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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 28 Apr, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Chan and Sukumaran denied spiritual support before executions By Indonesian correspondent George Roberts and staff Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are denied spiritual support in the final moments before their executions. More » Baltimore declares state of emergency as violence erupts after funeral Minister warns nanny subsidies will depend on Senate passing other savings measures Lives being lost as authorities struggle to reach Nepal's Gorkha district Writers withdraw from NY gala in protest against award for Charlie Hebdo Former Knox Grammar teacher denies he was 'balaclava man' Health and fitness apps and devices worry privacy experts NSW warned of flood threat as more rain looms Former Socceroo Mark Bosnich admits hitting cyclist with car Push to force Labor MPs to back same-sex marriage triggers backlash More Analysis » Labor can stop beating the inequality drum It's obvious Labor needs a new economic agenda - particularly after the grubby politics of the Rudd and Gillard years. And they probably think focusing on inequality is a nice counterweight to the Coalition with its rich mates and its unfair budget. But despite the media fever over a couple of economic reports, it's not obvious that tackling inequality will grow the economy. If Labor is looking for an agenda, it would be wise to look elsewhere. More » Bali 9: A plea to President Joko Widodo Hunt's climate claims will go up in smoke Open Drum: Hearing what you see Give ICAC more, but focussed, power Freedom of speech isn't freedom from consequences Bruce Jenner's transgender journey an inspiration Tim Wilson should speak up for Scott McIntyres Marriage equality proposal is smart politics Fossil fuel investments could leave us stranded Just In More Just In » Country of origin food labelling changes may be delayed until 2017 By political reporter Dan Conifer New country of origin food labels might not be fully rolled out until 2017, despite the Federal Government calling the overhaul "urgent" earlier this year. More » Top earners get $4.3b benefit from investment tax breaks: report Legacy of former NGA director Betty Churcher celebrated in Canberra Zachary Sheridan, listed as missing in Nepal, contacts his family Lives being lost as authorities struggle to reach Nepal's Gorkha district Police warn against 'vigilante' dash cam use as motorists seek to shame bad drivers Tasmanian man rescued from quake devastated Nepal Pilbara Iron pleads guilty over death of WA mine worker Woman who set fire to love rival appeals 17-year jail term Chan and Sukumaran denied spiritual support before executions World More World » PNG tourism minister guilty of mishandling funds By PNG correspondent Liam Cochrane Papua New Guinea's tourism minister Boka Kondra is found guilty of misusing more than $100,000 of public money. More » Map: Nepal earthquake destroyed 180 buildings US, Japan ramp up defence cooperation amid China concerns Celebrities call on Abbott to make last-ditch bid for Bali Nine pair Apple capitalises on growth of Chinese middle class Hundreds found dead in Nigerian town of Damasak, allegedly killed by Boko Haram Business More Business » Top earners get $4.3b benefit from investment tax breaks: report By business reporter Michael Janda A new report estimates that more than half the benefits of negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts go to the top 10 per cent of income earners. More » RBA's Stevens says retirees facing greater investment risks David Murray says more regulation will not improve bank cultures Battle over super funds trustee independence hots up Apple 'thrilled' to announce 33 per cent quarterly profit rise Greece sidelines finance minister after failed bailout talks New $12m deal keeps Jetstar at Avalon airport Politics More Politics » Chan and Sukumaran denied spiritual support before executions By Indonesian correspondent George Roberts and staff Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are denied spiritual support in the final moments before their executions. More » PNG tourism minister guilty of mishandling funds Celebrities call on Abbott to make last-ditch bid for Bali Nine pair Push to force Labor MPs to back same-sex marriage triggers backlash Andrew Chan marries ahead of expected execution Sport More Sport » Billy Slater ruled out of Anzac Test Billy Slater will miss Friday night's Anzac Test at Lang Park after failing to recover from a shoulder injury in time. More » Luke fined $10,000 by NRL for homophobic slur New AA chief intent on addressing 'credibility problem' Nightingale to start for Kiwis in replace of Watene-Zelezniak Bournemouth all but guaranteed Premier League promotion Clarkson regrets lashing out at fans Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Fifty young Australian innovators granted mentorship, chance at seed money for tech start-up By social affairs correspondent Norman Hermant Fifty of Australia's brightest young social entrepreneurs are selected by the Foundation for Young Australians to receive mentorship and a shot at seed money to make their ideas a reality. More » NASA releases spectacular 3D video to mark Hubble Telescope's 25th anniversary Space telescope to eclipse Hubble on track for 2018 launch In photos: 25 years of the Hubble Space telescope Amazonian tribe study shows human bodily bacteria is changing Environment More Environment » Questions to be asked about emissions task reduction Analysis by national environment reporter Jake Sturmer The reasons Australia's emissions task has been reduced are just as important as the reduction itself. More » Government buys 47m tonnes of carbon abatement in first ERF auction 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 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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