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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 25 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM hails 'inspiring' Australian of the Year finalists Prime Minister Tony Abbott praises finalists in the 2015 Australian of the Year awards ahead of this evening's official ceremony in Canberra, where the winners will be unveiled. More » LNP targets Labor with new ad amid debate over bikies Australia in the grip of an ice epidemic; makeshift labs leaving a toxic legacy Recording claiming execution of Japanese hostage has 'high' credibility: Abe Australia's link to American civil war remembered, 150 years on Attempted arson of Toowoomba mosque could have been 'catastrophic' World leaders converge on oil-rich Saudi Arabia after king's death Missing man found on Ninety Mile Beach after overnight search Australian-built RV sales boom despite car industry gloom Broken Tutankhamun mask 'can be restored to former glory' 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 » Dennis pips Porte to win Tour Down Under Rohan Dennis has won the Tour Down Under on a day Australian cycling farewelled Cadel Evans. More » Australia in the grip of an ice epidemic; makeshift labs leaving a toxic legacy Manus Island protesters to reportedly be sent to Port Moresby jail Outgoing Australian of the Year Goodes lauds progress against racism Drinking rates in WA forecast to fall as mining boom ends Boko Haram releases about 190 people in Nigeria's Yobe state Iran lodges protest over Asian Cup quarter-final result World leaders converge on oil-rich Saudi Arabia after king's death Johnson rested, Marsh to make ODI return PM hails 'inspiring' Australian of the Year finalists World More World » World leaders converge on oil-rich Saudi Arabia after king's death World leaders are converging on Saudi Arabia to offer condolences following the death of King Abdullah, including US president Barack Obama who is cutting short a trip to India to pay his respects. More » Broken Tutankhamun mask 'can be restored to former glory' Fighter jets escort US airliners after 'credible' bomb threat Recording claiming execution of Japanese hostage has 'high' credibility: Abe At least 30 killed in rocket fire in Ukraine as rebels launch new offensive Search team fails to float AirAsia fuselage 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 » Coalition backbencher welcomes Abbott's GP co-payment rethink Outspoken backbencher Ian Macdonald says he is pleased the Prime Minister has changed his approach to the contentious GP co-payment policy. More » Obama cancels Taj Mahal visit to go to Saudi Arabia US-Cuba discuss 'profound differences' at historic talks Nearly one-in-five new aged care homes fail quality checks Corruption-buster Fitzgerald savages Newman Government Sport More Sport » Australian Open: Bouchard forced to fight for quarter-final berth Eugenie Bouchard held off a charge by Irina-Camelia Begu to become the first quarter-finalist at this year's Australian Open. More » Iran lodges protest over Asian Cup quarter-final result Johnson rested, Marsh to make ODI return Inglis, Johnson to launch 2015 NRL season Chelsea, Manchester City knocked out of FA Cup Australian Open: Djokovic impresses in straight sets win over Verdasco 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 » Fears job cuts will affect world heritage development plans By Richard Baines There are fears job losses will impact on world heritage development plans as Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service looks to absorb a $2.5 million funding cut. More » Government issues ban on dredge spoil dumping on Great Barrier Reef 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 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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