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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 28 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » MH370 search zone shifts after 'credible lead' The search area for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has shifted after a "credible lead" indicated the plane did not travel as far south into the Indian Ocean as first thought. The Boeing 777 is thought to have crashed on March 8 with 239 people on board, after flying thousands of kilometres off course. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) says new information suggests the plane was travelling at a higher speed than previously thought, which would increase fuel use and cut the distance it could travel. Ten aircraft and six vessels have been sent to the new search location, which is closer to the West Australian coast than the previous search zone. Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the new lead will be thoroughly investigated as experts from around the world work to solve the "baffling mystery". More » Abbott personally intervenes in Greste case 'Woman whipped at Salvation Army home, inquiry told Sir Peter Cosgrove sworn in as Governor-General Hockey says states support asset sale plan Michael Williamson jailed for at least five years over HSU fraud Serious criminal convictions no barrier to NSW police career More Analysis » How to spread gay rights beyond the West While the march of gay rights continues across the West, in parts of the world they are going backwards, with states hardening their repression of people on the basis of their sexuality. It is tempting to express outrage at abuses done in the name of protecting morality, but indignation is not the basis for good policy. We need strategic reflection on the best way to promote greater acceptance of sexual diversity in a world where too often it has become a touchstone for fear, prejudice and hatred. More » Closed borders are holding us back Forget the budget - let's talk knights and bigots RBA seems happy to boom till we bust MH370 rattles relationships in growing Asian bloc This is free speech on steroids Rage against the mainstream Culture wars distract from the Abbott non-agenda Don't tweak the FOFA amendments, trash them Why feminists should support childcare deregulation Just In More Just In » Abbott personally intervenes in Greste case Prime Minister Tony Abbott has personally intervened on behalf of detained Australian journalist Peter Greste. More » WA's share of GST slashed to record low Fiji set for September 17 poll Hockey says states support asset sale plan Royal commission hears safety discussed early in insulation scheme talks MH370 search zone shifts after 'credible lead' Former NSW premier Nathan Rees to quit politics Annual minimum wage battle kicks off Woman whipped at Salvation Army home, inquiry told 30 per cent increase in autism in US children: health officials World More World » Fiji set for September 17 poll Fiji's interim Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has announced the country will go the polls on September 17, the first to be held since 2006. More » 30 per cent increase in autism in US children: health officials US stocks ease on lingering Russia worries Turkey blocks YouTube after leaked audio posted online UN declares annexation of Crimea illegal Australia declines to support UN resolution on Sri Lanka war crimes inquiry Business More Business » Hockey looks to convince states on asset sales By political reporter Latika Bourke Joe Hockey says the states would be "mad not to" sign up to his offer of cash payments for infrastructure in return for the privatisation of state assets. More » Annual minimum wage battle kicks off Santos and AGL sign land access deal with farmers Senate committee suggests compromise on foreign ownership of Qantas G20 'sherpas' guide economic agenda at outback summit SPC to appeal tomato dumping decision Politics More Politics » Abbott personally intervenes in Greste case Prime Minister Tony Abbott has personally intervened on behalf of detained Australian journalist Peter Greste. More » WA's share of GST slashed to record low Fiji set for September 17 poll Hockey says states support asset sale plan Former NSW premier Nathan Rees to quit politics Sport More Sport » Fifita admits he wishes he chose union over league Andrew Fifita has made the confession he wishes he chose rugby union over his multi-million-dollar deal to join Canterbury. More » GWS star Davis out of hospital Lanning breaks world record as Australia beats Ireland Richmond holds on to beat Carlton at MCG McLean cleared by judiciary to play next Storm game Reds adamant it's still early days Science and Technology More Science and Technology » MH370 search: 8 things you might not know about black boxes MH370's black box isn't black, and time is running out to find it. Find out why. More » Researchers claim breakthrough in tackling HIV How a British satellite plotted MH370's route NASA camera used on Apollo Moon missions sells for $835k Malaysia Airlines disappearance highlights doubts over air traffic radar Environment More Environment » Fears irrigation plan could 'destroy' banana prawn industry By Rachel Carbonell The Australian prawn fishing industry says the proposed development of the country's biggest irrigation project in North Queensland not only threatens its future in the Gulf of Carpentaria but has the capacity to wipe out the area's entire banana prawn fishery. More » Hunt rules out NT croc safaris Tony Abbott's Tasmanian wilderness claim doesn't check out UN climate change report card predicts Australia will get hotter Senate blocks carbon tax repeal legislation About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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