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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 16 Apr, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » WA Premier Colin Barnett talks tough on GST share By political reporter Jane Norman WA Premier Colin Barnett raises the stakes in his battle over the GST, warning WA will be less generous to other states if it does not receive a bigger share. More » Chris Lane's final moments heard in emergency call played in court Metro Rail tunnel to cause 'years of disruption' to central Melbourne Two SA public servants charged after ICAC investigation Former Neerkol resident 'received a bullet in the mail' after reporting child abuse at orphanage Unemployment unexpectedly falls as 37,700 jobs added Coroner to deliver open finding on backpacker Britt Lapthorne's death New car deregulation plan would not affect 'vast majority' of Australians Australian model reportedly killed fighting with IS ICAC urges unis to curb cheating by boosting protocols More Analysis » Gallipoli 2015: Lest we forget to turn a buck Why should we be surprised when the Anzac centenary becomes little more than a carnival of jingoistic schmaltz and corporate opportunism? If it's not Woolworths promoting "fresh memories" it's the footy leagues flogging jumpers, or newspapers selling "mateship coins" and Target offering branded tea towels. Perhaps the issue is they made it look too plain. Perhaps they reflected our almost universal wallowing in the Anzac myth in a way that brought a little sense of shame to us all. More » Housing shortage not as certain as we think Violence against women: don't just punish, prevent How to carelessly lose a Federation Morrison true to form on vaccination policy Cunneen, ICAC and unintended consequences Corporate tax cut off to the Never Never Don't blame Stephanie Scott's murder on the internet Want to go it alone, WA? Good luck with that A zone of frenemies: untangling Middle East relations Just In More Just In » Iranian ambassador plays down Bishop's hopes on asylum seeker deal By Mandie Sami and staff Iran's ambassador to Australia plays down Foreign Minister Julie Bishop's chances of persuading Tehran to take back asylum seekers. More » Eye imaging technology could be used for early dementia detection Ian Macdonald fights for costs in misconduct case UN peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar, resigns Sydney train passenger defends Muslim woman against racist tirade Allegations of unsafe asbestos removal at Olympia residential development After the boom: Future of WA mining towns Two SA public servants charged after ICAC investigation New dog pack calls Canberra's zoo home ACOSS launches push to restrict negative gearing World More World » UN peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar, resigns UN peace envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar resigns after losing support from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation. More » Holocaust memorial used to liken Iran to Hitler's Germany Police charge US church leader over alleged starving death of toddler Dutch investigators search MH17 wreckage for remaining body parts Manned helicopter lands on US Capitol grounds, one person detained: police Ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez jailed for life for murder Business More Business » ACOSS launches push to restrict negative gearing By finance reporter Elysse Morgan and staff The peak welfare group is lobbying to restrict negative gearing and capital gains tax breaks on property that it says cost the Federal Government $7 billion a year. More » Unemployment unexpectedly drops as 37,700 jobs added Forrest's call for production curb not heeded at Fortescue ANZ to reimburse 8,500 financial planning clients $30 million New car deregulation plan would not affect 'vast majority' of Australians Protester showers ECB president Mario Draghi in confetti ANZ's Mike Smith 'not too concerned' about China slowdown Berries test negative for Hep A Politics More Politics » WA Premier Colin Barnett talks tough on GST share By political reporter Jane Norman WA Premier Colin Barnett raises the stakes in his battle over the GST, warning WA will be less generous to other states if it does not receive a bigger share. More » Dr Karl to donate Intergenerational Report money to needy schools Nauru refugees to be sent to Cambodia next week Protester showers ECB president Mario Draghi in confetti New car deregulation plan would not affect 'vast majority' of Australians Sport More Sport » Swans' Goodes to play NEAFL this weekend, will miss GWS clash Adam Goodes will not feature against GWS after the Sydney Swans dropped the star utility to the NEAFL for this weekend. More » World champion Medina eliminated by wildcard at Margaret River Foley signs flexible contract with Wallabies and Waratahs Brumbies bench White for Rebels clash Walsh impressed with trust shown by Crows Glory appeal decision later on Thursday Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Pilots sceptical in call for remote control of planes after Germanwings crash Pilots' associations are urging caution in considering a suggestion by German air traffic controllers to develop technology that ground staff could use to take remote command of a plane, helping to prevent a repeat of the Germanwings crash last month More » Cane toad threatens valuable dung beetle, scientists say 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 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. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2015 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters