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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 29 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Aircraft spot multiple objects in new MH370 search area: AMSA By South East Asia correspondent Michael Edwards, wires Five military aircraft from Australia and New Zealand spotted objects late on Friday in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, just hours after the search zone shifted closer to the West Australian coast. The Boeing 777 is thought to have crashed on March 8 with 239 people on board, including six Australians, after flying thousands of kilometres off course. A Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion spotted a number of objects "white or light in colour" within the new search area, while a Royal Australian Air Force Orion reported seeing two "blue/grey rectangular objects" floating in the ocean. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says the sightings will need to be confirmed by ship, a process expected to begin today. Meanwhile, relatives of the Chinese passengers on board the plane, unhappy with Malaysia's handling of the investigation into the aircraft's disappearance, have demanded China mount its own inquiry. More » Alison Anderson slams 'racist' NT Country Liberals after suspension US mudslide death toll expected to 'increase substantially' Medibank Private sale could boost executives' pay by millions Rape victims' parents say Pell vowed to review Church payouts West Indies condemn Australia to second World Twenty20 loss Hawks hang on for win over Bombers 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 » Hunt for convicted killer who escaped on work release Police are searching for a convicted murderer who escaped while on work release in Sydney's south. More » Dimmeys reportedly sacks workers with letter in the mail US mudslide death toll expected to 'increase substantially' Industrial umpire should consider carbon tax in minimum wage: Government Australia on the brink after World Twenty20 loss to West Indies Aircraft spot multiple objects in new MH370 search area: AMSA Rebels shock Brumbies in Melbourne Alison Anderson slams 'racist' NT Country Liberals after suspension Early photos of Brisbane Aboriginal people in 'Captured' exhibition Pistorius murder trial adjourned on day of his testimony World More World » US mudslide death toll expected to 'increase substantially' By North America correspondent Ben Knight, wires Ninety people remain missing almost a week a catastrophic mudslide in north-western US in which at least 26 are known to have perished. More » Pistorius murder trial adjourned on day of his testimony Court installs Gavaskar as interim BCCI chief Fiji set for September 17 poll 30 per cent increase in autism in US children: health officials US stocks ease on lingering Russia worries 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 » Dimmeys reportedly sacks workers with letter in the mail Discount retailer Dimmeys has been criticised for reportedly sacking a number of its Victorian workers through the mail. More » Alison Anderson slams 'racist' NT Country Liberals after suspension Medibank Private sale could boost executives' pay by millions Abbott personally intervenes in Greste case WA's share of GST slashed to record low Sport More Sport » Australia on the brink after World Twenty20 loss to West Indies Darren Sammy's late slogging saw Australia succumb to the West Indies for another loss at the World Twenty20. More » Hawks hang on for win over Bombers Rebels shock Brumbies in Melbourne Sea Eagles gain revenge with win over Roosters 10-man Brisbane too strong for the Heart Broncos end Dragons' run in Wollongong 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 » Monash University quiet on fossil fuel investments By Kerry Brewster Confidential correspondence between senior Monash University executives shows a secretive attitude on how much money the university is making from fossil fuel investments. 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