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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 20 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Mother arrested for murder after eight children found dead The 37-year-old mother of seven of the eight children found dead in a Cairns home yesterday has been arrested for murder. Police say the woman, who was found with chest and neck wounds, is under police guard in hospital. More » Former GG becomes founding member of Katrina Dawson charity School changed lives of asylum seekers on Christmas Island, teachers say Fears Brisbane father and sons stranded in outback Qld Shark drum lines set for second day off WA beach in hunt for great white Live: Australia chasing 103 for victory in second Test Obama says Sony made 'mistake' cancelling The Interview, FBI blames North Korea for cyberattack Jetstar flights delayed due to computer problems Hoddle Street killer loses bid to cross-examine senior military officer Pakistan hangs two convicted militants following school attack More Analysis » After a ragged year, where to for Abbott? Since the budget the Abbott Government has lost a mountain of political capital for little or no gain. So as it ends 2014, what does it need to do in 2015? Well, it needs to form a proper narrative about what it stands for; some ministers need to perform better; and it needs to get its political management in order. Reviving the Coalition's fortunes after its largely self-made dog of a year will test the PM's leadership to the limit in 2015, but he's up to it. More » Stella Young memorial: her legacy lives on The Peshawar attack fits into a sad old narrative The North Korea model for consumer complaints Normalising violence: from Manus Is to CIA torture Peshawar attack: the danger of desensitisation Class, not generation, is the real dividing line Whatever you do, don't get sick in the bush Abbott's mature rhetoric on the Sydney siege The inadequacy of the lone wolf theory Just In More Just In » 'Stay out of storms', Disease Control warns after melioidosis death By Nadia Daly The bacteria causing melioidosis is on the move, according to the NT Health Department, which says at least one person has died from the disease this wet season. More » More laws needed to protect wetlands near Barrier Reef: environmentalists Retailers pin hopes on last minute Christmas shopping rush $900m mine expansion approved by Qld Govt Fears Brisbane father and sons stranded in outback Qld Volunteer shortage forces SA charities to rationalise services Israeli aircraft strike Hamas in response to militant rocket fire Shark drum lines set for second day off WA beach in hunt for great white More than 35,000 minors wed in Morocco last year: report Arson attack on family home 'entirely bizarre', court told World More World » Israeli aircraft strike Hamas in response to militant rocket fire Israeli aircraft bomb a Hamas militant base in the Gaza Strip for the first time since the end of a war in the territory, in response to a rocket that militants launched earlier in the day, the army says. More » More than 35,000 minors wed in Morocco last year: report Phelps given suspended sentence and probation for drink driving Barack Obama eyes Congress to help with his plan to normalise relations with Cuba FIFA publishing full report into corruption allegations Trapped tunnel workers in Vietnam rescued Business More Business » Russian rouble crisis may have global fallout By business reporter Michael Janda As the Russian rouble collapses on sanctions and tumbling oil prices, ABC News Online looks at what the effects may be on Australia and the rest of the world. More » Study finds government guarantees increase bank risk taking Share market posts biggest single-session gain of the year Arthur Sinodinos resigns as Assistant Treasurer, paving way for possible Cabinet reshuffle LivingSocial latest group buying site stung by consumer watchdog Woolworths denies bullying suppliers over discounted products New bauxite mine to open in Tasmania Politics More Politics » Barack Obama eyes Congress to help with his plan to normalise relations with Cuba President Barack Obama hopes to overcome a Congress hurdle that could derail his plan to normalise relations with Cuba. More » Reza Barati's father blames Scott Morrison for his son's death Get fact: 27 facts you might have missed in 2014 Commission calls on authorities to consider charges against union officials ALP candidate for Lytton quits citing alcohol 'issues' Sport More Sport » Live blog: Australia v India second Test, day four Australia was 2 for 25 at tea, needing another 103 runs to win the second Test against India at the Gabba. More » Indian team criticises Gabba practice wickets Medina claims Brazil's first world surfing title as Wilson wins Pipe Masters NRL clears Ferguson to play for Roosters England set to replace Cook with Morgan as World Cup cricket captain Michael Phelps given suspended sentence for drink driving Science and Technology More Science and Technology » India launches its biggest ever rocket into space for $25m India successfully launches its biggest ever rocket carrying an unmanned capsule which could one day send astronauts into space in a test mission costing nearly $25 million. More » Geminids asteroidal meteor shower to peak tonight 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 Environment More Environment » Shark drum lines set for second day off WA beach in hunt for great white Shark drum lines are set for a second day off Warnbro Beach, south of Perth, after the WA Fisheries Department deems a tagged great white shark a danger to the public. More » Anti-wind farm lobby stripped of health promotion charity status Fact check: Do Australia, US 'compare favourably' on emissions targets? Boxing Day tsunami felt as 'far away' as SA; 10 years since disaster Indonesian landslide death toll rises to 56 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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