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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 01 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'Decent' Indonesians understand anger over Bali Nine, Abbott says By political reporter Jane Norman, staff Prime Minister Tony Abbott praises the Indonesian ambassador's statement expressing sympathy for the families of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, as Chan's family arrive back in Sydney after the executions. More » Severe storms rolling across southern Queensland Australians flown out of Nepal on RAAF aid planes Home price growth continues, but not because of supply shortage: analysts NT fisherman rescues cow after it jumps off live export wharf Rallies held against threat of remote community closures Seven Victorian greyhound trainers charged over alleged live baiting Music, Film, TV producers united at Senate Copyright Act hearing Manus MP Ronnie Knight dismissed over mishandling of public funds Filipinos urged to turn fridges off during Pacquiao-Mayweather fight More Analysis » Death penalty: are we really united in opposition? Traditionally Labor governments have opposed the death penalty while conservative voices have supported it. And despite every state and territory abolishing executions, the opinions polls suggests there remains an element of ambivalence about the issue among the public. All this makes Barnaby Joyce's call for a "discussion" on the issue in light of the Bali Nine executions even more salient. More » Why Plibersek's gay marriage pitch will fail Will Kathmandu ever be the same again? Picking winners and losers among Indigenous kids Bali 9 and the #hash reality about slacktivism 40 years on, the journey for freedom continues Great, thanks for telling us short people earn less Nepalese aid shines a light on regional rivalries The presidential 'hopeful' taking on big donations 40 years on, what can a war book teach us? Just In More Just In » Homeless man jailed over murder, rape in Melbourne Botanic Gardens By court reporter Peta Carlyon A homeless man who raped and murdered a young pastry chef in central Melbourne last June is sentenced to 33 years in prison. More » Nepal quake toll passes 6,100; stench preventing survivors from returning home US bill to pressure Vietnam on human rights Rental company Make it Mine breached consumer law: Federal Court Police want $1 million reward for information on Geelong teen's murder Jury unable to reach verdict in Burnie rape trial involving topless photo threat Calls for laws changes to allow ACT RSCPA to recoup costs in neglect cases Widodo photographer says gallery's removal of portrait goes against 'free democratic society' Marco Daniel Rusterholz found guilty of double murder Lack of refugee resettlement from Manus Island a 'disgrace': Federal Opposition World More World » Nepal quake toll passes 6,100; stench preventing survivors from returning home The death toll from Nepal's devastating earthquake rises past 6,100 as fresh aftershocks and the stench of rotting bodies make it hard for nervous survivors to return to their homes. More » Church of England divests coal, tar investments in climate change initiative Bird flu outbreak could set US record Climbers launch mercy mission to aid Nepalese Sherpa communities Looking back: seven memorable fights in boxing history Australians flown out of Nepal on RAAF aid planes Business More Business » Home price growth continues, but not because of supply shortage: analysts By business reporter Michael Janda House prices continue rising, driven by a red hot Sydney market and foreign buyer demand, but Fitch Ratings says it is not because there is a shortage of housing supply. More » Atlas Iron maintains production at some mines Australian manufacturing shrinks for fifth straight month US share markets continue to fall as Apple slides ACCC 'won't take further action' over Andrew Forrest's iron ore comments Sandfire drops court proceedings against investment adviser Nickel miner slashes jobs in Ravensthorpe Chevron makes significant gas discovery in Carnarvon Basin Politics More Politics » 'Decent' Indonesians understand anger over Bali Nine, Abbott says By political reporter Jane Norman, staff Prime Minister Tony Abbott praises the Indonesian ambassador's statement expressing sympathy for the families of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, as Chan's family arrive back in Sydney after the executions. More » Kim Jong-un cancels plans to visit Moscow next week Indonesian ambassador expresses sympathy to family of Bali Nine pair Liberal MP, businesses push for higher RET to end political stalemate Julie Bishop launches Pacific artwork collection Sport More Sport » Clarke, Warner 'target of $50m contracts' for rebel cricket league An Indian group will reportedly offer Michael Clarke and David Warner $50m contracts as part of a planned rebel cricket league. More » More at stake in Anzac Test than Origin, says Mannering Inside knowledge of Power 'overrated': Walsh Trainers engage in verbal sparring ahead of megabout Adam Scott, Jason Day eliminated at WGC Match Play Waratahs just as driven as Brumbies Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch Coaches talk up wounded Roar ahead of Adelaide elimination final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » MESSENGER spacecraft crashes on surface of Mercury after 11-year mission An unmanned NASA spacecraft has crashed on the surface of the planet Mercury after it ran out of fuel following a successful 11-year mission, the US space agency says. More » Apple smartwatch struggles to perform on tattooed wrists NASA spacecraft spots possible ice cap on Pluto Plastic mesh offers best protection for endangered turtle nests Fifty young Australian innovators granted mentorship, chance at seed money for tech start-up Environment More Environment » Liberal MP, businesses push for higher RET to end political stalemate By Sabra Lane and Lucy Barbour Liberal MP Dan Tehan urges the Government to settle on a higher renewable energy target to prevent further job losses across the sector. More » Human health to be impacted by climate change: experts Beijing's toxic smog lowers birth weight of babies, research finds Friends of the Earth group gets to keep tax deductibility status Plastic mesh offers best protection for endangered turtle nests About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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