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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 29 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Government trying to confirm death of Australia's most senior Islamic State terrorist The Federal Government says it is trying to confirm reports Australian Islamic State terrorist Mohammad Ali Baryalei has been killed while fighting in the Middle East. More » Man dies after Melbourne CBD stabbing Peris rejects claims of wrongdoing over alleged affair with Olympian Controversial Foreign Fighters Bill passes Senate Conman Foster to be jailed for 18 months Rocket bound for space station fails in spectacular fireball Man guilty of murdering drug dealer whose head washed up on island Sunbather hit by car at Coogee Beach hospitalised New Zealand to vote on possible changes to flag NRL judiciary boss quits over Gallen's $50,000 fine More Analysis » Fuel tax indexation: the pressure is on John Howard's decision to scrap fuel excise indexation had nothing to do with good policy, and certainly had nothing to do with helping the poor. If the Greens and Labor really are concerned about cost of living, they should support the re-indexation of fuel excise in return for a say on how this revenue is spent. The pressure is now on the Greens and, to a lesser extent, the ALP. It will be interesting to see who blinks first. More » Political stalemate leaves higher education exposed $50k for swearing in a tweet? That's life in the NRL The ghost of Gough haunts $7 co-payment Climate policy hijacked by cost of living debate The sands are shifting after live export class action Brothers in arms: the allure of fraternity The final chapter in the divisive live export debate No wonder MPs are confused about security laws Indonesia's cabinet, female power and us Just In More Just In » Fish and chip van tops list of best Darwin restaurants By James Dunlevie A fish and chip caravan in a car park run by two part time cooks with no hospitality experience is rated as Darwin's top eatery. More » US boosts security at key buildings amid terrorist threats $50k for swearing in a tweet? That's life in the NRL Kentucky adds unique flavour to US mid-term elections Former Aurora boss 'given $2 million payout' WA could save $1.3b if smoking rate cut, report finds Royals rout Giants, send World Series to Game Seven New Zealand to vote on possible changes to flag Facebook almost doubles earnings on rising ad revenue Thieves tunnel into Indian bank; steal cash, jewellery World More World » US boosts security at key buildings amid terrorist threats The United States is to boost security at government buildings in Washington and other cities due to continuing terrorist threats and off the back of last week's attacks in Canada. More » Kentucky adds unique flavour to US mid-term elections New Zealand to vote on possible changes to flag Facebook almost doubles earnings on rising ad revenue Thieves tunnel into Indian bank; steal cash, jewellery Google explores ways to search bodies for disease Business More Business » ACCC finds businesses passing on carbon cost savings By business reporter Michael Janda The competition regulator says businesses are generally acting quickly to roll back prices after the carbon tax repeal. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released its third carbon monitoring report, looking at the September quarter which was the first period after the tax was repealed. However, the regulator has observed that while it has received a prompt response from businesses, some of the statements have had a disappointing lack of detail. More » Shares flat as steep bank falls offset widespread gains Facebook almost doubles earnings on rising ad revenue Abbott urges business leaders to help drive 'Team Australia' Business costs itself billions in internal red tape Former Anglo American executive facing $4m fraud claim Politics More Politics » New Zealand to vote on possible changes to flag New Zealand correspondent Dominique Schwartz, wires New Zealand will hold a binding vote in 2016 on whether to change the national flag, the country's prime minister John Key said Wednesday. More » Korean island village split over naval base plans Peris rejects claims of wrongdoing over alleged affair with Olympian Visa ban 'will hamper fight against Ebola' Kim Jong-un had ankle surgery, spy agency believes Sport More Sport » NRL judiciary boss quits over Gallen $50,000 fine NRL judiciary chairman Paul Conlon has resigned in protest over the fine the league imposed on Paul Gallen. More » Watson, Wade in squad for South Africa ODIs Kennedy, Hala released by Brisbane Broncos Gai confident of winning Derby after dropping out of Cup Genia keen for fresh start under Cheika New heart-rate measurement the key to athlete recovery, say researchers Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Google explores ways to search bodies for disease Google is exploring a way to search inside people's bodies for early signs of deadly illnesses such as cancer or heart disease. More » Big bang theory does not contradict church: Pope Francis Germany's green transition attracts Australian companies offshore Bats may be part of Ebola solution: scientist Bitcoin 'on brink of going mainstream' as exchange launched in Sydney 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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