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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 17 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Dairy farmers big winners in free trade agreement with China By rural reporter Lucy Barbour, staff The Federal Government will sign a free trade agreement with China today that will see tariff reductions for health, education and financial services, as well as dairy, beef, wine and horticultural producers. More » Lambie splits from PUP to vote against social services bill Live: World leaders continue Australian engagements following G20 summit Chief Justice calls for rethink on transgender children cases Briggs says Obama's climate speech was always going to be a 'distraction' Paedophile never had sex with wife, estranged from family: inquiry Fears Sydney brothers will be used in IS propaganda Obama confirms 'evil' murder of US aid worker Peter Kassig Bikie gangs see Victoria as safe haven: police association Women's deaths linked to antibiotics containing rat poison toxin More Analysis » Abbott's tough talking comes undone at the G20 If anything, the G20 has made the Prime Minister's life just that much more difficult. The take-home message for Australians will be that Tony Abbott wimped on representing the interests of devastated MH17 families to Putin, and was overruled on his domestic approach to climate change. He could have done without having metaphorical sand kicked in his face, considering his "protector of the realm" persona is one of the only strengths he has left. More » China free trade: is there a devil in the detail? Some tragedies go beyond the justice system Let's ban Time Magazine from saying 'feminist' The many contradictions of Xi Jinping Above all, Gail Kelly was the master of good timing Will growth mean more jobs? Not necessarily Forty years later, Countdown is hard to beat Gerrymandering has no place in Australia Stagger cricket retirements to stave off recession Just In More Just In » Protesters urge Indian PM to end conflict in Kashmir A small group of protesters in Sydney calls on Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to end conflict in the disputed territory of Kashmir. More » NRL appoints Suzanne Young as chief operating officer Injuries hit Kookaburras for Champions Trophy Swim warning as algae bloom causes stink for Top Enders Woman found dead in Sydney yard; husband arrested Three people dead in horror day on Victoria's roads Fears Sydney brothers will be used in IS propaganda Animal shelter operator convicted on neglect charges Wayne Goss memorial to be held on Friday Coalition accused of 'smoke and mirrors' over education announcement World More World » Fears Sydney brothers will be used in IS propaganda By Louise Crealy A friend of the family of four Sydney brothers believed to have joined Islamic State (IS) say they fear two of the brothers are too overweight to fight and will be used by the terrorist group for propaganda. More » Images capture Philae probe's bouncy landing on comet surface Japan re-enters recession with shock contraction Stars sing about Ebola 'chimes of doom' in Band Aid video premiere Women's deaths linked to antibiotics containing rat poison toxin Dutch authorities identify highly contagious bird flu strain Business More Business » Dairy industry wins from China free trade deal Lucy Barbour The Australian dairy sector is expected to get an equal, if not better, deal than New Zealand as part of a free trade agreement with China to be announced this afternoon. More » China reduces tariffs on coal, alumina, nickel and other commodities Australia, Germany announce joint working group to boost trade Japan re-enters recession with shock contraction Japan recession pulls Australian share market lower Youth unemployment a key challenge as boomers retire Politics More Politics » The Hawke family album Take a look into the rich and vibrant life of former prime minister Bob Hawke, through his family photos. More » Lambie splits from PUP to vote against social services bill Brisbane bumped from international media G20 coverage Briggs says Obama's climate speech was always going to be a 'distraction' Profile: Chinese president Xi Jinping and his centralised grip on power Sport More Sport » The candidates to replace Clarke as Australia's Test captain With Michael Clarke likely to miss Australia's Tests against India, who are the contenders to take over the captaincy? More » Postecoglou says he will be 'judged' by results at Asian Cup Injuries hit Kookaburras for Champions Trophy Bombers pair welcomed into Australian squad Johnson rested from Australia's ODI squad, Cummins and Starc recalled Croatia holds Italy to draw as crowd trouble briefly suspends match Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Images capture Philae probe's bouncy landing on comet surface The European Space Agency has unveiled images of the probe Philae after it bounced while making its historic landing on a comet. More » Antarctic research gets $24m federal funding boost Skeleton found in ancient Greek tomb dating back to Alexander the Great Farmed lobster a step closer thanks to Tasmanian project Net neutrality on agenda in United States as ISPs seek to charge for faster access Environment More Environment » 20,000 plant and animal species 'under threat of extinction' By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer Over 20,000 of the world's plant and animal species, including Australia's black-grass dart butterfly, are facing extinction, a report says. More » Briggs says Obama's climate speech was always going to be a 'distraction' Academics call for Australia to cut greenhouse gas emissions Advocates call for an increase in urban green space by 2020 Crossbencher urges Labor to return to talks over RET About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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