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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 16 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Diplomats to get details of Bali Nine executions amid reports judges asked for bribes By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts Australian diplomats prepare for a briefing on the executions of Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, as the Bali Nine pair's former lawyer reportedly accuses the judges who sentenced them to death of asking for bribes. More » PM flags security changes to stop Australia being played 'for mugs' Poor hygiene in China thought to be cause of hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries Officers need to be trained for lone-wolf style attacks: NSW Police union Filmmaker killed in Copenhagen attacks made Australian documentary Pratt mistress denied multi-million-dollar claim on late billionaire's estate Chinese coal ship sails through Great Barrier Reef without pilot; captain arrested Queenslanders 'lucky' Eidsvold earthquake did not hit city Cancer cases in Queensland triple in past 30 years Live baiting revelations to be 'extremely damaging' for greyhound industry More Analysis » Here's a real plan to stop intergenerational theft For a Government so concerned about future generations, why did it pursue an economic agenda that attacked our youth while the wealthy baby boomers were largely spared? If Tony Abbott is serious about intergenerational theft, here's a neat little solution. Axe the superannuation sweeteners and tighten negative gearing and capital gains tax exemptions, so that future generations of Australians aren't forever locked out of the housing market. More » We can't afford to further politicise national security A republic of the mind: my visit to Iranian Kurdistan Attacks on Commission unbefitting our government Turnbull: too left to be right for the Liberals? 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 Just In More Just In » Brumbies-Chiefs the new trans-Tasman Super Rugby rivalry Test prop Scott Sio says his Super Rugby side has found a new Trans-Tasman grudge rival - the Chiefs. More » Local firms urged to compete for $10bn Army vehicle tender Minister unable to say when Governor's Orders on councils will be revoked Convicted murderer charged with assault in women's prison Reds assessing options at 10 with O'Connor available New campaign to combat rising childhood obesity The Giants' visit to Perth brings economic benefits NSW quad bike inquest investigates eight fatal accidents Waratahs players must take blame for "embarrassing" loss: Beale Borbil attacked stepmother in 'frenzied and brutal' attack World More World » French actor Louis Jourdan dies aged 93 French actor Louis Jourdan, famous for his roles in the Oscar-winning film Gigi and the Bond movie Octopussy, has died at the age of 93. More » IS video purports to show beheading of 21 Egyptians Japan 'needs immigration revolution' to boost dwindling workforce Discovery 'more exciting' than Higgs boson looms Hundreds of tombs defaced in French Jewish cemetery: minister German parade cancelled over 'Islamist terror threat' Business More Business » Reporting season half-time wrap By business reporter Stephen Letts Reporting season has hit its midway point, with analysts saying it has been a case of so far, so good for Australian companies. More » ANZ's Australian CEO quits banking Australian share market flat despite US gains Bad debt fix boosts Bendigo Bank profit of $228m Rail freight firm Aurizon doubles profits HSBC takes out full-page newspaper adverts to apologise over Swiss tax claims Politics More Politics » Pension increase to make up for interest rate hit to investment income By political reporter James Bennett The Federal Government will increase pension payments by $200 million a year, by changing the amount retirees can earn from investments before their pensions fall. More » IS video purports to show beheading of 21 Egyptians Diplomats to get details of Bali Nine executions amid reports judges asked for bribes Singapore PM to undergo surgery for prostate cancer Australian diplomats prepare for meeting with Indonesian officials over executions Sport More Sport » West Indies bounce back to post 304 against Ireland The West Indies recovered from a poor start to post 7 for 304 from its 50 overs against Ireland in Nelson. More » Australia's Faulkner ruled out of Bangladesh match Christian Petracca out for season with torn ACL Graham puts no stock in Larkham's criticism of Reds Cricket World Cup's opening weekend delivers on promise Live baiting revelations to be 'extremely damaging' to greyhound racing Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Discovery 'more exciting' than Higgs boson looms The world's largest atom-smasher could help physicists understand mysterious dark matter in the universe, and later this year it may offer a discovery even more fascinating than the Higgs boson, researchers say. More » Climate change booklet aims to dispel confusion, misinformation European space plane splashes down on schedule Prominent climate change scientist Michael Raupach dies Research council calls for further study of 'wind turbine sickness' Environment More Environment » Chinese coal ship sails through Great Barrier Reef without pilot; captain arrested By the National Reporting Team's Mark Willacy The Australian Federal Police arrest the captain of a Chinese coal ship for sailing through part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park without a pilot. More » Climate change booklet aims to dispel confusion, misinformation Protesters chain themselves to equipment at Maules Creek mine Crown of thorns starfish thrive in warmer sea: study Penalties for hunting threatened species tripled About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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