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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 24 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » South Africa wins dramatic second Test against Australia by Dean Bilton South Africa has pulled off a dramatic 231 run win over Australia in the second Test in Port Elizabeth. More » Candelight vigils held for slain asylum seeker Cyberbullying back in spotlight following Dawson's death Ukraine selects interim leader as ousted president goes into hiding At least 16 people injured in blast in Bangkok shopping area Government urged to act to prevent truck rollovers Party time at Sochi closing ceremony More Analysis » Don't fall for the Qantas ruse The government's hardline approach to corporate welfare has been applied haphazardly, and now the rush to respond to pleas for assistance from Qantas is raising hackles. While the airline's management blames external factors for its issues, there's no doubt Qantas has made a number of mistakes that have contributed to its demise. And now any move by the federal government to guarantee its debt would expose taxpayers to a high risk enterprise they cut loose two decades ago. More » Manus Island violence: shocking but not surprising 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 Just In More Just In » Liberal candidate says sorry for Facebook remarks A Liberal candidate for the SA election has apologised for disparaging comments he made on Facebook. More » Liberal MP Kelly O'Dwyer incorrect on Australia's refugee intake Candelight vigils held for slain asylum seeker Party time at Sochi closing ceremony Mugabe celebrates 90th birthday Pope warns against 'intrigue, favouritism' South Africa wins dramatic second Test against Australia Taliban kill 21 Afghan soldiers in border raid Landslides in Indonesia's Papua kill 11, two missing Canada beat Sweden to defend ice hockey gold World More World » Party time at Sochi closing ceremony Sochi 2014 ended with an homage to Russian history as IOC chief Thomas Bach hailed the dawn of a "new Russia". More » Mugabe celebrates 90th birthday Pope warns against 'intrigue, favouritism' South Africa wins dramatic second Test against Australia Taliban kill 21 Afghan soldiers in border raid Landslides in Indonesia's Papua kill 11, two missing Business More Business » G20 finance ministers agree to lift global growth target The G20 finance ministers meeting has agreed to target a lift in global growth that is 2 per cent higher than current forecasts over five years. Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey said it would represent an increase in global GDP of more than $2 trillion. Mr Hockey said meeting the target will require increasing investment but that it could create "tens of millions of new jobs". "In a major step forward, the G20 finance ministers and Central Bank governors have decided to put a number on our aspiration," Mr Hockey 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 » Liberal candidate says sorry for Facebook remarks A Liberal candidate for the SA election has apologised for disparaging comments he made on Facebook. More » Liberal MP Kelly O'Dwyer incorrect on Australia's refugee intake Candelight vigils held for slain asylum seeker Taliban kill 21 Afghan soldiers in border raid Government urged to act to prevent truck rollovers Sport More Sport » South Africa wins dramatic second Test against Australia by Dean Bilton South Africa has pulled off a dramatic 231 run win over Australia in the second Test in Port Elizabeth. More » Party time at Sochi closing ceremony Liverpool boosts top-four claims Folau stars in Waratahs' win over Force Canada beat Sweden to defend ice hockey gold Heart post upset victory over ladder leaders Roar Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Qld scientists hope to turn China's red bayberry into Aussie favourite By Eric Tlozek Queensland scientists are hoping to turn a traditional Chinese fruit into a new Australian favourite. More » Researchers use sensors to develop new car crash avoidance systems 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 Environment More Environment » Landslides in Indonesia's Papua kill 11, two missing Landslides in Indonesia have killed 11 and left two people missing after Papua province experienced heavy rains. 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