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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 18 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Airliner shot down over Ukraine; 27 Australians among 298 dead Dutch authorities say 27 Australians were on board a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet that was shot down by a ground-to-air missile over Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board. Flight MH17 was en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur when it was apparently hit by a missile. US vice-president Joe Biden says the downing of the jet apparently was "not an accident" and that the passenger jet was "blown out of the sky". The Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels have denied shooting down the plane. Follow our live blog as developments unfold. More » Which missile shot down the Malaysian jet over Ukraine? Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: Official statements Woman charged with man's murder in burnt torso case Abbott hails carbon tax repeal after Senate vote Senate passes amended mining tax repeal legislation Scott starts strongly as McIlroy grabs Open lead More Analysis » Fixing the federation: a tale of two Tonys Tony Abbott's gyrations on relations between state and federal governments have been spectacular. It seems he is waging a battle between the inner ideologue and the pragmatist. The Prime Minister's current proposal to fix the federation is a recipe for smaller government. That fits his ideological predisposition. Politics will determine whether the pragmatist takes over again down the line. More » When Murray talks negative gearing, we should listen The carbon price monster the village grew to fear Goodbye to the all pain, no gain carbon tax The myth of the 'sensible middle' in politics The incredible morphing FOFA beast Ten ideas to fix government Complex contracts and the 'lifestyle village' swindle Palmer brings welcome changes to FOFA School isn't the place for scripture lessons Just In More Just In » Woman charged with man's murder in burnt torso case A 56-year-old woman has been charged with murder over the discovery of a torso near Gympie in south-east Queensland last year. More » Which missile shot down the Malaysian jet over Ukraine? Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: Official statements Live: Airliner shot down over Ukraine; 27 Australians among 298 dead 27 Australians among hundreds dead as passenger jet shot down over Ukraine Russian jets shoot down Ukrainian warplane Chinese troops to train with Australian army and US marines Senate passes amended mining tax repeal legislation BBC to cut 415 jobs from news department World More World » Which missile shot down the Malaysian jet over Ukraine? Military analysts say a medium-range ground-to-air missile is the most likely way to shoot down a passenger airliner. More » Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: Official statements Live: Airliner shot down over Ukraine; 27 Australians among 298 dead 27 Australians among hundreds dead as passenger jet shot down over Ukraine Russian jets shoot down Ukrainian warplane Business More Business » Carbon tax repeal welcomed by business; price warning from ACCC By business reporter Michael Janda Business has almost universally welcomed the repeal of the carbon tax, hoping it will lower costs and boost confidence. More » Rupert Murdoch fails in initial $US80 billion bid for CNN owner Time Warner Federal Court approves David Jones takeover by Woolworths despite ASIC concerns Disgruntled customer offers $2m home as prize in campaign against NAB Share market unable to maintain early gains Rig jobs 'at risk' after Senate disallows visa changes Action urged over 'astonishing' slowdown in NBN rollout Politics More Politics » Russian jets shoot down Ukrainian warplane Russian jets have shot down a Ukrainian SU-25 fighter plane that was on military operations over the east of Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian military. More » Senate passes amended mining tax repeal legislation ACCC warns businesses to pass on carbon tax savings What the carbon tax repeal means for consumers Senator ridiculed by Labor as 'fruit loop' after calls for ABC sale Sport More Sport » Scott starts strongly as McIlroy grabs Open lead Adam Scott is two shots off the pace set by leader Rory McIlroy after the opening round at Royal Liverpool. More » Kristoff claims Tour stage win, Porte still second overall behind Nibali Rahane scores crucial ton to rescue India at Lord's Magpies lose Swan for a month with foot injury Former Port captain Cassisi announces retirement Porte getting due Tour reward: Evans 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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