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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 04 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Defence investigates leaking of David Johnston's expense receipts The Defence Department launches an investigation into the leaking of documents relating to Defence Minister David Johnston's travel and hospitality expenses. More » Nauru detention centre contract faces renewed scrutiny Target pulls 'sexually violent' video game off shelves China and Australia to boost military links after high-level talks Earthquake rattles Melbourne's south-east Germans mourn girl beaten to death after trying to save teenagers from gang Aboriginal group takes Newman Government to UN over fracking in Lake Eyre Basin Man arrested over fatal double shooting in western NSW Phillip Hughes farewelled by thousands in his home town University gunman's brain among 100 missing from Texan lab More Analysis » Don't use Hughes's death to beat your own drum Too often when tragedies such as this occur, commentators on social media suggest that we should be focussing instead on other issues. Yes, worker safety and domestic violence certainly deserve more attention from the public and politicians. But that has nothing to do with the death of Phillip Hughes. Let us honour him by not using his death to beat our own drum. More » One step forward, many steps back for refugees There's nothing archaic about organised labour We mustn't make boys feel bad about being male Tony Abbott is haunted by his past self Australia's defensiveness on climate is revealing Where to start with the uni deregulation mess? Fixed terms made a farce of Victorian politics It's no party if not drinking is a problem Chief of staff job too big for one person Just In More Just In » Man jailed in Jordan over Australian embassy attack threat A man who spent time behind bars in Queensland has been jailed for a year in Jordan for threatening to blow up the Australian embassy in Amman and to kill Australian tourists. More » Buttler, Root guide England to victory over Sri Lanka APY Lands chairman rejects corruption allegations Ebola death toll rises as virus spreads intensely in Sierra Leone University gunman's brain among 100 missing from Texan lab Minister refuses to tip more money into racing industry Adelaide next test for mourning cricketers Aboriginal group takes Newman Government to UN over fracking in Lake Eyre Basin Earthquake rattles Melbourne's south-east Germans mourn girl beaten to death after trying to save teenagers from gang World More World » Ebola death toll rises as virus spreads intensely in Sierra Leone The Ebola virus is spreading intensely across Sierra Leone, prompting the WHO to again revise the death toll upwards as the World Bank announces emergency funds to help the impoverished country recover. More » Germans mourn girl beaten to death after trying to save teenagers from gang Netanyahu calls for 'clear mandate' in Israel's early election John Kerry says coalition has damaged Islamic State militants Hong Kong's Occupy Central leaders surrender to police Nauru detention centre contract faces renewed scrutiny Business More Business » GDP data show Australia in income recession; falling dollar a 'silver lining' By business reporter Michael Janda The Australian dollar drops below 84 US cents on economic growth less than half what was expected. More » Toyota to cut 100 jobs ahead of production shutdown in 2017 Falling oil prices are the Christmas gift that should be giving more Billion dollar plan to make electronic payments instant Australian company a step closer to Solomons mine OECD finds bribery often a management endorsed corporate strategy Politics More Politics » Netanyahu calls for 'clear mandate' in Israel's early election Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appealed for a "clear mandate" from voters in the early election, with opinion polls showing the right-wing leader on track for a fourth term. More » Hong Kong's Occupy Central leaders surrender to police Nauru detention centre contract faces renewed scrutiny Taiwan names new premier in cabinet reshuffle Australia will get ahead with 'inclusive growth' says Shorten Sport More Sport » Adelaide next test for mourning cricketers After Phillip Hughes's funeral, Australia's cricketers now face the task of preparing for next week's Test in Adelaide. More » Daniel Geale beats Jarrod Fletcher on points Phillip Hughes farewelled by thousands in Macksville Roar grab vital 1-0 win over Wanderers in grand final rematch ASADA key witness says he has no intention of testifying Tiger Woods fit for return to golf at World Challenge tournament Science and Technology More Science and Technology » NASA's Orion spacecraft faces critical test flight A US spaceship designed to fly astronauts beyond Earth's orbit for the first time since the 1960s-era Apollo moon program is due to blast off on Thursday in a long-awaited debut test flight. More » Richard III DNA study uncovers illegitimate child mystery Freelance journalist becomes Estonia's first e-resident Estonia offers e-residency for non-citizens Underwater robot produces first precise map of Antarctic sea ice depth Environment More Environment » Australian solar industry frustrated as California powers ahead By Liv Casben Australia's renewable energy sector says it is both inspired and disappointed by the opening of the world's largest solar power plant in California. More » WA farmers flooded with messages of support for radical experiment Government cuts UN environment group funding by over 80pc Tasmanian Government assessing proposals for developments inside parks Australia swelters through hottest spring on record About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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