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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 03 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Labor demands Abbott explain cancellation of Indonesia trip By political reporter Latika Bourke Labor is demanding Prime Minister Tony Abbott explain why he has abruptly cancelled a trip to Indonesia amid reports an asylum seeker operation is underway. The Indonesian president invited Mr Abbott to a conference in Bali early next week but yesterday Mr Abbott's office released a statement saying he was "unable" to attend. The Opposition's Tanya Plibersek says Australians deserve to know why Mr Abbott is "putting further pressure on the relationship" with Indonesia. 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More » Queensland cattle baron Graeme Acton critically injured Labor demands Abbott explain cancellation of Indonesia trip Anaesthesia drug recalled nationwide after patients fall ill Samsung ordered to pay up after infringing Apple patents Roar's Miller still in doubt for grand final Sea Shepherd avoids court costs over shark action 'World's eyes' on Australian live beef shipment to Russia US job growth jumps, but labour force shrinks Family suffers carbon monoxide poisoning from open coal fire in home World More World » Samsung ordered to pay up after infringing Apple patents A US court has ordered Samsung to pay $129 million to Apple for infringing two of its patents More » US job growth jumps, but labour force shrinks At least 19 killed by car bomb in Nigeria US attorney-general to look into prisoner's botched execution Prosecutors question Ecclestone extortion claim UK publicist Max Clifford jailed for 8 years for sex assaults Business More Business » Peak steel could leave Australian iron ore miners in the lurch By Stephen Letts There's a disturbing new phrase being uttered by bears in the resources game - "peak steel". Peak steel is all about too much supply, not enough demand and tumbling prices. While not conclusive proof, the recent fall in iron ore prices is showing there is a significant rebalancing of supply and demand going on. More » US job growth jumps, but labour force shrinks Health Care founder leaves billions to charity in will Padbury stocks plunge after failed financing deal Macquarie back to billion-dollar profits Hockey issues 'call to arms' over debt tax Politics More Politics » Labor demands Abbott explain cancellation of Indonesia trip By political reporter Latika Bourke Labor is demanding Prime Minister Tony Abbott explain why he has abruptly cancelled a trip to Indonesia amid reports an asylum seeker operation is underway. The Indonesian president invited Mr Abbott to a conference in Bali early next week but yesterday Mr Abbott's office released a statement saying he was "unable" to attend. The Opposition's Tanya Plibersek says Australians deserve to know why Mr Abbott is "putting further pressure on the relationship" with Indonesia. More » Sri Lankan navy arrests 54 asylum seekers bound for Australia CSIRO needs $175m to upgrade ageing buildings: Audit Tony Abbott cancels Indonesia meeting over 'on-water operation' Proposed budget cuts would 'devastate' screen industry Sport More Sport » Live: five AFL matches on action-packed Saturday Follow all the AFL action as it happens as we bring you live streams and updates from five big Saturday clashes. 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The current smelter is to be turned into a multi-metal recycling facility and a big environment improvement is expected for the regional city. Belgian owner Nyrstar now has confirmed the redevelopment will go ahead once the funding package with Premier Jay Weatherill is finalised. More » Western quoll returns to Flinders Ranges in SA Government releases climate change policy white paper National Water Commission under threat from budget cuts People who don't engage climate deniers 'ignorant and medieval': Brandis About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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