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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 24 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » More than 400 jobs to go at ABC, Mark Scott confirms By Jessica Kidd and staff More than 400 ABC staff could lose their jobs and Friday's state editions of 7.30 will be replaced by a national program as the public broadcaster moves to implement the $254 million the Government is cutting from its budget over the next five years. More » Lambie quits PUP to become independent senator Mother of abandoned baby charged with attempted murder 'You should save your tears': Family of slain police officer confronts killers in court Pig's remains dumped at Perth mosque Online retailer under fire for baby clothing with porn slogans Calls for disability sector inquiry amid allegations over assault warnings Bonsoy toxic soy milk victims on track for share of $25m payout High household debt causing suicide attempts 'I just started to lose my mind': Children as young as 13 on ice More Analysis » Take your convictions to a double dissolution The decision by Senator Jacqui Lambie to quit the Palmer United Party has put even more focus on the Government's challenges in getting its legislation through the Senate. But really today is no different to yesterday in that overall the Senate is causing significant difficulties for the Government and is likely to continue to do so. A Senate deadlock-breaking mechanism is readily available, and if Tony Abbott doesn't use it, we're entitled to believe his exhortations about a budget emergency are hollow. More » Coalition needs a better budget, not better PR Don't worry: Australia was built on foreign investment Putting partisanship ahead of patriotism Abbott's problems go deeper than Bolt realises There's no place for BDS within Australia Public transport brings out the worst in us It's lose-lose for Malcolm Turnbull with ABC cuts What about the refugees we already have? Free Trade Agreement no guarantee of success Just In More Just In » Clive Palmer being investigated by WA police WA police have confirmed the Major Fraud Squad is investigating allegations about the federal Member for Fairfax, Clive Palmer. More » Former Washington DC mayor Marion Barry dies age 78 Labor to axe Ambulance Victoria board; Coalition to recruit paramedics 'You should save your tears': Family of slain police officer confronts killers in court Town of Teelah faces bushfire threat Pig's remains dumped at Perth mosque Online retailer under fire for baby clothing with porn slogans British-Iranian female activist released on bail ABC Adelaide television studios to close after 55 years Boyd arrives at Brisbane relaxed and open World More World » Former Washington DC mayor Marion Barry dies age 78 By North America correspondent Lisa Millar Marion Barry is being remembered today as one of the feistiest and most powerful politicians in America after he died overnight. More » British-Iranian female activist released on bail French man receives thousands of birthday cards Kenyan forces kill dozens of militants over bus massacre Cape Verde off West African coast evacuated after volcano erupts US police shoot dead 12-year-old boy in Cleveland playground Business More Business » Fall in mining investment 'to be biggest on record' By Nikki Roberts An economic forecaster expects a fall in Australian mining investment to be the biggest on record. BIS Shrapnel has released the findings of its 'Mining in Australia 2014 to 2029' report which points to a 40 per cent collapse in investment in the sector over four years. More » Australian shares surge on China rate cuts BHP Billiton targets $US4 billion of savings NT Government confirms $424m TIO sale after months of speculation Bonsoy toxic soy milk victims on track for share of $25m payout Medibank Private sale earns Government more than $5.6 billion Politics More Politics » Former Washington DC mayor Marion Barry dies age 78 By North America correspondent Lisa Millar Marion Barry is being remembered today as one of the feistiest and most powerful politicians in America after he died overnight. More » ABC news division to lose 100 staff, director says More than 400 jobs to go at ABC, Mark Scott confirms Lambie quits PUP to become independent senator Lambie denies Palmer claim she 'infiltrated' PUP to 'blow it up' Sport More Sport » Clarke named in 12-man squad for first India Test Michael Clarke has been named in Australia's 12-man squad for the first Test against India in Brisbane. More » Boyd arrives at Brisbane relaxed and open Real Madrid to play in Melbourne in July Ricciardo's near perfect debut season for Red Bull Roar confirm Thijssen as interim coach Sharks coach peeved by ASADA questions Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Japan investing in robot workforce to become world's top manufacturer By North Asia correspondent Matthew Carney Once the undisputed world leader in robotic technology, Japan's supremacy in the field is being challenged by rival robot producing countries. Now the government is pouring money into regaining that place to ensure the robot age starts in Japan. More » Portugal's rapid rise in renewable energy Images capture Philae probe's bouncy landing on comet surface Antarctic research gets $24m federal funding boost Skeleton found in ancient Greek tomb dating back to Alexander the Great Environment More Environment » Mining company under investigation over illegal land clearing By the National Reporting Team's Mark Willacy A mining company faces possible action after illegally bulldozing a swathe of bushland in central Queensland to build a road through areas regarded as habitat of state significance. More » John Kerry meets Iranian counterpart for further nuclear talks Murray-Darling bird population at risk Global October temperatures a record high for month: US Record number of Rhinos poached in South Africa About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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