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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 01 Apr, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Hundreds of jobs to go in major shake-up of Defence bureaucracy By political reporter Andrew Greene Around 1,000 job losses and a change to the way Australia's military service chiefs work will form part of the biggest shake-up of Defence in more than two decades. More » Grandmother, 4yo boy killed in 'horrific' stabbing Germanwings cabin chaotic in final seconds before plane crash, video reportedly shows Warehouse of stuffed animals evidence of illegal wildlife trade PUP suing former senators Lazarus and Lambie Warren Entsch first heard of Billy Gordon allegations in 2012 Father found guilty of procuring 12yo daughter as 'child bride' Steroid causing guppy mating changes could affect other species: research Decision on Bali Nine pair's appeal against execution due April 6 Greens call for Federal Government to 'show compassion' for hunger striker More Analysis » Pre-budget advice: get the message straight Last year a tough, chaotic and poorly-framed budget appeared as if from nowhere. The Government had failed to set up a case for the cyclone of change that was foisted on an unprepared electorate. This year, however, Prime Minister Tony Abbott sounds like an officious constable at a crime scene saying "nothing to see here". But how does this sit with the recent avalanche of policy reports aimed at preparing Australians for a new wave of macro and micro-economic reform? More » Essendon aftermath: a case built on rumour Read this before deciding whether to vaccinate Tax reform a super idea Betty Churcher: our most loved art teacher Experts advise, politicians act Essendon verdict: no winners in this sorry saga Why should we join another development bank? Tony Abbott faces his own 'wasted years' How to tax our way to a better Australia Just In More Just In » Steroid causing guppy mating changes could affect other species: research By Elise Worthington New research shows traces of a potent androgenic steroid used to beef up Australian cattle can cause male guppies to forcibly mate with unconsenting female guppies, and shows wider implications for other species. More » Driver who struck and killed teen at party bashed in prison Brumbies to unleash Pocock on Cheetahs Warren Entsch first heard of Billy Gordon allegations in 2012 Rebels bikie charged over meth haul in Rockingham Aussies make shaky start at Bells Beach Accused killer of Kyhesha-Lee Joughin granted bail Ricciardo aiming for 'at least' one F1 win Warehouse of stuffed animals evidence of illegal wildlife trade Decision on Bali Nine pair's appeal against execution due April 6 World More World » Warehouse of stuffed animals evidence of illegal wildlife trade By Washington correspondent Lisa Millar US authorities say the billion-dollar illegal wildlife trade is both a conservation and global security issue, as tiger and elephant populations decline and reports suggest the trade is used to fund world-wide terrorist activities. More » Decision on Bali Nine pair's appeal against execution due April 6 Couple accused of Bali murder could face at least 15 years prison Germanwings cabin chaotic in final seconds before plane crash, video reportedly shows Why the Vanuatu death toll from Cyclone Pam was so low Canadian man charged over death of boys killed by python Business More Business » Home prices keep rising led by Sydney surge By business reporter Michael Janda Australian capital city home prices continue to rise, led by a massive surge in Sydney where prices jumped 3 per cent the month after interest rates were cut. More » Building approvals fall but remain close to record levels Coles, Woolies reject key finding in Harper competition review Manufacturing continues shrinking despite Australian dollar depreciation 300 workers lose their jobs at Austal as WA company scales back Trans-Pacific Partnership: Why so much opposition? Politics More Politics » Labor leader's challenge to inquiry dismissed A Supreme Court judge in the Northern Territory dismisses an application by Labor leader Delia Lawrie challenging the findings of an inquiry last year. More » PUP suing former senators Lazarus and Lambie Nigeria election: Who is Muhammadu Buhari? ASIO 'pleased' with passing of data retention laws Trans-Pacific Partnership: Why so much opposition? Sport More Sport » ASADA considering appealing AFL tribunal verdict ASADA has revealed it is considering appealing the AFL anti-doping tribunal's verdict on Essendon players. More » Essendon doping investigation process slammed ASADA's Essendon verdict may distract Sharks Brumbies to unleash Pocock on Cheetahs Adam Scott to revert to broomstick putter for Masters Falloon "shattered" to miss more games for dangerous throw Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Steroid causing guppy mating changes could affect other species: research By Elise Worthington New research shows traces of a potent androgenic steroid used to beef up Australian cattle can cause male guppies to forcibly mate with unconsenting female guppies, and shows wider implications for other species. More » New imaging technology can zoom into human cells at cellular level RET deadlock causing 'detrimental impact' to clean energy industries: peak bodies Landmarks around the world go dark for Earth Hour Russian Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for year-long mission Environment More Environment » US commits to cut emissions 28 per cent by 2025 in pledge to UN The United States commits to a 28 per cent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, in its climate change strategy submitted to the United Nations ahead of the Paris Climate Conference later this year. More » Freshwater croc spotted in outback river, far from normal habitat RET deadlock causing 'detrimental impact' to clean energy industries: peak bodies Working elephants to be removed from Delhi's streets Landmarks around the world go dark for Earth Hour About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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