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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 17 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Nation mourns victims killed in Sydney siege Thousands of people turn out in Sydney to pay tribute to the victims of a 16-hour siege, which ended when police stormed the Lindt Chocolate Cafe at Martin Place on Tuesday morning. More » Pakistani student played dead to survive attack Sydney siege: PM questions whether gunman could have been stopped Homes under threat as out-of-control fires burn in Victoria ACCC's new powers to monitor petrol prices take effect Jeb Bush 'actively' exploring US presidential bid OECD welcomes MYEFO restraint, but urges GST increase Family welcomes life sentence over gruesome Perth murder Stabbed mother took son to mental health unit hours earlier Policeman involved in arrest of Brazilian student found guilty of assault More Analysis » How to honour the victims of the Sydney siege The reality is that even though our national leaders have warned us that this moment would arrive, nothing can fully cushion the blow to our national psyche. It is now up to each and every one of us to take responsibility for ensuring that the Sydney siege does not become a catalyst for panic and overreaction or an excuse to turn on each other. The most powerful response to this attack on our values and way of life does not lie with tactical assault groups, security agencies or even our politicians - it lies within all of us. More » Sydney siege: confronting our anti-Islam backlash Stop putting it off: we need a surplus ASAP Voters don't expect Abbott to make the distance Radical Muslim cleric goes unchecked MYEFO warning fails to curb spending spree Lone madman or a networked holy warrior? Does the ministry 'stability' border on stagnation? MYEFO: time to face up to some realities The GP backflip that became a blitzkrieg Just In More Just In » Sydney siege: PM questions whether gunman could have been stopped By Brendan Trembath The gunman responsible for the deadly Sydney siege was well known to state and federal police, as well as the domestic spy agency ASIO but was not the subject of any surveillance operation. More » Tas police miss pre-Christmas pay increase as frontline workers net 2pc rise McIlroy named European Tour's Golfer of Year Bushfires near Barossa Valley region no longer threat to lives Former L'Oreal boss files case against smelly chip shop Employment Department staff vote to reject pay offer Cambodia village reports mass HIV/AIDS infection Sri Lanka batters England with bat and ball Jeb Bush 'actively' exploring US presidential bid Pakistani student played dead to survive attack World More World » Former L'Oreal boss files case against smelly chip shop The man who turned L'Oreal into the world's biggest cosmetics company is embroiled in a row about a very different kind of fragrance. More » Cambodia village reports mass HIV/AIDS infection Jeb Bush 'actively' exploring US presidential bid Failed London bombers lose appeal in European court Japanese McDonald's rations french fries amid shortage At least 132 children killed in Taliban attack on Pakistan school Business More Business » OECD welcomes MYEFO restraint, but urges GST increase By business reporter Michael Janda The OECD says it is right for the Government to delay returning to surplus as commodity prices plummet. More » Global oil price fall drives share market down MYEFO reveals a deficit of good news for the budget, consumers Japan FTA soon to take effect Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on a steady course Woodside buys assets, delays Browse project decision Politics More Politics » Sydney siege: PM questions whether gunman could have been stopped By Brendan Trembath The gunman responsible for the deadly Sydney siege was well known to state and federal police, as well as the domestic spy agency ASIO but was not the subject of any surveillance operation. More » Jeb Bush 'actively' exploring US presidential bid Asylum seeker shaking from lack of food: lawyer Governor-General cancels Eddie Obeid's Order of Australia medal Erdogan says Turkey media raids a response to 'dirty' plot Sport More Sport » Business as usual for Marsh brothers The dream has been realised, now it is time to get down to business for Shaun and Mitchell Marsh. More » Adelaide United beats 10-man Perth Glory to win FFA Cup Hazlewood given nod to make Test debut Clarke absence boosts India's Gabba hopes, says Dhoni Asian Cup organisers asked to review security arrangements Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry announces retirement 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 » Indonesian landslide death toll rises to 56 Indonesian rescuers dig through mud with shovels and their bare hands for a third day in the hunt for dozens of people still missing after a landslide engulfed a village, as the death toll rose to 56. More » Lima talks agree on paths to 2015 climate deal Hopes of climate commitments fade as Peru talks extended Major oil spill threatens world's largest mangrove forest Australia's damage bill for extreme natural disasters could top $1 trillion About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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