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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 31 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » MH370 search won't be scaled back any time soon: Abbott Prime Minister Tony Abbott says he is not putting a time limit on how long the search will continue for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane. Mr Abbott's comments come after an Australian Orion aircraft identified several orange objects in the southern Indian Ocean in what is being described as "the most promising leads" in the search for flight MH370. Crew on board the aircraft spotted the objects, each greater than two metres in size, in a five-nautical-mile area within the search zone. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says yesterday's weather in the area was "reasonable" with reported visibility greater than 10 kilometres. Flight Lieutenant Russell Adams says he is hopeful of finding more objects if favourable conditions continue. Australian Navy vessel Ocean Shield has been equipped with two different devices to help locate the flight data recorders. More » Hockey warns budget cuts will mean all must share 'heavy lifting' Free immigration advice service for asylum seekers dumped UN climate committee 'optimistic' on chances of managing climate change risks Tasmania's first Liberal Government in 16 years sworn in Funeral director faked deaths for insurance, court told Bulldogs sensationally terminate Fifita's contract More Analysis » The ignoble history of knighthoods It was William the Bastard who introduced the pompous idea of chivalry and titles. Have we found our modern-day imitation not in England, but in Canberra? While conservatives have generally loved the idea of knighthoods, Labor premiers and prime ministers were more cautious, but they were not above using the system when it suited them. It appears history may repeat itself as Tony Abbott attempts to use the issue as a wedge against Bill Shorten and his mother-in-law. More » A humbling experience for the Catholic Church Charging for 'risky behaviour' a flawed plan Don't rush in search of a quick buck Hockey steps in to clean up the mess Old conservatism battles radical libertarianism How to spread gay rights beyond the West Closed borders are holding us back Forget the budget - let's talk knights and bigots RBA seems happy to boom till we bust Just In More Just In » Bryan Green takes on Tasmanian Labor leadership after Lara Giddings resigns Bryan Green is the new Labor leader in Tasmania after gaining unanimous support from colleagues. More » WA signs up to NDIS trial Hockey warns budget cuts will mean all must share 'heavy lifting' Bulldogs sensationally terminate Fifita deal Private sector credit growth recovery continues Tasmania's first Liberal Government in 16 years sworn in Official death toll from US mudslide rises to 21 Interactive: Quinkan Rock Art sheds light on prehistoric past NSW Opposition presses for inquiry into environment watchdog No Cricket Australia contract for Doolan World More World » Official death toll from US mudslide rises to 21 The confirmed death toll from a huge US landslide has risen from 18 to 21, while four more bodies were located but not counted in the official tally, authorities said. More » North and South Korea trade fire across disputed maritime border US-Russia talks fail to reach deal on Ukraine Egypt to hold presidential elections in May More lives could have been saved after Christchurch quake: coroner Liverpool tops Premier League after win over Spurs Business More Business » Unofficial inflation gauge points to November rate rise A private measure of inflation has reinforced predictions that the Reserve Bank will lift the cash rate before the end of the year. The TD Securities - Melbourne Institute Inflation Gauge rose by 0.2 per cent in March, taking the annual rate towards the top of the RBA's comfort zone at 2.7 per cent. "We're not seeing prices falling anywhere in the economy at this stage," TD's Annette Beacher said. Ms Beacher is expecting the RBA to lift the cash rate on Melbourne Cup Day and again in December. More » Queensland drives national surge in new home sales Private sector credit growth recovery continues Mining and energy stocks lead share market higher CFMEU fined $1.25m over Grocon protests in Melbourne Politics More Politics » WA signs up to NDIS trial Western Australia has signed up to a trial of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the last state to reach an agreement with the Federal Government. More » Hockey warns budget cuts will mean all must share 'heavy lifting' Former NSW premier Morris Iemma appears at ICAC Micro-parties unlikely to succeed in WA Senate re-run: Glenn Druery Charities push for long-term national homelessness agreement Sport More Sport » Bulldogs sensationally terminate Fifita deal Andrew Fifita's Bulldogs deal has been terminated after the player said a code switch to rugby union was inevitable. More » Bowditch PGA Tour win qualifies him for Masters No Cricket Australia contract for Doolan Tim Cahill in injury scare Ricciardo smiles despite 10-place F1 penalty Magnussen in zone for world record at Games trials 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 » UN climate committee 'optimistic' on chances of managing climate change risks By environment reporter Jake Sturmer and Jeanavive McGregor The IPCC says no community or region anywhere in the world has avoided the impacts of climate change. 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