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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 14 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM says decision to replace Ruddock not an act of retribution By Susan McDonald and Naomi Woodley The Prime Minister's decision to sack Philip Ruddock as chief whip sparks a fresh round of internal bickering, with one MP saying the so-called Father of the House has been made a "scapegoat" following this week's leadership vote. More » Frozen mixed berries recalled over 'Hepatitis A link' Malcolm Fraser criticises PM over 'bully-boy' response to Forgotten Children report Live: Australia v England in Cricket World Cup Freak plum hailed in obesity fight after fat rats 'return to normal' Rinehart's lawyers reach confidential agreement on House of Hancock series Annastacia Palaszczuk sworn in as Queensland Premier Tony Abbott repeats clemency request for Bali Nine pair Thousands of sandbags collected in far north Queensland ahead of rain New app helps women recognise signs of domestic violence More Analysis » Abbott v Hockey: when budget strategies collide Joe Hockey's tenure as Treasurer seems intrinsically linked with that of Tony Abbott, but when it comes to the upcoming budget the pair don't seem to be singing from the same song sheet. Hockey is persisting with tough policies, while the PM promised he "won't rescue the Commonwealth budget at the expense of the household budget". Given this budget is now effectively a survival document for Abbott and by extension Hockey, it's just as well good government started Tuesday. More » Forgotten children: I was shocked by what I saw Abbott's terror comments could prejudice trial Child detention: end this shameful bipartisan policy The Ukraine ceasefire plan is a Russian victory Just you try breaking pledges in the social media age Was 2014 the hottest year after all? Fifty Shades doesn't break any kink barriers High Court refugee ruling the lucky exception A plea to Indonesia: don't kill these changed men Just In More Just In » US president calls for tech giants' support on cybersecurity By North America correspondent Ben Knight, Reuters The US president calls on technology companies to work with his government to guard against cybersecurity threats. More » Stunt driver injured during show at Movie World Bus-train collision in Mexico kills at least 16 Queensland thoroughbred industry ramps up appeal for families battling drought 'TJ' Hickey rally in Redfern marks 11th anniversary of death Gallen escapes NRL charge over high tackle Australian Bravery coin to honour Cross of Valour and George Cross recipients Men on kidnapping charges in Tasmania denied bail Live: Cricket World Cup - Australia v England at the MCG Rinehart's lawyers reach confidential agreement on House of Hancock series World More World » US army approves gender reassignment therapy for Manning The United States army approves hormone therapy for gender reassignment for Chelsea Manning, the soldier convicted of leaking classified documents. More » Red Cross Ebola adviser warns one case could start epidemic all over again Pentagon confirms Islamic State attack on Iraqi air base repelled Tony Abbott repeats clemency request for Bali Nine pair Embassies withdraw from Yemen as security problems worsen Indian tour guide accused of raping Japanese tourist surrenders Business More Business » RBA's Stevens says rate cuts now less effective but still worthwhile By business reporter Michael Janda Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens admits rate cuts may be less effective at raising consumer demand than they used to be, but argues even a small boost is worthwhile. More » China moves to reassure Australia over its development bank plan Darrell Lea workers denied $400,000 in redundancy payments Newcrest regains some lustre with a 400pc profit rise; Sims surges Ukraine ceasefire boosts local share market Rio Tinto reports 78 per cent profit increase Business Council attacks increased scrutiny of foreign investment in agriculture Foreign investment to transform Sydney office blocks into apartments Politics More Politics » Malcolm Fraser criticises PM over 'bully-boy' response to Forgotten Children report Former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Fraser launches a scathing attack on Tony Abbott over the treatment of the Human Rights Commission and its president Gillian Triggs. More » PM says decision to replace Ruddock not an act of retribution Annastacia Palaszczuk sworn in as Queensland Premier PM sacks Father of the House Philip Ruddock as chief whip Uber offers to share travel data in exchange for regulation Sport More Sport » Live: Cricket World Cup - Australia v England at the MCG By Jon Healy and Dean Bilton England removed three key wickets as Australia's top-order threw away a quick start in the World Cup opener at the MCG. More » New Zealand sets Sri Lanka 332 to win World Cup opener Live: Phoenix v City, Jets v Wanderers, Sydney FC v Victory Pocock keen to put knee chat behind him Gallen escapes NRL charge over high tackle Day shoots 62 in California, Jones leads Science and Technology More Science and Technology » European space plane splashes down on schedule Europe's prototype space plane splashes down in the Pacific on schedule after a 100-minute flight to test key re-entry technologies, the European Space Agency says. More » Prominent climate change scientist Michael Raupach dies Research council calls for further study of 'wind turbine sickness' Viewers warned new Samsung TVs 'listen in' on users Year-long wait for faster internet speeds in parts of rural, remote Australia Environment More Environment » Crown of thorns starfish thrive in warmer sea: study By Allyson Horn One of the biggest natural threats to the Great Barrier Reef will find it easier to survive if sea temperatures rise, researchers say. More » Penalties for hunting threatened species tripled Prominent climate change scientist Michael Raupach dies Research council calls for further study of 'wind turbine sickness' Sharks flee Neptune Islands following killer whale attack: tourism operators About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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