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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 04 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Separatists release Western observers amid Ukraine bloodshed Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have freed a team of European military observers after more than a week in captivity in the flashpoint town of Slaviansk. The release of the hostages comes after one of the bloodiest days in the conflict, in which 42 people died in fighting between pro and anti-Russian groups in the southern city of Odessa, according to police. At least 37 of them, mainly pro-Russian protesters, were killed when a trade union building in the Black Sea port was set on fire on Friday. More » A-League decider sees Roar attempt third title, Wanderers their first WA police raid northern Perth properties in operation targeting organised crime Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson on last warning after racist remarks Jailed journalist Greste denounces 'injustice' in Egypt courtroom Manchester City in pole position after beating Everton Queensland cattle baron on life support after campdrafting accident Man killed walking across Sydney's M4 motorway Afghan officials lower death toll for village landslide Swans smash hapless Lions More Analysis » Will party donations be banned in NSW? ICAC has claimed yet another victim, with NSW Police Minister Mike Gallacher to step aside after being named in the latest inquiry. The development comes as Premier Mike Baird tries to get on the front foot against corruption. There is now the real prospect that NSW could become the first jurisdiction in Australia to prohibit or at least apply an enforceable constraint on party political donations. More » The Audit proposals that won't help the budget We're a nation, not a balance sheet Learn from history and heed audit's warning Scrap Abbott's unfair parental leave scheme Don't call Beyonce's sexual empowerment feminism Audit declares war on young Aussies We need to talk about cybersecurity Invest in child care to reap PPL benefits Russia's 'Holy Soviet empire' in eastern Ukraine Just In More Just In » Man City beat Everton, Cardiff and Fulham down Manchester City controls the Premier League title race after a vital 3-2 win over Everton at Goodison Park. More » Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson on last warning after racist remarks History, redemption on line in A-League decider Vic Government to expand program to curb domestic violence attacks Tas Premier's uncle fights for state Upper House seat Afghan officials lower death toll for village landslide Jailed journalist Greste denounces 'injustice' in Egypt courtroom Man killed walking across Sydney's M4 motorway Al Qaeda leader calls for Iraqi branch to quit Syria, return home Separatists release Western observers amid Ukraine bloodshed World More World » Man City beat Everton, Cardiff and Fulham down Manchester City controls the Premier League title race after a vital 3-2 win over Everton at Goodison Park. More » Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson on last warning after racist remarks Afghan officials lower death toll for village landslide Jailed journalist Greste denounces 'injustice' in Egypt courtroom Al Qaeda leader calls for Iraqi branch to quit Syria, return home Separatists release Western observers amid Ukraine bloodshed 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 » Tas Premier's uncle fights for state Upper House seat By Stephen Smiley The Tasmanian Premier's uncle is fighting it out with Huon Valley mayor Robert Armstrong to take out the Upper House seat of Huon. Voters in the southern seat and in the West Tamar division of Rosevears went to the polls on Saturday. In Rosevears, popular incumbent independent MP Kerry Finch has been comfortably returned, garnering just over 60 per cent of first preference votes. More » Labor demands Abbott explain cancellation of Indonesia trip 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' Sport More Sport » History, redemption on line in A-League decider By Andrew McGarry and AAP The A-League grand final gives Brisbane Roar a chance at history, and the Wanderers a chance for a maiden title. More » Waratahs hang on to beat Hurricanes Swans smash hapless Lions Man City beat Everton, Cardiff and Fulham down Hawthorn embarrasses Saints in 145-point belting Demons shock Crows at Adelaide Oval 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