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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 17 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ebola crisis 'spiralling out of control', US to send troops to West Africa The US will send 3,000 troops to West Africa to try to halt the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, warning the epidemic in West Africa is "spiralling out of control". The move came as the World Health Organisation said it was establishing a global response coalition to respond to the crisis. "Here's the hard truth ... Ebola is now an epidemic, the likes that we have not seen before. It's spiralling out of control, it's getting worse," president Barack Obama said. More » Top US general foreshadows possible Iraq combat role for advisers Sea level rises will cost Australia billions: report Russia threatens to send more troops to Crimea Large queues gather as thousands cast votes in Fiji Thai police identify suspects in murder of British tourists Sydney doctor's stem cell methods untested by trials Margaret and David roll end credits Wind farms ruin landscape, look appalling: Hockey Israel says mortar fired from Gaza hit country's south More Analysis » Sinking feeling: saving money, losing support On every indicator apart from international relations, the Coalition is in net negative territory. Even on traditional brand strengths like managing the economy and supporting Australian business, the Coalition is floundering - and the position has declined markedly over the past six months. Rethinking the offshoring of our defence manufacturing capability and approaching it as more than a simple Dutch auction could be a defining first step in re-engaging a cynical public. More » The cost of coastal flooding is measured in billions The ideological chasm of budget fairness Don't let this be the last picture show The five issues to define the Islamic State war Fiji election: the long road to democracy Will we kill civilians in an effort to save them? Your review: curtain closes for Margaret and David The 'birther' barrier is holding Parliament back Disability and murder: victim blaming at its very worst Just In More Just In » 2017 firming for Indigenous recognition referendum By political reporter Anna Henderson in Arnhem Land The ABC understands Prime Minister Tony Abbott favours 2017 for the referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition. More » Boeing, SpaceX sign $USb deal with NASA to ferry astronauts to space station Yes campaign edging Scottish Facebook war Large queues gather as thousands cast votes in Fiji Russia threatens to send more troops to Crimea Top US general foreshadows possible Iraq combat role for advisers Israel says mortar fired from Gaza hit country's south Suffrage petitions enter the digital age Carney finds a home at Catalan Dragons Sea level rises will cost Australia billions: report World More World » Boeing, SpaceX sign $USb deal with NASA to ferry astronauts to space station NASA will partner with Boeing and SpaceX to build commercially owned and operated "space taxis" to fly astronauts to the International Space Station, the space agency said overnight. More » Yes campaign edging Scottish Facebook war Large queues gather as thousands cast votes in Fiji Russia threatens to send more troops to Crimea Top US general foreshadows possible Iraq combat role for advisers Israel says mortar fired from Gaza hit country's south Business More Business » Australian MP flags tougher foreign buyer rules By business reporters Michael Janda and Simon Frazer The Liberal chair of a parliamentary committee has flagged tougher enforcement of rules limiting foreign real estate investment, as the Treasurer welcomed overseas buyers of new dwellings. Kelly O'Dwyer says there has been a "failure of leadership" in the Foreign Investment Review Board that has allowed overseas buyers to skirt a prohibition on buying existing properties. At the same time, both she and the Treasurer Joe Hockey say foreign buyers have an important role to play in funding the development of new dwellings. Mr Hockey argues it is "lazy analysis" to say Australia has a housing bubble, as it is a lack of new home supply driving up prices. More » Reserve Bank says rising housing risks warrant close observation OECD lowers growth forecasts, warns of underpriced risks Share market, volatile dollar lose ground in soft trade Pair plead guilty to $7m insider trading scam Minecraft taken over by Microsoft in $2.77bn deal Politics More Politics » 2017 firming for Indigenous recognition referendum By political reporter Anna Henderson in Arnhem Land The ABC understands Prime Minister Tony Abbott favours 2017 for the referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition. More » Large queues gather as thousands cast votes in Fiji Calls for Indigenous referendum vote by 2016 election Heritage listing push for Brisbane's South Bank cultural precinct Juveniles 'highlight major flaws' at maximum security unit Sport More Sport » Harvey cleared of rough conduct charge North Melbourne midfielder Brent Harvey has been cleared of his rough conduct charge and is free to play the Sydney Swans. More » Carney finds a home at Catalan Dragons Ablett gets eighth All Australian AFL nod Stosur departs Guangzhou in shock loss Real Madrid back on song with thrashing of Basel Cadel Evans yet to confirm cycling plans Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Boeing, SpaceX sign $USb deal with NASA to ferry astronauts to space station NASA will partner with Boeing and SpaceX to build commercially owned and operated "space taxis" to fly astronauts to the International Space Station, the space agency said overnight. More » Comet landing site chosen for Rosetta mission Foil chip packets turned into life-saving water purifier New record set for extent of Antarctic sea ice Solar storm heads Earth's way after double Sun blasts Environment More Environment » Sea level rises will cost Australia billions: report By Hamish Fitzsimmons Future sea level rises could put more than $200 billion of Australian infrastructure at risk, a report by the Climate Council has found. The report showed sea levels were likely to rise by between 40 centimetres and one metre over the next century, with the gravest estimates creating an "impossible situation" for coastal communities. "If you look at some of our most vulnerable areas, and the Sydney region is one of those, you would say toward the end of this century that a one-in-100-year flood is going to be happening every few days," he said. 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