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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 16 Mar, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Pyne splits university changes in bid to revive stalled debate By political correspondent Emma Griffiths The Federal Government moves to allow universities to set their own fees without tying the change to a 20 per cent cut in federal funding, splitting the legislation that had appeared doomed to fail a second time. More » Aid agency predicts death toll to rise from Tropical Cyclone Pam Ben Cousins caught inside secure perimeter of Perth's SAS barracks Liberal Party treasurer pushed for Credlin's removal in text messages Islamic State using chlorine bombs as Iraqi offensive on Tikrit stalls Finks bikie eating a pie at time of alleged bashing, lawyer says Workers allegedly exposed to dangerous gases by Linc Energy Dockers' Ryan Crowley provisionally suspended after testing positive to banned substance Far north Queensland banana farmers go to extremes after Panama disease confirmed Indian police identify suspects in nun gang-rape case More Analysis » The TPP has the potential for real harm The Trans-Pacific Partnership expected to be signed in the coming weeks is a deal mired in controversy and has become less about trade and increasingly about politics. Specifically, it is about American politics, and its attempts to cement its place as a regional superpower against the growing influence of China and entrench the might of its multinational corporations. And this could cost Australians dearly if our negotiators fail to protect our rights. More » Turnbull's new pitch as Mr Right Do these death penalty justifications hold up? AFL overshadowed by Essendon. Again. My word, Abbott needs to get his rhetoric right Jake Bilardi: both perpetrator and victim SBS should have run this offensive ad The Age of Clive is nearing its end - thankfully What will it take for poor old Clarkson to get fired? Abbott's choice of words is not the issue here Just In More Just In » Mum charged over crash death 'at suicide risk' A woman accused of causing a crash that killed her teenage daughter is at high risk of committing suicide, a Perth court has been told. More » Aboriginal leader Alf Bamblett remembered for devotion to family, community Finks bikie eating a pie at time of alleged bashing, lawyer says Thousands of allegedly stolen shoes found by police 'Outliers' drag corporate profits down by more than a quarter Victorian Government misses deadline for Westgate Distributor documents Crowley provisionally suspended after testing positive to banned substance Doctor accused of husband's murder to face trial Fresh push for euthanasia law-making powers in ACT Members of both parties claim Hansard being substantially altered World More World » Islamic State using chlorine bombs as Iraqi offensive on Tikrit stalls Iraqi troops find chlorine supplies during the battle for Tikrit as the campaign to retake the town stalls due to bombs and booby traps. More » Suspect charged with shooting of two police officers in Ferguson Elton John criticises Dolce and Gabbana over 'synthetic baby' comments Teens believed to be travelling to Syria to join IS held in custody Aid agency predicts death toll to rise from Tropical Cyclone Pam Irish Catholic priest takes to boxing ring for charity match Business More Business » Workers allegedly exposed to dangerous gases by Linc Energy Exclusive by the National Reporting Team's Mark Willacy and Mark Solomons Mining company Linc Energy is alleged to have exposed workers to dangerous gases at an experimental plant in Queensland. More » Australian governments have never had cheaper debt: RBA 'Outliers' drag corporate profits down by more than a quarter Don't panic, China won't crash: Premier Li Keqiang Car sales rebound to highest level in over a year Australian food exporters delight in falling dollar Politics More Politics » Pyne splits university changes in bid to revive stalled debate By political correspondent Emma Griffiths The Federal Government moves to allow universities to set their own fees without tying the change to a 20 per cent cut in federal funding, splitting the legislation that had appeared doomed to fail a second time. More » Liberal Party treasurer pushed for Credlin's removal in text messages South African cabinet minister killed in car crash Government's second bid to deregulate universities looks set to fail Don't panic, China won't crash: Premier Li Keqiang Sport More Sport » Crowley provisionally suspended after testing positive to banned substance Fremantle Dockers' midfielder Ryan Crowley has been suspended after testing positive to a banned substance. More » Manly confirms Foran to join Parramatta from 2016 Porte rallies to win Paris-Nice for second time Gill banned for two weeks for lifting tackle Mercedes' dominance 'boring', Ricciardo says Associates determined to stay in Cricket World Cup club Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Rain delays next leg of solar plane's round-the-world trip Poor weather delays Solar Impulse 2's departure from India on the next leg of its epic bid to become the first plane to fly around the world powered solely by the sun. More » Authorities warn against last-minute visitors for eclipse 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 Environment More Environment » Mining companies upbeat about future of abundant Galilee Basin coal resource By Marlina Whop Mining companies eyeing off the massive untapped resources of Queensland's Galilee Basin insist the global downturn in the price of coal will prove no impediment to their future plans. More » Rain delays next leg of solar plane's round-the-world trip Rare moths photographed mating in nature reserve near Darwin More than 1,400 new species of marine creatures added to world register Port Vila is world's most vulnerable to disasters: study About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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