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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 02 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australian universities rise in world rankings but report questions reforms Australian universities have risen in the latest global rankings, but the accompanying report questions the Government's proposed education reforms. The Times Higher Education magazine's 11th annual rankings delivers mostly good news to Australian universities, with Melbourne University claiming the country's highest position. "The data shows that Australia does not have just a few world-class universities, but a world-class system," the report said. But it also raised questions about the Government's tertiary education reforms, asking "whether this admirable strength-in-depth can be maintained" under the proposed changes. More » RAAF planes complete first flights over Iraq New split welfare bill to be introduced to House of Representatives Hong Kong protesters warn of new action unless chief executive quits Government rejects recommendation to split NBN School bombing kills at least 41 children in Syria Essendon to hold emergency meeting on Hird's future Dallas wary as experts monitor those exposed to Ebola Death toll from Japan volcano climbs to 47 people Most wait times for cancer surgery within 30 days: report More Analysis » Can one Parliament really investigate another? The Senate inquiry into the Queensland Government might be legitimate, but whether it is wise - or will be able to do its job - is another matter. The question is whether or not the Senate committee has the power to compel state politicians and state public servants to give evidence to it or to require them to produce government documents. If it does seek to compel evidence, and is supported by the Senate, it is likely that the Queensland Government would challenge its powers to do so and the matter would end up in the High Court. More » Julia Gillard - The Drum interview uncut Five questions about our new national security laws It's time to cry for Argentina Children never forget warring parents From fad to fab: Stevens rethinks regulations Blame the board, not the budget, if Lateline is axed Don't blame me, I voted for... There's still heat in global warming A letter to my church about Islam Just In More Just In » Government rejects recommendation to split NBN A review panel's recommendation to split up the National Broadband Network has been rejected by the Federal Government. More » School bombing kills at least 41 children in Syria RAAF planes complete first flights over Iraq Search vessels prepare for new phase in MH370 hunt Collection tells story of Indigenous man's role in political history Dallas wary as experts monitor those exposed to Ebola Essendon to hold emergency meeting on Hird's future Most wait times for cancer surgery within 30 days: report New split welfare bill to be introduced to House of Representatives US Secret Service head resigns after security lapses World More World » School bombing kills at least 41 children in Syria At least 41 Syrian children aged under 12 were killed Wednesday in a double bombing by a lone assailant at a school in the government-controlled city of Homs, Syria. More » Dallas wary as experts monitor those exposed to Ebola US Secret Service head resigns after security lapses Turkey looks to join fight against IS but wants Assad out Hong Kong protesters warn of new action unless chief executive quits Death toll from Japan volcano climbs to 47 people Business More Business » Dollar drops on weak retail sales growth By business reporter Michael Janda A steep fall in sales for department stores and household goods retailers has kept turnover fairly flat in August. Overall, the Bureau of Statistics figures show retail turnover edged up 0.1 per cent in the last month of winter to $23.3 billion. However, economist forecasts had centred on a rise of 0.4 per cent for the month, and the Australian dollar was quickly sold off on the data. More » Home price gains slow, but Sydney surge continues Share market starts lower but rebounds More than 2m risk defaulting on basic debts: report Westpac to cut hundreds of call centre jobs in Qld, WA Manufacturing slips further into contraction despite dropping dollar Politics More Politics » Government rejects recommendation to split NBN A review panel's recommendation to split up the National Broadband Network has been rejected by the Federal Government. More » Collection tells story of Indigenous man's role in political history New split welfare bill to be introduced to House of Representatives Australian universities rise in world rankings but report questions reforms Hong Kong protesters warn of new action unless chief executive quits Sport More Sport » Essendon to hold emergency meeting on Hird's future The Essendon Football Club will hold an emergency meeting today to decide the future of James Hird. More » Wanderers through to ACL final with 2-0 win over FC Seoul Wallaby Beale investigated over mid-air verbal incident Cricket Australia to assess Mitchell Marsh Koroisau can fill in for Luke in NRL grand final: Keary Welbeck hat-trick helps Arsenal thrash Galatasaray Science and Technology More Science and Technology » 'Electronic tongue' to test Thai food for authenticity By South East Asia correspondent Samantha Hawley On the orders of the former PM, a machine that will test the authenticity of Thai dishes cooked around the world has been unveiled in Bangkok. More » Scientists map wreck of ship that crashed into Tasman Bridge CSIRO's $120m Investigator can't plug into shore power New York scientists unveil 'invisibility cloak' Shellshock bug leaves up to 500 million computers at risk 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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