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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 03 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Houses lost in bushfires in South Australia, Victoria An out of control bushfire has destroyed at least five houses in South Australia overnight sparking the evacuation of hundreds of people as it moves closer to Adelaide. Victorian residents are also bracing for extreme weather today with one house destroyed in a blaze at Moyston. More » AirAsia QZ8501: Dozens of bodies now recovered Pair to be rescued after being stranded on remote tropical island Pakistani boat blows up following Indian coast guard chase Man tied up by crew after meth-induced rampage on fishing boat Bail for man accused of New Year's assault on police officer Police suspect murder after woman found dead in Townsville house Chinese assistant foreign minister falls in anti-graft campaign Dingo destroyed after lunging at 11-year-old girl on Fraser Island Hurricanes complete massive run chase to beat Heat in Big Bash League 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 » US orders additional sanctions against North Korea over cyber attacks The United States imposes financial sanctions on North Korea and several senior government officials in response to a cyber attack on Hollywood studio Sony Pictures. More » Dale Steyn strikes late for Proteas on day one at Newlands Palestinians request International Criminal Court membership Rafael Nadal shrugs off loss to Andy Murray in Abu Dhabi AirAsia QZ8501: Dozens of bodies now recovered Sri Lankan president asks Tamils to re-elect 'known devil' US man decapitates mother with axe because he was 'fed up with her nagging' Al Shabaab attacks Somali army base, killing at least seven soldiers Houses lost in bushfires in South Australia, Victoria Pakistani boat blows up following Indian coast guard chase World More World » US orders additional sanctions against North Korea over cyber attacks The United States imposes financial sanctions on North Korea and several senior government officials in response to a cyber attack on Hollywood studio Sony Pictures. More » Palestinians request International Criminal Court membership AirAsia QZ8501: Dozens of bodies now recovered Sri Lankan president asks Tamils to re-elect 'known devil' US man decapitates mother with axe because he was 'fed up with her nagging' Al Shabaab attacks Somali army base, killing at least seven soldiers 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 » Chinese assistant foreign minister falls in anti-graft campaign The first senior Chinese diplomat is sacked and placed under investigation in president Xi Jinping's sweeping campaign against graft. More » Peter Greste's parents 'shocked' after Egyptian court orders retrial As it happened: Retrial ordered for Peter Greste, Al Jazeera colleagues Argentine president announces lapdogs to be allowed on planes Pussy Riot member arrested as Putin lauds milestone year Sport More Sport » Glory extend ladder lead with win over Victory The Perth Glory opened up a seven-point lead atop the A-League ladder with a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory. More » Hurricanes complete massive run chase to beat Heat Gerrard to leave Liverpool at season's end Kohli will change Indian cricket: Johnson Jedinak says Socceroos will be ready for Cup opener against Kuwait Wanderers in strife as fans have go at players 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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