ABC NewsMail - Afternoon Edition

NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 07 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Lifeboat tow-back video emerges as Defence Minister criticises ABC The first video of what appears to be a lifeboat full of asylum seekers being towed back to Indonesia under Operation Sovereign Borders has been obtained by the ABC. The video, received from Indonesian sources, appears to have been filmed from inside an orange lifeboat which is being towed by the Australian Customs vessel Triton on the high seas. At least one young child can be seen on board the lifeboat and another large vessel can be seen nearby. Yesterday the ABC broadcast vision of what is believed to be the same orange lifeboat washed up on the southern coast of Java on Wednesday night. The row over coverage of asylum seeker issues flared again today, with the Defence Minister accusing the ABC of "maliciously maligning" the Navy. More » Corby's sister visits Bali prison ahead of parole decision Obama says relationship with 'tough guy' Putin is good Sex crime charges laid against man 'married' to 13yo girl Police officers charged with raping woman while on duty in north Queensland Victorians urged to 'leave and live' ahead of weekend of critical fire danger Twitter shares shed billions on fears usage may be peaking More Analysis » The alleged communist Ian Macdonald betrayed Being an alleged closet Communist was, oddly, not the most significant point to be made about Arthur Gietzelt, who died last month. The former senior Labor politician was patron of Ian Macdonald, whose baleful influence on NSW Labor politic culminated in its present sorry state. Macdonald may seem like a convenient scapegoat for the problems of NSW Labor. But the divisions he played a large part in fostering meant the Left was in a weaker position to oppose the rising influence of figures such as Eddie Obeid. More » Getting the message straight on industry policy Gender diversity job data isn't just red tape Sea Shepherd should be banned from our ports Political debate obscures Australia Network values The $51 billion question: what is in it for Putin? Our Schapelle: a smuggler for all seasons Beyond the straitjacket of unions vs business It's not my fault I’m obsessed with toilets An age of entitlement? Not quite Just In More Just In » Australia's oldest farming family looks to the future By Fiona Breen Seven generations have braved cold springs. Now, Australia's oldest farming family contemplates its future. More » Cancer Council wants 50,000 volunteers for research Telco giants in court over adverts Corby's sister visits Bali prison ahead of parole decision Houston replaces Cosgrove in defence advisory role Drug ring smashed on NSW mid-north coast Lifeboat tow-back video emerges as Defence Minister criticises ABC Steyn v Johnson debate adds spice to Test series Mother and son plead not guilty to policeman's murder ATO offers 500 redundancies as it sheds jobs World More World » Obama says relationship with 'tough guy' Putin is good US president Barack Obama says while Russian president Vladimir Putin may seek to look like the tough guy in their joint appearances, the two leaders have a pragmatic and respectful relationship. More » Italian navy rescues 1,100 African asylum seekers News Corp profits down 4 per cent Coronation Street veteran cleared of rape, indecent assault charges 76-year-old celebrates birthday with cocaine binge Amnesty slams PNG for inaction over sorcery case Business More Business » Inflation fears trigger the Reserve Bank’s move away from further rate cuts By business reporter Michael Janda A steep rise in the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts to above its target range is the clear reason its board shifted decisively away from further rate cuts at Tuesday's meeting. The change in the RBA's expectations come in response to a surprise lift in the official December quarter inflation numbers released a fortnight ago. The RBA cites the fall in the Australian dollar as one factor driving consumer prices higher at an uncomfortably fast pace. More » UBS warns Australian banks are lowering lending standards News Corp profits down 4 per cent Twitter shares shed billions on fears usage may be peaking Joyce asks banks to help drought-stricken farmers Calls for carmaker Ford to clarify future intentions ahead of 2016 closure date Politics More Politics » Houston replaces Cosgrove in defence advisory role Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston is the new chair of the Defence SA Advisory Board, taking over from General Peter Cosgrove. More » Lifeboat tow-back video emerges as Defence Minister criticises ABC ABC asylum-seeker coverage 'maliciously maligned' Australian Navy: Defence Minister Scrap bush secondary schools, make Indigenous students boarders: report River services facing cuts due to reduced Murray funds Sport More Sport » Smith set to stay with Storm: Bellamy Melbourne skipper Cameron Smith looks to have turned his back on Brisbane to play out his NRL career with the Storm. More » Steyn v Johnson debate adds spice to Test series Judd to miss opening rounds of AFL season Tiger's niece makes Masters charge Pullin announced as Australia's Sochi flag bearer Bright advances to Women's Snowboard Slopestyle final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » From the sea to the stars: explore the best science visualisations These award-winning games and images will take you from the depths of the ocean to the vast expanse of the universe, via your brain, your gut and some "Fuzzy Deutzia". More » Bionic hand can now sense shape, texture Britain's $336m supersonic drone launched over the outback Cold shower may be secret to burning fat Qld scientists to develop system to track disease outbreaks online Environment More Environment » Former reef authority chair raises concern about dredge spill dumping plan By Matt Wordsworth A former chairman of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has expressed deep reservations about the decision to dump dredge spoil into the waters of the World Heritage area. More » Abbott wants Australia to be world leader in affordable energy NSW environment office shift 'not a downgrade' Two in three Australians drive to work, study of commuting habits finds Volcano eruption in Indonesia 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2014 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters