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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 07 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott succumbs to pressure over paid parental leave scheme Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirms changes to his paid parental leave scheme, in an effort to get the legislation through the Upper House. Mr Abbott's signature policy has faced opposition from all sides, including within his own party. More » Journalist, teacher hostages killed by Al Qaeda during rescue attempt Two dead as Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines Result of Fisher by-election too close to call Sia, Iggy Azalea score Grammy nominations Champion schoolboy runner Jack Hale posts 10.13-second 100 metre sprint Swiss man kidnapped by Islamic militants in the Philippines rescued Hong Kong student protest leader ends hunger strike Champions Trophy: Kookaburras beaten 3-1 by England in tournament opening match Remote communities get work-for-the-dole scheme 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 Anything But with Tim Wilson 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 Just In More Just In » Australia loses Dubai Sevens final against South Africa South Africa has won the Dubai Sevens with a crushing 33-7 victory over Australia in the final. More » Hackett back in training, aiming for nationals City closes gap as Chelsea suffer first defeat Abbott succumbs to pressure over paid parental leave scheme Sia, Iggy Azalea score Grammy nominations Two dead as Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines Australian swim coach slams late night Olympic finals for Rio Hong Kong student protest leader ends hunger strike Egyptian courts sentences seven to death for Sinai attack Journalist, teacher hostages killed by Al Qaeda during rescue attempt World More World » Two dead as Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines By Shirley Escalante, wires At least two people are killed as Typhoon Hagupit crashes into eastern Philippines, bringing intense rain, strong winds and threatening to wreak more destruction in areas still bearing the scars of Super Typhoon Haiyan. More » Hong Kong student protest leader ends hunger strike Egyptian courts sentences seven to death for Sinai attack Journalist, teacher hostages killed by Al Qaeda during rescue attempt Al Qaeda senior leader killed in military operation: Pakistan Outgoing US defence secretary Chuck Hagel in Afghanistan Business More Business » Inquiry tipped to suggest big banks hold more capital By business reporter Sue Lannin The final report of the Financial System Inquiry, the biggest potential shake-up in the banking system in decades, is expected to recommend banks hold more money on their books to protect against future financial meltdowns. More » Westpac joins growing chorus predicting rate cuts Share market ends turbulent week in the red 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 » Abbott succumbs to pressure over paid parental leave scheme Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirms changes to his paid parental leave scheme, in an effort to get the legislation through the Upper House. Mr Abbott's signature policy has faced opposition from all sides, including within his own party. More » Rural GPs granted $50m for teaching facilities Projections reveal likely local impacts of climate change on NSW TPVs to encourage asylum seekers to enter regional workforce Labor 'prepared to negotiate' to save RET Sport More Sport » City closes gap as Chelsea suffer first defeat Chelsea suffered its first loss of the season against Newcastle and Manchester City closed the gap at the top of the table. More » Hackett back in training, aiming for nationals Kookaburras lose Champions Trophy opener to England Australian swim coach slams late night Olympic finals for Rio Clarke shaping up well for Adelaide Test: Haddin Reds dominate 10-man Wanderers for 2-0 win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » NASA's Mars Orion capsule completes first test flight By North America correspondent Ben Knight, Sarah Sedghi, wires A NASA unmanned Orion space capsule designed to one day fly astronauts to Mars has splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off California's southern coast following its first flight test. More » NASA's Mars capsule Orion launches from Cape Canaveral NASA's Mars capsule Orion launch postponed NASA's Orion spacecraft faces critical test flight Richard III DNA study uncovers illegitimate child mystery Environment More Environment » Environmentalist to seek Integrity Commission scrutiny of national park tourism deal By Tyson Shine High-profile environmentalist Bob Brown wants a deal to expand tourism in national parks scrutinised by the Integrity Commission. More » Projections reveal likely local impacts of climate change on NSW Queensland Government accused of delaying new national parks Labor 'prepared to negotiate' to save RET Government urged to 'get out of the way' of nuclear power 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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