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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 17 Apr, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » WA's Barnett hits out after COAG talks end with no deal on GST By political reporter Jane Norman A COAG meeting fails to reach a deal over the GST carve-up, with "angry" West Australian Premier Colin Barnett attacking his fellow leaders for failing to address "the elephant in the room". More » Muslim couple subjected to racist rant want their abuser charged Paedophile ring 'may be involved' in William Tyrrell's disappearance Australia tops global chart for cost of living Sydney man charged with more than 100 domestic violence offences Syria gas attack video moves UN envoys to tears 'Chewie, we're home': Star Wars trailer delights fans Three NSW Hunter Valley racehorses test positive for ice Want to prevent car theft? Put keys in the freezer 'Amazingly intact' WWII US aircraft carrier found in Pacific More Analysis » Road to ruin: East-West saga hurts both sides The new Victorian Government will pay out hundreds of millions of dollars to stop the East-West link being built, but neither major party comes out of this looking good. While both sides of politics think they can exploit the move, in reality the payout reflects poorly on them and the way public-private partnerships are stitched up. Now it's the task of the Andrews Government to get cracking and come up with shovel-ready projects to unlock federal funds. More » Reclaim Australia is telling us something important There's a reason they call it 'falling' in love Nothing spins me round quite like a record Price signal on vaccination behaviour a good move 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 Gallipoli 2015: Lest we forget to turn a buck Just In More Just In » NT alcohol treatment plan promise broken in favour of police presence outside bottle shops By the National Reporting Team's Kate Wild and Sally Brooks An NT Government promise to build an alcohol treatment centre has been dumped in favour of permanent police presence outside bottle shops, but that is not an admission a signature policy has failed, the Deputy Chief Minister says. More » 'Selfish and reckless' driver high on meth jailed over fatal crash Muslim couple subjected to racist rant want their abuser charged Extended WA trading hours on Sunday a 'good thing', Premier says Kayaker paralysed in balcony fall to represent Australia at world champs Resilient residents rebuild in Micronesia after Typhoon Maysak Stolen Mercedes narrowly escapes plunge into swimming pool in ACT WA's Barnett hits out after COAG talks end with no deal on GST Storm CEO Evans announces resignation Escape artist Cosentino on magic, fear and a twisted reality World More World » Chinese journalist Gao Yu jailed for seven years By Huey Fern Tay in Beijing A prominent Chinese journalist has been sentenced to seven years in prison for illegally disclosing state secrets. More » 'Amazingly intact' WWII US aircraft carrier found in Pacific Greece IMF showdown entering dangerous final phase Syria gas attack video moves UN envoys to tears More human remains found at MH17 crash site Calls for calm as S African anti-immigrant attacks spread Business More Business » Australia tops global chart for cost of living By business reporter Michael Janda Australia still tops the chart as the world's most expensive country, even as a sliding Australian dollar reduces local prices in US dollar terms. More » Greece IMF showdown entering dangerous final phase ASX struggles on falling miners and banks Rio says Singapore office has nothing to do with tax planning Mining company moves to be first to grow medicinal cannabis Jobs growth a challenge in WA's post-boom economy Forrest's call for production curb not heeded at Fortescue Vladimir Putin says Russia's economy will return to growth Politics More Politics » WA's Barnett hits out after COAG talks end with no deal on GST By political reporter Jane Norman A COAG meeting fails to reach a deal over the GST carve-up, with "angry" West Australian Premier Colin Barnett attacking his fellow leaders for failing to address "the elephant in the room". More » State premiers vow GST brawl will not overshadow meeting Democrats officially stripped of party status National Domestic Violence Order scheme has COAG support Pro-Russia Ukrainian journalist shot dead in Kiev Sport More Sport » Titans have to trust that Cherry-Evans will honour deal: Henry Neil Henry says the Titans can do nothing but trust that Daly Cherry-Evans will honour his deal to join the NRL club. More » Respect A-League salary cap, says Socceroos coach Postecoglou Berisha calls for calm as Victory look to secure Premiers' Plate Hawks' Clarkson keen to be a one-club coach Waratahs aiming to kick on in Wellington Wildcard Davies beats surfing world champion Fanning at Margaret River 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