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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 18 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott references tsunami relief in plea for Bali Nine clemency The Prime Minister is urging Indonesia to remember the contribution Australia made to the tsunami relief effort and to spare the lives of two Australian drug smugglers facing the firing squad. More » GST increase to 15 per cent 'would leave households $750 better off annually' Queensland on cyclone watch; wild weather heads for Brisbane SA schools, childcare centres hit by berry hepatitis A scare 'Hog-tying' 7yo patient inappropriate, Gold Coast doctor admits Data retention plan could cost $400m a year: Abbott 'Sketchy' note triggered social worker's memory of Chloe Valentine's plight Cyclone Lam strengthens to category three, buffets NT islands Terry Mills breaks silence over sacking by CLP for Twitter mishap Minister won't guarantee bulk billing savings will go into research fund More Analysis » Have we forgotten what Turnbull was like? Modern day Malcolm Turnbull is viewed in many quarters as a potentially formidable political leader, able to win support in the centre, beloved by inner-city types and able to steal votes off the Greens and Labor. But polling history shows that when he held the leadership, Turnbull struggled to win either the support of the public or his party room, and polled worse than Tony Abbott does now in a number of key areas. It remains to be seen whether Turnbull will get another go and put our collective rose-coloured glasses to the test. More » What do you do when monetary policy falls flat? Like it or not, Supanova, popular culture is political In defence of Sarah Ferguson and open scrutiny Indonesian state power masks political weakness You can't blame foreigners for high house prices Anything But, with Barnaby Joyce Cricket World Cup: what we've learnt so far Ruddock pays price of Abbott's fighting style We can't afford to further politicise national security Just In More Just In » MP calls for Greyhound Racing NSW to be stripped of some powers The head of an inquiry into the greyhound racing industry in NSW two years ago calls for the state's governing body to be stripped of some of its powers. More » Tigers turn to great outdoors seeking answers after heavy defeat Metal found in bread from Coles store in Canberra 'Sketchy' note triggered social worker's memory of Chloe Valentine's plight WA wave energy project turned on to power naval base Rare WWI gun unveiled at War Memorial ahead of Anzac anniversary Students 'being deceived' about cost and outcomes from training programs Former UN diplomat says Australia should take little credit in Bali Nine delay Sydney grandmother dies after suspected hit-and-run All Black Thomson calls for Reds to adopt renewed attitude World More World » Greece considers asking for loan agreement extension Greece considers requesting an extension to its current loan agreement with its European creditors, but without the onerous duties that come with a full-blown bailout. More » China prepares for Year of the Goat Danish intelligence knew gunman 'at risk of radicalisation' Pro-Russian rebels launch tank, artillery assault on key Ukrainian town Prosecutor asks for Strauss-Kahn acquittal in sex trial At least 16 dead, 78 injured in Haiti carnival float accident Business More Business » Toll board backs $6.5b takeover by Japan Post By business reporter Stephen Letts The board of Australia's dominant logistics company, Toll Holdings, unanimously recommends its shareholders accept a $6.5 billion takeover offer from Japan Post. More » Little stands to win big from Japan Post's Toll takeover Seven West Media posts massive loss; Primary and IAG shares down Woodside Petroleum set to cut around 300 jobs as profit rises 38pc Arrium records $1.5b loss on iron ore writedown About 20 major trucking companies fold in Queensland Politics More Politics » Data retention plan could cost $400m a year: Abbott By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Prime Minister Tony Abbott reveals the cost of the Government's data retention plan could be almost $400 million a year, and warns if it is not passed it would be a form of "unilateral disarmament" in the fight against crime. More » Plans to shut Aboriginal communities driving people out Minister won't guarantee bulk billing savings will go into research fund Abbott under pressure to legislate aluminium RET exemption Bowen confident credibility intact following tax question Sport More Sport » Allenby hits out over media reports Robert Allenby says incorrect reporting of his Hawaii ordeal has damaged his reputation. More » Wests Tigers to be tested for hepatitis A All Black Thomson calls for Reds to adopt renewed attitude Korda excited to return to Melbourne for Australian Open Afghan adventure continues with World Cup debut Clarke's return has team's 'full support': Johnson Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Molecule breakthrough could improve Alzheimer's, arthritis treatment By Stephanie Smail A Queensland discovery could be the key to improved treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, arthritis and multiple sclerosis. More » Discovery 'more exciting' than Higgs boson looms Climate change booklet aims to dispel confusion, misinformation European space plane splashes down on schedule Prominent climate change scientist Michael Raupach dies 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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