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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 09 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: PM survives 'near death' spill bid Tony Abbott hangs on to the leadership of the Liberal Party and faces a stormy Question Time after a bid to bring on a spill motion failed by 61 votes to 39 in the party room. More » Tony Abbott declares 'good Government starts today' after spill bid fails Man killed in shark attack in northern NSW Palaszczuk to seek Governor's permission to form government by Wednesday Ex-ADF sergeant jailed for two weeks for indecent assaults Tiger shark study 'could make ocean safer for swimmers' Secret recording of branch meeting reveals division within CLP Sydney siege survivors and families attend Parliament for condolence motion Grammy Awards: Iggy Azalea, Sia fail in bid for top song One dead and another critically ill after Sydney dance party More Analysis » The Liberal rebellion is far from over Before surviving the leadership spill Tony Abbott made a few concessions to shore up his position. But at no point did the PM vow to abandon two of his biggest problems - the dysfunctional operation of his office, and his Government's dogged pursuit of a reform agenda that singularly lacks in empathy. With blood now in the water, an off-the-radar battle is taking place between the right-wing conservatives and the moderates, which could decide the leadership of the party. More » Abbott's ironic reversal of political fortune Abbott fights on, but must change his ways As our economy suffers, cue the clowns PM in leadership battle, but how goes the war? Spills, thrills and Abbott's whole vision thing End the rent-a-PM era and fix the system Motion to spill: it's survival time for Tony Abbott More time would suit new Malcolm Turnbull The public still wants an end to the chaos Just In More Just In » Business groups and unions both call for Government to change direction By business reporter Sue Lannin Business groups and unions are calling on the Federal Government to change direction and soon. More » Liberal leadership spill: as it happened Plan to house extra prisoners in Adelaide infirmary put to bed Couch with a view to reflect on life in Geelong orphanages Reds to decide between Hunt and O'Connor to play 10 against Brumbies WA man jailed for fatally stabbing partner's son Dragons relieved Dugan injury only minor Tony Abbott declares 'good Government starts today' after spill bid fails Navy divers recover anchor that fell off HMAS Sydney Moore set to return for Brumbies against Reds World More World » Date set for trial of AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd will stand trial in April on charges of threatening to kill and drug possession, New Zealand court officials say. More » Russia and Ukraine agree to peace talks with Germany and France American drama Boyhood wins BAFTA for best film Bodies of four newborns found in freezers in South Africa 22 fans killed in Egyptian football riot French police detain six people in 'anti-terror' raid Business More Business » ANZ job ads series posts eighth straight gain By business reporter Michael Janda Job advertisements have risen for an eighth straight month, in a sign the labour market is stabilising nationally and improving in some areas. More » Business groups and unions both call for Government to change direction Greek PM unveils austerity rollback, rejects bailout Business groups embrace SA nuclear industry debate ASX 200 share index set to end record run of gains Ansell lifts profit by a third, boosts dividend Politics More Politics » Liberal leadership spill: as it happened Tony Abbott has held on to the Liberal Party leadership after a spill motion was defeated 39 to 61. See how the leadership crisis unfolded. More » Tony Abbott declares 'good Government starts today' after spill bid fails Abbott survives but some supporters fear leadership doomed Open tender process 'falls short of promise to build submarines locally' Secret recording of branch meeting reveals division within CLP Sport More Sport » Day wins at Torrey Pines to become highest-ranked Australian Day came out on top of a four-way play-off to take the title in Torrey Pines. More » Cricket World Cup: Competition for spots fuelled big win says Cummins Reds to decide between Hunt and O'Connor to play 10 against Brumbies Ivory Coast wins African Nations Cup in penalty shoot-out Australia knocked out of Fed Cup by Germany Dennis breaks one hour world record Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Year-long wait for faster internet speeds in parts of rural, remote Australia By Wendy Glamocak Testing of the NBN's 10 new satellite stations means people in parts of remote and rural Australia will wait another year before they can get faster internet speeds. More » Researchers 'print' new skull bones for head trauma victims Calls for Australia to overturn donor DNA ban Fears of 'designer babies' as Britain votes to allow 'three-parent' IVF Scientist shuns top fellowship in frustration over funding cuts Environment More Environment » Nuclear issues to be examined by SA royal commission A royal commission will look at the future role South Australia should play in the nuclear industry, Premier Jay Weatherill says. More » Record heat 'virtually impossible' without climate change, report says More rare quolls for SA after successful start to reintroduction Crocodile thrown from car in wildlife smuggling bust: WA police Emergency declared after Galapagos ship grounding About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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