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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 13 Mar, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Glenn Lazarus quits Palmer United Party By political reporter Andrew Greene Queensland senator Glenn Lazarus parts ways with the Palmer United Party, saying he has a different view of teamwork to the party's leader, Clive Palmer. More » Jake Bilardi's alleged suicide bombing achieved nothing: Iraq military Ukraine crisis: Inside the Mariupol base of the controversial Azov battalion Workers stranded as Cyclone Olwyn hits Barrow Island NSW Premier more popular than any leader in recent elections: Vote Compass Australian businessman charged with murder in Thailand Ferguson police shootings were 'ambush', police say Magnitude of humanitarian crisis in Syria will impact world for generations: top aid official Seven killed in Bangladesh factory collapse Author Terry Pratchett dies aged 66 More Analysis » My word, Abbott needs to get his rhetoric right Tony Abbott doesn't have a way with words, words have their way with him. In his own self-deprecating way he has often conceded the point. But his choice of words suggesting that those Aboriginal people who live in remote communities had made "lifestyle choices" has now stymied a profoundly important discussion. Between his ill-chosen words and the Treasurer's thought bubble about superannuation and housing, the Government is throwing away opportunities for the sound sensible public discussions it needs to be having. More » Jake Bilardi: both perpetrator and victim The church must confront domestic abuse The myth of Coalition economic management The novel approach to health policy Telling Indigenous people how to use their own land A single voice can't convey a million views Are we a torn people? Yes, and so is Abbott We need more houses, not super-sized bandaids This isn't a lifestyle, it's a way of life Just In More Just In » Abbott to announce $200m expansion of Bass Strait subsidy scheme The Prime Minister will announce a $200 million expansion of Bass Strait freight subsidies when he is in Tasmania today. More » Federal Government under pressure to help agricultural exporters Porte wins Paris-Nice fourth stage to move into second overall NSW Premier more popular than any leader in recent elections: Vote Compass Jake Bilardi's alleged suicide bombing achieved nothing: Iraq military Author Terry Pratchett dies aged 66 South Australia 'has itself to blame' for losing Grand Prix 20 years ago Anger as Tasmanian gas company doubles fixed fees Ferguson police shootings were 'ambush', police say ACT winemakers hail bumper grape season World More World » Jake Bilardi's alleged suicide bombing achieved nothing: Iraq military By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown The spokesman for Iraq's military says the alleged suicide bombing by Melbourne teenager Jake Bilardi in Iraq achieved nothing and urges Australians considering joining the fight to think again. More » Author Terry Pratchett dies aged 66 Ferguson police shootings were 'ambush', police say Ukraine crisis: Inside the Mariupol base of the controversial Azov battalion Australian businessman charged with murder in Thailand Magnitude of humanitarian crisis in Syria will impact world for generations: top aid official Business More Business » Gas boom running out of steam but consumer price shock intact By business reporter Neal Woolrich One of Australia's few economic bright spots - the liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom - is coming off the boil thanks to the plunge in oil prices over the past year. More » Industry funds invest in US due to lack of Australian infrastructure Positive job figures help drive local market recovery Federal Government 'jeopardising' research jobs in funding threat, says Business Council of Australia Unemployment eases to 6.3pc as participation declines Australian dollar's fall below 76 US cents still not enough Politics More Politics » South Australia 'has itself to blame' for losing Grand Prix 20 years ago South Australia only has itself to blame for losing the Grand Prix 20 years ago, according to key figures instrumental in bringing the race to Melbourne. More » Glenn Lazarus quits Palmer United Party Chinese women's rights activists arrested after planning protest over sexual harassment Fact check: Does the minimum wage increase unemployment? ALP strategist calls for party to put more women in Federal Parliament Sport More Sport » Porte wins Paris-Nice fourth stage to move into second overall Australian Richie Porte has climbed into second place overall in the Paris-Nice after winning the fourth stage. More » Adelaide United edges Mariners 2-1 Ricciardo feeling even better than last year ahead of Australian GP Proteas beat UAE by 146 runs to seal World Cup progress Horwill shows support for embattled Reds coach Graham Bennett says player movement is embarrassing for NRL Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Business council lashes Government for 'jeopardising' research jobs in funding threat By political reporter Andrew Greene and environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer One of country's most powerful business lobbies accuses the Federal Government of jeopardising jobs by holding research funding "hostage" in its push to overhaul the university sector. More » NASA test-fires rocket in milestone towards Mars Remote 'quiet zone' in West Virginia under threat Apple launches smartwatch, but will it be a hit? Plane takes off in first round-the-world solar flight Environment More Environment » More than 1,400 new species of marine creatures added to world register There's plenty more fish - and other marine creatures - in the sea, according to a new world register which has added 1,400 new species to its list. More » 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 Government appoints taskforce to prevent Great Barrier Reef from being declared 'in danger' About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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