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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 23 Apr, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'Devastating' NSW storm could cost state hundreds of millions The damage bill from the massive storm that devastated parts of NSW and left four people dead could run into the "hundreds of millions of dollars", Premier Mike Baird says. More » Two men killed in accident in Sydney shipping container Woman's body found in boot of car after driver runs from police on NSW south coast No changes to education, health funding in budget: Hockey Cop charged over alleged Ben Cousins arrest leak to journalist Killer whales filmed circling boat in tropical waters off NT coast Domestic violence claims against Billy Gordon not for political gain: former partner Rocket launcher, guns, knives and drugs found during search of man's home Calbuco volcano in Chile erupts for first time in decades 85yo woman dies after being accidentally run over by husband More Analysis » Gallipoli 2015: Remember the brave and timid The deaths of many at Gallipoli wouldn't have been the instantaneous, mortal eclipse of film and heroic recreation, but a slow, expiring pain. Some were stoic, some were trembling, others in the war died of wounds or disease or by freezing at their posts as the campaign lapsed in stalemate toward the Turkish winter. We should remember all of them in this fever of centenary celebration and never mind the mock-heroic eulogising from men, like you, like me, who will never know the half of it. More » 40 years on, Vietnamese refugees are still coming 10 years on, YouTube offers us authenticity Should Russia host the 2018 FIFA World Cup? A glorious past can't protect Greece's future Healthcare reform: making each dollar go further 'Never again' applies to more than just Gallipoli Better jobs data may hide a few nasty truths Australia treads a cautious path with Iran Stop the dog whistling on radicalisation, Minister Just In More Just In » Thijssen set to leave Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar interim coach Frans Thijssen could leave the club at season's end with no role likely for the Dutchman. More » Gender-diverse boards deliver higher returns, study shows ICAC told investigations into police misconduct should be independent Keen trout fisherman in hot water over fishing style Online ice bust will dent illegal drug trade, WA police say Emotions run raw for Turkish veteran's daughter Murderer denies attacking drug dealer whose body found in pond Albany yarn bombers in pre-emptive Anzac Day strike Calls for action as Medicare, Centrelink staff face violent attacks Kiwi PM's hair tug victim says public needed to know World More World » Kiwi PM's hair tug victim says public needed to know A waitress who shamed New Zealand prime minister John Key for repeatedly pulling her ponytail says she spoke out because of a "moral" obligation to tell the public about his bad behaviour. More » US court orders NFL to pay $1b concussion compensation to players Flash crash suspect fights extradition to US Indian farmer kills himself at land reform protest Italian PM urges EU action to 'fight slave traders', tackle migrant crisis Calbuco volcano in Chile erupts for first time in decades Business More Business » Flash crash suspect fights extradition to US By AM business editor Peter Ryan A British trader accused of triggering a "flash crash" on Wall Street five years ago is fighting extradition to the United States. More » Cyber attacks on Australian businesses rose 20pc last year China manufacturing slows to 12-month low: HSBC Fortescue refinances debt at higher interest rates; BC Iron cuts costs may be profitable Labor's Bowen says any negative gearing changes to face electorate INPEX: What will happen to Darwin after the last of Australia's natural gas giants has been built? GrainCorp confirms job cuts Politics More Politics » No changes to education, health funding in budget: Hockey By political reporter Naomi Woodley Joe Hockey says the long-term forecasts on health and education funding in last year's budget will stand, despite Tony Abbott setting up a special retreat with state and territory leaders to discuss the issue. More » Prince Philip receives controversial Australian knighthood Julie Bishop presents Australian cartoon to Charlie Hebdo staff Tony Abbott urges Europe to adopt stronger border protection policies Fact check: Are superannuation tax breaks fair, or do they favour the rich? Sport More Sport » Marshall well down Kiwis' pecking order for Anzac Test Coach Stephen Kearney says only injury will open the door for a Test recall for in-form playmaker Benji Marshall. More » Rockliff poised for Lions return Reds lose Hunt for Hurricanes encounter Rio Olympics ticket requests open to Australians Kyrgios falters in injury comeback in Barcelona Real Madrid, Juventus round out Champions League last four Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Space telescope to eclipse Hubble on track for 2018 launch As the Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 25 years in space this week, NASA and its international partners build an even more powerful tool to look deeper into the universe than ever before. More » In photos: 25 years of the Hubble Space telescope 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 Environment More Environment » Government buys 47m tonnes of carbon abatement in first ERF auction By national environment reporter Jake Sturmer The Federal Government purchases 47 million tonnes of carbon abatement in the first auction under the Emission Reduction Fund. More » Australia facing increasing international pressure over emissions targets 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 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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