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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 20 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Speaker reverses measures to segregate burka wearers By Emma Griffiths and James Glenday A move to force Muslim women who cover their faces to sit in a separate enclosed public gallery at Parliament House has been reversed. Earlier this month, Speaker Bronwyn Bishop and Senate President Stephen Parry approved new rules applying to anyone wearing "facial coverings". But the move caused outcry and an intervention from Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who is believed to have told Mrs Bishop that "common sense should prevail". A Department of Parliamentary Services statement on security arrangements released this morning said it had replaced the earlier measures. More » Australia reaches deal for troops to deploy in Iraq Russell St bombing witness breaks silence on granddaughter's murder Australians among those rescued after Nepal blizzard: DFAT Luke Batty inquest to examine failings by authorities Joko Widodo to be sworn in as Indonesia's president Remains of Maslin family MH17 victims brought home Cormann defends calling Shorten 'economic girlie-man' Fiercest fighting in days hits Kobane Rise in strokes a 'public health emergency' More Analysis » Is the cost of our symbolism worth it? Australia faces the same question over Islamic State as it does with climate change: is our symbolic contribution to the global effort worth the cost? Whether Islamic State is degraded, destroyed or continues to expand the territory under its control will not be significantly influenced by Australia's current contribution. So, if we want to be pragmatic, like in regards to climate change, we need to ask whether this symbolic gesture is worth it. More » Security laws: have we learned anything in 10 years? Offensive emails aren't a window into the soul Confused about women's jobs? Try this list Good luck keeping G20 focussed on economics After reporting in Syria, I felt something go wrong I'll eat a page from my Bible if Jesus didn't exist Three things must change for a healthier democracy Cheer up, it's not all doom and gloom Proof they don't understand their own security laws Just In More Just In » Parkinson, Slater and Medina knocked out at Portugal Joel Parkinson's hopes of a second surfing world title are over after he was knocked out of the Moche Rip Curl Pro. More » Russell St bombing witness breaks silence on granddaughter's murder Food safety laws 'to reduce red tape' for sausage sizzles Teen injured in fight outside Melbourne fast food restaurant Marsh fit but Australia retains James Faulkner in Test squad Rise in strokes a 'public health emergency' Montpellier sign Aussie Lucas as medical cover Luke Batty inquest to examine failings by authorities Ilonen outplays Stenson to lift World Match Play title Joko Widodo becomes Indonesia's president World More World » Joko Widodo becomes Indonesia's president By Helen Brown A man of the people, not part of the elite, Joko Widodo becomes president of Indonesia and the pressure is on. More » Nigerians doubtful of girls' release following violence Fiercest fighting in days hits Kobane Hong Kong protests 'could worsen' despite talks Australians among those rescued after Nepal blizzard: DFAT Flooded Kashmir willows may see cricket bat prices soar Business More Business » Shareholder activists target long-serving and over-committed directors By business reporter Stephen Letts Big proxy advisory firms are campaigning to ensure the majority of directors in a boardroom should be truly independent, leading to significant implications for corporate Australia and the structure of its boardrooms. So when does an independent director cease to be independent and how many directorships are too many? Regulators ASX and ASIC do not have definitive rulings but the trend will particularly target businesses where families or founders have large share holdings in the business. Shareholder activist Stephen Mayne says big companies will increasingly get strong protest votes against entrenched directors. More » Virgin agrees to pay $1 for remainder of Tiger Australia Share market closes higher with resurgent finance sector Grocery lobby welcomes ACCC action against Coles Ten Network posts $168 million loss IEA slashes oil forecasts amid staggering surge in supply Rio, BHP iron ore strategy crushes Barnett's budget Prospect of 'violent sell-off' rests on US interest rate mistake: Future Fund boss Politics More Politics » Joko Widodo becomes Indonesia's president By Helen Brown A man of the people, not part of the elite, Joko Widodo becomes president of Indonesia and the pressure is on. More » Speaker reverses measures to segregate burka wearers Australia reaches deal for troops to deploy in Iraq Hong Kong protests 'could worsen' despite talks Training college watchdog urged to stamp out 'spruikers' Sport More Sport » Hayne heads for the US on a wing and a prayer Jarryd Hayne has left Australia bound for the US and the next step in his quest for an NFL career. More » Valentino Rossi wins at the Island after Marquez fall Marsh fit but Australia retains James Faulkner in Test squad Liverpool and Stoke win amid more top flight drama Hooper insists McKenzie did not lose Wallabies' respect Perth Glory stun champions Brisbane Roar with 3-2 win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » US Air Force space plane returns from secret mission A top secret US military space plane has landed in California after almost two years in orbit above Earth. More » Sharks' secret lives under the microscope Mobile phones engineered 'not to last', expert says Saturn's moon may host another 'life-friendly' habitat Astronauts take spacewalk in race to fix ISS Environment More Environment » Record-breaking students drive solar innovation Fed up with soaring petrol prices and mounting fuel bills? More » Growth in CO2 levels 17pc lower than predicted: study Sea levels steady for millennia before rapid rise: study More funding, icebreaker flagged in Antarctica strategy Feral cats tear through last wild bilby population 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. 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