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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 27 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » GP co-payment scrapped: Labor accused of 'economic vandalism' Prime Minister Tony Abbott accuses the Opposition of sabotaging reform after the Government abandons its planned GP co-payment. More » Phillip Hughes still in critical condition as questions arise over ambulance response Former ADFA cadet denies royal commission would cause more trauma for victims Mother learns of daughter's foster care suicide on Facebook Slain Ferguson teen's parents call officer's account 'crazy' Polar bears could face starvation by the end of the century: scientists Economic forecasts in budget could be worse than anticipated: PBO Indian girl burned to death for resisting molestation Chet Faker and Sia win big at the ARIAs 'Feuding' men found dead at northern Hobart home More Analysis » If only Freya Newman could have tipped off ICAC The sentencing outcome for the whistleblower who revealed Frances Abbott's scholarship shows just how petty the case was. It also shows how much we need a Commonwealth anti-corruption body. If the Prime Minister had been a NSW parliamentarian, ICAC would have had jurisdiction to investigate. An anonymous tip-off would have sufficed and ICAC's coercive powers would have done the rest. More » Labor must get rid of its own 'barnacles' on PPL Abuse in the disability sector has been exposed Can WA hold on as our economic powerhouse? Trust is the biggest loser in the ABC cuts The Abbott Government's chance for real reform Domestic violence: you believe it's your fault Paul Robeson: a stellar career sacrificed for a dream Anything But with Mark Colvin Take your convictions to a double dissolution Just In More Just In » Knights player on assault charge: report Newcastle Knights prospect Joseph Tapine has reportedly been charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. More » British brothers jailed for Syria terror training Phillip Hughes still in critical condition as questions arise over ambulance response McIlroy up and away at Australian Open England falls short in Sri Lanka despite Moheen century Exercise or face rapid health decline in old age, expert warns GP co-payment scrapped: Labor accused of 'economic vandalism' Polar bears could face starvation by the end of the century: scientists Pakistan on top as Hafeez nears maiden double ton Boomers cleared of tanking by FIBA World More World » British brothers jailed for Syria terror training Two British brothers who travelled to Syria with the intention of attending a militant training camp have been jailed, becoming the first to be sentenced for such offences in Britain. More » Polar bears could face starvation by the end of the century: scientists Slain Ferguson teen's parents call officer's account 'crazy' Passengers push frozen Siberian plane on runway Indian girl burned to death for resisting molestation Court told not to return toddlers switched at birth Business More Business » New mining investments crash to decade lows By business reporter Stephen Letts Activity in the resources sector continues to tumble, with a new government report showing investment commitments to major projects are now at the lowest level in more than a decade. More » RBA says could cut rates more, but OECD warns of housing risks Sales growth and rise of Aldi has Woolworths bosses under pressure NZ advertises for Australian workers Share market rises sharply, with mining stocks among best performers Fortescue Metals admits workers' drug use an issue Politics More Politics » Economic forecasts in budget could be worse than anticipated: PBO By political reporter Melissa Clarke The Parliamentary Budget Office warns the Federal Government must maintain spending discipline and increase productivity for the budget to be able to cope with an economic shock. More » Former ADFA cadet denies royal commission would cause more trauma for victims Singapore bans 'pick-up artist' Julien Blanc Hong Kong police arrest more than 100 democracy protesters Defence abuse taskforce recommends royal commission Sport More Sport » Phillip Hughes still in critical condition as questions arise over ambulance response Cricketer Phillip Hughes spends a second night in an induced coma as questions are raised over a delay in the ambulance response to his injury. More » McIlroy up and away at Australian Open Wallabies face costs for Dublin dressing room damage Boomers cleared of tanking by FIBA AFL draft needs team-by-team England falls short in Sri Lanka despite Moheen century Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Estonia offers e-residency for non-citizens By Kirsten Drysdale Estonia becomes the first country in the world to offer e-residency to non-citizens, allowing access to government services online. More » Underwater robot produces first precise map of Antarctic sea ice depth Japan investing in robot workforce to become world's top manufacturer Portugal's rapid rise in renewable energy Images capture Philae probe's bouncy landing on comet surface Environment More Environment » Polar bears could face starvation by the end of the century: scientists By Stephanie Smail Scientists are warning polar bears in the Arctic could face starvation by the end of the century if sea ice keeps shrinking. More » Byron Bay pushes for community-owned clean energy Plan to let miners extract billions of litres of groundwater 'threatens Great Barrier Reef' Mining company under investigation over illegal land clearing John Kerry meets Iranian counterpart for further nuclear talks About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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