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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 13 Mar, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Clive Palmer accuses deserter Glenn Lazarus of 'dummy spit' By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Palmer United Party founder Clive Palmer accuses Glenn Lazarus of "spitting the dummy" after the Queensland senator announces his resignation from the party. More » Jake Bilardi's alleged suicide bombing achieved nothing: Iraq military Mick Hawi sentenced to jail over fatal Sydney Airport brawl 'Mutiny' on Barrow Island over Cyclone Olwyn treatment: worker Missing Melbourne man's body found in remote SA, police believe Australian cyclist taken out by spectator during sprint finish TPG to buy iiNet in $1.4b takeover deal Eight-year sentence for fatally slashing teen's throat Evacuation alerts issued in Vanuatu as Cyclone Pam strengthens to category five Brisbane teenager found guilty of attempted murder over school stabbing More Analysis » The Age of Clive is nearing its end - thankfully And then there was one. In the Senate at least, after Glenn Lazarus announced he was leaving the Palmer United Party. While PUP promised voters an alternative to the major parties and a commonsense approach to policies, in truth it was nothing more than a hollow sales pitch of a white-shoed wannabe. For the good of the nation, let's hope the departure of Lazarus brings an ignominious close to the Age of Clive in Australian politics. More » My word, Abbott needs to get his rhetoric right Jake Bilardi: both perpetrator and victim SBS should have run this offensive ad What will it take for poor old Clarkson to get fired? Abbott's choice of words is not the issue here Here's what feminism looks like - 2015 style The church must confront domestic abuse The myth of Coalition economic management The novel approach to health policy Just In More Just In » Parts of Queensland police headquarters being evacuated over suspicious package The Queensland Police Service headquarters in Brisbane are being evacuated after a suspicious package was brought into the building. More » Missing Melbourne man's body found in remote SA, police believe Mahmudullah posts another ton as Bangladesh sets New Zealand 289 Brisbane teenager found guilty of attempted murder over school stabbing Police appeal for help to find missing Boronia girl Aerodyne Handley Mick Hawi sentenced to jail over fatal Sydney Airport brawl Eight-year sentence for fatally slashing teen's throat NT MLA Kezia Purick threatens to use vote to stop plan to urbanise Holtze Police suspect murder after Forrestfield body discovery Mercedes dominates first practice as Sauber chaos continues World More World » Skier hit by out-of-control plane in French Alps A Polish skier is seriously injured after being hit by a light aircraft careering down the slopes of a resort in the French Alps. More » Evacuation alerts issued in Vanuatu as Cyclone Pam strengthens to category five Tributes to Terry Pratchett on social media Secret Service agents 'reassigned' after suspected drunken car crash at White House Jake Bilardi's alleged suicide bombing achieved nothing: Iraq military Author Terry Pratchett dies aged 66 Business More Business » TPG to buy iiNet in $1.4b takeover deal By business reporter Michael Janda Internet service provider TPG is planning to buy its rival iiNet for $1.4 billion, with iiNet's board unanimously recommending the deal. More » Massive rise in commercial finance drives lending higher Industry funds invest in US due to lack of Australian infrastructure Gas boom running out of steam but consumer price shock intact First indication of compensation East West Link consortium may seek Weaker greenback boosts Wall Street, Aussie dollar Politics More Politics » Pyne vows to 'redouble' efforts to win Lazarus's support By political reporter Jane Norman The Federal Education Minister vows to "redouble" his efforts to win the support of newly-independent senator Glenn Lazarus for the Government's proposed overhaul of higher education. More » Clive Palmer accuses deserter Glenn Lazarus of 'dummy spit' Secret Service agents 'reassigned' after suspected drunken car crash at White House South Australia 'has itself to blame' for losing Grand Prix 20 years ago Glenn Lazarus quits Palmer United Party after wife sacked Sport More Sport » Mercedes dominates first practice as Sauber chaos continues Mercedes looks set to continue its F1 dominance as it sets the fastest times in first practice. More » Mahmudullah posts another ton as Bangladesh sets New Zealand 289 Porte wins Paris-Nice fourth stage to move into second overall Cummins returns as Clarke hints at Australian changes Adelaide United edges Mariners 2-1 Sevilla, Everton and Napoli on top in Europa League as Inter struggles Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Swallowing tiny computer could reveal reasons for upset stomachs By Samantha Donovan Working out what is upsetting your stomach could soon be as simple as swallowing a capsule and checking your mobile phone. More » Business council lashes Government for 'jeopardising' research jobs in funding threat NASA test-fires rocket in milestone towards Mars Remote 'quiet zone' in West Virginia under threat Apple launches smartwatch, but will it be a hit? Environment More Environment » More than 1,400 new species of marine creatures added to world register There's plenty more fish - and other marine creatures - in the sea, according to a new world register which has added 1,400 new species to its list. More » Port Vila is world's most vulnerable to disasters: study Plane takes off in first round-the-world solar flight Obama vows to 'walk away' if Iran nuclear deal not reached Government appoints taskforce to prevent Great Barrier Reef from being declared 'in danger' About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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