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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 16 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM flags security changes to stop Australia being played 'for mugs' By political reporter Louise Yaxley Prime Minister Tony Abbott hints at a national security crackdown in the wake of the deadly Sydney siege, saying people who might be a threat to Australia have been getting the benefit of the doubt for too long. More » Live baiting revelations to be 'extremely damaging' for greyhound industry South-east Queensland shakes after earthquakes hit town of Eidsvold Australian diplomats prepare for meeting with Indonesian officials over executions Copenhagen gunman Omar El-Hussein may have been inspired by Paris attacks: police Mal Leyland reveals financial rift tore popular brothers apart Coal miner killed by exploding tyre in central Queensland Distributor of frozen berries linked to hepatitis A cases defends response Dhoni hails India's complete game to overcome Pakistan Rebels disavow ceasefire at encircled Ukrainian town 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 » 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 Abbott v Hockey: when budget strategies collide Was 2014 the hottest year after all? Fifty Shades doesn't break any kink barriers High Court refugee ruling the lucky exception Just In More Just In » Shaken Queenslanders report earthquakes on social media Social media users across southern Queensland report shaking houses and barking dogs after two earthquakes strike near the small town of Eidsvold. More » Severe storms 'rip tops off trees' in central Victoria Bradford FA Cup dream continues, Arsenal and Villa win Hundreds of tombs defaced in French Jewish cemetery: minister German parade cancelled over 'Islamist terror threat' Mal Leyland reveals financial rift tore popular brothers apart Coal miner killed by exploding tyre in central Queensland ACT commissions study into links between Mr Fluffy, mesothelioma $2 million house fire at Essendon 'suspicious' India's Dhoni hails 'complete game', Pakistan's Misbah seeks to forget World More World » Hundreds of tombs defaced in French Jewish cemetery: minister Hundreds of tombs are vandalised at a Jewish cemetery in eastern France, the country's interior minister says. More » German parade cancelled over 'Islamist terror threat' HSBC apologises over tax claims in newspaper ads Singapore PM to undergo surgery for prostate cancer Copenhagen gunman Omar El-Hussein may have been inspired by Paris attacks: police Rebels disavow ceasefire at encircled Ukrainian town Business More Business » RBA's Stevens says rate cuts now less effective but still worthwhile By business reporter Michael Janda Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens admits rate cuts may be less effective at raising consumer demand than they used to be, but argues even a small boost is worthwhile. More » China moves to reassure Australia over its development bank plan Darrell Lea workers denied $400,000 in redundancy payments Newcrest regains some lustre with a 400pc profit rise; Sims surges Ukraine ceasefire boosts local share market Rio Tinto reports 78 per cent profit increase Business Council attacks increased scrutiny of foreign investment in agriculture Foreign investment to transform Sydney office blocks into apartments Politics More Politics » Singapore PM to undergo surgery for prostate cancer Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery on Monday, but is expected to recover fully after a week's medical leave, his office says. More » Australian diplomats prepare for meeting with Indonesian officials over executions PM flags security changes to stop Australia being played 'for mugs' Ruddock unaware Abbott had concerns about his performance Up to 60,000 visitors flock to Adelaide for India-Pakistan cricket World Cup clash Sport More Sport » India's Dhoni hails 'complete game', Pakistan's Misbah seeks to forget MS Dhoni says India's 76-run win over Pakistan should set a benchmark for his team's Cricket World Cup campaign. More » Bradford FA Cup dream continues, Arsenal and Villa win Proteas hold off spirited Zimbabwe in Hamilton Perth Glory back on top with Adelaide United draw Force shock Waratahs in Sydney India beats Pakistan at packed-out Adelaide Oval Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Climate change booklet aims to dispel confusion, misinformation By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer Australia's top scientific minds release a new publication to dispel confusion and misinformation about climate change and warn of dire consequences if no action is taken now. More » European space plane splashes down on schedule Prominent climate change scientist Michael Raupach dies Research council calls for further study of 'wind turbine sickness' Viewers warned new Samsung TVs 'listen in' on users Environment More Environment » Climate change booklet aims to dispel confusion, misinformation By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer Australia's top scientific minds release a new publication to dispel confusion and misinformation about climate change and warn of dire consequences if no action is taken now. More » Protesters chain themselves to equipment at Maules Creek mine Crown of thorns starfish thrive in warmer sea: study Penalties for hunting threatened species tripled Prominent climate change scientist Michael Raupach dies About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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