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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 23 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM outlines moves to revoke foreign fighters' citizenship By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Tony Abbott says the Federal Government will push for tougher citizenship and immigration laws, and "clamp down" on groups inciting religious or racial hatred, in response to a review of counter-terrorism strategy. More » 'Fake jobs' rorts worth millions rampant in welfare-to-work scheme Live: Birdman wins best picture, director at Oscars after A-listers dazzle red carpet Teen admits unlawfully killing month-old son in WA hospital Army sent in to help with Cyclone Marcia clean-up, authorities work to restore power Rolf Harris stripped of AO by Governor-General Boys' backyard cubby house sparks bureaucratic Adelaide council process Abuse by Knox Grammar paedophile teacher led to student's death: father Tornado reported in Victoria's north as heavy storms lash state Kia promises refunds to customers over-charged for 'capped price' servicing More Analysis » How cynical is this national security reset? The Prime Minister has broadly outlined his plans for tougher citizenship and immigration laws, along with a clamping down on groups which incite religious or racial hatred. But a national security strategy that places too much emphasis on the 'stick' and not enough on the 'carrot' may well exacerbate the problem. With so much at stake, the Government must explain in a considered manner, with time for reflection and debate, exactly what it plans to do. More » So much for a more 'consultative' PM This isn't the childcare overhaul that we need Debt has robbed Glenn Stevens of his mojo Jeb Bush his 'own man'? Maybe not on foreign policy The lessons to learn from the David Hicks case Childcare report: a vision of how things could be We're world leaders in political posturing We're on the path to becoming 'zoo Australia' If NZ can fix its budget with reform, so can we Just In More Just In » Families SA social worker denies lying in court to protect herself By court reporter Loukas Founten A social worker recalled to give evidence at the inquest into the death of Adelaide girl Chloe Valentine denies lying in court to protect herself. More » No active cases of tuberculosis at Surry Hills childcare centre, NSW Health says Nuclear royal commission draft terms of reference revealed Destructive myrtle rust plant disease spreads in Tasmania Wall of water wipes out farmstay business near Biloela Patricia Arquette, JK Simmons win best supporting Oscars Insects bugging Rockhampton residents following TC Marcia Katherine Abdallah found not guilty of stabbing murder Vocation shares slump after returning to trade Top bureaucrat claims she was 'denied natural justice' during CCTV investigation World More World » Patricia Arquette, JK Simmons win best supporting Oscars Patricia Arquette wins the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in coming-of-age drama Boyhood, and JK Simmons takes out the best supporting actor prize for his role as a bullying jazz teacher in Whiplash. More » Live: Birdman wins best picture, director at Oscars after A-listers dazzle red carpet Hollywood set for Oscars suspense with Birdman and Boyhood battling for best picture Children among dozens dead as ferry sinks in Bangladesh's Padma river Child suicide bomber kills seven in Nigeria attack Blast kills two at march in east Ukraine city of Kharkiv Business More Business » 'Fake jobs' rorts worth millions rampant in welfare-to-work scheme By Linton Besser, Ali Russell and Mario Christodoulou A Four Corners investigation reveals the Federal Government has clawed back more than $41 million worth of false claims by private employment agencies in just the past three years. More » Vocation shares slump after returning to trade Kia promises refunds to customers over-charged for 'capped price' servicing BlueScope shares sold-off, despite return to dividend payments Profit wrap: Property companies cash in, resources firms struggle Australia Post forecasts loss as profit drops 56pc Politics More Politics » Top bureaucrat claims she was 'denied natural justice' during CCTV investigation By political reporter James Glenday Secretary of Parliamentary Services Carol Mills claims she was "denied natural justice" during an investigation into a security camera controversy. More » PM outlines moves to revoke foreign fighters' citizenship 'Fake jobs' rorts worth millions rampant in welfare-to-work scheme Blast kills two at march in east Ukraine city of Kharkiv Report PM suggested sending ground troops to Iraq 'piffle': Secretary of Defence Sport More Sport » England limps to 8 for 303 against Scotland after Ali ton England has stalled after a fine start to reach 8 for 303 in its World Cup clash with Scotland in Christchurch. More » Smith says society has drug problem not NRL Reds confirm Hunt will miss Highlanders match Rabbitohs thrash Saints to win World Club Challenge Australia's Anna Meares claims record 11th world track cycling title India thrashes Proteas to make World Cup statement of intent Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Astronauts complete spacewalk after mission delayed Two US astronauts complete a spacewalk to lay cable outside the International Space Station, after the mission was delayed due to an investigation into the safety of their spacesuits. More » WHO gives green light to 15-minute Ebola test Fireball meteor spotted over US: NASA Molecule breakthrough could improve Alzheimer's, arthritis treatment Discovery 'more exciting' than Higgs boson looms 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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