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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 15 Apr, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Iron ore price collapse blows $30b hole in federal budget By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Tony Abbott says the federal budget has suffered a $30 billion revenue write-down because of the collapsing iron ore price, in a speech confirming the Government will not go ahead with a promised company tax cut for big businesses. More » Mental health funding will not be taken from state hospital system: Ley Minister told Woolworths to take down 'inappropriate' Anzac campaign Dr Karl backs away from 'flawed' Intergenerational Report GPs outline plans for radical new way to pay doctors Indonesia protests beheading of worker in Saudi Arabia Victoria to pay $339m to East West Link consortium over contracts Search for children's remains at old Ballarat orphanage 'could take days' Female chimps more likely to make and use spears Jail terms for teachers involved in Atlanta test-cheating More Analysis » Want to go it alone, WA? Good luck with that Western Australia relied on other states for the better part of a century, so it's a bit rich to raise the question of independence now that the times have come good. In any case, here's why any talk of secession, de facto or formal, is just that - talk. If Western Australians were honest, they would realise they would be much, much more worse off than those of us who are east of Eucla. More » Don't blame Stephanie Scott's murder on the internet A zone of frenemies: untangling Middle East relations Don't worry about giving back: it's all about profit Anything But with Myf Warhurst Shorten must think about life after opposition What can Abbott and Shorten learn from Lincoln? Anti-vaxxer crackdown a hammer in want of a nail Is Marco Rubio ready to be president? A plea to Bishop: look at the bigger picture in Iran Just In More Just In » Daniel Ricciardo hopes for better in Bahrain By Michael Lamonato Daniel Ricciardo has raised expectations for a better result in this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after a scrappy race in Shanghai last Sunday. More » Caterpillar collapse raises fears for Tasmanian mining Caterpillar collapse raises fears for Tasmanian mining Indonesia protests beheading of worker in Saudi Arabia Canberra man jailed for raping sex worker granted bail Al Qaeda announces Arabian Peninsula leader killed Yemen: A century of conflict Boy who received inappropriate images from former NSW principal 'will always be scarred' Mental health funding will not be taken from state hospital system: Ley Michael Gunner: Meet the man who wants to be NT Labor leader World More World » Indonesia protests beheading of worker in Saudi Arabia Jakarta summons the Saudi Arabian ambassador to protest against the beheading of an Indonesian domestic worker and complain that her family and consular staff were not given prior notice of the execution. More » Al Qaeda announces Arabian Peninsula leader killed Yemen: A century of conflict China accuses prominent lobbyists of 'breaking the law' Jail terms for teachers involved in Atlanta test-cheating PNG surfers craft DIY boards, Hawaiian style Business More Business » Chinese economic growth matches expectations but industry, retail down By business reporter Michael Janda China's economic growth roughly matches economist forecasts, easing from 7.3 to 7 per cent year-on-year. More » Iron ore price collapse blows $30b hole in federal budget IMF lowers growth outlook for Australia Two months to end commissions Government warns life insurers Consumer confidence 'looking vulnerable' ahead of federal budget Coal miners lose High Court bid to have licences restored Victoria to pay $339m to East West Link consortium over contracts CCI pushes for assets to be privatised after WA placed on negative credit watch Politics More Politics » GPs outline plans for radical new way to pay doctors By medical reporter Sophie Scott The peak body representing GPs calls for a major overhaul of the current funding system so that patients can be better supported in the community, and will be less likely to end up in hospital. More » China accuses prominent lobbyists of 'breaking the law' Mental health review head says changes up to a decade overdue Dr Karl backs away from 'flawed' Intergenerational Report Bishop backs DFAT staff in case of abandoned baby in India Sport More Sport » Suns must stand up without Ablett: Eade Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade says the onus is very much on the Suns to show they can win without Gary Ablett. More » Dank calls for inquiry into AFL saga Day fired up by Spieth's Masters win Warriors see Thurston-inspired Cowboys as their 'toughest test' Socceroos drawn against Jordan in first round of World Cup qualifying Fever and Firebirds highlight Diamonds' World Cup squad Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Cane toad threatens valuable dung beetle, scientists say By Jessica Kidd Water may be the key in the battle between two introduced species the cane toad and the dung beetle, scientists say. More » Fish oil not protective against heart disease, study finds Scientists arrive on Macquarie Island for Antarctic research Rescuers abandon efforts to save beached melon-headed whales in Japan Human trials begin on new HIV treatment using cloned human antibodies Environment More Environment » Direct Action: Billions of taxpayers' dollars up for grabs in pollution auction By national environment reporter Jake Sturmer and Lisa Main The centrepiece of the Federal Government's flagship climate policy begins today, with billions of taxpayers' dollars up for grabs in a Government-run auction to buy pollution. More » Cane toad threatens valuable dung beetle, scientists say 'Inadequate' justification for Japanese whaling proposal, commission finds Renewable energy investment plummets 90pc amid RET deadlock France urges Australia to keep climate commitment About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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