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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 28 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » 68,000 south-east Queensland residents still without power after 'worst storm in a decade' A super storm that hit south-east Queensland yesterday leaves 68,000 residents without power, along with transport delays and a huge clean up after what the bureau described as "the worst storm in a decade" to hit Brisbane. More » News of Phillip Hughes's death shocks international community Medical researchers vow to lobby for $20b fund amid GP co-payment confusion New analysis shows variations on carbon tax power bill savings Indian police say girls found hanging from tree killed themselves Bronwyn Bishop suspends 18 MPs from Question Time, breaks Federation-era record Meet the $100m property concierge for cashed-up Chinese clients Clive Palmer's joint bank account with Chinese partners not a trust, court hears Sheep flock to Eiffel Tower as French farmers cry wolf Police make arrest over Jean McConville murder More Analysis » Cue the blame game in Victoria The Victorian economy is the only one in the country rated triple-A by both Moody's and Standard and Poor's. And according to Macroeconomics, Victoria and Western Australia are the only states that can confidently forecast budget surpluses for the next four years. Yet, if the opinion polls are right, then Victorians are about to deny a government a second term for the first time in 60 years. The toughest question to answer is why. More » Don't walk away from the GP co-payment - fix it This is one manufacturing industry we must protect Where are the new leaders of Timor-Leste? Falling prices: a new headache for central bankers An American export we could use We can help stop torture in the Philippines A querulous Senate might be a blessing in disguise If only Freya Newman could have tipped off ICAC Labor must get rid of its own 'barnacles' on PPL Just In More Just In » Tas ambulance service urges defibrillator registration Paramedics are urging schools, businesses and community centres throughout Tasmania to register their defibrillators. About 300 of the devices are already installed around Tasmania. More » Venezuela says 13 inmates die of overdose Nigeria bus station blast kills 40 people: witnesses Tasmania adopts minimum mandatory sentences for assaults on police News of Phillip Hughes's death shocks international community Mystery motive over shooting murder of great-grandmother Israel thwarts attack on Jerusalem football stadium International despair points to Hughes's character says Gideon Haigh New analysis shows variations on carbon tax power bill savings 68,000 south-east Queensland residents still without power after 'worst storm in a decade' World More World » Venezuela says 13 inmates die of overdose Thirteen inmates have died after breaking into a Venezuelan jail's sick bay and ingesting medical products including antibiotics and pure alcohol, the government says. More » Nigeria bus station blast kills 40 people: witnesses Israel thwarts attack on Jerusalem football stadium Indian police say girls found hanging from tree killed themselves Sheep flock to Eiffel Tower as French farmers cry wolf British crime writer PD James dies at age 94 Business More Business » Foreign buyer rule enforcement needs strengthening: committee By business reporter Michael Janda A parliamentary committee has recommended stronger enforcement of rules around foreign property investment. More » Union vows to fight James Hardie plan to pay asbestos victims in instalments Market limps to second straight day of gains Sales growth and rise of Aldi has Woolworths bosses under pressure Oil prices continue to languish as supply keeps flowing Traditional owners reach agreement on Mid West mine after five years Politics More Politics » New analysis shows variations on carbon tax power bill savings By consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge Fresh analysis of the carbon tax repeal reveals wide variations in the amount consumers are saving on their electricity bills, with ACT consumers receiving the biggest refunds. More » Medical researchers vow to lobby for $20b fund amid GP co-payment confusion PNG prime minister faces leadership tribunal over loan Clive Palmer's joint bank account with Chinese partners not a trust, court hears Kim Jong-un's sister takes senior party post: state media Sport More Sport » International despair points to Hughes's character says Gideon Haigh Phillip Hughes was one of few athletes who could elicit such despair from the entire cricketing community says Gideon Haigh. More » Doctors reveal Phillip Hughes's condition was 'incredibly rare' Support for Sean Abbott after Phillip Hughes's death McCartin to lead the new Saints in AFL Sports community pays tribute to Phillip Hughes on social media Scott struggles as Spieth takes Open lead 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 Polar bears in the Arctic could face starvation by the end of the century if sea ice keeps shrinking, scientists warn. 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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