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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 28 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Asylum seekers legally detained at sea, High Court rules A group of 157 Sri Lankan asylum seekers were legally detained at sea by Australian authorities last year, the High Court finds. More » PM takes criticism over Philip knighthood 'on the chin' Four men dead after car snaps in half around tree in central Victoria Dollar jumps as inflation figure casts doubt on rate cut forecasts Kelly Thompson inquest: Man who murdered former partner flagged killing in advance Pyne won't compromise on allowing unis to set fees Shinzo Abe slams 'despicable' Islamist execution threat Serial killer Dupas prime suspect in 95yo woman's murder, court hears Property 'owned by Ricki-Lee Coulter's mother' searched in Chardon case Cure for peanut allergies a step closer thanks to Australian scientists More Analysis » Boats and votes don't go hand-in-hand The Abbott Government has delivered on its pledge to stop the boats, but asylum seekers are now devalued political currency for the Coalition and it has not been rewarded. That's because the issue was made for an opposition who could turn the issue into a proxy for immigration, terrorism and too much traffic in Western Sydney. But now, compared with uni and doctor fees, concerns about asylum seekers are well down the list of voter concerns. More » Sorting facts from fiction in IR debate Kobane: How we failed the Kurds Back to school: why we should embrace autonomy 100 ways the Socceroos have been underestimated The ghost of WorkChoices is summoned Minimum wages and the path to poverty Why King Abdullah was a friend of necessity Industrial reform: ignore fairness at your peril Australia Day a tipping point for Abbott Just In More Just In » Hundreds of children in care abused last year, report finds By Brendan Trembath Australia's National Children's Commissioner says she is deeply concerned by new figures revealing several hundred children in foster care were abused in the last year. More » Sentencing of man convicted of grievous bodily harm delayed Couple on trial over sale of cow 'shares' to supply raw milk CFS volunteers protest against changes to emergency services management Why Kurds want recruits like Matthew Gardiner Child advocates call for end to overseas adoptions 'Bring the boxing ring', NT Chief Minister tells ACT counterpart Shinzo Abe slams 'despicable' Islamist execution threat Queensland Greens propose daylight saving trial Perth man admits murdering paraplegic son World More World » Spain charges priests with child sex abuse Ten Spanish priests are charged with child sexual abuse, in a case brought after Pope Francis telephoned the victim to offer the Church's apology. More » New York mayor defends decision to shut transport networks Half of America's malls predicted to close by 2030 Saudi officials deny Michelle Obama's uncovered head blurred for TV 'Bodies litter villages' after renewed Boko Haram raids in Nigeria Australian Bollywood star urges India to talk mental health Business More Business » Dollar jumps as inflation figure casts doubt on rate cut forecasts By business reporter Michael Janda The chances of a rate cut in February have fallen dramatically after the Reserve Bank's preferred measure of consumer prices remained well inside its 2-3 per cent target. More » Vocation CEO resigns after months of problems within training provider Melbourne factory workers lock themselves in canteen over pay Oz Minerals to move head office to Adelaide under $10m deal Apple posts record quarterly profit on iPhone sales Santos CFO says dividends, credit rating sustainable despite oil price slump Politics More Politics » CFS volunteers protest against changes to emergency services management Hundreds of Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers protest against proposed changes to the management of emergency services in South Australia. More » Pyne won't compromise on allowing unis to set fees Three quarters of Queenslanders back euthanasia, Vote Compass shows Saudi officials deny Michelle Obama's uncovered head blurred for TV Widodo rules out reprieve for Bali Nine pair facing execution Sport More Sport » Australian Open: Sizzling Serena to face in-form Keys in semi-final Teenager Madison Keys reached her first major semi-final with victory over idol Venus Williams at the Australian Open. More » Murray says Australia needs to be patient with Kyrgios Postecoglou thrilled as Socceroos reach final the Australian way Allenby stands by assault, abduction claims Australian Open: Net Rush Smith caps brilliant year with Allan Border Medal Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Mountain-sized asteroid's near-Earth flyby An asteroid the size of a mountain with its own moon has shaved by Earth in a rare type of flyby that will not be seen for another decade, astronomers say. More » Malaysia Airlines website 'compromised' by Lizard Squad hackers Doomsday Clock moved two minutes closer to midnight Founder of notorious internet community 4chan retires Data retention plan will help stop corruption, ICAC says Environment More Environment » Inquiry to shine spotlight on solar power complaints By consumer affairs reporter Josie Taylor A Senate inquiry is expected to hear from hundreds of Australians who have been hit with high costs and hidden fees after switching to solar power. More » Fears job cuts will affect world heritage development plans 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 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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