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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 22 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Favourable weather expected as MH370 search resumes Weather conditions are expected to be favourable as the search for debris which may be linked to missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 resumes today. The multinational air-and-sea operation is entering its third day of targeted searching in the southern Indian Ocean. Australian, New Zealand and US aircraft have been searching the area almost 2,500km off the coast of WA, where satellite pictures have shown two objects floating in the water. Searchers failed to locate any sign of the plane in better weather conditions yesterday, and a bureau spokesman says more of the same weather can be expected today. The Australian Navy ship HMAS Success is expected to reach the search area today, while a number of Chinese warships are on their way. More » Putin signs laws completing Crimea annexation Damage from Manus Island riots visible during media tour Teach for Australia to continue to receive Federal Government funding Palmer dismisses talk of merger with Katter's Australian Party New Zealander among nine killed in Taliban attack on Kabul hotel Bombers ignore off-field dramas to beat North Melbourne More Analysis » What changed? Questions for Abbott about Sinodinos Clive Palmer's new demands over the mining tax repeal come at an already difficult time for Tony Abbott, who has questions to answer over his embattled Assistant Treasurer, Arthur Sinodinos, stepping down. Why was it OK for Sinodinos to stay in his job on Tuesday and yet by Wednesday it was "in the best and most honourable Westminster tradition" that he stand aside? What changed? And going back even further, why was Sinodinos made Assistant Treasurer in the first place when details of the emerging scandal were known to everybody? More » Changing of the seasons Our government and the monopoly of force Sex and politics: a return to business as usual Beyonce's sexual empowerment isn't feminism Why we should save the orange-bellied parrot Complaints about housing affordability are warranted The abortion debate isn't over yet Banks get green light instead of red tape Better bike lanes are the issue - not 'dooring' Just In More Just In » Favourable weather expected as MH370 search resumes Weather conditions are expected to be favourable as the search for debris which may be linked to missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 resumes today. The multinational air-and-sea operation is entering its third day of targeted searching in the southern Indian Ocean. Australian, New Zealand and US aircraft have been searching the area almost 2,500km off the coast of WA, where satellite pictures have shown two objects floating in the water. Searchers failed to locate any sign of the plane in better weather conditions yesterday, and a bureau spokesman says more of the same weather can be expected today. The Australian Navy ship HMAS Success is expected to reach the search area today, while a number of Chinese warships are on their way. More » Consumer groups in last-ditch appeal over financial reforms Abbott to visit Bomana war cemetery in PNG Earthquake strikes off India's Nicobar Islands Failed exchange finds 200,000 Bitcoins in 'digital wallet' Christmas Island residents told to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Gillian New Zealander among nine killed in Taliban attack on Kabul hotel Putin signs laws completing Crimea annexation Teach for Australia to continue to receive Federal Government funding Palmer dismisses talk of merger with Katter's Australian Party World More World » Abbott to visit Bomana war cemetery in PNG Prime Minister Tony Abbott will lay a wreath at the Bomana war cemetery in Port Moresby on his second full day in Papua New Guinea. Bilateral talks yesterday focused on speeding up the processing and resettlement of refugees currently detained on Manus Island. More » Earthquake strikes off India's Nicobar Islands Failed exchange finds 200,000 Bitcoins in 'digital wallet' Christmas Island residents told to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Gillian New Zealander among nine killed in Taliban attack on Kabul hotel Putin signs laws completing Crimea annexation Business More Business » Consumer groups in last-ditch appeal over financial reforms By consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge A coalition of consumer groups has written to the Federal Government, Opposition and Greens senators, urging them not to support the changes to the Future of Financial Advice reforms. FoFA took effect last year under the former Labor government and was designed to tidy up the financial services industry in the wake of disasters such as the collapse of Storm Financial. Opponents of the existing arrangements say the reforms have introduced too much red tape and the amendments will save the industry millions of dollars. However, a coalition of six consumer groups including Choice say the Government should not repeal FoFA. More » Union claims big job cuts imminent at AMP Australia too soft on white-collar crime: ASIC iiNet founder Michael Malone quits after 20 years Australian shares gain after rocky week Politics More Politics » Consumer groups in last-ditch appeal over financial reforms By consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge A coalition of consumer groups has written to the Federal Government, Opposition and Greens senators, urging them not to support the changes to the Future of Financial Advice reforms. FoFA took effect last year under the former Labor government and was designed to tidy up the financial services industry in the wake of disasters such as the collapse of Storm Financial. Opponents of the existing arrangements say the reforms have introduced too much red tape and the amendments will save the industry millions of dollars. However, a coalition of six consumer groups including Choice say the Government should not repeal FoFA. More » New Zealander among nine killed in Taliban attack on Kabul hotel Teach for Australia to continue to receive Federal Government funding Palmer dismisses talk of merger with Katter's Australian Party West Australians to have a say on politicians' pay Sport More Sport » Bombers ignore dramas to beat Kangaroos Essendon put its off-field dramas to the side to beat North Melbourne by 39 points in their season opener. More » Roosters steal late win over Broncos Brooks inspires Tigers to win in spiteful clash Bombers to meet with Hird next week Adelaide strengthens finals' claims Tahs rebound to thrash Rebels Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Study examines theory that eating less makes animals live longer By Ashley Hall A team of evolutionary biologists from the University of New South Wales has developed a new theory which might eventually unlock the fountain of youth. More » Big Bang echoes detected by US scientists Warming melts last stable edge of Greenland ice sheet DNA test a possible solution to cattle dehorning procedures 3D printed parts used in facial reconstruction surgery Environment More Environment » Senate blocks carbon tax repeal legislation By political correspondent Emma Griffiths The Senate has voted down legislation to axe the carbon tax - a core election promise of Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Labor and the Greens combined to vote against the repeal laws 33 votes to 29 today. Greens leader Christine Milne has issued a statement saying the current law, maintaining a price on carbon, must stand. But earlier the Government had moved to reintroduce carbon tax-related legislation that could set the stage for a double dissolution election. "Axing the tax" was Mr Abbott's catch-cry during last year's election campaign, and the Government says the Senate's move will cost jobs and hurt the economy. More » Scientists resign 'zombie' species to extinction Electric car devotees push for supercharged highway in WA No evidence to link wind farm noise to health: AMA Greenpeace sues Russia over Arctic 30 detention About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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