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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 27 Mar, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Germanwings co-pilot described in home town as 'normal guy' Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot accused of deliberately crashing a plane into the French Alps killing 150 people, is described by friends in his hometown as a "normal guy" and "nice young man". More » Family, friends pay tribute to Malcolm Fraser Man jailed for raping 18yo woman outside his father's Kings Cross nightclub 12 hurt after apparent gas explosion collapses New York buildings Former AFL-listed player jailed for life for murder of Jacqueline Franklin Victim of fatal prison bashing might be alive if not for staff inaction: coroner Driver of car linked to fatal Brisbane hit-and-run found dead No penalty for catching 4m tiger shark on handline Drink-driver jailed for killing Perth triathlete Clarkson defends attack victim as doubt hangs over Top Gear More Analysis » What the polls do (and don't) say about Abbott The Coalition has closed gap on Labor in the latest Newspoll, but only once the NSW election and the May budget have passed will Tony Abbott's future be clear. Will voters support the PM's brazen new rhetoric on the budget and the promise that the heavy lifting has already been done? Or will a poor result in NSW mean Abbott is blamed and the pressure builds on his leadership heading to May? Time will tell. More » We need a new political ethos that values science How our refugee policy has changed since Fraser Come on, Kiwis, beat these boofheads Private eyes: social broadcasting has come of age Further proof that distribution, not content, is king These TPP safeguards won't protect us from ISDS Maybe we need to subcontract the budget Tensions rise between Libs and Nats in Victoria Frydenberg offers hope for financial planning fix Just In More Just In » 'Cultured meat' could spell end of traditional cattle farming within decades By the National Reporting Team's Dominique Schwartz The Dutch scientist who served up the world's first laboratory-grown beef burger says "cultured meat" could spell the end of traditional cattle farming within decades. More » Mt Hawthorn au pair assault case review Man crashes into Melbourne book shop Mickle chasing 'elusive' Diamond League victory in 2015 Police raid suspected drug lab in Darwin's northern suburbs NSW TAFE reforms putting lives at risk: employers Crossbench MPs pose threat to Baird's power privatisation plan Victim of fatal prison bashing might be alive if not for staff inaction: coroner Fortescue keeps backing production cap even as major customers protest Clarkson defends attack victim as doubt hangs over Top Gear World More World » Clarkson defends attack victim as doubt hangs over Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson defends the Top Gear co-worker he attacked in a fracas that led to his sacking by the BBC, while doubt hangs over the future of the popular TV show. More » Iraq special forces advance as US coalition joins fight in Tikrit Philippines police arrest Australian fugitive accused of child molestation New York fire: Witnesses capture building inferno Germanwings co-pilot described in home town as 'normal guy' 12 hurt after apparent gas explosion collapses New York buildings Business More Business » Fortescue keeps backing production cap even as major customers protest By business reporters Michael Janda and Elysse Morgan Fortescue is standing by its idea for a cap on iron ore production, despite serious criticism from major customers and an investigation by Australia's competition watchdog. More » Fixing the conflicts in life insurance: response to a new report shows it is going to be a long haul Australian business links with Indonesia threatened by Bali Nine row Second Commonwealth Bank IT executive charged over alleged bribery scandal Trans-Pacific Partnership leaked chapter raises health, environment concerns ACTU asks regulator for $27 rise in weekly minimum wage Politics More Politics » As it happened: Malcolm Fraser farewelled at state funeral Former prime minister Malcolm Fraser is farewelled at a state funeral in Melbourne. Look back at the service as it was covered in our blog. More » Bali Nine: Indonesia denies judicial review for fellow death row inmate Poll shows support for constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians ACTU asks regulator for $27 rise in weekly minimum wage Abbott's leadership secure, MP who backed spill motion says Sport More Sport » Defeat to New Zealand Australia 'turning point': Clarke Australia captain Michael Clarke says losing to New Zealand in the World Cup pool stage was what the team needed. More » Rejuvenated Ferguson ready to confront Canberra Fremantle's Crowley to face May tribunal Waratahs take no risks with Polota-Nau Stumped: Cricket World Cup's lighter moments Australia records convincing win over India to move into World Cup final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » 'Cultured meat' could spell end of traditional cattle farming within decades By the National Reporting Team's Dominique Schwartz The Dutch scientist who served up the world's first laboratory-grown beef burger says "cultured meat" could spell the end of traditional cattle farming within decades. More » Sciences sector add billions to the economy, report finds Macfarlane sets sights on crossbench as RET talks stall Meat-eating rainbow lorikeets puzzle bird experts Argentine archaeologists explore possible Nazi hideout: report Environment More Environment » Abbott Government under pressure to make deal on RET By Stephanie Smail The Abbott Government is under growing pressure within its own ranks to make a deal on Australia's renewable energy target, with a Queensland backbencher breaking ranks to urge colleagues to consider the Clean Energy Council's offer. More » Government rejects RET compromise offer Macfarlane sets sights on crossbench as RET talks stall Labor flags winding back Government-crossbench RET deal Volunteers collect record amount of rubbish from Tasmanian beaches About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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