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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 23 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Palmer offers to bankroll Jones in Newman defamation suit By the National Reporting Team's Mark Solomons, staff Clive Palmer says he will help pay Alan Jones' legal fees, after Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and his deputy Jeff Seeney announced they would sue the broadcaster for defamation. More » 'Traumatised' woman avoids jail over rape and kidnap Bondi 'hoarder house' to be auctioned after clean-up Ferry company admits 'suspicious package' was its property Tasmanian DPP sacked almost two years after causing fatal car crash Deluge floods major roads, causes rock slide in south-east Queensland Abbott appeals for 'mercy' over Bali Nine death sentences Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah dies aged 90 Postecoglou on the defensive after China win US agrees David Hicks is innocent, lawyer says More Analysis » Qld election: bipartisan ethical bankruptcy While the approaching Queensland election will be largely fought on financial management, another more disturbing issue is the bankruptcy of the major parties in the field of ethics, integrity and accountability. Unless there is a major reversal in attitudes and a true return to basic principles and values, there is little hope for any democratic body politic in Queensland. The path is being decisively trod towards the dark days upon which the Fitzgerald Inquiry shed light. More » #Keephopealive: how to send Indonesia a message The power politics of Tony Abbott's leadership woes Manus Island: What will it take to shock us? Is nothing sacred anymore? From your moderator, on the occasion of her farewell Voters forgive leadership change, but not disunity Open sexism: Give us a twirl? Give us a break No sure thing in the superannuation lottery #Tay4hottest100: the collision between pop and alt Just In More Just In » Abbott appeals for 'mercy' over Bali Nine death sentences By James Bennett Prime Minister Tony Abbott continues to plead with Indonesia to spare the lives of Bali Nine drug traffickers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. More » Tough new regulations follow Hazelwood coal mine fire inquiry Australian Open: Berdych cruises past Troicki in straight sets Prominent WA businessman pleads not guilty to child sex charge Nine arrested as police disrupt alleged Melbourne drug syndicate Bondi 'hoarder house' to be auctioned after clean-up Former Thai PM to be charged over rice price scandal Tasmanian DPP sacked almost two years after causing fatal car crash The story of Tasmania's political prisoners 'too few know': Billy Bragg Islamic State captive's mother appeals for mercy World More World » Former Thai PM to be charged over rice price scandal By South East Asia correspondent Samantha Hawley, wires Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra will be indicted to face a criminal charge over a controversial rice subsidy scheme, the country's attorney general says. More » Islamic State captive's mother appeals for mercy King Abdullah: Military commander who led reform Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah dies aged 90 Thousands of Islamic State fighters killed, US state secretary says Sisi seeks resolution to Peter Greste case Business More Business » ECB money printing tips Australian dollar below 80 US cents By business reporter Michael Janda The Australian dollar briefly dipped below 80 US cents on the European Central Bank's stimulus plan, but many analysts expect the ECB's money printing to ultimately push it higher. More » Australian stocks jump on ECB stimulus program HSBC economist calls for end to Federal Budget squeeze Mining company Arrium to cut 600 jobs in SA Unions vow to revive WorkChoices campaign after Workplace relations report flags review of minimum wage Australian agricultural index could be launched in 2015 Politics More Politics » Abbott appeals for 'mercy' over Bali Nine death sentences By James Bennett Prime Minister Tony Abbott continues to plead with Indonesia to spare the lives of Bali Nine drug traffickers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. More » Statutory declaration claims Seeney referred to climate change as 'a semi-religious belief' Productivity Commission's workplace relations report divides unions, employer groups Britain announces new powers for Scotland Former Thai PM faces impeachment proceedings Sport More Sport » What is Tim Cahill's best goal for the Socceroos? Tim Cahill's brace against China brought his Socceroos tally to 38. What is his best? More » Australian Open: Wickmayer ousts 14th seed Errani Asian Cup: Postecoglou and Cahill defiant after China win Australian Open: Berdych cruises past Troicki in straight sets Australian Open: Local hopes hang on trio in men's draw Porte to fight for Tour Down Under crown Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Doomsday Clock moved two minutes closer to midnight Rising threats from climate change and nuclear arsenals prompt the scientists who maintain the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic countdown to global catastrophe, to move it two minutes closer to midnight. More » Founder of notorious internet community 4chan retires Data retention plan will help stop corruption, ICAC says Ancient scrolls scorched by Vesuvius may be read again Cosmic radio bursts witnessed live by Australian scientists for first time Environment More Environment » EPA rules 'no breach' over AGL coal seam gas wastewater discharge By Jackson Vernon The New South Wales environmental watchdog will not take action against the gas giant AGL for the discharging of wastewater from coal seam gas operations into Newcastle's sewer system. More » Climate change is real, US Senate agrees Live Earth climate concert to rock Sydney Plummeting oil price boosts China's recycling effort China wants to exploit Antarctic mineral resources, researcher says About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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