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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 02 Mar, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Police scour bushland for William Tyrell's body after tip-off Police operating on a tip-off are searching for the body of missing boy William Tyrell in dense bushland 20 kilometres from where he was last seen on the New South Wales mid-north coast. More » Brandis censured by Senate after criticism of Gillian Triggs Video shows skydiver suffering seizure in mid-air Andrew Chan's brother pleads for mercy on Indonesian television Former Knox staffer says then headmaster lied about 'balaclava man' arrest CCTV footage reportedly shows moment Nemtsov killer struck Poll boost shows voters want Abbott as PM: Robb Cyclist's car-dooring death easily avoidable, safety campaigner says House prices rise as Sydney surge continues Myer chief Bernie Brookes to step down More Analysis » Liberals should fear disunity, not Labor New polling today shows the Coalition has bounced back slightly against Labor, but Tony Abbott's leadership still remains under pressure. Meantime, those MPs resisting a change are arguing that such a move would reduce the Liberal Party to the same level of "chaos" experienced by Labor during the Rudd-Gillard years. But considering Labor's key attack dogs are still smeared with the stains of the Rudd-Gillard wars they are in no position to capitalise if the Liberals do ditch Abbott. More » Housing policy sells out the fair go A pre-budget spill is on the cards Data retention: we need this Opposition to oppose Is this the man with the cure for Republicans in 2016? Will Greece win Europe's economic war? Is media objectivity an outdated model? By the numbers: Indonesia's executions of foreigners The real benefit of stripping citizenship We need to know when this Iraq mission will end Just In More Just In » Drug-induced psychosis may have sparked stabbing of Melbourne homeless man: lawyer By court reporter Peta Carlyon Lawyers for a teenager who allegedly stabbed a homeless man to death in Melbourne a year ago say there is evidence he may have been in a drug-induced psychosis at the time. More » Tasmanian Liberal Party support stabilises: poll If the co-payment is scrapped, what next for health funding? Former Knox staffer says then headmaster lied about 'balaclava man' arrest Andrew Chan's brother pleads for mercy on Indonesian television Man with imitation gun sparks police search in Adelaide CBD Caboolture schools locked down as police search for 'armed' man Brandis censured by Senate after criticism of Gillian Triggs Bus attack woman has sentence increased by Court of Appeal William Tyrell: Timeline follows disappearance of 3yo in September 2014 World More World » Andrew Chan's brother pleads for mercy on Indonesian television Andrew Chan's brother makes an appeal on national television for president Joko Widodo to spare the drug smuggler's life, as officials say the two Australians facing execution will be moved this week ahead of their deaths. More » Millions of Syrians going without toothpaste, toilet paper: Red Cross Iraq launches offensive on IS stronghold north of Baghdad CCTV footage reportedly shows moment Nemtsov killer struck Northern Afghanistan hit by fresh avalanches IS frees 19 Assyrian Christians after ransom paid: activists Business More Business » Big banks accused of offering inducements to win super accounts By AM business editor Peter Ryan Australia's big banks are accused of offering special inducements to businesses to encourage them to switch the default superannuation fund used for the retirement nest eggs of their employees. More » House prices rise as Sydney surge continues Myer chief Bernie Brookes to step down Weakening economy blamed for manufacturing shrinkage Multinational company tax crackdown would not reduce investment: Labor Supermarket voluntary code of conduct comes into force tomorrow, but unclear whether all retailers will sign up Politics More Politics » If the co-payment is scrapped, what next for health funding? Analysis by medical reporter Sophie Scott While it is widely speculated the Federal Government's $5 GP co-payment will be scrapped, sources say the freeze on Medicare rebates is likely to stay in some form. More » Brandis censured by Senate after criticism of Gillian Triggs Multinational company tax crackdown would not reduce investment: Labor Blair spin doctor warns Abbott over 'tactical' approach US eager to avoid 'political football' over Netanyahu speech Sport More Sport » Rabbitohs fined $20,000; Sutton, Burgess not banned for Arizona arrests Rabbitohs have been fined $20,000 by the NRL over the incident in Arizona but the players will not be banned. More » 2015 NRL season preview Fifty-over game reinvigorated with World Cup unpredictability James Pattinson sidelined by hamstring strain Merrin joining Panthers on three-year deal from 2016 Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 20 runs at the Gabba Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Study of ancient emperor penguin colonies stokes climate change fears By Felicity Ogilvie and Tyson Shine The first study of ancient populations of the world's largest penguin, the emperor penguin, raises serious concerns about the future prospects of the species. More » 'Macho' culture to blame for violence, not alcohol: researcher Astronaut finds water pooling in helmet after spacewalk World's first 3D-printed jet engine created by Australian researchers Japan's robot bears offer solution to carer shortage Environment More Environment » Study of ancient emperor penguin colonies stokes climate change fears By Felicity Ogilvie and Tyson Shine The first study of ancient populations of the world's largest penguin, the emperor penguin, raises serious concerns about the future prospects of the species. More » ABC correspondent in Delhi says pollution is shaving months off life Quarry operator accused of illegally dumping chemicals, waste oils Rajendra Pachauri steps down as head of IPCC Solar on track to becoming cheapest energy source, think tank says About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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