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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 15 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Baden-Clay jailed for life for murdering wife Allison By Francene Norton, staff Former Brisbane real estate agent Gerard Baden-Clay has been handed a life sentence for murdering his wife Allison in April 2012. A Supreme Court jury found the 43-year-old guilty of murdering the mother of three at their Brookfield home and disposing of her body under a bridge more than 13 kilometres away. Baden-Clay, who had protested his innocence in the witness box, faces a non-parole period of 15 years. He shook as Allison's mother read a victim impact statement to the court, saying Baden-Clay had "betrayed" her daughter and sentenced his own daughters to life without a mother. 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More » Founder of annual Deadly Awards dead at 47 Two dead, 18 missing after boat capsizes off Malaysia Reserve Bank leaves interest rate policy on cruise control Abbott under fire over $50k parliament office upgrade NSW DPP calls for separate court for sex assault cases Baden-Clay trial almost fell over 10 days in 'Flat' Kyrgios clears the air with 'dissed' rapper Drake Man facing trial for 2yo boy's murder Turnbull says ABC job cuts 'regrettable' World More World » Two dead, 18 missing after boat capsizes off Malaysia At least two people have died and 18 others are missing after a boat carrying suspected illegal Indonesian immigrants capsized off the coast of Malaysia. More » Ukraine says Russian army officers fighting with rebels Art thieves ordered to pay millions over missing masterpieces Anti-gambling ad kicks own goal with Germany win Scolari resigns as Brazil coach UK foreign secretary Hague quits amid cabinet reshuffle Business More Business » Murray's interim financial system report finds super costs are 'high' By business reporter Michael Janda The interim report of David Murray's inquiry has found that Australia's financial system has generally performed well, but superannuation costs and fees are still too high. More » FoFA financial planning regulations likely to be debated in Senate today Reserve Bank leaves interest rate policy on cruise control Australia tops Chinese tourist wish list, but can't crack top ten destinations Iron ore slump hits junior miners hardest Atlas Iron opens Mt Webber mine in the Pilbara Politics More Politics » Abbott under fire over $50k parliament office upgrade By political reporter Latika Bourke Prime Minister Tony Abbott has spent $50,000 on sprucing up his private office at Parliament House. More » Coalition puts off Senate debate on carbon tax repeal Ukraine says Russian army officers fighting with rebels UK foreign secretary Hague quits amid cabinet reshuffle Bodies found in Iraq as insurgents turn on each other Sport More Sport » St Kilda's Hayes announces AFL retirement St Kilda midfielder Lenny Hayes is expected to announce his retirement from AFL football later today. More » Australia's Porte second in Tour de France as Contador crashes out Thurston to wear McKinnon's number Coutts still inspired by father ahead of Commonwealth Games Day ready to get down and dirty at Open 'Flat' Kyrgios clears the air with 'dissed' rapper Drake Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Drone technology prompts call to tighten privacy laws By Naomi Woodley A federal parliamentary committee is recommending stronger privacy laws to protect the public from invasive technologies like drones. More » Aviators re-enact Australia's first airmail flight of 1914 Apple denies Chinese report of iPhone spying capability Apple iPhone threatens Chinese security: academic Caution urged over DNA-tailored treatments Environment More Environment » Coalition puts off Senate debate on carbon tax repeal By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Debate on scrapping the carbon tax has been postponed by the Government in a move likely to mean there will be no final Senate vote on the legislation today. More » Government hopes carbon tax repeal will be third time lucky Palmer's India condition makes ETS less likely: expert Australian man steps up in deadly fight against poachers Palmer onside as carbon tax repeal passes House About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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