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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 26 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Angus Houston, Prince Philip named Australia's newest knights Former Defence Force chief Angus Houston and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, are named as Australia's next knights. More » Rosie Batty named Australian of the Year IS confirms execution of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa NT Labor president and unionist leaves to fight against Islamic State Nick Kyrgios pulls out five-set win to progress to Australian Open quarter-finals Australia in the grip of an ice epidemic; makeshift labs leaving a toxic legacy Obama and Modi break deadlock on nuclear deal LNP targets Labor with new ad amid debate over bikies Man and woman found dead in Perth backyard Husband and wife team win coveted tuna toss More Analysis » Abbott navigates his crucial 'year of reform' In the three-year election cycle a new government usually spends the first year blaming the predecessor, the second developing policy, and the third campaigning for re-election. The Abbott Government is now well into its mid-term year, and is receiving pressure from the business sector to reform taxation and workplace relations laws. But Tony Abbott would be crazy-brave and bordering on foolish to takes proposals to expand the GST and change workplace relations laws to the next election. More » 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? From your moderator, on the occasion of her farewell Voters forgive leadership change, but not disunity Open sexism: Give us a twirl? Give us a break No sure thing in the superannuation lottery Just In More Just In » Net Rush at the Australian Open Tim Callanan looks back at day seven of the Australian Open, which saw one Aussie win spectacularly and another lose tamely. More » Truck driver charged over double fatality on SA's Eyre Peninsula At least 14 dead in anniversary protests in Egypt Arsenal clings on to FA Cup victory over Brighton IS confirms execution of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa Angus Houston, Prince Philip named Australia's newest knights Russia blames upsurge in Ukraine fighting on Kiev troops Obama and Modi break deadlock on nuclear deal More than 100 Queenslanders make honours list West Australians recognised in Australia Day honours World More World » At least 14 dead in anniversary protests in Egypt At least 14 people are killed in unrest in Egypt as the country marks the fourth anniversary of its 2011 uprising. More » IS confirms execution of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa Russia blames upsurge in Ukraine fighting on Kiev troops Obama and Modi break deadlock on nuclear deal Greeks vote in crucial general election World leaders converge on oil-rich Saudi Arabia after king's death Business More Business » HSBC economist calls for end to Federal Budget squeeze By finance reporter Sue Lannin The chief Australian economist of a major international bank says the Federal Government's budget was "the worst of both worlds." More » Australian economists urge Greek debt forgiveness 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 » Russia blames upsurge in Ukraine fighting on Kiev troops Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov blames the latest upsurge in fighting in eastern Ukraine on Kiev's government forces who he says are "constantly" shelling towns. More » Obama and Modi break deadlock on nuclear deal Shorten calls for new push for Australia to become republic Coalition backbencher welcomes Abbott's GP co-payment rethink Obama cancels Taj Mahal visit to go to Saudi Arabia Sport More Sport » Australian Open: Kyrgios pulls out five-set win over Seppi Nick Kyrgios will face Andy Murray in the Australian Open quarter-finals after beating Andreas Seppi in five classic sets. More » Net Rush at the Australian Open Arsenal clings on to FA Cup victory over Brighton Australian Open: Tomic out in straight sets to Berdych Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars to make Big Bash final Perth Glory draws with Melbourne Victory 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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