ABC NewsMail - Afternoon Edition

NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 21 Apr, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Three killed, homes washed away as 'cyclonic' low batters NSW Three people are killed in wild weather in NSW's Central Hunter region, where homes have been washed off their footings in the town of Dungog, north of Newcastle. More » Live: NSW lashed by heavy rain, winds Swell stops cruise ship entering Sydney Harbour Man charged with terrorism offences talked on phone with 14yo British suspect, court hears Interactive photos: See Gallipoli today and 100 years ago Policy overhaul needed to tackle 'disgraceful' poverty levels: report Tony Abbott urges Europe to adopt stronger border protection policies Students return to Leeton High after death of teacher Stephanie Scott Julie Bishop presents Australian cartoon to Charlie Hebdo staff Yemen eyewitness: Survivors describe aftermath of air strike on city missile base More Analysis » Coalition loses (middle) ground as budget looms To succeed in government, the Coalition must demonstrate it can embrace the middle ground and understand and represent the interests of regular people (aka voters). This week's polling suggests that on this measure, the Government is failing. Having gone into its first budget last year with a reputation for favouring the rich, the Abbott Government has not only failed to wind back that perception but has allowed it to grow. More » Why migrants may be our greatest economic asset Our reluctance towards adoption is hurting children Katie Hopkins' 'get Australian' call reveals a sad truth From welfare to unfair: how budget savings rate So much for co-operative federalism Gallipoli 2015: the rhetoric of national unity A single drink puts media over the limit Gallipoli 2015: we must stand tall against threats Terror raids and the lure of IS for young men Just In More Just In » ACT will work with NSW on medical cannabis trial Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the ACT will work with New South Wales on a medicinal cannabis trial. More » Victim unable to recall alleged attack with antique iron, court hears Report reveals extent of domestic violence perpetrated by children UTAS confident international students meet 'highest standards' Police officer stood down following investigation into fatal car crash Former MP 'sensationalised' orphanage abuse allegations: senior nun Dead horses found dumped in SA conservation park Ablett's next three years at Suns the most important of champ's career US aircraft carrier, missile cruiser head to Yemen Search for rock fisherman missing off WA spot continues World More World » US aircraft carrier, missile cruiser head to Yemen A US aircraft carrier and a guided missile cruiser are heading towards Yemen's waters as the conflict in the country worsens. More » Japan, US optimistic on TPP negotiations Yemen eyewitness: Survivors describe aftermath of air strike on city missile base AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd pleads guilty to kill threat Ethiopia says Christians killed in Libya video were its citizens Italy arrests captain, crew member of sunken migrant boat Business More Business » Reserve Bank says there appear to be no leaks of rate decisions By AM business editor Peter Ryan The Reserve Bank appears to have been cleared of an internal leak after unusual trading in the Australian dollar seconds before two key interest rate decisions earlier this year. More » RBA's Stevens raises prospect of imminent rate cut Banks face Senate grilling over dodgy financial advice Japan, US optimistic on TPP negotiations Nautilus aims to start PNG seafloor mining in 2018 Rio Tinto production growth disappoints analysts Wayne Swan launches new Inclusive Prosperity Commission China to invest $46b in Pakistan economy Politics More Politics » Julie Bishop presents Australian cartoon to Charlie Hebdo staff By political reporter Anna Henderson An Australian cartoon will hang on the walls of the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo, in acknowledgement of the 12 staff murdered in a terrorist attack earlier this year. More » Tony Abbott urges Europe to adopt stronger border protection policies Fact check: Are superannuation tax breaks fair, or do they favour the rich? Adoption rates fall to all-time low amid calls to relax international rules Vietnamese asylum seekers screened at sea: UNHCR Sport More Sport » Ablett's next three years at Suns the most important of champ's career Gary Ablett's three-year deal puts a deadline on the Gold Coast premiership both the club and his legacy needs. More » AOC warns athletes, families to be careful at Rio Olympics Essendon injections were unethical, not illegal: Thompson The Wrap: April 21 Leishman back after wife's close call with serious illness Diamonds and Vixens star Chatfield to retire Science and Technology More Science and Technology » In photos: 25 years of the Hubble Space telescope By Alle McMahon The Hubble Space telescope, hailed by astronomers as one of the most productive scientific instruments ever constructed, celebrates 25 years in space. More » Amazonian tribe study shows human bodily bacteria is changing 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 Environment More Environment » Australia facing increasing international pressure over emissions targets By national environment reporter Jake Sturmer The Federal Government is facing increasing international pressure over its environment policies, with China and Brazil questioning whether Australia's emissions reduction targets are ambitious enough. More » Macquarie Island wildlife recovering after rabbit eradication Abbot Point coal terminal expansion plan sent to Federal Government In pictures: The natural beauty of Macquarie Island Direct Action: Billions of taxpayers' dollars up for grabs in pollution auction 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