ABC NewsMail - Afternoon Edition

NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 01 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'Decent' Indonesians understand anger over Bali Nine, Abbott says By political reporter Jane Norman, staff Prime Minister Tony Abbott praises the Indonesian ambassador's statement expressing sympathy for the families of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, as Chan's family arrive back in Sydney after the executions. More » Severe storms rolling across southern Queensland Australians flown out of Nepal on RAAF aid planes Home price growth continues, but not because of supply shortage: analysts NT fisherman rescues cow after it jumps off live export wharf Rallies held against threat of remote community closures Seven Victorian greyhound trainers charged over alleged live baiting Music, Film, TV producers united at Senate Copyright Act hearing Manus MP Ronnie Knight dismissed over mishandling of public funds Filipinos urged to turn fridges off during Pacquiao-Mayweather fight More Analysis » Death penalty: are we really united in opposition? Traditionally Labor governments have opposed the death penalty while conservative voices have supported it. And despite every state and territory abolishing executions, the opinions polls suggests there remains an element of ambivalence about the issue among the public. All this makes Barnaby Joyce's call for a "discussion" on the issue in light of the Bali Nine executions even more salient. More » Why Plibersek's gay marriage pitch will fail Will Kathmandu ever be the same again? Picking winners and losers among Indigenous kids Bali 9 and the #hash reality about slacktivism 40 years on, the journey for freedom continues Great, thanks for telling us short people earn less Nepalese aid shines a light on regional rivalries The presidential 'hopeful' taking on big donations 40 years on, what can a war book teach us? Just In More Just In » Homeless man jailed over murder, rape in Melbourne Botanic Gardens By court reporter Peta Carlyon A homeless man who raped and murdered a young pastry chef in central Melbourne last June is sentenced to 33 years in prison. More » Nepal quake toll passes 6,100; stench preventing survivors from returning home US bill to pressure Vietnam on human rights Rental company Make it Mine breached consumer law: Federal Court Police want $1 million reward for information on Geelong teen's murder Jury unable to reach verdict in Burnie rape trial involving topless photo threat Calls for laws changes to allow ACT RSCPA to recoup costs in neglect cases Widodo photographer says gallery's removal of portrait goes against 'free democratic society' Marco Daniel Rusterholz found guilty of double murder Lack of refugee resettlement from Manus Island a 'disgrace': Federal Opposition World More World » Nepal quake toll passes 6,100; stench preventing survivors from returning home The death toll from Nepal's devastating earthquake rises past 6,100 as fresh aftershocks and the stench of rotting bodies make it hard for nervous survivors to return to their homes. More » Church of England divests coal, tar investments in climate change initiative Bird flu outbreak could set US record Climbers launch mercy mission to aid Nepalese Sherpa communities Looking back: seven memorable fights in boxing history Australians flown out of Nepal on RAAF aid planes Business More Business » Home price growth continues, but not because of supply shortage: analysts By business reporter Michael Janda House prices continue rising, driven by a red hot Sydney market and foreign buyer demand, but Fitch Ratings says it is not because there is a shortage of housing supply. More » Atlas Iron maintains production at some mines Australian manufacturing shrinks for fifth straight month US share markets continue to fall as Apple slides ACCC 'won't take further action' over Andrew Forrest's iron ore comments Sandfire drops court proceedings against investment adviser Nickel miner slashes jobs in Ravensthorpe Chevron makes significant gas discovery in Carnarvon Basin Politics More Politics » 'Decent' Indonesians understand anger over Bali Nine, Abbott says By political reporter Jane Norman, staff Prime Minister Tony Abbott praises the Indonesian ambassador's statement expressing sympathy for the families of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, as Chan's family arrive back in Sydney after the executions. More » Kim Jong-un cancels plans to visit Moscow next week Indonesian ambassador expresses sympathy to family of Bali Nine pair Liberal MP, businesses push for higher RET to end political stalemate Julie Bishop launches Pacific artwork collection Sport More Sport » Clarke, Warner 'target of $50m contracts' for rebel cricket league An Indian group will reportedly offer Michael Clarke and David Warner $50m contracts as part of a planned rebel cricket league. More » More at stake in Anzac Test than Origin, says Mannering Inside knowledge of Power 'overrated': Walsh Trainers engage in verbal sparring ahead of megabout Adam Scott, Jason Day eliminated at WGC Match Play Waratahs just as driven as Brumbies Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch Coaches talk up wounded Roar ahead of Adelaide elimination final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » MESSENGER spacecraft crashes on surface of Mercury after 11-year mission An unmanned NASA spacecraft has crashed on the surface of the planet Mercury after it ran out of fuel following a successful 11-year mission, the US space agency says. More » Apple smartwatch struggles to perform on tattooed wrists NASA spacecraft spots possible ice cap on Pluto Plastic mesh offers best protection for endangered turtle nests Fifty young Australian innovators granted mentorship, chance at seed money for tech start-up Environment More Environment » Liberal MP, businesses push for higher RET to end political stalemate By Sabra Lane and Lucy Barbour Liberal MP Dan Tehan urges the Government to settle on a higher renewable energy target to prevent further job losses across the sector. More » Human health to be impacted by climate change: experts Beijing's toxic smog lowers birth weight of babies, research finds Friends of the Earth group gets to keep tax deductibility status Plastic mesh offers best protection for endangered turtle nests About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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ABC NewsMail - Morning Edition

NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 01 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Indonesian ambassador expresses sympathy to family of Bali Nine pair Indonesia's ambassador to Australia extends his government's sympathies to the families of executed Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, as their bodies' journey back to Australia is delayed. More » Australian mum faces death penalty for trafficking ice in Malaysia Boy, woman rescued in Kathmandu rubble, aid reaches some remote areas Heavy rainfall, damaging winds set to hit Queensland, NSW Academic outrage as leading health journal editor sacked Footballer dies after collapsing with heart failure during match Apple smartwatch struggles to perform on tattooed wrists French leader vows 'no mercy' if troops guilty of child rape Families flee as Yemeni city of Aden pummelled by air strikes, artillery fire Liberal MP, businesses push for higher RET to end political stalemate More Analysis » Why Plibersek's gay marriage pitch will fail Tanya Plibersek wants to bind Labor MPs to a party position on gay marriage, rather than allow a free vote based on personal beliefs. Her frustration is understandable, but the party's national conference will resist the call for a host of sound reasons. Not only because it would release the pressure on Tony Abbott to grant his side a conscience vote, but because merely raising the issue has shown how divisive it can be within the party itself. More » 40 years on, the journey for freedom continues Great, thanks for telling us short people earn less Nepalese aid shines a light on regional rivalries The presidential 'hopeful' taking on big donations 40 years on, what can a war book teach us? We've nothing to fear but our sense of certainty Winners and losers of the US-Japan security deal We care about housing - we just don't care to act Pensions reform: all eyes are on the family home Just In More Just In » Missing hiker found safe in Flinders Ranges after night search A missing hiker is found safe in the Flinders Ranges of outback South Australia after a search went into the night. More » Bill to allow schools to exclude children on basis of faith progresses Sydney man charged with murder after death of partner Affordable housing above Adelaide car parks urged by city councillor Heavy rainfall, damaging winds set to hit Queensland, NSW Waratahs just as driven as Brumbies Calbuco volcano in Chile erupts again World Cup win extends Australia's ODI rankings lead China investigates murders near North Korea border Lowndes says V8s break has been too long World More World » Calbuco volcano in Chile erupts again The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile erupts for the third time in just over a week, sending a new cloud of ash and gas high into the sky. More » China investigates murders near North Korea border Apple smartwatch struggles to perform on tattooed wrists US protests inspire group to launch app to report civil rights violations by police Leicester boss Pearson apologises after ostrich jibe Trainers engage in verbal sparring ahead of megabout Business More Business » Australian share market continues to slide By business reporter Simon Frazer The Australian share market extends its losses, falling for a third straight day in another poor session for finance stocks. More » ACCC 'won't take further action' over Andrew Forrest's iron ore comments Ten posts $264m loss on massive write-down Slow start to the year stalls US recovery from global financial crisis More Australians than ever struggling to pay rent: Anglicare Wesfarmers chief criticises Government's proposed two-tiered business tax system AGL cops $1 million penalty for dodgy discount offer Politics More Politics » Kim Jong-un cancels plans to visit Moscow next week North Korean leader Kim Jong-un cancels plans to attend events in Moscow next week commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the Kremlin says. More » Indonesian ambassador expresses sympathy to family of Bali Nine pair Liberal MP, businesses push for higher RET to end political stalemate Julie Bishop launches Pacific artwork collection ACCC to lay charges against unethical private training colleges Sport More Sport » More at stake in Anzac Test than Origin, says Mannering New Zealand's aim to become world number one means the Anzac Test will not be overshadowed by State of Origin. More » Trainers engage in verbal sparring ahead of megabout Coaches talk up wounded Roar ahead of Adelaide elimination final Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch Judd and Goodes to return to AFL this week, Swan fit to play Waratahs just as driven as Brumbies Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Apple smartwatch struggles to perform on tattooed wrists Apple's much-hyped new smartwatch has trouble getting accurate readings from users who have wrist tattoos, the company confirms. More » NASA spacecraft spots possible ice cap on Pluto Plastic mesh offers best protection for endangered turtle nests Fifty young Australian innovators granted mentorship, chance at seed money for tech start-up NASA releases spectacular 3D video to mark Hubble Telescope's 25th anniversary Environment More Environment » Liberal MP, businesses push for higher RET to end political stalemate By Sabra Lane and Lucy Barbour Liberal MP Dan Tehan urges the Government to settle on a higher renewable energy target to prevent further job losses across the sector. More » Human health to be impacted by climate change: experts Beijing's toxic smog lowers birth weight of babies, research finds Friends of the Earth group gets to keep tax deductibility status Plastic mesh offers best protection for endangered turtle nests About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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