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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 14 Mar, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Witness describes devastation in Vanuatu in wake of Cyclone Pam By Pacific affairs reporter Liam Fox, staff At least four people are dead in Vanuatu's capital of Port Vila, a witness says, after one of the strongest tropical cyclones to have hit the South Pacific leaves a trail of destruction. More » Federal Government offers independent review of pensions in push to pass changes Doctor working at Australian-managed Ebola treatment centre under observation Live: Australia take on Scotland in World Cup pool match Police shoot knife-wielding man after he runs at dog handler 'Critical moment' for Carnarvon after key infrastructure knocked out by Olwyn NSW election promises continue two weeks out from poll Kurdish fighters hold funeral for Australian killed fighting IS Australia's organic grain industry struggling to meet demand Gorilla to be released from Bangkok mall zoo after decades 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 » Tasmanian Government stands by deal with international shipper Swire The Tasmanian Government says it is not walking away from its $33 million election promise to subsidise an international shipping service, despite a $200 million freight announcement from the Federal Government. More » 'Critical moment' for Carnarvon after key infrastructure knocked out by Olwyn Ricciardo's woes continue in final practice as Mercedes dominates Canberra's Westside pop-up village opens for arts festival Wild Oats XI crew swaps keels for wheels in charity bike ride Rare moths photographed mating in nature reserve near Darwin Clean coal trial hoped to lower carbon emissions NSW election promises continue two weeks out from poll Doctor working at Australian-managed Ebola treatment centre under observation Taylor hits dazzling ton in final innings for Zimbabwe World More World » Doctor working at Australian-managed Ebola treatment centre under observation By political reporter Eliza Borrello, staff A doctor who has been working at the Australian-managed Ebola treatment centre in Sierra Leone will undergo a 21-day observation period in the UK following a clinical incident, Julie Bishop says. More » Chile declares state of emergency as forest fire threatens port city of Valparaiso Ferguson authorities no closer to making arrests over shooting of two police Gorilla to be released from Bangkok mall zoo after decades Witness describes devastation in Vanuatu in wake of Cyclone Pam Rogue owl terrorising Dutch city finally caught Business More Business » TPG's $1.4b iiNet takeover raises consumer concerns By business reporter Michael Janda Consumer groups and politicians are expressing concerns with TPG's $1.4 billion takeover of iiNet, which will create Australia's second-largest broadband provider. More » Massive rise in commercial finance drives lending higher Industry funds invest in US due to lack of Australian infrastructure Australian share market ends week lower Gas boom running out of steam but consumer price shock intact First indication of compensation East West Link consortium may seek Politics More Politics » Federal Government offers independent review of pensions in push to pass changes By political reporter Eliza Borrello The Federal Government offers to set up a three yearly independent review of pension rates in a bid to win support for changes to the way the payments are calculated. More » Ferguson authorities no closer to making arrests over shooting of two police Funding cuts 'possibly an oversight', NT Indigenous group says Clive Palmer hits back at Glenn Lazarus's 'bullying' claims Pyne vows to 'redouble' efforts to win Lazarus's support Sport More Sport » Cricket World Cup: Australia v Scotland live blog Australia has started well after sending Scotland in to bat, with Starc, Watson and Johnson among the wickets. More » Ricciardo's woes continue in final practice as Mercedes dominates Hird admits nerve-wracking time for Bombers ahead of tribunal verdict Taylor hits dazzling ton in final innings for Zimbabwe Bulldogs prevail against gutsy Eels Broncos get past disappointing Sharks Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Authorities warn against last-minute visitors for eclipse The Norwegian Arctic islands of Svalbard discourage last-minute visitors for a rare solar eclipse next week, warning that hotels are full, it will be freezing cold and polar bears are on the prowl. More » Swallowing tiny computer could reveal reasons for upset stomachs 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 Environment More Environment » Rare moths photographed mating in nature reserve near Darwin By Steven Schubert A pair of rare moths have been photographed mating in a nature reserve near Darwin, and it could be the result of bush regeneration work. More » More than 1,400 new species of marine creatures added to world register 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 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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