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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 19 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » David Hicks wins appeal against terrorism conviction By political reporter James Bennett, wires Australian David Hicks, a former prisoner at the US Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, wins a legal challenge to his terrorism conviction before a military court in Cuba. More » Tropical Cyclone Marcia tracking towards Queensland coast Greyhound Racing NSW board dismissed amid live baiting scandal Cyclone Lam changes course, heads toward mainland NT Vigil hears emotional statements from 'truly blessed' Bali Nine pair 13yo blind boy successfully campaigns for tactile banknotes Ukraine troops pull out of besieged town Nigerian military kill more than 300 Boko Haram militants Cattle station workers say Defence Force responsible for bushfire New drug 'shields monkeys from AIDS infection' 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 » What do you do when monetary policy falls flat? Like it or not, Supanova, popular culture is political 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 Just In More Just In » Pensioners 'not getting value for money' as nursing home costs rise By political correspondent Louise Yaxley The impact of recent changes to nursing home funding is becoming clear as the Federal Government prepares to reveal its latest inter-generational report on the cost of the ageing population. More » Women smash team pursuit national record Up to 74 Victorians a day diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Homicide squad investigating Briar Hill death Puppy, kitten 'farms' may soon be outlawed in ACT Nigerian military kill more than 300 Boko Haram militants Slater ready for Storm return Greyhound Racing NSW board dismissed amid live baiting scandal Australian pursuiters crash out of contention Cyclone Lam changes course, heads toward mainland NT World More World » Nigerian military kill more than 300 Boko Haram militants Nigeria's military says it has killed more than 300 Boko Haram militants in a counter-offensive, but at least 36 civilians were killed in an airstrike by an unidentified plane. More » Denmark buries Jewish shooting victim as security questions mount Tens of thousands flee Myanmar conflict as aid curbed Hong Kong leader tells residents to 'be inspired' by sheep New drug 'shields monkeys from AIDS infection' Swiss prosecutor raids HSBC offices in money laundering probe Business More Business » Toll board backs $6.5b takeover by Japan Post By business reporter Stephen Letts The board of Australia's dominant logistics company, Toll Holdings, unanimously recommends its shareholders accept a $6.5 billion takeover offer from Japan Post. More » Little stands to win big from Japan Post's Toll takeover Seven West Media posts massive loss; Primary and IAG shares down Economists call for overhaul of retirement system Resource and energy stocks lead market to near five-year high Woodside Petroleum set to cut around 300 jobs as profit rises 38pc Arrium records $1.5b loss on iron ore writedown Politics More Politics » Pensioners 'not getting value for money' as nursing home costs rise By political correspondent Louise Yaxley The impact of recent changes to nursing home funding is becoming clear as the Federal Government prepares to reveal its latest inter-generational report on the cost of the ageing population. More » Hong Kong leader tells residents to 'be inspired' by sheep Draft laws could have sped up action on live baiting cruelty, Liberal senator says Ukraine troops pull out of besieged town Widodo cancels appointment of corruption suspect as police chief Sport More Sport » Greyhound Racing NSW board dismissed amid live baiting scandal The entire board of Greyhound Racing NSW is dismissed following revelations of widespread live baiting within the industry, the New South Wales Government says. More » Bangladesh strolls to 105-run win over Afghanistan Australian pursuiters crash out of contention Clarke to return for Australia against Bangladesh Slater ready for Storm return All Black Thomson calls for Reds to adopt renewed attitude 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 » Inside Fukushima: Plant forever crippled as Japan prepares nuclear restart Exclusive by North Asia correspondent Matthew Carney As Japan prepares to restart its nuclear industry, the ABC is given an exclusive tour of the crippled power plant at Fukushima. More » US pays $2m to Philippines for reef damage Push for surfing reserve off south Stradbroke Island Chinese coal ship sails through Great Barrier Reef without pilot; captain arrested Climate change booklet aims to dispel confusion, misinformation About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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