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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 02 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott backs Turnbull in bitter row with Bolt By Latika Bourke and Mark Simkin Tony Abbott has been dragged into the dispute between Malcolm Turnbull and conservative columnist Andrew Bolt, with the matter raised in Question Time. The PM declared his support for his Cabinet colleague in the increasingly personal battle between Mr Turnbull and Bolt. Today Mr Turnbull said a piece in which Bolt accused him of courting Clive Palmer ahead of launching a possible bid for the Liberal leadership was "unhinged" and bordering on the "demented". In Question Time today Mr Abbott said he would always choose his colleagues over the media. More » Reg Grundy address linked to $200k donation to Liberal Party-linked body Pyne's education gaffe draws fire from Labor Asylum seeker's death a 'tragic incident': Morrison EPA 'took five days to process Morwell air pollution data' Siriyakorn 'Bung' Siriboon disappearance: Police appeal for information on possible sighting of Melbourne schoolgirl Fall in home prices: seasonality or loss of momentum? Qatar denies 2022 World Cup corruption allegations. Missing Blue Mountains bushwalkers make contact Infrastructure to offset Murray buyback cuts: Government More Analysis » Invest in a science plan we can be proud of Australia's science commitment historically has been the victim of on-again, off-again policies where many don't see it as a high priority. While almost every other developed country takes the view that a national science, technology, engineering and mathematics plan is unnecessary, we do not. We have good science, good potential and many opportunities - plus a real need - so it's time to invest in a national strategy that speaks to the aspirations of all Australians. More » We're only playing catch-up on uni deregulation The five stages of budget grief Slashing wages could smash our economy The second coming of Malcolm Turnbull The dilemma of campaigning for others Giving up the licence to kill The next pawn in the Eastern Europe chess game Portraits of the gender revolutionaries Abbott free to push his North Shore politics Just In More Just In » Reg Grundy address linked to $200k donation to Liberal Party-linked body By Peter Lloyd and Alison McClymont Television pioneer Reg Grundy may be the mystery donor who gave $200,000 to the Free Enterprise Foundation, a Liberal Party-linked entity that has been scrutinised by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption. More » Qld University professor insists journalism degree will continue Pub-funded anti-suicide drive launched in NT EPA 'took five days to process Morwell pollution data' Riders flock to Beaudesert for annual campdraft Muckaty Station land rights challenge begins in Federal Court PNG street kids given colourful platform to express themselves Hawks' Clarkson out for at least four weeks Investors looking for DJs wealth go searching in Solomon's mind Water infrastructure will offset reduced Murray buyback, says Government World More World » PNG street kids given colourful platform to express themselves By Papua New Guinea correspondent Liam Cochrane Papua New Guinea is famed for its tribal art, but a group of students and former street kids have been getting a taste of modern street art. More » Nigeria football match bombing kills at least 14 Brady Bunch actor Ann B Davis dies aged 88 Matsuyama wins Memorial tournament play-off as Scott fades Soldiers deployed in Bangkok to thwart protests Qatar 'vehemently denies' latest accusation of 2022 wrongdoing Business More Business » More controversy brews around proposed Westfield merger By business editor Ian Verrender Another day and another round of controversy for Westfield Group and its contentious merger with Westfield Retail Trust. More » Worst home price fall since 2008 signals loss of momentum Building approvals post surprise slump in April Economic growth forecasts cut on GDP partial indicators Private figures point to 'sticky' inflation and possible rate rises Manufacturing improvement leaves the sector close to expansion Politics More Politics » Reg Grundy address linked to $200k donation to Liberal Party-linked body By Peter Lloyd and Alison McClymont Television pioneer Reg Grundy may be the mystery donor who gave $200,000 to the Free Enterprise Foundation, a Liberal Party-linked entity that has been scrutinised by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption. More » Water infrastructure will offset reduced Murray buyback, says Government Ex-Liberal attends first SA Labor Cabinet meeting Abbott backs Turnbull in bitter row with Bolt Pyne's education gaffe draws fire from Labor Sport More Sport » Qatar 'vehemently denies' latest accusation of 2022 wrongdoing Qatari organisers of the 2022 World Cup have 'vehemently' denied accusations their successful bid was corrupt. More » Wilkinson says Socceroos' squad a 'tough call' Wallabies name Moore as captain Hawks' Clarkson out for at least four weeks Stosur falls to Sharapova at French Open Great World Cup underdog stories to inspire the Socceroos Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Pirate Bay co-founder arrested after years evading police The co-founder of file-sharing website The Pirate Bay, Peter Sunde, has been arrested in southern Sweden after two years on the run, Swedish police say. More » Australian entrepreneurs capitalise on 'mobile phone for your face' Google gets 12,000 requests to be 'forgotten' Sediment from nearby rivers damaging Great Barrier Reef Undersea recorders checked for sounds of MH370 Environment More Environment » Sediment from nearby rivers damaging Great Barrier Reef By Natalie Whiting Sediment being washed into the ocean from rivers is continuing to damage the Great Barrier Reef and is having a more widespread impact than scientists first thought. More » Conservationists fear Gilbert River land cleared before permit issued Whale poo can boost fisheries, unpalatable research finds Pacific nations urge climate change action, ask Australia for help Hunting down the common myna in the Cook Islands About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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