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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 21 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Tony Abbott condemns 'shambolic' effort to recover MH17 bodies Prime Minister Tony Abbott hit out at the "shambolic" conditions at the MH17 crash site today, as the Government considered whether to list the passenger jet crash as an act of terrorism. Mr Abbott again publicly blamed Russian-backed rebels for the attack over eastern Ukraine last Thursday which saw 298 people killed, including 37 Australian citizens and residents. His comments came just hours after he spoke to Russian president Vladimir Putin, asking for his cooperation in the international investigation into who shot the jet down. Pro-Russian rebels were continuing to block some access to the crash site overnight, as they moved nearly 200 bodies into a refrigerated train which is currently stuck on a nearby siding. More » Bodies wait in train as pressure mounts on Russia Australian suicide bomber was 18yo from Melbourne Bloody day of fighting takes Gaza death toll beyond 400 Bennett to return to Brisbane Broncos Newman flags major policy reversals after by-election backlash Man's burnt body found in Sydney park Peter Slipper 'denies using cab vouchers dishonestly' Economic growth 'levelling out' across the states Man admits attacking Adelaide speed cameras More Analysis » Purists and pragmatists clash on climate action The scrapping of the carbon price has reignited the old question that divides environmental purists and pragmatists: is some climate action better than none at all? These competing groups remained relatively at peace until the election of the Abbott Government and the prospect of Julia Gillard's climate action architecture being totally dismantled became reality. The differing interests have since begun to clash again over what is the best approach to maintaining climate action under the Abbott regime. More » Iraq: a broken state The rage against cyclists helps no-one Best interests? It all depends on your definition HIV: the big picture after the death of Joep Lange Boiling in Beijing: nothing like home Explained: the lead-up to the Flight MH17 disaster MH17 disaster: bringing those responsible to justice US immigrant crackdown: we've seen this before This here is Marlboro Country - literally Just In More Just In » Missing man 'barefoot' in rugged NT outback By Jesse Dorsett Police, rangers and helicopters have joined the search for a 64-year-old man who is believed to be barefoot and missing in the Northern Territory outback, 600km from Darwin. More » ICAC hears UNE ex-chancellor tipped off partner on hotel sale Bodies wait in train as pressure mounts on Russia Soweto choir sings gospel with Arrente women in Central Australia Newman flags major policy reversals after by-election backlash Refugees crisis grows as Ukraine conflict shows no sign of ending Sky News apologises for rummaging in MH17 luggage MH17 victim Emma Bell remembered with smoking ritual Man admits attacking Adelaide speed cameras MH17 crash seals fate of Malaysia Airlines World More World » Bodies wait in train as pressure mounts on Russia Four days after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot out of the sky in eastern Ukraine the bodies of more than 100 victims remain scattered across the debris field. More » Refugees crisis grows as Ukraine conflict shows no sign of ending MH17 crash seals fate of Malaysia Airlines Indonesian presidential candidates' show of unity ahead of poll result Malaysia Airlines retires MH17 flight code Tomic beats Karlovic to win ATP Bogota event Business More Business » MH17 crash seals fate of Malaysia Airlines By business editor Ian Verrender After the MH17 crash there is almost no chance Malaysia Airlines can survive, at least in its current form. Even before disaster struck in March with the mysterious disappearance of MH370, the airline was in a perilous financial position, perhaps the worst in the region, burning cash at an unsustainable rate. After last week's tragic loss, when MH17 was shot out of the skies over eastern Ukraine, the airline's destiny has been sealed. Only two options remain for the stricken airline, and both involve a purchase; either a privatisation by the Malaysian Government or a 'sale' to a rival - although it is unlikely any potential purchaser would pay anything for the carrier. More » High gas prices threaten thousands of jobs, billions of dollars: industry NSW catching up to west and north in state economic race Australand profit benefits from residential real estate boom Shares rise as finance firms edge higher Wilkie says firm Tasmanian NBN plan at least a year away Politics More Politics » Newman flags major policy reversals after by-election backlash Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has apologised to the people of Queensland as he announced a reversal of several controversial policy positions. The Premier said the Crime and Corruption Commission chair would again be a bipartisan appointment, estimates would revert to their previous schedule and jailed bikies would no longer be isolated. More » Sky News apologises for rummaging in MH17 luggage Tony Abbott condemns 'shambolic' effort to recover MH17 bodies Indonesian presidential candidates' show of unity ahead of poll result Bishop warns rebels not to use MH17 bodies as 'hostages or pawns' Sport More Sport » Broncos confirm Bennett's return The Brisbane Broncos are welcoming back Wayne Bennett with open arms after deciding to axe Anthony Griffin. More » McIlroy joins greats after repelling Garcia charge to win British Open Athletics Australia fines Pearson, Harradine and Rowe Eagles great Cox to retire at season's end Tomic beats Karlovic to win ATP Bogota event Hawthorn's Gibson faced with return match with Buddy Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Dredging can double coral disease in reefs: study By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer A world-first study has found that dredging can more than double the level of coral disease in reefs. More » NASA predicts evidence of aliens only 20 years away Teen maths genius wins gold at international event NSW man advertises 'space junk' for $100,000 Cerebral palsy may be inherited, research suggests Environment More Environment » What the carbon tax repeal means for consumers By consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge Consumers can expect to save up to 50 cents each day on their electricity bills as the Federal Government repeals the carbon tax. More » Dead great white shark 'probably choked on sea lion' Dredging can double coral disease in reefs: study Coalition puts off Senate debate on carbon tax repeal Government hopes carbon tax repeal will be third time lucky 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. 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