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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 29 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Boats attempt confirmation of possible MH370 debris A Chinese boat is scouring the search zone in the southern Indian Ocean where searchers saw possible debris from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 late yesterday. Five aircraft spotted multiple objects of varying colours, and so far at least one of the objects has been identified as fishing equipment. AMSA says the objects cannot be confirmed as being from the missing aircraft until they are found and recovered by ships. Five more search ships are expected to arrive in the area this evening. A total of eight aircraft are involved in today's search. It comes as black box recovery equipment is set to be loaded onto an Australian Navy vessel, with time running out to find the piece of equipment that could shed light on just what went wrong on MH370. More » PM hails 100 days without an asylum seeker boat arrival Apology sought over Australian Sports Party's topless Facebook photo Mundine continues to pressure Coalition over flagged changes to discrimination laws Elders claim lack of consultation on $2bn irrigation plan Putin calls Obama to discuss US proposal on Ukraine Millions of people worldwide to switch off lights for eighth Earth Hour 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 » Boats attempt confirmation of possible MH370 debris A Chinese boat is scouring the search zone in the southern Indian Ocean where searchers saw possible debris from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 late yesterday. Five aircraft spotted multiple objects of varying colours, and so far at least one of the objects has been identified as fishing equipment. AMSA says the objects cannot be confirmed as being from the missing aircraft until they are found and recovered by ships. Five more search ships are expected to arrive in the area this evening. A total of eight aircraft are involved in today's search. It comes as black box recovery equipment is set to be loaded onto an Australian Navy vessel, with time running out to find the piece of equipment that could shed light on just what went wrong on MH370. More » Australian Sports Party's topless Facebook post criticised PM hails 100 days without an asylum seeker boat arrival Millions of people worldwide to switch off lights for eighth Earth Hour Putin calls Obama to discuss US proposal on Ukraine Mundine continues to pressure Coalition over flagged changes to discrimination laws Former judge says Bleijie should apologise for confidence breach Meet the reclusive pastoralist behind Australia's largest cattle drive Elders claim lack of consultation on $2bn irrigation plan Teenager fights for life after hit and run World More World » Putin calls Obama to discuss US proposal on Ukraine Russian president Vladimir Putin has called his United States counterpart Barack Obama to discuss an American diplomatic proposal for Ukraine, the White House said. More » Five killed in Cairo amid Muslim Brotherhood protests US mudslide death toll expected to 'increase substantially' Pistorius murder trial adjourned on day of his testimony Court installs Gavaskar as interim BCCI chief Fiji set for September 17 poll Business More Business » Hockey says states support asset sale plan By political reporter Latika Bourke Treasurer Joe Hockey says he has won the support of his state counterparts for the mass privatisation of government-owned assets in exchange for federal funding for new roads, ports and rail lines. More » Medibank Private sale could boost executives' pay by millions Flight Centre fined for attempted price fixing on international fares Annual minimum wage battle kicks off Santos and AGL sign land access deal with farmers Senate committee suggests compromise on foreign ownership of Qantas SPC to appeal tomato dumping decision Politics More Politics » PM hails 100 days without an asylum seeker boat arrival Prime Minister Tony Abbott has declared the way is closed for people smugglers as the Government marks 100 days since a boat arrived in Australia's territory. More » Putin calls Obama to discuss US proposal on Ukraine Mundine continues to pressure Coalition over flagged changes to discrimination laws Dimmeys reportedly sacks workers with letter in the mail Alison Anderson slams 'racist' NT Country Liberals after suspension Sport More Sport » Live: Saints v GWS, Port v Adelaide, Fremantle v GC, Swans v Collingwood Follow the action as Saints battle Giants, Adelaide's derby kicks off, the Suns are in Subiaco, and Swans face 'Pies. More » Live: Warriors v Tigers, Eels v Panthers, Bulldogs v Storm Coach Robinson all good after NRL referees rant Australia on the brink after World Twenty20 loss to West Indies Whincup on pole for V8s in Tasmania Aussie Bowditch leads after second round in Texas 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 » Elders claim lack of consultation on $2bn irrigation plan By Rachel Carbonell Traditional owners in North Queensland say there has been a lack of consultation over plans to build one of the country's biggest irrigation schemes in the Gilbert River catchment. More » Monash University quiet on fossil fuel investments Fears irrigation plan could 'destroy' banana prawn industry Hunt rules out NT croc safaris Tony Abbott's Tasmanian wilderness claim doesn't check out About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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