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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 18 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Bali Nine executions 'almost certainly' won't occur this month By Helen Brown, Indonesia correspondent George Roberts and staff The execution of Bali Nine pair Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran appears unlikely to occur this month, as Indonesia's foreign minister defends the country's decision by saying it is ultimately a law enforcement issue. More » Minister won't guarantee bulk billing savings will go into research fund Leading greyhound figure linked to live baiting controversy At least 16 dead, 78 injured in Haiti carnival float accident Abbott under pressure to legislate aluminium RET exemption Xenophon calls for urgent review of imported food safety regime Chris Bowen unable to identify tax-free threshold in TV interview Police identify dismembered body found in Melbourne river Peace 'being destroyed' as rebels assault Debaltseve Manus Island detainees mark one year since Reza Barati's death 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 » 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 A republic of the mind: my visit to Iranian Kurdistan Attacks on Commission unbefitting our government Just In More Just In » Stosur, Dellacqua lose tight matches in Dubai Samantha Stosur and Casey Dellacqua have both given up one-set leads to lose at the Dubai Open. More » Senior Indigenous worker 'unfairly' dismissed by SA Education Department Freedom Riders reflect 50 years on Police investigate sexual abuse allegations at school, Navy base Disgraced baseballer 'A-Rod' apologises for doping, other mistakes Peace 'being destroyed' as rebels assault Debaltseve Physical attacks, threats against Vic paramedics up 69 per cent, figures show England looking to stop NRL player drain Minister won't guarantee bulk billing savings will go into research fund GST increase would leave nation better off: CPA World More World » Peace 'being destroyed' as rebels assault Debaltseve Ukraine accuses rebels and Russia of destroying a fragile, three-day-old ceasefire after insurgents armed with automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades stormed a flashpoint town and engaged thousands of troops there in intense combat. More » Prosecutor asks for Strauss-Kahn acquittal in sex trial At least 16 dead, 78 injured in Haiti carnival float accident Egypt president seeks UN resolution for international military intervention in Libya Blasts kill six in Pakistan, at least 20 in Afghanistan Rape and murder of young Turkish woman sparks mass protest Business More Business » GST increase would leave nation better off: CPA By business reporter Michael Janda Leading accountancy group CPA Australia publishes new research estimating that Australia would be $27.5 billion a year better off with a 15 per cent GST on everything. More » Corporate profit results split between the good, the bad and the ugly Fortescue profit slumps 81pc despite surge in shipments Local share market ends day in the red ANZ shares slump as bank reports stagnant profits in first quarter update Reserve Bank cut rates in February because of chance to explain Politics More Politics » Minister won't guarantee bulk billing savings will go into research fund By political reporter Eliza Borrello Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley says she will not guarantee savings from the Government's new bulk billing plan will go towards the medical research future fund. More » Abbott under pressure to legislate aluminium RET exemption Chris Bowen unable to identify tax-free threshold in TV interview Resentment lingers over AFP's role in Bali Nine arrests Citizenship expert questions PM's claim potential terrorists given 'benefit of the doubt' Sport More Sport » Clarke's return has team's 'full support': Johnson Mitchell Johnson says Michael Clarke will be welcomed back into Australian team for its World Cup clash with Bangladesh. More » Disgraced baseballer 'A-Rod' apologises for doping, other mistakes Black Caps batsmen unconvincing in victory over Scotland Stosur, Dellacqua lose tight matches in Dubai Mariners lose Champions League qualifier to Guangzhou 3-1 Former top official identified in greyhound live baiting footage 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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