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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 28 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Motorists to pay more for fuel as Government bypasses Senate By political reporter Andrew Greene, staff Tony Abbott has defended the Government's decision to bypass the Senate and push through a fuel tax increase, saying the Coalition has a mandate to fix the budget. The Government has been unable to get the Senate numbers to increase the excise, so is instead using a Customs tariff to achieve the same outcome without the need for a parliamentary vote. It means the price of petrol will rise by about half-a-cent per litre from November 10. The Government says "every cent" will be spent on new roads. The Government is challenging Labor and the Greens to back the move, but Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has branded it "a gutless decision to ambush motorists". More » Man found guilty of attempted murder of gang member's aunt Boy starved by parents 'days away from death' Nurse sacked after stealing $20 from new father at Epworth Hospital Bats may be part of Ebola solution: scientist Lava from Hawaii volcano just 100 metres from houses Teen arrested as clown terror spreads in France Cameron in security scare after brush with jogger Teacher graduate glut a myth, says university Labor wants answers on humanitarian intake suspension More Analysis » Brothers in arms: the allure of fraternity From The Illiad's Achilles and Patroclus to Top Gun's Maverick and Goose, brotherly love - particularly on the battlefield - has served as the driving force for countless tales over the past three thousand years. But it isn't just storytellers who understand the allure of fraternity. Terrorists are aware of it too. In most cases, it's peer influence rather than religious fanaticism or mental illness that causes young people like Abdullah Elmir to join Islamic State. That's why the comments made by his friends back home are so important. More » No wonder MPs are confused about security laws Indonesia's cabinet, female power and us Why is Abbott considering a GST hike? Don't expect Indonesian support for towbacks The psychology behind the security laws Whitlam: a loyal servant of a system which failed him Seven reasons to hate the Foreign Fighters Bill It's time to give the federation a makeover Think Whitlam ruined our economy? Think again Just In More Just In » Phone apps used to save endangered Indigenous language By Felicity James Indigenous elders in the Northern Territory are trying to save their endangered language using a smart phone app and crowdsourcing software. More » Vic Labor pledges to halve tradesmen's car registration Driver education 'only way' to prevent freeway tragedies Chinese president to visit Hobart Pop stars die up to 25 years earlier, study finds McGuire critical of Suns' pursuit of Eade from Magpies Homophobia accusations fly as NT's Mardi Gras float idea is sunk by tourism body Only 14 Wanderers fans set to travel for ACL final Court told bash victim groped woman before fatal assault MPs 'should not decide on mentally impaired' World More World » Malaysian diplomat granted bail on NZ sex charge A Malaysian diplomat extradited to New Zealand to face a charge of attempted rape has been granted bail after his lawyer denied he fled the country under the cloak of diplomatic immunity. More » Twitter falling behind pace-setting Facebook growth German economy could lead Europe back into recession Ebola virus spreads to Halloween outfits Fiji's PM Frank Bainimarama under fire for funding comments US air raids on IS costing $8.3 million a day: Pentagon Business More Business » Company used Perth subsidiary to funnel bribes to Africa By business reporter Pat McGrath Global engineering company Layne Christensen admits using its Australian subsidiary to funnel more than a million dollars in bribes to government officials in Africa. US authorities fined the Texas-based firm, Layne Christensen, more than $US5 million ($A5.7 million) for violations of foreign bribery laws. Layne Christensen is a 120-year-old drilling, construction and water management company with subsidiaries around the world. Documents released overnight revealed some of the payments were made through companies controlled by the company's Perth-based subsidiary. More » German economy could lead Europe back into recession Hockey backs Murdoch's comments that low rates make the rich richer Twitter falling behind pace-setting Facebook growth Tabcorp calls for overseas-based online bookmaker crackdown Resources sector falls dent Australian share market Politics More Politics » Homophobia accusations fly as NT's Mardi Gras float idea is sunk by tourism body By James Dunlevie The organiser of Darwin's first-ever float in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras says the Territory's main tourism body refused to lend its support indicating it was a symptom of homophobia within the government. More » Fiji's PM Frank Bainimarama under fire for funding comments Motorists to pay more for fuel as Government bypasses Senate Teacher graduate glut a myth, says university Cameron in security scare after brush with jogger Sport More Sport » Watmough leaving Manly; Mason, Mateo sign on Veteran forward Anthony Watmough will leave the Manly Sea Eagles and is now set to join the Parramatta Eels. More » McGuire critical of Suns' pursuit of Eade from Magpies Wallabies' Phipps denies sexist culture No Melbourne Cup runner for Gai Paul Gallen to fight $50,000 NRL fine Swans to challenge AFL trade ban Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Bats may be part of Ebola solution: scientist By Greg Muller A CSIRO research scientist says bats' immune systems may hold the key to fighting viruses like Ebola. More » Bitcoin 'on brink of going mainstream' as exchange launched in Sydney New fauna found in Kimberley ocean-mapping study Google executive jumps from top of stratosphere Gut organisms could be key to unlocking Western diseases Environment More Environment » Great Barrier Reef plan 'too focused on short-term issues' By Allyson Horn and Kym Agius Australia's leading scientific organisation warns the Queensland and Federal governments' draft plan to save the Great Barrier Reef will not stop its decline or even maintain its current diminished state. More » Nearly 700 sharks killed in Queensland this year EU reaches landmark climate change deal WA abandons catch-and-kill shark program Government wants rooftop solar program to continue About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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