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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 21 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Flood warnings issued as Marcia moves out to sea Emergency crews clean up debris and damage left in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Marcia, as flood warnings are issued for rivers in southern Queensland. More » Abbott rejects 'fanciful' report he suggested sending ground troops to Iraq Residents struggling to cope in aftermath of Cyclone Lam Perth student joins Islamic State fighters Ban lifted on Victorian greyhounds linked to live baiting scandal Improved forecast increases chance of some play at Gabba: organisers Indonesia recalls ambassador to Brazil amid executions dispute 'Stop the boats success' leads to closure of NT immigration detention centre Xenophon calls for clarity on submarine build plan Mayweather v Pacquiao mega fight to go ahead More Analysis » We're world leaders in political posturing It's easy to dismiss the dismal political posturing that goes on in Canberra as part of a global trend, but in fact Australia is a world leader. In Sweden, the major parties have recently signed a "stability pact" on the budget, while in the UK the three political leaders signed a pledge to tackle climate change. Whatever is around the corner in these unpredictable and gladiatorial political times, an outbreak of consensus in Australia won't be a part of it. More » Childcare report: a vision of how things could be Jeb Bush his 'own man'? Maybe not on foreign policy The lessons to learn from the David Hicks case We're on the path to becoming 'zoo Australia' If NZ can fix its budget with reform, so can we There is a bond bubble, but it might not burst What about the victims of the heroin trade? Iranian nuclear deal offers stability, but with a catch How will history judge us for our detention policies? Just In More Just In » Crowds urged to arrive late to White Night festival White Night festival organisers urge people to consider going to the festival after midnight to avoid the huge crowds expected in Melbourne. More » Light plane reportedly crashes on NSW beach 'Three teenage boys in trouble' in floodwaters near Beerwah 'Stop the boats success' leads to closure of NT immigration detention centre National penny farthing championships attract thrill-seekers Original Sapphires search for records of musical past Indonesia recalls ambassador to Brazil amid executions dispute Ban lifted on Victorian greyhounds linked to live baiting scandal Burial and ceremony held for Copenhagen gunman Abbott sweats it out with navy personnel in Darwin World More World » Burial and ceremony held for Copenhagen gunman Hundreds of people have attended the Islamic burial of the gunman who killed two people in twin shootings in Copenhagen. More » British police fear schoolgirls trying to join IS in Syria Fire breaks out in Dubai's Torch tower Chelsea boss Mourinho 'ashamed' over Paris racial incident Liberia lifts Ebola curfew and re-opens borders Eurogroup agrees four-month extension to Greek bailout Business More Business » Bad financial advice costs NAB millions in compensation By Sarah Sedghi The National Australia Bank confirms it has paid as much as $15 million in compensation to more than 700 customers who received bad financial advice. More » Eurogroup agrees four-month extension to Greek bailout David Thodey the antidote Telstra needed for the Sol Trujillo years Medibank boosts profit by taking a scalpel to costs Santos posts $935m loss on massive writedowns; flags job cuts Banks, resource stocks drag market lower Politics More Politics » Still hope for clemency for Bali Nine pair, says Jakarta Post editor The senior editor of The Jakarta Post newspaper says there is still hope that Indonesia's president might spare Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran from the firing squad. More » Abbott rejects 'fanciful' report he suggested sending ground troops to Iraq Xenophon calls for clarity on submarine build plan Prince Charles and Camilla to visit White House Bishop clears air with Indonesia over PM's tsunami aid comments Sport More Sport » Bravo hurt as West Indies make 6 for 310 against Pakistan West Indies set Pakistan a target of 311 to win their Cricket World Cup clash in Christchurch, as Darren Bravo retired hurt. More » Ban lifted on Victorian greyhounds linked to live baiting scandal Chance of play in Australia-Bangladesh clash at Gabba, say organisers Mayweather v Pacquiao mega fight to go ahead Reds v Force game to go ahead despite rain Falloon, Dowling stood down by Titans over drug allegations Science and Technology More Science and Technology » WHO gives green light to 15-minute Ebola test The World Health Organisation has approved a rapid test for Ebola, in a potential breakthrough for ending an epidemic that has killed almost 10,000 people in West Africa. More » Fireball meteor spotted over US: NASA Molecule breakthrough could improve Alzheimer's, arthritis treatment Discovery 'more exciting' than Higgs boson looms Climate change booklet aims to dispel confusion, misinformation Environment More Environment » Turtle eggs relocated ahead of Tropical Cyclone Marcia As Tropical Cyclone Marcia heads towards the largest nesting colony of loggerhead turtles in the South Pacific Ocean, a group of volunteers are relocating eggs on Mon Repos beach to safety. More » Top scientists sound warning over huge Santos LNG expansion Inside Fukushima: Plant forever crippled as Japan prepares nuclear restart US pays $2m to Philippines for reef damage Push for surfing reserve off south Stradbroke Island About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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