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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 04 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Dozens of homes feared lost in SA as fires continue to rage More than 800 firefighters from three states are battling a huge fire front which swept through the Adelaide Hills yesterday and remains out of control. Twelve homes have been lost, the CFS says, a number expected to rise. Follow our live blog for all the updates. More » Dogs, cats die as fire sweeps through Adelaide Hills kennels and cattery 12yo boy dies from 'sniffing deodorant' in Alice Springs Man injured in crocodile attack at Queensland zoo Kangaroo population explodes in western Queensland Want beer with that? KFC applies for liquor licence Four large parts of AirAsia jet QZ8501 found: authorities Italy's second 'ghost ship' rescue prompts EU pledge to fight smugglers Car smashes into Frankston cinema, reverses into ATM Five men arrested in India over gang-rape of Japanese tourist More Analysis » Bill Shorten: the Stephen Bradbury of politics? In his eagerness to emulate speed skater Stephen Bradbury, Bill Shorten is trying to win the next election simply by staying on his feet. But if he is serious about becoming prime minister he needs to demonstrate that he stands for more than just not being Tony Abbott, and offer more than slogans substituting for policy substance. The signs are that Shorten doesn't get this, which means he'll only have himself to blame if his wily opponents get back in the electoral race and skate speedily past him to a gold medal in 2016. More » The scourge of the selfie stick Put our UN experience to use closer to home Summer movies to chill out in front of The real reason Abbott's trailing in the polls Essential viewing for our MPs this summer Can Abbott go from 'ragged' to riches in 2015? Why Islamic State glorified the Sydney siege Clarke caught between cricketer and commentator The Drum stories that got you talking in 2014 Just In More Just In » Ali Day wins Ironman crown Ali Day claimed his first Ironman Series crown over Shannon Eckstein in thrilling finale. More » Man injured in crocodile attack at Queensland zoo How the Ebola outbreak became the worst on record Father missing in NSW river after trying to save kids Australian Open ready for extreme weather with new arena roof Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Canberra Bushfires show need to address climate change: Greens Live: Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar Bresciano to ponder Socceroos retirement after Asian Cup Want beer with that? KFC applies for liquor licence World More World » How the Ebola outbreak became the worst on record By Africa correspondent Martin Cuddihy The Ebola crisis in West Africa has killed thousands of people and it will continue to do in 2015, experts say, as cultural practices and superstition keep the virus spreading. More » Canadian mass murderer had threatened to kill family before: reports French mayor accused of racism over baby burial refusal Italy's second 'ghost ship' rescue prompts EU pledge to fight smugglers Islamist militants abduct boys as violence spreads from Nigeria to Cameroon Fires still burning on Italian ferry, hampering body search Business More Business » Capital city house prices rise 7.9pc but experts warn growth will slow By business reporter Michael Janda Australian capital city house prices rose almost 8 per cent last year, with Sydney's property market leading the annual gains, according to data released today. More » Iron ore miners edge ASX higher despite weak Wall St lead Australian market to start year with negative Wall St lead Economist Thomas Piketty refuses France's highest honour Updated code of conduct to protect franchisees Algae technology ready to expand in 2015 Politics More Politics » Alice Springs to host new Red Centrenats motorsports event By Steven Schubert The NT Government will spend about $1 million to create a new motor enthusiast event in Alice Springs, based on the popular Summernats formula. More » Amal Clooney 'threatened with arrest' in Egypt Chinese assistant foreign minister falls in anti-graft campaign Peter Greste's parents 'shocked' after Egyptian court orders retrial As it happened: Retrial ordered for Peter Greste, Al Jazeera colleagues Sport More Sport » Mitchell Johnson ruled out of fourth Test with hamstring problem Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of the fourth Test at the SCG with a hamstring injury. More » Bresciano to ponder Socceroos retirement after Asian Cup Barman's FA Cup dream dies as Blyth Spartans lose to Birmingham David Warner declares himself fit for the SCG Test Majors contenders growing: Federer Sharapova backs Williams to shine again in 2015 Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Father-son team hope to make Australian space history An Australian man and his 12-year-old son are hoping to make history with the development of the smallest spacecraft able to re-enter Earth's atmosphere and land safely. More » North Korea suffers a second internet, 3G outage Obama a 'monkey' inciting The Interview screenings, N Korea says Fossilised fish eye sheds light on origins of colour vision North Korea threatens 'grave consequences' for US Environment More Environment » Proposed Abbot Point dredge spoil site 'worst possible' for environment By the National Reporting Team's Mark Solomons and Mark Willacy The Queensland Government has known for more than two years that the site where it proposes to dump millions of tonnes of dredge spoil at Abbot Point was the worst of seven possible options from an environmental point of view. More » Labor says climate report shows need for RET retention ERF unlikely to reach minimum emission reduction targets: review Shark drum lines set off WA beach in hunt for great white Anti-wind farm lobby stripped of health promotion charity status About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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