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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 26 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Cabinet ministers lambast PM over Prince Philip knighthood By political editor Chris Uhlmann, staff Some of Prime Minister Tony Abbott's most senior colleagues are bewildered, angered and dismayed by his decision to award an Australian knighthood to Prince Philip. More » Live: Australians gather around the world to mark Australia Day Former Whitlam minister and deputy Labor leader Tom Uren dies aged 93 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty 'will save lives of family violence victims' Gallipoli mapmaker's treasure-trove unearthed Triple j bans Taylor Swift from Hottest 100 Supporter of Kurdish forces urges silence on Labor official's trip IS confirms killing of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa Seppi win feels better than beating Nadal: Kyrgios Former police officer believed to be one of two found dead in backyard More Analysis » How Abbott royally stuffed up knighthoods Tony Abbott runs Australia with a backdrop of kitsch 1950s nostalgia, and with the appointment of Prince Philip as Australia's newest knight it is obvious the PM has missed the mark. At a time when the Government is desperately trying to sell its "end to the age of entitlement" theme, handing our highest honour to the literal embodiment of entitlement seems monumentally misguided. How important must the PM see Prince Philip's knighthood to stick his neck out this far? More » Don't appease Indonesia on death penalty Streaming wars: the battle for eyeballs begins Abbott navigates his crucial 'year of reform' Financial hangover looms after Euro party Qld election: bipartisan ethical bankruptcy #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? Just In More Just In » Labor promises $1.4m for Qld preventative health programs Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk puts preventative health programs in the spotlight with a $1.4 million commitment to two walking programs. More » Man dies in Wagin car crash, teen escapes burning car Supporter of Kurdish forces urges silence on Labor official's trip Triple j bans Taylor Swift from Hottest 100 Nigeria repels suspected Boko Haram attack on key city Gallipoli mapmaker's treasure-trove unearthed Jack Hale falls short of his own world record in return to long jump Rosie Batty in quotes: A crusade against family violence Australian Open: Cibulkova battles past Azarenka to reach quarters Freight train derailment in north-west Tasmania 'regrettable' World More World » Nigeria repels suspected Boko Haram attack on key city By Africa correspondent Martin Cuddihy, wires Nigeria's military repels an attack by Boko Haram militants on Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state in the country's northeast. More » US east coast braces for massive snowstorm Outgoing Greek PM concedes election defeat At least 14 dead in anniversary protests in Egypt IS confirms killing of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa Russia blames upsurge in Ukraine fighting on Kiev troops Business More Business » Outgoing Greek PM concedes election defeat The anti-austerity party Syriza is set to sweep to power in Greece after prime minister Antonis Samaris conceded defeat in the country's general elections. More » HSBC economist calls for end to Federal Budget squeeze 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 » Cabinet ministers lambast PM over Prince Philip knighthood By political editor Chris Uhlmann, staff Some of Prime Minister Tony Abbott's most senior colleagues are bewildered, angered and dismayed by his decision to award an Australian knighthood to Prince Philip. More » Queensland Premier Campbell Newman dodges questions on pork-barrelling Former Whitlam minister and deputy Labor leader Tom Uren dies aged 93 Russia blames upsurge in Ukraine fighting on Kiev troops Obama and Modi break deadlock on nuclear deal Sport More Sport » Australian Open: Cibulkova battles past Azarenka to reach quarters Dominika Cibulkova moved into the Australian Open quarter-finals after beating Victoria Azarenka over three brutal sets. More » Seppi win feels better than beating Nadal: Kyrgios Net Rush at the Australian Open Arsenal clings on to FA Cup victory over Brighton 'Beheading' banner sparks outrage in Belgium Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars to make Big Bash final 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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