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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 14 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Budget a 'shock absorber' for falling export prices, Hockey says Treasurer Joe Hockey describes the Federal Government's budget as a "shock absorber" for falling export prices. More » Two dead after boat swamped by wave in Botany Bay Bishop dismisses suggestion 'sexism' behind attacks on Credlin Baby taken from Canberra home Warner among fines from fiery Adelaide Test Family say police targeting wrong person over child deaths Police claim progress in war against Rebels bikie gang Australia's Ebola treatment centre set to open in Sierra Leone Rich and poor nations clash at Lima climate talks FIFO cosmetic surgeons head bush as demand soars More Analysis » Defence of Credlin a career-limiting move? In the face of ongoing criticism about the operational style of his most senior adviser, the Prime Minister made the extraordinary suggestion that Credlin would not be "under this kind of criticism if her name was P-E-T-E-R as opposed to P-E-T-A". This proposition involves a lack of self-reflection that is breathtaking even for Tony Abbott. And in essentially accusing his colleagues of sexism, he may have made a career-limiting move. More » Farewell Faulkner: long may you live to annoy Manus Is: a foreseeable death that shames Australia This GP price signal will work - that's frightening Studios take copyright hypocrisy to the mad max Santagate: a guide to talking to children The dark side of American exceptionalism Vale Beakie - everything a teacher should be Tony Abbott is not the problem Australia's Secret (And Unhistorical) War Just In More Just In » Qld Labor announces puppy farm crackdown The Queensland Opposition says it will crack down on illegal puppy farms by introducing a rigorous registration scheme for breeders. More » Inpex shedding 1,400 jobs just before Christmas US Congress passes 2015 spending bill Two dead after boat swamped by wave in Botany Bay Native noisy miners cause more damage than introduced species: study Wade Ormsby leads PGA with Scott, Chalmers in pursuit Police practise school shooting scenario to refine skills Crowds flock to giant water slide down city street WA's oldest fire-tower watcher begins his last season Blue Mountains Council joins calls for changes to tree clearing rules World More World » US Congress passes 2015 spending bill The US Senate passes a trillion-dollar spending bill that lifts the threat of a government shutdown. More » Europe's youth mark centenary of WWI Christmas Truce Dutchman tries to pop question, destroys house Attacks reported, drone spotted in eastern Ukraine despite ceasefire: military Dozens killed in Afghanistan fighting as foreign troops head home Indian police arrest influential 'jihadist tweeter' Business More Business » Glenn Stevens talks down dollar, downplays rate cuts and slams politicians By business reporter Michael Janda The Reserve Bank governor again successfully talks down the dollar, despite also playing down the chance of further rate cuts. More » Joe Hockey says more cuts to come in budget update Local market ends bad week on low note Outrage over Citigroup clause in $1 trillion US budget bill Other banks fail to match ANZ moratorium on farm foreclosures in drought-hit areas ACCC takes Darling Down eggs to court Politics More Politics » US Congress passes 2015 spending bill The US Senate passes a trillion-dollar spending bill that lifts the threat of a government shutdown. More » Bishop dismisses suggestion 'sexism' behind attacks on Credlin Europe's youth mark centenary of WWI Christmas Truce Budget a 'shock absorber' for falling export prices, Hockey says By-election win for Labor gives Weatherill Government majority Sport More Sport » Clarke backs Haddin as captain in his absence Brad Haddin has the support of Michael Clarke to stand in as Australia captain for the remainder of the series against India. More » Wade Ormsby leads PGA with Scott, Chalmers in pursuit Warner among fines from fiery Adelaide Test Lyon bowls Australia to famous 48-run win against brave India in first Test Wanderers swept away at Club World Cup Stand up and be counted Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Geminids asteroidal meteor shower to peak tonight By Rachael Brown Australians should keep their eyes peeled for an impressive light show on Sunday night, astronomers say. More » Aussie babies find it easier to understand Canadians, study finds CSIRO has 'cut into the bone', chairman says Artificial skin gives people with prosthetic limbs sense of touch Hour of Code: Australian students explore computer science Environment More Environment » Hopes of climate commitments fade as Peru talks extended Climate talks in Lima have gone into extra time with long-running issues still dividing the parties. The delay sparked fears that watered-down goals would undermine a UN conference in Paris next year. Representatives from 190 countries remain split over issues including greenhouse gas cuts and new cash to help poor nations cope with a warming world. It was hoped the Peru talks which began on December 1 would build on the momentum following a climate deal last month between China and the United States. More » Major oil spill threatens world's largest mangrove forest Australia's damage bill for extreme natural disasters could top $1 trillion Seeney orders removal of climate change references from council plan Greens question Bishop's call for legally binding carbon targets About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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