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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 22 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Major Cabinet reshuffle to 'reset and refocus' By political reporter Susan McDonald, staff In a major Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Scott Morrison takes on an expanded Social Services portfolio, putting him at the centre of the Government's agenda next year. After months of pressure, David Johnston is dropped from the ministry. More » Cairns woman charged with murder of eight children 18yo has legs severed by train N Korea hack was vandalism not act of war: Obama New York City mourns two police officers shot dead Sir Elton John marries partner David Furnish Australian captain Steve Smith fined for slow over rate Brisbane man, two sons found safe in outback Queensland Pakistanis flock to Peshawar school to mourn dead Lego Farmer documents life on Riverina farm 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 » Tasmania's Three Peaks endurance race shelved indefinitely Tasmania's gruelling Three Peaks Race has been cancelled indefinitely because of low entry numbers. More » Pakistan's Afridi to sign off from ODI cricket after World Cup Egypt puts 26 men on trial for 'debauchery' Lehmann pleased with extra day's rest for weary Australia Late goals help Liverpool draw with Arsenal, Sunderland beat Newcastle Militants hanged in Pakistan as execution campaign widens Lego Farmer documents life on Riverina farm Indigenous group seeks legal action to stop reopening of 4WD tracks Man critically injured jumping out of taxi to avoid fare: police Sir Elton John marries partner David Furnish World More World » Egypt puts 26 men on trial for 'debauchery' An Egyptian court has tried 26 men for alleged debauchery after accusing them of homosexual activity at a Cairo public bathhouse in a case that sparked international condemnation. More » Sir Elton John marries partner David Furnish N Korea hack was vandalism not act of war: Obama Two New York police officers shot dead in 'ambush' French police kill knife-wielding attacker after he stabs three officers inside station Pakistan to execute more militant prisoners 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 » N Korea hack was vandalism not act of war: Obama North Korea's hack of Sony Pictures was "cyber vandalism" and not an act of war, US president Barack Obama says, adding that his government was considering putting North Korea back on a US list of countries that sponsor terrorism. More » Tony Abbott's Cabinet reshuffle: Who's going where Major Cabinet reshuffle to 'reset and refocus' Investigation ordered over hidden cameras installed at SA Pathology Abbott expected to promote second woman to Cabinet in ministerial reshuffle Sport More Sport » Lehmann pleased with extra day's rest for weary Australia Darren Lehmann is grateful for the extra day's rest afforded to Australia by wrapping up the second Test in four days. More » Late goals help Liverpool draw with Arsenal, Sunderland beat Newcastle Joe Burns ready for dream debut on Boxing Day for Australia Kallis and Hussey drive Sydney Thunder to win over Brisbane Heat Phoenix strike late to beat Sydney FC 2-0 Comanche skipper plays down hype over supermaxi's Sydney to Hobart chances Science and Technology More Science and Technology » North Korea threatens 'grave consequences' for US North Korea says accusations it was involved in a cyberattack on Sony Pictures are "groundless slander" and threatens "serious consequences" for the US. More » India launches its biggest ever rocket into space for $25m 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 Environment More Environment » Shark drum lines set off WA beach in hunt for great white Shark drum lines are set 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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