ABC NewsMail - Afternoon Edition

NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 01 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Albany's Anzac centenary commemorations Thousands of people are in Albany on Western Australia's south coast for commemorations to mark the centenary of the departure of the first Anzacs to reach Gallipoli. Follow our live blog for rolling coverage of the day's events. More » Co-pilot killed in Virgin Galactic spaceship test flight crash Labor calls for Bishop apology over Gillard slush fund claims Five life sentences for killing of Canadian police officers Rolf Harris loses bid to appeal indecent assault conviction 15yo girl caught driving drunk dad home in Darwin Commandos still waiting for green light to go into Iraq US judge eases limits on nurse under Ebola quarantine Forensics team returns to MH17 site to recover remains Antarctic fisheries protection motion fails to pass More Analysis » Are we creating the 'clash of civilisations'? It seems the only way we can understand the events in the world is to boil them down to a confrontation between the "West" and some anti-Western "other". But if the recipe for peace in an age of civilisations is not a balance of power but a "balance of values", or still more the triumph of a "Western values", the chances of peace look grim. We must understand that the language we use matters. More » A 'lottery' electoral system could break our malaise Did Led Zeppelin borrow its Spirit? Walking as a woman: when 'compliments' are threats Selfish politics means a rocky road to reform Brand is the pied piper of anti-politics - don't follow The missing component of the new security bills Our economic policies are stuck in old Australia No proper case made for mass surveillance Four ETS reports and counting Just In More Just In » Chris Waller-trained Preferment takes out the Victoria Derby at Flemington Damien Oliver has won the Victoria Derby at Flemington on the Chris Waller-trained Preferment. More » Top End warned to be prepared for cyclone season Albany marks centenary of Anzac fleet departure Third victim of US high school shooting dies: hospital US blacklists Myanmar official ahead of Obama visit Labor's $60m pledge for Kings Highway upgrades 'an unfunded promise' Signoff wins the Lexus for spot in Melbourne Cup Brisbane City Council, councillor at odds over court apology ruling US judge eases limits on nurse under Ebola quarantine Cronk backing Cherry-Evans for England Test World More World » Third victim of US high school shooting dies: hospital A 14-year-old girl dies in the United States after being critically injured when a fellow high school student went on a shooting rampage last week, hospital officials say. More » US blacklists Myanmar official ahead of Obama visit US judge eases limits on nurse under Ebola quarantine Five life sentences for killing of Canadian police officers Bad weather hampers rescue operations at Sri Lanka's landslide Kurdish forces arrive in Kobane to join fight against IS Business More Business » ANZ announces record profit of $7.3 billion By business reporter Michael Janda and staff ANZ announces a record full year profit of $7.3 billion, as it cuts costs and lowers bad debt reserves. More » Katherine residents fear premiums could rise with TIO sale Macquarie profit jumps 35 per cent on annuities and markets Stock market ends month on a high Electrical cables could become dangerous within two years Direct Action passes Senate with PUP support Politics More Politics » US blacklists Myanmar official ahead of Obama visit The United States has imposed sanctions on a prominent politician in Myanmar ahead of Barack Obama's planned visit. More » Concern over proposed change to TV captioning rules Labor calls for Bishop apology over Gillard slush fund claims Kurds unite as Iraqi Peshmerga join battle in Kobane Allowing CSG wells 'a mistake', Qld farmer says Sport More Sport » Signoff wins the Lexus for spot in Melbourne Cup The Darren Weir-trained Signoff has won the Group Three Lexus Stakes to earn a spot in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. More » Haddin to fight pain of shoulder injury against Pakistan Cronk backing Cherry-Evans for England Test Cooper out to express himself against Barbarians City putting trust in defence for NRC grand final Leapai beaten in return to the ring Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Co-pilot killed in Virgin Galactic spaceship test flight crash By North America correspondent Michael Vincent, wires US officials investigate the crash of a Virgin Galactic spaceship in the Mojave Desert in California, which has killed one pilot and injured another. More » PM's science prize winner warns 'best and brightest' will leave Jetpack transport closer with company to list on stock exchange Google explores ways to search bodies for disease Big bang theory does not contradict church: Pope Francis Environment More Environment » Hunt, Palmer resist criticism of Direct Action deal Environment Minister Greg Hunt is defending his deal with Clive Palmer for an investigation into an emissions trading scheme, despite remaining strictly opposed to the idea. More » Sydney's drinking water 'at risk' from mine expansion Deal with Clive Palmer sees Government salvage Direct Action Great Barrier Reef plan 'too focused on short-term issues' Nearly 700 sharks killed in Queensland this year About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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ABC NewsMail - Morning Edition

NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 01 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Co-pilot killed in Virgin Galactic spaceship test flight crash A suborbital passenger spaceship being developed by Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic crashes during a test flight, killing the co-pilot and injuring the pilot, officials say. More » Commandos still waiting for green light to go into Iraq China to send elite army unit to Liberia to halt Ebola spread Royal commission submissions question Gillard's professional conduct English tourist dead, seven hurt in Fraser Island 4WD rollover Thousands descend on Albany to mark Anzac fleet setting sail US sailor found not guilty of Darwin rape Sex offender refugee in legal limbo, judge says Cyclist awarded $1.6m after being hit by another cyclist, then car AFP asked to investigate ASADA CEO's comments More Analysis » Are we creating the 'clash of civilisations'? It seems the only way we can understand the events in the world is to boil them down to a confrontation between the "West" and some anti-Western "other". But if the recipe for peace in an age of civilisations is not a balance of power but a "balance of values", or still more the triumph of a "Western values", the chances of peace look grim. We must understand that the language we use matters. More » A 'lottery' electoral system could break our malaise Did Led Zeppelin borrow its Spirit? Walking as a woman: when 'compliments' are threats Selfish politics means a rocky road to reform Brand is the pied piper of anti-politics - don't follow The missing component of the new security bills Our economic policies are stuck in old Australia No proper case made for mass surveillance Four ETS reports and counting Just In More Just In » Australia commemorates first naval victory centenary By Claire Aird Six months before Gallipoli forged Australia's fighting reputation, the nation's new navy it's first victory at sea. It was a bloody battle between the light cruiser HMAS Sydney and the notorious German raider, the Emden, just 3,000 kilometres from our shores. More » Vettel to start from pit lane in Austin Rolf Harris loses bid to appeal assault conviction Leapai beaten in return to the ring Commandos still waiting for green light to go into Iraq Co-pilot killed in Virgin Galactic spaceship test flight crash Burkina Faso's president Compaore resigns Fire engulfs France's public radio broadcaster China to send elite army unit to Liberia to halt Ebola spread Tasmania fights to 215 against WA on day one of Shield season World More World » Rolf Harris loses bid to appeal assault conviction By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin Convicted sex offender Rolf Harris loses a legal challenge against his conviction for indecently assaulting girls. More » Co-pilot killed in Virgin Galactic spaceship test flight crash Burkina Faso's president Compaore resigns Fire engulfs France's public radio broadcaster China to send elite army unit to Liberia to halt Ebola spread Sniffer dogs join search for Sri Lanka landslide victims Business More Business » ANZ announces record profit of $7.3 billion By business reporter Michael Janda and staff ANZ announces a record full year profit of $7.3 billion, as it cuts costs and lowers bad debt reserves. More » Macquarie profit jumps 35 per cent on annuities and markets Housing investment lending continues to rise Stock market ends month on a high Electrical cables could become dangerous within two years Direct Action passes Senate with PUP support Politics More Politics » Kurds unite as Iraqi Peshmerga join battle in Kobane Iraqi Peshmerga on their way to help fellow Kurds defend the Syrian town of Kobane have been cheered on by thousands of people lining the roads and cloaked in Kurdish flags. More » Allowing CSG wells 'a mistake', Qld farmer says Royal commission submissions question Gillard's professional conduct Victoria election 2014: Abbott vows to visibly support Napthine Defence abuse taskforce has not done its job: Xenophon Sport More Sport » Australia left reeling as Pakistan piles on misery on day two Australia is left reeling after day two, slumping to 1 for 22 at stumps after Pakistan belted its way to 6 for 570 declared. More » Adelaide United spoil Villa farewell by beating Melbourne City 2-1 Boyd granted release from Knights Leapai beaten in return to the ring Kurtley Beale fined $3,000 for in-flight altercation New Suns coach Eade says Ablett is AFL's Jordan Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Co-pilot killed in Virgin Galactic spaceship test flight crash A suborbital passenger spaceship being developed by Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic crashes during a test flight, killing the co-pilot and injuring the pilot, officials say. More » PM's science prize winner warns 'best and brightest' will leave Jetpack transport closer with company to list on stock exchange Google explores ways to search bodies for disease Big bang theory does not contradict church: Pope Francis Environment More Environment » Hunt, Palmer resist criticism of Direct Action deal Environment Minister Greg Hunt is defending his deal with Clive Palmer for an investigation into an emissions trading scheme, despite remaining strictly opposed to the idea. More » Sydney's drinking water 'at risk' from mine expansion Deal with Clive Palmer sees Government salvage Direct Action Great Barrier Reef plan 'too focused on short-term issues' Nearly 700 sharks killed in Queensland this year 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. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2014 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters