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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 16 Mar, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Aid agency predicts death toll to rise from Tropical Cyclone Pam Emergency aid and relief supplies begin to arrive in Vanuatu after Tropical Cyclone Pam tore through the Pacific nation, killing at least 10 people, in what is being described as the worst cyclone in "living memory". More » Liberal Party treasurer pushed for Credlin's removal in text messages Government's second bid to deregulate universities looks set to fail US admits need for talks with Syrian government as conflict enters fifth year Far north Qld banana farmers go to extremes after Panama disease confirmed Indian police identify suspects in nun gang-rape case Mother charged after teen daughter dies in car crash Lewis Hamilton wins Australian Grand Prix 13 people rescued from Movie World rollercoaster after wheel fault Victorian prisons most violent in Australia, data shows More Analysis » The Age of Clive is nearing its end - thankfully And then there was one. In the Senate at least, after Glenn Lazarus announced he was leaving the Palmer United Party. While PUP promised voters an alternative to the major parties and a commonsense approach to policies, in truth it was nothing more than a hollow sales pitch of a white-shoed wannabe. For the good of the nation, let's hope the departure of Lazarus brings an ignominious close to the Age of Clive in Australian politics. More » My word, Abbott needs to get his rhetoric right Jake Bilardi: both perpetrator and victim SBS should have run this offensive ad What will it take for poor old Clarkson to get fired? Abbott's choice of words is not the issue here Here's what feminism looks like - 2015 style The church must confront domestic abuse The myth of Coalition economic management The novel approach to health policy Just In More Just In » Elton John criticises Dolce and Gabbana over 'synthetic baby' comments British singer Elton John slams Italian fashion duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana and calls for a boycott of their brand after the pair champion "traditional" families. More » Genetically modified crop fight tears farmers' friendship apart Teens believed to be travelling to Syria to join IS held in custody France dominates Italy 29-0 in turgid Six Nations encounter Far north Qld banana farmers go to extremes after Panama disease confirmed Rooney delivers knockout blow for United as leaders Chelsea held Indian police identify suspects in nun gang-rape case Aid agency predicts death toll to rise from Tropical Cyclone Pam Plans for more Tasmanian courses as frisbee golf takes off Man arrested after woman found dead in car outside her Adelaide home World More World » Elton John criticises Dolce and Gabbana over 'synthetic baby' comments British singer Elton John slams Italian fashion duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana and calls for a boycott of their brand after the pair champion "traditional" families. More » 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 US admits need for talks with Syrian government as conflict enters fifth year South African cabinet minister killed in car crash Business More Business » TPG's $1.4b iiNet takeover raises consumer concerns By business reporter Michael Janda Consumer groups and politicians are expressing concerns with TPG's $1.4 billion takeover of iiNet, which will create Australia's second-largest broadband provider. More » Massive rise in commercial finance drives lending higher Will the Fed lose its patience; Europe rebounds; oil on the skids Industry funds invest in US due to lack of Australian infrastructure Australian share market ends week lower Gas boom running out of steam but consumer price shock intact Politics More Politics » Liberal Party treasurer pushed for Credlin's removal in text messages By Marian Wilkinson An explosive text message leaked to the ABC's Four Corners program reveals the treasurer of the Federal Liberal Party urged the removal of the Prime Minister's chief of staff Peta Credlin. More » 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 NSW Nationals unveil swag of promises at campaign launch Sport More Sport » Porte rallies to win Paris-Nice for second time Australia's Richie Porte clawed back an overnight 36-second deficit to claim his second Paris-Nice. More » Foran to announce Eels deal according to reports Hamilton wins Australian Grand Prix in F1 statement of intent Rabbitohs snare victory over Roosters in 11-try thriller Pakistan beats Ireland to book quarter-final date with Australia Rooney delivers knockout blow for United as leaders Chelsea held 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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