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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 04 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Fires continue across Adelaide Hills; properties destroyed More than 800 firefighters from three states are battling the fire front in the Adelaide Hills this morning with almost 12,000 hectares destroyed. Authorities expect dozens of homes have been lost. In Victoria, all fire warnings are downgraded to advice level. Follow our live blog for all the updates. More » Four large parts of AirAsia jet QZ8501 found: authorities 'Loser' driver allegedly caught 100kph over limit with kids in car Amal Clooney 'threatened with arrest' in Egypt Man in critical condition after alleged one-punch attack by brother Ebola-hit UK nurse in critical condition says hospital Johnson under injury cloud ahead of SCG Test Prince Andrew named in underage sex allegations, Palace denies impropriety Body found in wheelie bin believed to be murder victim Renegades humbled by ruthless Stars 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 » Glenn McGrath defends Steve Smith's late declaration at the MCG Australian great Glenn McGrath has defended the tactics of stand-in skipper Steve Smith in the Boxing Day Test. More » Amla, De Villiers lift South Africa against West Indies at Newlands Suspect in US embassy bombings in Africa dies before trial Novak Djokovic illness hands Murray first win of season in Abu Dhabi Five men arrested in India over gang-rape of Japanese tourist Victorian residents warned to stay alert for bushfires Seven homes lost in SA bushfires, number likely to rise: CFS Ebola-hit UK nurse in critical condition says hospital Four large parts of AirAsia jet QZ8501 found: authorities Gerrard confirms move from Liverpool to MLS World More World » Five men arrested in India over gang-rape of Japanese tourist Indian police have arrested five men in connection with the alleged abduction and gang-rape of a 23-year-old Japanese tourist. The men are accused of repeatedly raping the tourist over three weeks near Bodh Gaya, Buddhism's holiest site. More » Four large parts of AirAsia jet QZ8501 found: authorities Amal Clooney 'threatened with arrest' in Egypt Girl survives US plane crash that kills four others 'Big parts' of missing AirAsia plane found Gambian troops go door-to-door in search of failed coup plotters 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 » Amal Clooney 'threatened with arrest' in Egypt British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney claims she was threatened with arrest in Egypt after identifying flaws in the country's judicial system that later contributed to the convictions of three Al-Jazeera journalists. More » 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 Argentine president announces lapdogs to be allowed on planes Sport More Sport » Glenn McGrath defends Steve Smith's late declaration at the MCG Australian great Glenn McGrath has defended the tactics of stand-in skipper Steve Smith in the Boxing Day Test. More » Renegades humbled by ruthless Stars Sky Blues, Jets draw in Wollongong Watson feeling the pressure to hold Test spot 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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