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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 06 Mar, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Former Knox headmaster admits he failed to protect survivors By Nicole Chettle On the final day of evidence, the former headmaster of prestigious Sydney boys' school Knox Grammar tells a royal commission he failed to protect the welfare of abuse survivors. More » Harrison Ford injured in Los Angeles plane crash Woman who suffered years of abuse avoids jail for killing partner Brief reprieve for Bali Nine duo but prisoner swap offer declined Bribery allegations against top executives aired under parliamentary privilege Funeral held for Mackay girl 42 years after disappearance Selfie warning: you are risking your life at Top End crocodile hot spot Collapsed wall stabilised as Sydney rescue crews investigate report of person trapped ACT Chief Minister accidentally kills off Skywhale in radio gaffe Man took own life after murdering grandson, daughter: police More Analysis » Will this tale of two Tonys have a different ending? Tony Abbott of a few weeks ago was stubbornly clinging to unpopular budget measures, was hesitant and awkward, and was under siege on the leadership. Tony Abbott of this week is supercharged by a dramatically improved poll, ready to ditch the co-payment and give a pay rise to soldiers, and is positively ebullient in the Parliament. And some - not many but some - have started mumbling that maybe, just maybe, he will survive all the way through to the next election after all. More » Intergenerational Report fails us on climate risks It's time to end the demographic pessimism Google seeks a higher truth, but will struggle to get it Why you shouldn't trust these IGR predictions No more Mr nice Guy, please Intergenerational Report's economic ghost story Intergenerational report: give us ideas, not politics We still have a GP co-payment by stealth Five ways ditching the pink jersey will save the NRL Just In More Just In » Independent senator Xenophon pushes for new ABC charter The ABC's charter should be re-written to ensure television program content is not centralised in Sydney, independent senator Nick Xenophon says. More » Broncos forward Gavet faces ban for shoulder charge Hunt denies having a drug problem Warning signs under the spotlight at SA drownings inquest Queensland Premier says NSW Labor can replicate her victory Crocodile deaths prompt call to ban commercial fishing in Kakadu river system South Korea police seek attempted murder warrant against attacker of US ambassador Audit reveals Aboriginal housing corporation staff borrowed more than $390k Knife attack at China train station wounds nine, suspect killed Finch unfazed by Australia's World Cup schedule World More World » South Korea police seek attempted murder warrant against attacker of US ambassador South Korean police request a court-issued detention warrant for an assailant who slashed the US ambassador to Seoul in the face, with the charges to include attempted murder. More » Knife attack at China train station wounds nine, suspect killed British PM 'running scared' over televised election debate Harrison Ford injured in Los Angeles plane crash Mystery Toronto tunnel for TV not terrorism: builder Islamic State accused of bulldozing ancient Assyrian city Business More Business » Bribery allegations against top executives aired under parliamentary privilege Allegations of foreign bribery involving some of Australia's biggest corporations and executives look set to be the subject of a Senate inquiry after a Labor senator uses parliamentary privilege to name names. More » Wall Street rises as eurozone QE program is set to begin Renewable energy target deal within reach, Greg Hunt says LegalSuper boss says unlawful bank spruiking 'widespread' Aldi threat growing for Coles, Woolworths: Moody's Politics More Politics » British PM 'running scared' over televised election debate By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller Two months out from a general election, the British prime minister is being accused of running scared for refusing to take part in a television debate with his main rival. More » Brief reprieve for Bali Nine duo but prisoner swap offer declined Activists beaten in Myanmar student rally: witnesses Renewable energy target deal within reach, Greg Hunt says Australians young and old dismiss blame game after report predicts 'ageing boom' Sport More Sport » Hunt denies having a drug problem Karmichael Hunt admits to not having a "perfect past" but maintains he does not have a drug problem. More » Finch unfazed by Australia's World Cup schedule Hird denies Bombers have broken ranks Rabbitohs win over Broncos sends warning to rest of NRL Mariners stand Moss down as head coach Sri Lanka loses Herath, Karunaratne to injury ahead of Australia clash Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Urine could be used to power lights at refugee camps By Rachael Brown Researchers in the UK are looking at using the power of pee to light refugee camps in disaster areas. The cheap and abundant fuel source could mean power to formerly inaccessible areas, and more security for women. More » Five significant finds in study of human evolution Fossil jaw a missing link in the human evolution puzzle Study of ancient emperor penguin colonies stokes climate change fears 'Macho' culture to blame for violence, not alcohol: researcher Environment More Environment » Queensland Minister defends response to banana plant biosecurity threat By Sharnie Kim and Kirsty Nancarrow Queensland's Agriculture Minister denies claims that authorities were slow to quarantine a banana farm at the centre of a major biosecurity threat. More » Human waste leaving 'unpleasant odour' on Mount Everest Film sheds light on growing popularity of green burials and eco-cemeteries Kenya torches 15 tonnes of illegal ivory in anti-poaching fight China pollution documentary attracts 155 million views About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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