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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 18 Apr, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Men arrested in Melbourne over alleged Anzac Day terrorist plot Counterterrorism police allege two of the five men they arrested in an operation in Melbourne this morning were planning an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack on an Anzac Day ceremony. More » Chancey Luna found guilty of murdering baseballer Chris Lane WA Premier hopes for federal funding after GST stoush Embattled NT Labor leader under police investigation New bowel cancer screening 'could save 90,000 lives over 40 years' Man allegedly rams remote NT police station after throwing spanner at officer Charities forced to cut international aid ahead of budget Islamic State 'mastermind' and former Saddam Hussein aide reportedly killed by Iraqi forces Latest phase of Lord's revamp plans revealed Call for national standards in booming free-range egg industry More Analysis » COAG: sound and fury, signifying not very much Australia's heads of government have treated us to another non-event in Canberra. Anything positive and meaningful, like getting national agreement on a co-ordinated strategy to combat domestic violence, would have been worked out beforehand bar some minor quibbles. Meanwhile, the rumblings over tax and federation reform have been put off to a special leaders' "retreat". More » Road to ruin: East-West saga hurts both sides 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 Just In More Just In » Yemeni capital's residents facing 'worst days of slow death' By Taha Yaseen in Sana'a A relentless campaign of air strikes on Yemen's capital has destroyed homes and infrastructure and caused widespread power outages and food and water shortages, Taha Yaseen reports. More » Body retrieved from Sydney Harbour believed to be missing man Oz Comic-Con brings fans, Game of Thrones stars to Adelaide Anzac's diary tells of five days of horror at Gallipoli Residents protest proposed residential towers at Brisbane's Woolloongabba Tas Government seeks Prince Harry's help in Teddy Sheean VC campaign Wildcard Jay Davies knocked out of Margaret River Pro Man allegedly rams remote NT police station after throwing spanner at officer WWI acorns from Gallipoli prosper into trees with help of Victoria's primary school students Car found in connection to alleged stabbing murder of Adelaide man World More World » Yemeni capital's residents facing 'worst days of slow death' By Taha Yaseen in Sana'a A relentless campaign of air strikes on Yemen's capital has destroyed homes and infrastructure and caused widespread power outages and food and water shortages, Taha Yaseen reports. More » Gas pipeline explosion in California injures at least 15 people Prosecutors drop illegal payments case against Andy Coulson EU, US demand China review trial of journalist Gao Yu Fears 30,000 migrants could die crossing Mediterranean this year Amazonian tribe study shows human bodily bacteria is changing 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 » Bloomberg back online after several hour outage Greece IMF showdown entering dangerous final phase Dismal end to the week for Australian share market Former board member says Government inaction forced RBA to make cuts 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 » Bishop arrives in Iran for historic asylum seeker, trade talks By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Foreign Minister Julie Bishop arrives in Iran for the first direct high-level talks between Australia and Tehran in more than a decade. More » Charities forced to cut international aid ahead of budget State and territory leaders welcome PM's move to resolve funding stand-off Government quiet over reports Navy seeking to return asylum seekers WA's Barnett hits out after COAG talks end with no deal on GST Sport More Sport » Glory coach Lowe pleads fans not to boycott as pressure mounts on Sage Glory fans are calling for the head of owner Tony Sage, while Kenny Lowe has pleaded with them not to boycott Sunday's game. More » Live: Carlton v Essendon, Adelaide v Melbourne, Sydney v GWS, Brisbane v Richmond, North Melbourne v Port Adelaide Live: Titans v Panthers, Cowboys v Warriors, Storm v Roosters Live: Hurricanes v Waratahs, Highlanders v Blues, Brumbies v Rebels, Western Force v Stormers Toovey in the dark over Cherry-Evans' plans Anderson becomes England's leading wicket-taker as Windies secure draw Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Amazonian tribe study shows human bodily bacteria is changing A study looking at the gut, mouth and skin microbes in people from a small, isolated tribe in southern Venezuela's Amazonian jungles shows just how much modern life may be altering humankind's bodily bacteria. More » Pilots sceptical in call for remote control of planes after Germanwings crash 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 Environment More Environment » Abbot Point coal terminal expansion plan sent to Federal Government The expansion of the Abbot Point coal terminal in north Queensland is a step closer, with the latest dredging plans sent to the Federal Government for approval. More » In pictures: The natural beauty of Macquarie Island Direct Action: Billions of taxpayers' dollars up for grabs in pollution auction Cane toad threatens valuable dung beetle, scientists say 'Inadequate' justification for Japanese whaling proposal, commission finds About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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