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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 05 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gerry Adams released by police probing notorious 1970s IRA murder Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires The head of Northern Ireland's Sinn Fein party, Gerry Adams, has been released without charge after being questioned by police over a notorious IRA murder. Mr Adams was released after four days of questioning over the 1972 murder by Republican paramilitaries of Jean McConville, who was suspected of being an informer for the British. "Let me be very clear - I am innocent of any involvement in any conspiracy to abduct, kill, or bury Mrs McConville," Mr Adams told a press conference in Belfast. More » Hockey moves to assure miners over fuel rebate Roar snatch third A-League crown in extra time Sales-driven culture within CBA's financial planning division examined Mother of four charged during counterterrorism operation Pro-Russian militants storm Ukrainian police station, free captives Troy Buswell asked to explain $14,000 trip to Europe Nathan Tinkler associates to give evidence at ICAC Alleged punch to face kills 21yo Sydney man Obama lampoons health care rollout, journalists 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 » Westpac half-year results show cash profit of $3.62 billion Westpac has announced a 10 per cent increase in its half-year profit, making $3.62 billion in the six months to the end of March. More » Explained: How the Walton Construction collapse unfolded Adventure, death and regret: The untold story of disaster on the Black Cat track Three killed, dozens injured in twin bomb blasts in Nairobi Troy Buswell asked to explain $14,000 trip to Europe ASIC renews bid to oust liquidator of Walton bankruptcy case Gerry Adams released by police probing notorious 1970s IRA murder Nathan Tinkler associates to give evidence at ICAC Chelsea's hopes all but over, Norwich needs 'miracle' Mother of four charged during counterterrorism operation World More World » Three killed, dozens injured in twin bomb blasts in Nairobi By Africa correspondent Martin Cuddihy, wires At least three people were killed and dozens more wounded when bombs exploded in two buses on a busy highway in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. More » Gerry Adams released by police probing notorious 1970s IRA murder Chelsea's hopes all but over, Norwich needs 'miracle' Number of children in Japan falls to new low Chinese premier Li Keqiang begins Africa tour Pro-Russian militants storm Ukrainian police station, free captives Business More Business » Sales-driven culture within CBA's financial planning division examined By Adele Ferguson, Deborah Masters and Mario Christodoulou A joint Four Corners/Fairfax investigation examines a sales-driven culture inside the Commonwealth Bank's financial planning division described as "profit at all cost". More » Westpac half-year results show cash profit of $3.62 billion Hockey moves to assure miners over fuel rebate ASIC begins fresh push to oust liquidator of Walton bankruptcy case Peak steel could leave Australian iron ore miners in the lurch US job growth jumps, but labour force shrinks Politics More Politics » Troy Buswell asked to explain $14,000 trip to Europe Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett says Troy Buswell will be required to account for the cost of a trip to Europe where the former treasurer spent almost $14,000 on hotels, airport transfers and fine dining. More » Hockey moves to assure miners over fuel rebate Chinese premier Li Keqiang begins Africa tour Ex-deputy mayor wins over New York art world Labor calls for Government to drop proposed tax hike Sport More Sport » Roar claim championship with thrilling win over Wanderers Brisbane Roar are A-League champions again after beating Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 after extra-time. More » Juve secure Serie A title as Roma crash at Catania Dockers beat Eagles in WA derby Chelsea's hopes all but over, Norwich needs 'miracle' Marquez wins Spanish MotoGP, keeps perfect start Cats take points against fighting Tigers 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. 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