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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 27 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott facing growing backlash over Prince Philip knighthood By political reporter Alexandra Kirk Prime Minister Tony Abbott faces a growing chorus of dissent over his Australia Day decision to grant Prince Philip a knighthood, with Coalition MPs calling the move "a stupid announcement", "beyond ridiculous" and "another error of political judgment". More » New Greek PM sworn in, pledges to end hated austerity drive Greek fighter jet crashes in Spain, killing 10 Greek singing icon Demis Roussos dies aged 68 Drone crashes onto White House grounds Accused crayfish thief caught 'waving it down Melbourne street' Low graduate numbers from top training college questioned Kurdish forces drive Islamic State fighters out of key border town Robert Allenby reportedly ran up large strip club bill on night of bashing I would probably dope again: Lance Armstrong More Analysis » Australia Day a tipping point for Abbott This Australia Day is likely to stand out as a key moment in the fortunes of Tony Abbott's leadership. After hitting the reset button at the end of 2014 and wildly unsuccessful Medicare forays, the decision to make Prince Philip a knight of Australia brought the nation to a halt and open dissent from within Mr Abbott's own ranks. His Prime Ministerial stocks have never been lower and he can't afford another misjudged "captain's call". More » How Abbott royally stuffed up knighthoods Tom Uren: a champion of Labor and the Left Don't appease Indonesia on death penalty Streaming wars: the battle for eyeballs begins Abbott navigates his crucial 'year of reform' Financial hangover looms after Euro party Qld election: bipartisan ethical bankruptcy #Keephopealive: how to send Indonesia a message The power politics of Tony Abbott's leadership woes Just In More Just In » Church of England gets first female bishop despite protest By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires The Church of England consecrates its first female bishop despite a brief protest, after a landmark vote last year. More » I know how to beat Kyrgios: Murray FBI agents arrest alleged Russian spy in New York Inquiry to shine spotlight on solar power complaints Government push to increase work hours for public service fails Manus Island refugee looking forward to settling in PNG Abbott facing growing backlash over Prince Philip knighthood I would not dope if I was racing in 2015: Armstrong Greek singing icon Demis Roussos dies aged 68 Shot fired at shop counter during Sydney robbery World More World » Church of England gets first female bishop despite protest By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires The Church of England consecrates its first female bishop despite a brief protest, after a landmark vote last year. More » FBI agents arrest alleged Russian spy in New York Greek singing icon Demis Roussos dies aged 68 Drone crashes onto White House grounds Greek fighter jet crashes in Spain, killing 10 Kurdish forces drive Islamic State fighters out of key border town Business More Business » Outgoing Greek PM concedes election defeat The anti-austerity party Syriza is set to sweep to power in Greece after prime minister Antonis Samaris conceded defeat in the country's general elections. More » HSBC economist calls for end to Federal Budget squeeze 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 » Abbott facing growing backlash over Prince Philip knighthood By political reporter Alexandra Kirk Prime Minister Tony Abbott faces a growing chorus of dissent over his Australia Day decision to grant Prince Philip a knighthood, with Coalition MPs calling the move "a stupid announcement", "beyond ridiculous" and "another error of political judgment". More » New Greek PM sworn in, pledges to end hated austerity drive Ukraine to evacuate children in separatist east US president chief guest for India's Republic Day NT Chief Minister says knighthood for Prince Philip 'makes us a bit of a joke' Sport More Sport » I know how to beat Kyrgios: Murray Andy Murray says he has noticed some things he feels he can exploit in the game of Australian star Nick Kyrgios. More » I would not dope if I was racing in 2015: Armstrong Australian Open: Djokovic beats Muller to set up Raonic clash Australian Open: Venus Williams beats Radwanska to reach quarter-finals Socceroo Chris Herd joins Wigan on loan South Korea beats Iraq to reach Asian Cup final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Malaysia Airlines website 'compromised' by Lizard Squad hackers A group of hackers known as the Lizard Squad has taken over the official Malaysia Airlines website posting "ISIS will prevail" on some versions of the site. More » Doomsday Clock moved two minutes closer to midnight 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 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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