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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 05 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Hockey brushes off talk of Turnbull Treasury takeover By political reporter James Glenday Treasurer Joe Hockey brushes off growing speculation he could be replaced by Malcolm Turnbull, saying things get a "little ratty" at the end of the year. More » Senate votes to bring back TPVs after deal to get children off Christmas Island Sean Abbott to decide on first class cricket future after Phillip Hughes shock Enormous dust storm engulfs far west Qld town Top bureaucrat's future under cloud after scathing Senate report Man jailed for reversing over best mate's girlfriend at festival Meth 'poster boy' jailed over threat to kill wife ACCC investigates pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse Labor 'prepared to negotiate' to save RET Hundreds of millions of euros 'tucked away' in Vatican: Cardinal George Pell More Analysis » The freedom warriors voting for reduced freedom Freedom of information, although it receives limited public attention, goes to the heart of a healthy democracy. Giving citizens access to government records, whether it covers personal or more general information, makes governments accountable and serves as a safeguard against wrong decisions and corruption. That's why we should be more concerned that the Federal Government is currently trying to reduce access to this information. More » Senators hand refugees' lives over to Scott Morrison The electorate was hoping for something better Black deaths and white backlash Grand Theft Auto: lesson learned the hard way Is history repeating itself already for Tony Abbott? Are pollies' kids fair game in political journalism? A year of delivery from the Federal Government The Federal Opposition is gearing up for 2015 Australians need to get patenting Just In More Just In » Jones named interim Athletics Australia chief executive Long-time Yachting Australia boss Phil Jones has been named as the interim chief executive of Athletics Australia. More » Education cuts hit wrong note with Tasmania's school bands WA port shutdown averted in Mineralogy and Sino stoush Mariners fans planning silent protest against North Sydney Oval Premier Newman gives backing to Bruce Flegg ahead of LNP preselection Tasmania's Treasurer pleased with budget's 20pc improvement in bottom line ACCC investigates pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse Manchester City confirmed to play with Real Madrid in Melbourne Man jailed for reversing over best mate's girlfriend at festival Reds wary of wounded Wanderers World More World » Dozens of Chinese held in Kenya accused of cyber crimes Police in Kenya are holding 77 Chinese nationals who are accused of running a cyber crime network and mysterious "command centre" from upmarket houses in the capital Nairobi. More » General's letter sheds light on WWI Christmas truce US admit failed attempt to rescue journalist held in Yemen Western powers pledge to support Afghanistan as combat troops withdraw Hundreds of millions of euros 'tucked away' in Vatican: Cardinal George Pell Protesters block NY streets after officer cleared in chokehold death Business More Business » Murray's Financial System Inquiry likely to shake up banks By business reporter Stephen Letts David Murray's financial system inquiry is likely to recommend significant changes to the banking system. More » Westpac joins growing chorus predicting rate cuts Wall St falls as ECB's Draghi disappoints Australian investor buys $610 million worth of NY property NAB launches first Australian climate bond Iron ore miner Atlas slashes 80 jobs as prices fall Politics More Politics » Labor 'prepared to negotiate' to save RET By political reporter Melissa Clarke The Federal Opposition wants to reopen negotiations with the Government on the Renewable Energy Target, despite walking away form talks last month. More » Top bureaucrat's future under cloud after scathing Senate report PM says Cabinet reshuffle likely before next federal election Abbott and Shorten offer each other rare compliments Chief scientist calls for shift to natural gas as transport fuel Sport More Sport » Players looking forward to first Test preparation, says Lehmann Darren Lehmann says his players are looking forward to their first practice session since Phillip Hughes's funeral. More » Abbott to decide whether to return to SCG after Hughes shock Darius Boyd ruptures Achilles at Broncos training Manchester City confirmed to play with Real Madrid in Melbourne Mariners fans planning silent protest against North Sydney Oval Reds wary of wounded Wanderers Science and Technology More Science and Technology » NASA's Mars capsule Orion launch postponed The launch of NASA's deep space Orion capsule for a test flight around Earth was postponed on Thursday after a last-minute technical problem with its rocket, NASA says. More » NASA's Orion spacecraft faces critical test flight Richard III DNA study uncovers illegitimate child mystery Freelance journalist becomes Estonia's first e-resident Estonia offers e-residency for non-citizens Environment More Environment » Labor 'prepared to negotiate' to save RET By political reporter Melissa Clarke The Federal Opposition wants to reopen negotiations with the Government on the Renewable Energy Target, despite walking away form talks last month. More » Government urged to 'get out of the way' of nuclear power Alarm raised over plummeting giraffe numbers 2014 on track to be hottest year on record Seeney's retrospective law change caught officials by surprise 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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