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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 12 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Dozens of agencies to fall under federal budget axe By political reporter James Glenday The Abbott Government says it will save nearly $500 million in tomorrow's budget by taking an axe to Commonwealth agencies. A further 36 government bodies will be abolished on top of the 40 already slated for closure. Parts of seven national, cultural institutions will be merged while the Royal Australian Mint and Defence Housing Australia could be privatised, as the Coalition moves to reduce the size of government. Combined with cuts and closures, thousands of public servants will lose their jobs. More » Pair charged over child abduction of 2yo Ipswich girl Rugby league great Reg Gasnier dies aged 74 Mixed reaction to Austria's bearded drag queen Eurovision winner Scientists develop new explanation for drying Australia Solar panel part recalled over fire link Manchester City wins Premier League title; Liverpool left 'devastated' Ukraine's Donetsk region votes for independence: rebels ABS employee bailed after alleged $7m scam Ricciardo claims first Formula One podium More Analysis » Abbott has nowhere left to hide on education While the Gonski package passed by the last Parliament was a historic six-year education funding agreement, it now appears the "unity ticket" from the LNP only ran for four years. If the Budget doesn't reflect the Coalition's promised bipartisanship, I expect a lot of Australians will be loudly reminding Abbott and Pyne of good policy and bad promises. A breach of faith on education could very well be the straw that breaks the camel's back, and bring many to the point of protest - students, teachers and parents. More » We were blinded by bounty, now we must act Budget 2014: Abbott Government makes its mark Hands off our hard-fought abortion rights Dangers for women aren't confined to Nigeria News photography lost in a digital sea of words Make a decision: am I a criminal or a good doctor? Putin's power play straight from the pages of history Lewinsky's past hits Clinton's future Abbott unveiled, and we don't like what we see Just In More Just In » Scott's world number one bid put on hold Adam Scott's bid to become world number one is on hold after a disappointing final round at The Players Championship. More » Ukraine's Donetsk region votes for independence: rebels Self-confessed bagman Blewitt to front royal commission into union corruption Migrant women trapped in violent relationships Police to look at CCTV footage of Pearce's Kings Cross altercation Dozens of agencies to fall under federal budget axe Scientists develop new explanation for drying Australia Hamilton wins Spanish GP, Ricciardo third Pair charged over child abduction of 2yo Ipswich girl Manchester City clinches Premier League title World More World » Scott's world number one bid put on hold Adam Scott's bid to become world number one is on hold after a disappointing final round at The Players Championship. More » Ukraine's Donetsk region votes for independence: rebels Hamilton wins Spanish GP, Ricciardo third Manchester City clinches Premier League title Mixed reaction to Austria's bearded drag queen Eurovision winner Ukrainians vote in eastern self-rule referendums Business More Business » ABS employee made $60k from $7m insider trading scam, court hears A 24-year-old Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) employee has been extradited to Victoria to face charges over an alleged $7 million insider trading scam. Christopher Russell Hill is accused of sharing unpublished ABS data with friend Lukas Kamay, an NAB employee in Melbourne, to predict movements in the Australian dollar. The charges laid by ASIC and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) include insider trading, money laundering and abuse of public office. More » Australians on disability support pension to have ability to work reassessed Reserve Bank foresees short-term gain, longer lasting pain Keating calls for longevity levy to supplement super Packer and Gyngell fined $500 for public brawl at Bondi Politics More Politics » Ukraine's Donetsk region votes for independence: rebels Rebels in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine have claimed that 89 per cent of voters had cast ballots in favour of independence in a disputed referendum on Sunday, with 10 per cent against. More » Dozens of agencies to fall under federal budget axe Fuel excise to increase with inflation twice a year Ex-rival backs Abdullah in presidential poll Politicians face pay freeze ahead of 'tough' budget Sport More Sport » Manchester City clinches Premier League title Manchester City claimed the Premier League title for the second time in three years after beating West Ham 2-0. More » Rugby league great Reg Gasnier dies Hamilton wins Spanish GP, Ricciardo third Scott's world number one bid put on hold Police to look at CCTV footage of Pearce's Kings Cross altercation Back-to-back Giro wins for birthday boy Kittel Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Seaweed extracts used to help reproduce human bone, repair tissue By Sean Murphy Australian researchers have successfully used seaweed to help regenerate bone and damaged human tissue in medical trials which could lead to new treatments for serious diseases such as cancer and schizophrenia. More » 'Star Wars' robotic arm for amputees approved for sale Researchers develop three-dimensional body parts for implant Commission of Audit proposal may restrict business innovation Nutrition levels will drop as carbon dioxide rises: study Environment More Environment » Scientists develop new explanation for drying Australia By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer Researchers have established a new explanation for why southern Australia has dried out over the past few decades - and it is all to do with Antarctica. More » Japan continues whaling in north-west Pacific 10 countries with the world's dirtiest air White House calls for action on climate change Miner's corporate affairs manager developing environmental policy for LNP About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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