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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 07 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Lambie unafraid to split PUP over Defence Force pay deal By political reporter Melissa Clarke, staff Palmer United Party senator Jacqui Lambie says she is prepared to cause a split within her party over her demands for better pay for Australian Defence Force personnel. More » New Zealand police withdraw one charge against AC/DC drummer Truck driver dead after cement tanker crash in Port Melbourne 'Pick-up artist' who chokes women leaves Australia Trolleys hurled at vehicles from roof of Sydney shopping centre Security camera footage streaming on website Indigenous leader Noel Pearson abused during Brisbane speech Fans left hanging: Rock legends Rolling Stones cancel Victorian gig due to Jagger's sore throat Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea Paraplegic loses $1.6m after giving solicitor control of cash More Analysis » Palmer's Lambie headache is now a migraine The Palmer United Party's problem child, Senator Jacqui Lambie, is again causing headaches for the eponymous party's leader. Being ex-communicated from PUP for disloyalty would only seal her reputation as Queen of the Underdogs, and Clive Palmer knows it. He can't control her, nor can he afford to lose her. Amongst the political chaos that such manoeuvrings produce, it's refreshing at least to see that Lambie knows how to outsmart the old dog. More » The danger of exaggerating street harassment The best and worst of political photo-ops Politics in a different key The power of three: time to promote Steve Smith Another illiberal visitor slips under the radar Should drinking while pregnant be a crime? What Brandis won't tell us about S35P A new reason to remember the fifth of November What about Egypt? The forgotten revolution Just In More Just In » Regulator says banks no safer than before financial crisis By business reporter Michael Janda The regulator says Australia's banks are no more resilient than before the financial crisis, with a much larger housing exposure. More » Tasmanian Government not a buyer if Triabunna site auctioned Pink ball won't cost Rogers his Test spot: CA Court decision on ICAC inquiry into NSW prosecutor due next week Security camera footage streaming on website Nuke dump ruled out in the Tanami One-punch victim calls attacker cowardly Impact of domestic violence extends into community: SA Victims of Crime Commissioner Geelong zombie apocalypse tourism ad 'demeaning' Geraldton drone operator's social media post 'insensitive' after triathlon charge dropped World More World » Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea A strong magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey says, but no destructive tsunami is expected. More » Superbug golden staph targeted with 'breakthrough' enzyme Republicans warn Obama on using executive powers New Zealand police withdraw one charge against AC/DC drummer IS far greater threat than Al Qaeda and Taliban: expert Obama writes to Iran's supreme leader: report Business More Business » Regulator says banks no safer than before financial crisis By business reporter Michael Janda The regulator says Australia's banks are no more resilient than before the financial crisis, with a much larger housing exposure. More » RBA says Australian dollar needs to fall further Scrapping negative gearing 'would save Government billions' ATO to examine Luxembourg corporate tax dodge information China cattle deal story incorrect, industry chiefs say Workers at Rinehart mine site laughed at safety inspectors before 'clear breaches' found, audit says Politics More Politics » Nuke dump ruled out in the Tanami By Xavier La Canna The Central Land Council is ruling out the possibility of a nuclear waste dump being built over a large part of central Australia due to opposition from some traditional owners. More » Republicans warn Obama on using executive powers Flood insurance premiums to rise regardless of sell-off: TIO boss Promise Tracker: The Abbott Government's broken election promises jump from 8 to 12 Lambie unafraid to split PUP over Defence Force pay deal Sport More Sport » Selectors must sort out top order before India series: Waugh Former captain Steve Waugh says it is imperative for Australia's cricket selectors to sort out the misfiring top order. More » Ferguson cleared to train with Roosters Pink ball won't cost Rogers his Test spot: CA World Cup irrelevant ahead of Wales clash: Cheika Spurs take the points away to Asteras Tripolis McDowell flies to lead, Scott close at WGC Champions Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Security camera footage streaming on website By the National Reporting Team's Sam Clark Footage from hundreds of security cameras monitoring Australian businesses and private homes is now available to anyone with an internet connection to view online. More » Branson's space dream lives despite Virgin Galactic crash Scientists reverse ageing process in mice Virgin 'wasn't up to speed' and warned about safety Branson vows to continue quest for space travel despite crash Environment More Environment » Political fixes a threat to environment and prosperity: researchers By environment reporter Jake Sturmer and Alex McDonald Some of the nation's top scientists warn short-term political fixes pose a threat to both the environment and the nation's future prosperity. More » Conservationists call for the closure of dirty power stations amid UN warnings Greenhouse gas at highest levels in 800,000 years, UN says Emissions Reduction Fund to begin allocating money next year Hunt, Palmer resist criticism of Direct Action deal About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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