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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 25 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Coulson guilty but Brooks cleared of phone hacking Former News Of The World editor Andy Coulson has been found guilty of plotting to hack phones while ex-colleague Rebekah Brooks was cleared of all charges in a dramatic end to Britain's marathon media trial. The jury delivered their verdicts after eight days of deliberations at the end of the 130-day trial sparked by the scandal that led to Rupert Murdoch shutting down the Sunday tabloid in disgrace in July 2011. Coulson, who was forced to resign as British prime minister David Cameron's media chief over the scandal, now faces jail following his conviction at the Old Bailey in London. More » World Cup 2014: Luis Suarez could face ban after apparent bite on Italy's Giorgio Chiellini Festival of Dangerous Ideas cancels speech on honour killings Journalist makes brave choice to beat family's breast cancer curse Greste facing move to new jail as Egyptian president rules out intervention Palmer promises announcement offering 'hope to mankind' Hewitt, Kyrgios win opening matches at Wimbledon More wild weather expected in NSW and Victoria Putin renounces Ukraine military intervention Socceroos striker Taggart to join English side Fulham More Analysis » Equality does not happen by accident The undisputed number one topic of economics over the past year has been inequality, with landmark publications from both Thomas Piketty and the IMF on the issue. About the only people dealing with economics who seem oblivious to concerns of inequality are those in our own government. One of the key research findings is that equality does not happen by accident, and while Australia might currently have a better record than America, that won't continue if it borrows the latter's failed policies on welfare, health, higher education, and the minimum wage. More » Tides to turn for Shorten on debt, boats and tax Backroom deals could cripple bank regulation Our young should be the G20's top priority Fight for Tasmanian forest protection is not over Greste another victim of bloody-minded regime The sad truth about the Socceroos Greste: it was never about justice Our coal ambassador marches to a different tune Broad passport powers raise concerns Just In More Just In » Colombia completes perfect group stage with Japan win Colombia confirmed its passage to the knockout rounds with a perfect group stage record, beating Japan 4-1 in Cuiaba. More » Like a Rolling Stone: Original lyrics to Dylan epic sell for $US2 million Putin renounces Ukraine military intervention Festival of Dangerous Ideas cancels speech on honour killings More wild weather expected in NSW and Victoria No Socceroo is safe: Postecoglou Suarez could face ban after bite claim Sri Lanka seals thrilling England series win with a ball to spare World Cup: Suarez in biting controversy as Uruguay eliminates Italy World Cup: Costa Rica's draw with England seals top spot World More World » Colombia completes perfect group stage with Japan win Colombia confirmed its passage to the knockout rounds with a perfect group stage record, beating Japan 4-1 in Cuiaba. More » Like a Rolling Stone: Original lyrics to Dylan epic sell for $US2 million Putin renounces Ukraine military intervention Suarez could face ban after bite claim Sri Lanka seals thrilling England series win with a ball to spare World Cup: Suarez in biting controversy as Uruguay eliminates Italy Business More Business » Woolworths' offer to buy Lew out of Country Road raises questions By business editor Ian Verrender If revenge is a dish best served cold, Solomon Lew has just served up a frozen banquet. His refusal to capitulate in his 14-year feud with South Africa's Woolworths has finally paid off after it agreed to launch a $17 a share offer for Country Road. The intrigue of the past few months - with Mr Lew building a potential blocking stake in David Jones - has raised questions the Melbourne-based entrepreneur may be extracting a benefit unavailable to other David Jones shareholders. More » Kathmandu shares slump after it warns of 10-15 pc profit slide Rinehart threatened by mother over trust, court hears Miners handed billions in state subsidies: report Thousands of BHP jobs at risk in WA's iron ore sector Healthcare and bank stocks drag down local market Politics More Politics » Senator Louise Pratt warns of Labor Party 'extremists' Labor's Louise Pratt has branded members of her party "extremists" and said they exercised a power far in excess of their numbers during her valedictory speech in Federal Parliament. More » Report calls for sale of Tasmanian ports, rail and ferry Greste facing move to new jail as Egyptian president rules out intervention Palmer promises announcement offering 'hope to mankind' No training at site despite AWU invoice, inquiry hears Sport More Sport » Suarez could face ban after bite claim Uruguay striker Luis Suarez could face a retrospective ban after appearing to bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. More » Hewitt, Kyrgios in bright Wimbledon start No Socceroo is safe: Postecoglou Slipper mindful Wallabies have room for improvement LeBron opts out of Heat contract to become free agent Sri Lanka seals thrilling England series win with a ball to spare Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Pioneering chemist who invented Kevlar dies age 90 The pioneering woman scientist who developed Kevlar, the super-strong fibre used in protective body armour, has died at the age of 90. More » FBI investigates anthrax scare involving 75 scientists Hacking attack on phones with popular messenger app Antarctica under threat from human visitors: scientist Study finds genetics affect betting and investing behaviour Environment More Environment » Modelling finds clean energy scheme will result in lower bills in long term By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer Economic modelling for the renewable energy target (RET) review has found that keeping the clean energy scheme would result in lower household bills over the longer term. More » O'Dwyer warns of renewable energy target concerns within Coalition Australian anti-Lynas protester arrested in Malaysia Obama, NZ PM discuss 'robust' climate change action Iran rejects 'excessive demands' in nuclear talks with Western powers About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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