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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 02 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Five people killed in Qld after cars washed away by floodwaters Five people have died after three cars were swept away by floodwaters in south-east Queensland during a torrential downpour, with storms moving south into northern New South Wales overnight. More » Duchess of Cambridge taken to London hospital in labour Bodies of Bali Nine pair arrive in Sydney with relatives Foreign investors illegally buying Australian properties to face jail terms, fines Baltimore police officers charged in Freddie Gray case Australians working abroad to be forced to repay student loans Unlikely more survivors will be found under Nepal earthquake rubble: government 'Puffy' new planet discovered 500 light years away Darwin pet rescue mobilises for cat 'shot through face' with arrow MP Billy Gordon owes $19K in child support, ex-partner says More Analysis » Bali 9: were Indonesia's actions really callous? It was because of Indonesia's openness, not callousness, that we felt the tragedy of these executions so strongly. Journalists were given a high degree of access to authorities and to the condemned. There were regular and constant updates from authorities and media, months and months of rolling coverage. It was heartbreaking. So we got angry. And we are still angry. More » Death penalty: are we really united in opposition? 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 Just In More Just In » Duchess of Cambridge taken to London hospital in labour Prince William's wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, has been admitted to St Mary's Hospital in London in the early stages of labour. More » Bodies of 8 migrants unearthed at 'virtual prison camp' site in Thailand Tasmanian Government urged to ensure medicinal cannabis available to patients Nigerian troops rescue more women and girls from Boko Haram Yemen death toll nearly 1,250, World Health Organisation says Australians working abroad to be forced to repay student loans Tasmanian Jason White wins fifth Targa Tasmania Unions highlight 'threat to eight-hour day' at Adelaide march MP Billy Gordon owes $19K in child support, ex-partner says New water lily species identified in Kimberley World More World » Duchess of Cambridge taken to London hospital in labour Prince William's wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, has been admitted to St Mary's Hospital in London in the early stages of labour. More » Nigerian troops rescue more women and girls from Boko Haram Bruce Jenner sued for wrongful death over car crash State of emergency declared in Iowa due to bird flu Unlikely more survivors will be found under Nepal earthquake rubble: government Lawyers debate sanity defence in Colorado movie theatre massacre trial Business More Business » Foreign investors illegally buying Australian properties to face jail terms, fines By political reporter Jane Norman Foreign investors who illegally buy Australian properties, and real estate agents or developers who knowingly help them, will soon face jail terms and fines of up to $637,500. More » Home price growth continues, but not because of supply shortage: analysts Tigerair turns profit for first time since arriving in Australia Atlas Iron maintains production at some mines Mining gains help share market break three-day losing streak Australian manufacturing shrinks for fifth straight month Sandfire drops court proceedings against investment adviser Politics More Politics » Australians working abroad to be forced to repay student loans Australians living overseas will soon be forced to repay their student debts under measures to be announced in the Federal budget, Education Minister Christopher Pyne says. More » Foreign investors illegally buying Australian properties to face jail terms, fines Scholarships in honour of Chan and Sukumaran 'odd', Abbott says Victoria's child safety office fraught with negativity, staff dissatisfaction: report 'Decent' Indonesians understand anger over Bali Nine, Abbott says Sport More Sport » Pacquiao weighs in one pound lighter than Mayweather Manny Pacquiao weighed in one pound lighter than Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino was welcomed by deafening cheers from his supporters on the eve of Sunday's welterweight bout in Las Vegas. More » Live: Tigers v Cats, Swans v Bulldogs, Suns v Lions Malthouse laments Blues' shocker in milestone match Test postponement a blessing in disguise: Smith Kyrgios reaches Estoril Open semi-finals Leishman through to final 16 at WGC Match Play Adelaide United leave it late for 2-1 win over Roar in elimination final Cook ends Test ton drought to boost England Science and Technology More Science and Technology » 'Puffy' new planet discovered 500 light years away Scientists discover a "puffy" new planet orbiting a small, cool star 500 light years away from Earth, in their search for new life in outer space. More » Space radiation may harm astronauts' brains: study MESSENGER spacecraft crashes on surface of Mercury after 11-year mission Apple smartwatch struggles to perform on tattooed wrists NASA spacecraft spots possible ice cap on Pluto 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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