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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 05 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Packer, Gyngell 'still friends' after fistfight outside Bondi home Billionaire gambling boss James Packer and Channel Nine boss David Gyngell have issued a statement after they got into a punch-up yesterday. Photographs of the pair brawling outside Mr Packer's Bondi apartment in Sydney's east are in circulation and locals have described seeing the men "fighting like dogs". The men have issued a statement saying they have been friends for 35 years and still are, adding that "in that time we have had our fair share of ups and downs". A media pack has now gathered outside Mr Packer's apartment. More » 'Violent pimp' ran global trafficking ring from Gold Coast: authorities Hockey moves to assure miners over fuel rebate Adventure, death and regret: The untold story of disaster on the Black Cat Track Gerry Adams released over 1970s IRA murder probe Deep sea search for MH370 expanded ACCC takes Coles to court over treatment of suppliers 10yo cancer patient 'denied conventional medicine' Former O'Farrell adviser to front ICAC Sales-driven culture at CBA planning division examined More Analysis » Don't take these dystopian budget ideas seriously The business lobby's dystopian Commission of Audit was never meant to be taken seriously. It was only ever set up to produce a recipe for the kind of scorched earth feudalism which would make Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey look like moderates in comparison. If it was so easy to abolish Medicare, restrict education to the wealthy, reduce the impoverished to serfdom and introduce not just one but six new taxes (one for each state), John Howard would have done it years ago. More » Afghan powerbrokers risk election mess When does interrogation become torture? Cambodia asylum plan is simply poor policy Inquiry's chance to be a super saviour Lock up the war chest for fairer elections Why can't wealthy parents pay for public schooling? From smut to state propaganda Will party donations be banned in NSW? The Audit proposals that won't help the budget Just In More Just In » Acting CMC chief says no-one in Qld Government raised a term extension By Melinda Howells Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) acting chairman Ken Levy says he was unaware his term could be extended until legislation with a special clause was introduced into Queensland Parliament. More » 'Violent pimp' ran global trafficking ring from Gold Coast: authorities Cancer girl's parents 'rejected conventional medical treatments' Deep sea search for MH370 expanded Home insulation royal commission: Bureaucrats 'prepared to accept serious injuries' Child-porn lawyer denies sexual interest in children Former O'Farrell adviser to front ICAC after last week's revelations Rising job ads point to economic recovery Packer, Gyngell 'still friends' after fistfight outside Bondi home Indigenous people three times more likely to suffer from dementia: study World More World » PNG Governor slams asylum seeker policy PNG correspondent Liam Cochrane and staff The Governor of PNG's capital, Port Moresby, has voiced his criticisms of the Manus Island detention centre in an open letter published in local newspapers. More » Acrobats seriously injured in circus fall in US Three killed, dozens injured in twin bomb blasts in Nairobi Gerry Adams released over 1970s IRA murder probe Chelsea's hopes all but over, Norwich needs 'miracle' Number of children in Japan falls to new low Business More Business » ACCC takes Coles to court over its treatment of suppliers By business reporter Michael Janda The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking Coles to court over its treatment of suppliers. The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Coles alleging that it engaged in unconscionable conduct in its dealings with 200 of its smaller grocery suppliers, under what the supermarket called the Active Retail Collaboration (ARC) program. It is alleged that Coles targeted $16 million in rebates from smaller suppliers, and was seeking ongoing rebates based on a percentage of the price it paid for the grocery products. Coles says it will vigorously defend the allegations that it acted unconscionably, and adds that it is committed to "negotiating fairly and working collaboratively with its suppliers." More » Sales-driven culture within CBA's financial planning division examined Westpac posts $3.62 billion half-year cash profit Rising job ads point to economic recovery Economist calls for rate rise as private gauge shows inflation picking up Hockey moves to assure miners over fuel rebate ASIC begins fresh push to oust liquidator of Walton bankruptcy case Politics More Politics » Home insulation royal commission: Bureaucrats 'prepared to accept serious injuries' By John Taylor A former adviser to the Commonwealth's home insulation program (HIP) has told an inquiry there was a "party line" within the bureaucracy not to focus on safety. More » PNG Governor slams asylum seeker policy Voters will thank me for trying to repair budget: Abbott Troy Buswell to explain $14,000 trip to Europe Hockey moves to assure miners over fuel rebate Sport More Sport » Goodes says McGuire friendship is over Dual Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes says Eddie McGuire's racial gaffe last year ended their friendship. More » Roar looks to Europe for Berisha replacement Franklin in doubt, Mitchell out for eight weeks Farah on track for Origin opener Wanderers turn attention to Hiroshima NRL says rep weekend here to stay Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Samsung ordered to pay Apple $129m over patents A US jury has ordered electronics company Samsung to pay $129 million to Apple, in what experts see as a big loss for the iPhone maker in the latest round of their globe-spanning mobile patent litigation. More » CSIRO needs $175m to upgrade ageing buildings: Audit Scientists look to past to beat antibiotic resistance Chemo researchers 'discover immune cells on/off switch' Gene test could boost breast cancer survival rate Environment More Environment » Nyrstar smelter transformation getting SA Government guarantee An agreement on a $385 million transformation of the Port Pirie lead smelter looks to be almost finalised, with operator Nyrstar confirming the South Australian Government will underwrite the project. 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2014 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters