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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 29 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Siege inquest: Hostage forced to kneel before being shot in head By Brad Ryan An inquest hears details of the chaotic final moments of the Sydney siege, with cafe manager Tori Johnson shot in the head by gunman Man Haron Monis and fellow hostage Katrina Dawson killed by police bullet fragments in the ensuing shootout. More » Three members of Perth family murdered in South Africa Queensland Premier Campbell Newman makes campaign u-turn Ministers defend PM in wake of Bolt's knighthood criticism Road rage shooter had history of altercations with drivers, court hears Autopsy on poisoned ex-KGB spy 'one of most dangerous ever' Babies' brains scanned to unlock stutter mystery NSW A-G 'threatened MP, offered bribe to halt police bugging hearings' 'Miracle cat' digs his way out of grave Ex-judge urges indefinite imprisonment for jihadists More Analysis » Tony Abbott doesn't want advice - that's the issue The modern politician can always be assured of receiving unsolicited advice, but a prime minister seeking it out is another matter. And there is something boyishly rebellious about the way this Prime Minister avoids advice. It's not that he forgets to seek it, it's that he actively evades it - especially on occasions like knighthoods where he knows what he'd probably hear. More » We've allowed the 'ridicule' rot to set in Higher wages, fewer jobs? It's not that simple Who ya gonna call? Female actors! Open Drum: the sad sound of 'speak Australian!' IR reform: still toxic a decade after WorkChoices Boats and votes don't go hand-in-hand Queensland must put a stop to the political rot Abbott's 'Captain's Pick' betrays a weakened leader Sorting facts from fiction in IR debate Just In More Just In » Babies' brains scanned to unlock stutter mystery By medical reporter Sophie Scott Researchers at the University of Sydney conduct a world first study they say could shed new light on what causes stuttering. More » Queensland Premier Campbell Newman makes campaign u-turn Brisbane mother to stand trial for murder over newborn deaths Claims of road project cost blowout are rubbish, Andrews says Islamic State militants set new deadline for hostage swap Australian Open: Sharapova steamrolls Makarova to move into final Man arrested over fatal hit and run in Melbourne Shopping vouchers help pregnant women quit smoking Ex-judge urges indefinite imprisonment for jihadists Sri Lanka reinstates impeached chief justice World More World » Shopping vouchers help pregnant women quit smoking By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller Offering shopping vouchers to pregnant smokers can make the women significantly more likely to give up nicotine, a study in the UK has found. More » Ebola outbreak eases as world's largest treatment centre dismantled Fugitive treasure hunter caught after years on the run Mafia crackdown results in 110 arrests in Italy 'Miracle cat' digs his way out of grave Autopsy on poisoned ex-KGB spy 'one of most dangerous ever' Business More Business » Fortescue slashes costs to counter falling iron ore prices By business editor Ian Verrender Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group is furiously treading water as it attempts to slash costs to counter the alarming slump in iron ore prices. More » Welfare group urges Hockey to crack down on tax loopholes Greek government in debt showdown with European Central Bank US shares slip as Fed points to stronger rate rise case European Union considers new sanctions against Russia Dollar jumps as inflation figure casts doubt on rate cut forecasts Politics More Politics » Queensland Premier Campbell Newman makes campaign u-turn Queensland Premier Campbell Newman cancels a planned blitz of north Queensland electorates to fly back to Brisbane a day after another poll shows he could lose his seat. More » Ministers defend PM in wake of Bolt's knighthood criticism Thai Red Shirt leader sentenced to two years' jail Tony Fitzgerald warns governments sliding towards corruption, abuse of power Greens criticise PNG's plans to repatriate asylum seekers Sport More Sport » Australian Open: Sharapova steamrolls Makarova to move into final Maria Sharapova steamrolled into the final with a straight-sets victory over Ekaterina Makarova. More » Australian golfing great Kel Nagle dies, aged 94 Asian Cup goal of the tournament - cast your vote Australian Open: Djokovic facing Wawrinka after 'best match' Scorchers win Big Bash League on final ball against Sixers Rockliff named Lions captain for 2015 season Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Faraway planet J1407b is lord of the rings Astronomers say they have found the first-ever ringed planet beyond our Solar System, a super-world with a girdle of halos 200 times bigger than Saturn's. More » Mountain-sized asteroid's near-Earth flyby Malaysia Airlines website 'compromised' by Lizard Squad hackers Doomsday Clock moved two minutes closer to midnight Founder of notorious internet community 4chan retires 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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