hawke About 10 minutes of shivering can provide the same results as an hour of moderate exercise, new research shows. More » Qld scientists to develop system to track disease outbreaks online Researchers probe monsoonal storms for ice crystal clues Cells 'shocked' back to embryonic state using acid Sunscreen containing nanoparticles is safe to use, research shows Environment More Environment » NSW environment office shift 'not a downgrade' By state political reporters Liz Foschia and Sarah Gerathy The NSW Government has defended the decision to shift the Office of Environment and Heritage out of the Premier's department. More » Two in three Australians drive to work, study of commuting habits finds Volcano eruption in Indonesia Tour operators say Abbot Point decision will affect reef, tourism Thousands rally nationwide against WA shark-cull policy About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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