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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 17 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australia handed MH370 search zone after 'good night' call revealed Australia has been handed control of the southern Indian Ocean search for missing jet MH370, after investigators revealed someone broadcast "good night" from the cockpit after the plane's tracking systems were switched off. Tony Abbott told Question Time today that along with assuming responsibility for the "southern vector" search, Australia has also committed more resources to the operation. Investigators believe the plane could have flown in two different directions after its tracking systems were turned off - one north west into Asia and another path south west into the Indian Ocean. They say someone had broadcast the informal sign-off "all right, good night" after the plane's tracking systems had been disabled, a revelation that could further heighten suspicions of hijacking or sabotage. More » Bureaucrats given 'two days' to plan home insulation scheme South Australia election: Key independents in talks about which side might form government Abbott hopes for 'renaissance of forestry' following Tas election Daniel Ricciardo's Grand Prix appeal verdict may be weeks away Chinese property investment to be examined as House Economics Committee reviews foreign investment laws Surfer injured by dolphin in waves off NSW south coast More Analysis » The myth of NAPLAN stress The catalogue of life events that children find stressful or traumatic is, sadly, quite extensive. Family breakdowns, injury, neglect, abuse, and bullying are just some of the things on the list. Doing a few pen and paper tests at school every two years? Not so much. If students find NAPLAN tests too stressful, wait till they find out what it's like trying to get a driver's licence or a good job if they're illiterate. More » It's blue skies for Abbott, but will he take advantage? Don't be fooled, FoFA changes would be enormous For Tassie and SA, it was all about the jobs Adding to the pile of disposable state premiers Male privilege extends beyond the airwaves Tassie timber has never faced such a threat Biennale and Brandis: when art and politics collide Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll? Give us something new Social media has nothing on these political disasters Just In More Just In » Widodo confirms presidential bid as Indonesian election campaign begins Karon Snowdon As campaigning begins for Indonesia's parliamentary polls, Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo confirms his presidential bid. More » Westpac chief economist Evans changes rate call to on hold Greens to push to change law on animal testing Climate change's effect on crops worse than thought: study Ricciardo appeal verdict may be weeks away Mother tells abuse inquiry of son's nightmares and depression Bureaucrats given 'two days' to plan home insulation scheme Morwell South residents told they can go home Australia handed MH370 search zone after 'good night' call revealed Surfer injured by dolphin in waves off NSW south coast World More World » Widodo confirms presidential bid as Indonesian election campaign begins Karon Snowdon As campaigning begins for Indonesia's parliamentary polls, Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo confirms his presidential bid. More » Australia handed MH370 search zone after 'good night' call revealed Warming melts last stable edge of Greenland ice sheet PNG court launches inquiry into Manus detention centre Crimea secession poll closes, Russia claims 93 per cent approval Gunmen kill 100 in attacks on Nigerian villages: local officials Business More Business » Westpac chief economist Evans changes rate call to on hold By business reporter Michael Janda Westpac's chief economist Bill Evans has dropped his persistent forecast of further rate cuts, and is now predicting that rates will stay on hold for 18 months before rising late next year. More » Chinese property investment to be examined by House Economics Committee New car sales edge higher, driven by luxury models Convicted insider trader John Gay seeks to run family business Chinese company Alibaba prepares for US listing Shares marginally in the red following Wall St fall on Friday Politics More Politics » Greens to push to change law on animal testing By consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge A bill calling for an end to cosmetic testing on animals will be introduced to Parliament this week by Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon. More » Husic calls for apology over Habib flyer in SA election Hundreds march on Parliament House against government policies Abbott hopes for 'renaissance of forestry' following Tas election Key SA independents in talks over next government Sport More Sport » Clarke broke shoulder in Morkel bumper barrage Michael Clarke has been left with a fractured shoulder from the barrage of bouncers he received against South Africa. More » Yow Yeh to retire from rugby league Clarkson extends deal with Hawks Ricciardo appeal verdict may be weeks away Garry Lyon calls on Swans to help out Franklin Senden dreams of major success after long-awaited win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Warming melts last stable edge of Greenland ice sheet The last edge of the Greenland ice sheet that resisted global warming has now become unstable, adding billions of tonnes of meltwater to rising seas, scientists have said. More » DNA test a possible solution to cattle dehorning procedures 3D printed parts used in facial reconstruction surgery Web inventor calls for internet bill of rights Tropical fruit tourism 'thriving in NSW' Environment More Environment » Climate change's effect on crops worse than thought: study A new study on the impacts of climate change shows warming will lead to heavier losses in global crop yields than previously believed. 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