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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 14 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Clarke 'may never play again' after tearing hamstring Michael Clarke has conceded he may never play again after tearing his hamstring during the final day's play in Adelaide. More » Veterans group attacks 'crass stupidity' of proposed cuts Influential 'jihadist tweeter' arrested in India Thousands protest against US police killings Dutchman tries to pop question, destroys house Geminids asteroidal meteor shower expected Sunday Father wants answers over toddler's death Attacks reported, drone spotted in eastern Ukraine despite ceasefire: military Body found in Blue Mountains believed to be missing man Boy flown to hospital after being bitten by snake 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 » Aboriginal leaders promote better understanding of culture, history By Karen Percy Aboriginal leaders in Victoria are promoting better local understanding of culture and history as the Prime Minister pushes for constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians. More » Stand up and be counted Warner among fines from fiery Adelaide Test Ruthless Chelsea and Man City march on Veterans group attacks 'crass stupidity' of proposed cuts Kookas go out in Champions Trophy semis Dutchman tries to pop question, destroys house Thousands protest against US police killings Attacks reported, drone spotted in eastern Ukraine despite ceasefire: military Dozens killed in Afghanistan fighting as foreign troops head home World More World » Dutchman tries to pop question, destroys house A Dutchman's plan to propose to his girlfriend from a crane comes unstuck when the crane he was using smashed through the roof of a neighbour's house. More » 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' Xi Jinping says Nanjing massacre undeniable on 77th anniversary California storm kills one person, triggers mudslides 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 » Veterans group attacks 'crass stupidity' of proposed cuts A veterans group says the Government's decision to axe a number of agencies and groups that help returned service men and women is "crass stupidity". More » By-election win for Labor gives Weatherill Government majority Government agencies face the axe as budget deficit worsens Italian workers rally against labour reforms 'Sexist' comments about Gallagher meant to be genuine: Hanson Sport More Sport » Lyon bowls Australia to famous 48-run win against brave India in first Test Nathan Lyon has taken seven wickets to lead Australia to a famous win over a brave India in the first Test in Adelaide. More » Clarke 'may never play again' after tearing hamstring Warner among fines from fiery Adelaide Test Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC play out thrilling 3-3 draw at Docklands Stand up and be counted Scott shares Australian PGA lead with Ormsby and Strange Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Geminids asteroidal meteor shower expected Sunday 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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