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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 31 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Police concede significant failures in dealing with gangland informers Exclusive by Nick McKenzie, Richard Baker and John Silvester Senior police concede there were significant failures in the way the force dealt with crucial gangland witnesses and informers, but insist major reforms will prevent a repeat of the disasters that dogged the case of murdered informer Terry Hodson. More » Independent candidate Jason Deller withdraws from election after caught slapping son Homes under threat in bushfire at Waroona, WA Australian sport 'needs to lift game on climate issues' Abbott declares himself a 'good captain' of the Government Bali Nine judicial review bid won't prevent executions, Indonesia's A-G office says Australian Open: Djokovic outlasts Wawrinka to move through to final Notorious apartheid-era murderer dubbed 'Prime Evil' granted parole Sanctioned Russian businessman wins Crimean bridge contract Saudi Arabia postpones flogging of blogger Raef Badawi More Analysis » Another step towards authoritarian rule The High Court has handed victory to the Government in the case of the 157 Sri Lankan asylum seekers. In doing so, it's trashed any lingering hope we might have had that asylum seekers have human rights in the eyes of Australian law, and left some disturbing implications for the future. It's a shame the Court didn't take the opportunity to assert a more robust judicial authority to hold the executive arm of government to account. More » Abbott needs backing, not the boot A missed chance to send Saudi Arabia a message We must overcome our leadership change addiction Will the IR inquiry address the gender pay gap? Grong Grong: home of the real Australian? Tony Abbott doesn't want advice - that's the issue Higher wages, fewer jobs? It's not that simple We've allowed the 'ridicule' rot to set in Who ya gonna call? Female actors! Just In More Just In » Australian sport 'needs to lift game on climate issues' By Lisa Tucker and Pip Quinn A new report from the Climate Institute says policies for dealing with extreme heat in sport are variable, often inadequate and should be urgently reviewed to prevent athletes dying. More » Zimbabwe's Mugabe becomes African Union chairman Homes under threat in bushfire at Waroona, WA Mitt Romney opts against 2016 presidential bid Saudi Arabia postpones flogging of blogger Raef Badawi Sanctioned Russian businessman wins Crimean bridge contract Police concede significant failures in dealing with gangland informers Magnussen, Campbell show form in Perth US to sequence 1 million genomes for 'personalised' medicines Islamic State militants attack Kirkuk, bombs kill 18 in Baghdad World More World » Zimbabwe's Mugabe becomes African Union chairman One of Africa's most divisive figures, Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, takes over the chairmanship of the African Union, casting a shadow over the continental body's relations with the West. More » Mitt Romney opts against 2016 presidential bid Saudi Arabia postpones flogging of blogger Raef Badawi US to sequence 1 million genomes for 'personalised' medicines Israel to build 430 new settler homes on occupied West Bank: NGO Chinese families of MH370 victims consider legal action Business More Business » Australian dollar plunges as rate cut bets rise, commodity prices sink By business reporter Michael Janda The Australian dollar plunged again overnight, as falling commodity prices dragged it to a fresh five-and-a-half-year low. More » Fuel price falls better than an interest rate cut: Fitch Housing investors lead strongest credit growth since early 2009 James Packer's Crown pulls plug on Sri Lanka casino plan BC Iron ramps up production despite price slump Share market closes higher despite shedding gains in late trade Politics More Politics » Zimbabwe's Mugabe becomes African Union chairman One of Africa's most divisive figures, Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, takes over the chairmanship of the African Union, casting a shadow over the continental body's relations with the West. More » Mitt Romney opts against 2016 presidential bid Israel to build 430 new settler homes on occupied West Bank: NGO Bali Nine judicial review bid won't prevent executions, Indonesia's A-G office says Queenslanders expect LNP win, Vote Compass survey suggests Sport More Sport » Australian Open: Djokovic outlasts Wawrinka to move through to final Novak Djokovic advanced to his fifth Australian Open final following another five-set tussle against Stan Wawrinka. More » UAE beats Iraq 3-2 in Asian Cup third place playoff England reach tri-series final after three-wicket win over India James Hird's Federal Court appeal against ASADA dismissed Postecoglou backs young Socceroos to handle pressure of final Hunt to get busy in attack in Reds trial against Rebels Science and Technology More Science and Technology » US to sequence 1 million genomes for 'personalised' medicines The United States proposes to analyse the genetic information of more than 1 million American volunteers as part of a new initiative to understand human disease and develop personalised medicines. More » Faraway planet J1407b is lord of the rings Mountain-sized asteroid's near-Earth flyby Malaysia Airlines website 'compromised' by Lizard Squad hackers Doomsday Clock moved two minutes closer to midnight Environment More Environment » Australian sport 'needs to lift game on climate issues' By Lisa Tucker and Pip Quinn A new report from the Climate Institute says policies for dealing with extreme heat in sport are variable, often inadequate and should be urgently reviewed to prevent athletes dying. More » Inquiry to shine spotlight on solar power complaints 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 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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