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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 19 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Nauru managers unable to answer key Senate inquiry questions By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Senior managers of the Nauru detention facility are unable to answer key questions at the Senate inquiry into abuse allegations at the centre. More » Priest abused every young boy at regional Victorian school: inquiry Kittens allegedly used in greyhound live baiting Gangland widow Judy Moran's bid to move prison units rejected 'Sea Sparkles' put on sensational light show in southern Tasmania Suspected IS fighters negotiate with Government over return BHP Billiton boss slams 'ridiculous' iron ore inquiry idea Cherry-Evans in doubt for Origin opener, Blues omit Lewis Gammy's biological father tries to access donations raised for child Discovery sparks 'home-brew drugs' concern More Analysis » Budget bounce? 'Meh' says our polling The electorate is a tough crowd when it comes to federal budgets. No matter how many hand-outs and tax cuts and new programs, the response is usually a resounding 'meh'. And while the consensus on this year's budget is that it was certainly "better than last year's" - our polling shows there wasn't a bounce. Still, delivering a standard "meh" rather than a horror budget could be the reset the Government needs to turn its fortunes around. More » Fair budget? We have never looked meaner Queensland drought: it's not just graziers looking to the skies for answers Is this Government going to be Fraser Mark II? So Abbott, what happens after the mugs 'ave a go'? The Mad Max monstrosity still pleases the hordes Do we really deserve a AAA credit rating? Parliament should look closely at the iron ore price war The Pope and Palestine: looking out for a minority within a minority Working mums may have better-off children, but biscuits don't bake themselves Just In More Just In » Oil refinery planned for Gladstone By Paul Robinson and Marlina Whop Plans are being drawn up to build Australia's first new oil refinery in 50 years in central Queensland. More » Man arrested after body of woman found at Forestville Trade union threatens to abandon UK Labour 'Sea Sparkles' put on sensational light show in southern Tasmania Kittens allegedly used in greyhound live baiting Gangland widow Judy Moran's bid to move prison units rejected Australian researcher helps identify Ebola vaccine model Man charged with mother of three's murder expected to face trial Reserve Bank steps up its language on housing market risk PM Tony Abbott ignoring requests for a meeting: Victorian Premier World More World » Trade union threatens to abandon UK Labour Britain's largest trade union threatens to sever links with the opposition Labour Party if the party's next leader tries to move it too far to the centre ground of British politics. More » Australian researcher helps identify Ebola vaccine model French police cleared over electrocutions that sparked riots Why do men exist? Scientific study offers an explanation Anger as corruption, red tape holds up Nepal earthquake aid delivery Tasmanian artist's work bound for Louvre Business More Business » BHP Billiton boss slams 'ridiculous' iron ore inquiry idea BHP Billiton's chief executive Andrew Mackenzie labels the idea of a parliamentary inquiry into iron ore prices as "a ridiculous waste of taxpayers' money". More » Reserve Bank steps up its language on housing market risk McDonald's future uncertain as global profits fall Orica appoints interim CEO to role permanently RuralCo Holdings profits surge 105 per cent to $10.5m Apple gets partial win on appeal in Samsung patent case Apple rise helps Wall St to fresh record high Investor home loans tighten as regulator clamps down Politics More Politics » Trade union threatens to abandon UK Labour Britain's largest trade union threatens to sever links with the opposition Labour Party if the party's next leader tries to move it too far to the centre ground of British politics. More » Suspected IS fighters negotiate with Government over return Renewable energy sector welcomes bipartisan RET deal Beijing to introduce tough anti-smoking laws 'It's Barack. Really': Obama launches presidential Twitter account Sport More Sport » Maroons' Cherry-Evans in doubt for Origin opener, Blues omit Lewis Queensland utility Daly Cherry-Evans is in doubt for the State of Origin opener, while the Blues have overlooked veteran Luke Lewis for their squad. More » Meninga to coach Maroons through to 2018 Aussie NFL player Williams diagnosed with cancer Fyfe accepts fine with early guilty plea Polota-Nau out for three more weeks with concussion ICC set to dispense with batting powerplay in ODIs Langer extends WA cricket job, reveals national coaching ambitions Reds forwards ready to step up against Sharks Porte bides his time behind leaders at Giro Fabregas gets comical red as Chelsea slump at West Brom Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Why do men exist? Scientific study offers an explanation A team of British scientists find that most species developed different sexes to improve health in populations, boost genetic diversity and help protect against extinction. More » Syria army pushes IS back from ancient Palmyra New volcanic island off Japan 'a natural lab' for life Government pledges $4m for domestic violence helpline, proposes using GPS to track offenders Australia could face innovator exodus as fellowship scheme slashed: academics Environment More Environment » Renewable energy sector welcomes bipartisan RET deal By Peta Donald The renewable energy sector welcomes a bipartisan deal over the Renewable Energy Target, saying it clears the way for billions of dollars of investment in energy from sources like the wind and the Sun. 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