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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 24 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Bali Nine families plead to Australian Government to stop executions By Thomas Oriti The families of two Bali Nine drug smugglers on death row in Indonesia plead to the Australian Government for help, in a final effort to save them from execution. More » No guarantees on projects if electorates snub LNP: Newman Anti-Charlie Hebdo protesters take aim at 'arrogant West' in Lakemba Pre-paid funeral plan shock for elderly Tasmanians Legal threat over 'botched' repair of Tutankhamun's mask Probe to be launched into Circular Quay bomb scare Weather bureau expects break in heavy rain French tourist drowns on Tasmania's east coast Noongar people to vote on native title settlement Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah farewelled in simple burial 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 » Bali Nine families plead to Australian Government to stop executions By Thomas Oriti The families of two Bali Nine drug smugglers on death row in Indonesia plead to the Australian Government for help, in a final effort to save them from execution. More » Acland mine expansion could help decide who wins Nanango Government issues ban on dredge spoil dumping on Great Barrier Reef Singer Sarah Brightman trains as space tourist Outgoing UN envoy laments scant human rights gains in Cambodia Russian-backed separatists vow to continue Ukraine offensive Tourist lodge to move out of former Aboriginal prison on Rottnest Victorians warned of dangerous surf conditions Man charged over death of teenager remanded in custody Pre-paid funeral plan shock for elderly Tasmanians World More World » New Democracy faces tough battle with Syriza in upcoming Greek election By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin Greece is on the verge of one of the most important elections in its history. With the anti-austerity opposition party Syriza in the lead, prime minster Antonis Samaras is struggling to convince Greeks that a vote for Syriza is a vote for the exit from the Eurozone. More » Sir Winston Churchill remembered, 50 years after his death US Supreme Court to review Oklahoma's execution by lethal injection US-Cuba discuss 'profound differences' at historic talks Legal threat over 'botched' repair of Tutankhamun's mask Dutch team to search for more remains at MH17 crash site Business More Business » HSBC economist calls for end to Federal Budget squeeze By finance reporter Sue Lannin The chief Australian economist of a major international bank says the Federal Government's budget was "the worst of both worlds." More » Australian economists urge Greek debt forgiveness ECB money printing tips Australian dollar below 80 US cents Australian stocks jump on ECB stimulus program Mining company Arrium to cut 600 jobs in SA Australian agricultural index could be launched in 2015 Politics More Politics » US-Cuba discuss 'profound differences' at historic talks By North America correspondent, Jane Cowan and wires The US and Cuba end two days of high-level talks in Havana, admitting "profound differences" remain and much needs to be done before diplomatic relations can be re-established. More » Nearly one-in-five new aged care homes fail quality checks Corruption-buster Fitzgerald savages Newman Government Woman's body left on floor of unrefrigerated morgue for four days NT Ombudsman joins investigation into former police commissioner McRoberts Sport More Sport » Australian Open: Williams sisters score comeback wins Both Williams sisters were forced to come from one set down to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. More » UAE complete shock shootout win over Japan to reach Asian Cup semis Australia captain Smith chases down England in tri-series win Cooper out for up to 12 weeks with collarbone injury Iraq claims incredible shootout win over Iran to reach Asian Cup semis Australian Open: Tomic beats Groth in all-Aussie clash 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 » Government issues ban on dredge spoil dumping on Great Barrier Reef The Federal Government formally issues a ban on all dredge spoil dumping on the Great Barrier Reef, instead proposing to dump the waste on-shore in a non-classified area. More » EPA rules 'no breach' over AGL coal seam gas wastewater discharge Climate change is real, US Senate agrees Live Earth climate concert to rock Sydney Plummeting oil price boosts China's recycling effort About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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