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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 01 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Legal challenge warning over senate inquiry into Queensland Government There could be a legal challenge to the wide-ranging senate committee established into the Queensland Government if senators try to compel Premier Campbell Newman or any other politicians to give evidence, a leading constitutional law expert says. The Palmer United Party, Labor and the Greens have combined to set up the six-month select committee into Queensland Government administration. The inquiry has broad terms of reference to look into into the use of Commonwealth funds, the administration of the courts and judicial system, and development and environmental approvals, including for coal seam gas projects. More » Health officials confirm first case of Ebola in US Lawmakers rebuke Secret Service over White House breach Network costs and confusing fees add to power bill pain Over 2 million Australians risk defaulting on basic debts, report warns Chloe inquest told mother was drunk and wandered off Kurds backed by air strikes reclaim territory from IS Muslim footballer's praying penalty wrong, NFL concedes Hong Kong protests to escalate on China's National Day Axing ABC shows would be lazy: Turnbull More Analysis » From fad to fab: Stevens rethinks regulations RBA boss Glenn Stevens once described macroprudential tools as a "fad", but as interest rates stay low and the housing bubble looms suddenly they don't seem so crazy. Tomorrow he will front a special Senate hearing to discuss imposing these tougher lending rules on banks. It's likely he will argue about the need to do something about housing prices and speculative borrowing that doesn't involve raising interest rates. More » There's still heat in global warming A letter to my church about Islam The redundancy of new anti-terrorism laws Long road to democracy for Hong Kong Refugee plan an affront to rule of law The cheek of Abbott channelling Chifley Countering terrorism requires alms as well as arms Unfettered ASIO warrants should concern us all Ignore the banks, the housing bubble is real Just In More Just In » Thieves steal Degas painting from pensioner Thieves have stolen a painting by French master Edgar Degas valued at $8.69 million from the home of a 70-year-old Greek Cypriot, according to Cyprus police. More » Map sheds fresh light on Ludwig Leichhardt expedition Over 2 million Australians risk defaulting on basic debts, report warns eBay to part from PayPal to remain competitive Muslim footballer's praying penalty wrong, NFL concedes Health officials confirm first case of Ebola in US Baby snatch attempt on Sydney's Bay Walk Parliamentary Triangle parking fees comes into effect Chloe inquest told mother was drunk and wandered off Lawmakers rebuke Secret Service over White House breach World More World » Thieves steal Degas painting from pensioner Thieves have stolen a painting by French master Edgar Degas valued at $8.69 million from the home of a 70-year-old Greek Cypriot, according to Cyprus police. More » eBay to part from PayPal to remain competitive Muslim footballer's praying penalty wrong, NFL concedes Health officials confirm first case of Ebola in US Lawmakers rebuke Secret Service over White House breach Olympic champion Phelps arrested on DUI charge Business More Business » Over 2 million Australians risk defaulting on basic debts, report warns By AM business editor Peter Ryan More than two million Australians risk defaulting on their basic household debts over the next year, a report out today warns. According to an annual scorecard from the credit reference agency Veda, the bills in the too-hard basket include small ones for gas, electricity and mobile phones. The study also says 500,000 people have jeopardised their credit-worthiness by lying or intentionally omitting information from their credit applications. More » Australian dollar below business sweet spot: survey Reserve Bank data show housing credit growth accelerates Share market, dollar gain ground but rise won't offset losses ATM use under pressure from new payment methods 'Hundreds to lose jobs' in latest mine closure in Qld Politics More Politics » Hong Kong protests to escalate on China's National Day Protests in Hong Kong may spread to other districts on Wednesday with more people expected to join the pro-democracy rally on China's national public holiday. More » Social media a double-edged sword in Hong Kong protests Taking children from parents 'could cause more harm' Coalition MPs question axing of gold pass scheme Hong Kong leader demands protests end 'immediately' Sport More Sport » Suspended Luke to miss grand final Issac Luke will miss South Sydney's first grand final appearance in 43 years after being suspended by the NRL judiciary. More » Chelsea edge past Sporting, Roma and Totti hold City Kansas City player should not have been penalised for prayer: NFL Bulldogs leave door open for injured Ennis Olympic champion Phelps arrested on DUI charge WADA rules out appealing Sharks' bans Science and Technology More Science and Technology » CSIRO's $120m Investigator can't plug into shore power By Linda Hunt The CSIRO's new research vessel Investigator is unable to access shore power in Hobart and is running off the ship's engines. The ship has been moved from its berth alongside the CSIRO to Macquarie Wharf following complaints by neighbours about the noise. It is the latest in a string of issues with the $120-million flagship vessel, which was besieged by delays before eventually arriving at its home port of Hobart earlier this month, a year later than expected. More » New York scientists unveil 'invisibility cloak' Shellshock bug leaves up to 500 million computers at risk Smartphone users with stumpy digits turn to 'stretched finger' India's spacecraft beams back first Mars photos Environment More Environment » Traditional owners, scientists and cat gizzards key to Kiwirrkurra Indigenous Protected Area success By the National Reporting Team's Kate Wild Pintubi traditional owners in Western Australia will work with scientists to preserve their land and the threatened species that call it home. More » Magpie goose hunting 'threatened by its own popularity' Australia's ecological footprint on the improve: WWF Indonesia seeks Australia's help in Montara spill dispute Project aims to save Port Phillip Bay's shellfish reefs About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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