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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 03 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australian warplanes to begin strikes against Islamic State targets Australian warplanes will join air strikes on Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced. Six F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets have been on standby in the Middle East for two weeks in preparation for joining the US-led attacks on IS targets. The National Security Committee of Cabinet met earlier this morning, followed by a full Cabinet meeting, before the public announcement was made. "It is in our national interest that we do so. It is in the interests of civilisation that we do so. It is in everyone's best interests that the murderous rage of the ISIL death cult be checked and rolled back," Mr Abbott said. More » Terror suspect continued to stab fallen officer, inquest told PM only heard of burka segregation plan after it was announced Morrison announces review into Nauru sex abuse claims Two men confess to British tourists' murder: Thai police Great white sharks to be examined after surfer attacked Concerns over Chloe 'three years before death' Cairns principal sentenced over $3.5m fraud Protesters refuse to leave Hong Kong streets Put up or shut up: Clive's message to Queenslanders More Analysis » The tough decisions on Iraq have only begun The announcement of Australian participation in air strikes against Islamic State targets within Iraq is welcome news. But this is phase 1. The Abbott Government should be prepared for subsequent phases which will require even more difficult decisions. Air strikes can only do so much. The Iraqi army and its militias will have to seize and control ground. Coalition partners, including Australia, will have to decide to what extent they will assist. More » Social change from a selfie? You #WISH Refugee bill trashes our 'good global citizen' title West not immune from Ebola epidemic Why even conservatives should care about inequality Behind closed doors, how united is Cabinet? Classic liberals find their voice after burqa ban Is this a second Tiananmen? Confirmed: something will be done on housing The 'burqa ban' call only creates division Just In More Just In » New home sales rebound in latest figures: HIA By finance reporter Simon Frazer New home sales have rebounded in the latest figures, but the Housing Industry Association said the level of building activity is still in decline. More » 'He's been our rascal': parents of man bashed to death Cairns principal sentenced over $3.5m fraud Protesters refuse to leave Hong Kong streets PM only heard of burka segregation plan after it was announced Rain hampers search for 16 missing on Japanese volcano Islamic State committing 'staggering' violations: UN Disappeared victim's body found after 36 years in Irish bog Senate deadlocks put FOI appeals at risk Families SA residential carers stood aside after audit World More World » Protesters refuse to leave Hong Kong streets Protesters in Hong Kong have refused to leave the city-wide street blockades despite the government agreeing to hold talks with student leaders. The city's chief executive CY Leung has defied calls to stand down, but said he is hopeful the talks will herald further communication on electoral reform. A defiant Mr Leung told reporters minutes before midnight last night that chief secretary Carrie Lam would meet with students to discuss political reports, but gave no timeframe. Early this morning a skirmish between police and pro-democracy demonstrators took place outside the main government building. More » Rain hampers search for 16 missing on Japanese volcano Islamic State committing 'staggering' violations: UN Disappeared victim's body found after 36 years in Irish bog Two men confess to British tourists' murder: Thai police Ebola outbreak has 'significant risk' for economy: IMF Business More Business » Ebola outbreak has 'significant risk' for economy: IMF By AM business editor Peter Ryan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warning that any spread of the Ebola outbreak would be a severe risk to the global economy. Speaking after the first Ebola case emerged in Texas, managing director Christine Lagarde called for "real" action to counter the Ebola crisis and said that talk alone was not enough. More » JPMorgan hack exposes details of 83 million customers Turmoil in Europe leaves markets savaged Energex whistleblower's prices claim sparks federal inquiry New home sales rebound in latest figures: HIA Nauru wins court case to have cash released Politics More Politics » Protesters refuse to leave Hong Kong streets Protesters in Hong Kong have refused to leave the city-wide street blockades despite the government agreeing to hold talks with student leaders. The city's chief executive CY Leung has defied calls to stand down, but said he is hopeful the talks will herald further communication on electoral reform. A defiant Mr Leung told reporters minutes before midnight last night that chief secretary Carrie Lam would meet with students to discuss political reports, but gave no timeframe. Early this morning a skirmish between police and pro-democracy demonstrators took place outside the main government building. More » Disappeared victim's body found after 36 years in Irish bog Senate deadlocks put FOI appeals at risk Families SA residential carers stood aside after audit Put up or shut up: Clive's message to Queenslanders Sport More Sport » Rabbitohs or Bulldogs: Who will finish on top? Grandstand gives you some reasons for and against the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs winning the NRL grand final. More » Ennis running out of time to be fit for NRL grand final Finals Flashback: 1989 Canberra vs Balmain Waite signs deal with Kangaroos AFL great Robbie Flower dies, aged 59 Beale's axing down to form only: coach Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Personality types of online commenters examined in new study By Lucinda Kent A new study is analysing people who comment on online news sites to determine personality trends among commenters including introversion, narcissism and neuroticism. More » Potential new marine species found off Hawaii 'Electronic tongue' to test Thai food for authenticity Scientists map wreck of ship that crashed into Tasman Bridge CSIRO's $120m Investigator can't plug into shore power Environment More Environment » Great white sharks to be examined after surfer attacked The carcasses of two great white sharks caught off the coast of Esperance, in southern Western Australia, will be cut open after a surfer was attacked. Sean Pollard, 23, lost part of an arm and his other hand in the attack at Kelpids Beach, Wylie Bay, on Thursday morning. He remains in Royal Perth Hospital. Two great white sharks were caught and killed after WA's Department of Fisheries deployed drum lines off the beach following the incident. The sharks have been taken to Perth by truck for research purposes but the Department of Fisheries has conceded it might not be possible to confirm whether the sharks killed were involved in the attack. More » Massive red-bellied black snake surprises wrangler Pastoral stations may host nuclear dump: Macfarlane Climate change blamed for beaching of 35,000 walruses Traditional owners, scientists and cat gizzards key to Kiwirrkurra Indigenous Protected Area success About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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