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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 02 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Four people killed in Qld after cars washed away by floodwaters Four people are dead after two cars were swept away by floodwaters in south-east Queensland during the torrential downpour that hit the region, with the system moving south into northern New South Wales overnight. More » Scholarships in honour of Chan and Sukumaran 'odd', Abbott says Medical Board investigating Australian doctor over role with Islamic State Baltimore police officers charged in Freddie Gray case Phobias in children could be overcome with tuberculosis drug: research Nepal quake toll passes 6,200; smell preventing survivors from returning home Police detain dozens in May Day protest in Turkey Australian tuna brands pledge to use sustainable fishing methods by end of 2015 Prince Harry visits Perth eatery, orders Queen Victoria Burger Mass grave of 'migrants' found in Thailand: officials 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 » Ex-Brumbies boss Fisher leads Gloucester to European Challenge Cup win Former Brumbies coach and director of rugby Laurie Fisher guided Gloucester to a nail-biting win in the European Challenge Cup final. More » Albasini retains Tour de Romandie lead Kyrgios reaches Estoril Open semi-finals Japan's Miura flattens Aussie Dib to retain world title Four people killed in Qld after cars washed away by floodwaters Eleven rescued from floodwaters in northern NSW Baltimore police officers charged in Freddie Gray case Stand By Me singer Ben E King dies aged 76 Nauru's ban on Facebook angers opposition and refugee advocates Australian tuna brands pledge to use sustainable fishing methods by end of 2015 World More World » Baltimore police officers charged in Freddie Gray case Six Baltimore police officers are charged over the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, whose spine was snapped while in police custody, in a surprise announcement after days of riots and protests in the US city. More » Stand By Me singer Ben E King dies aged 76 Magnitude-6.8 earthquake strikes off PNG Nepalese army says roads into remote villages will be reopened soon Nepal quake toll passes 6,200; smell preventing survivors from returning home Church of England divests coal, tar investments in climate change initiative 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 » 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 Nickel miner slashes jobs in Ravensthorpe Politics More Politics » Scholarships in honour of Chan and Sukumaran 'odd', Abbott says By political reporter Anna Henderson Prime Minister Tony Abbott describes it as "odd" for an Australian university to announce scholarships in honour of executed drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. More » Victoria's child safety office fraught with negativity, staff dissatisfaction: report 'Decent' Indonesians understand anger over Bali Nine, Abbott says Kim Jong-un cancels plans to visit Moscow next week Indonesian ambassador expresses sympathy to family of Bali Nine pair Sport More Sport » No landmark win for Malthouse as Magpies thump Blues by 75 points Collingwood has beaten arch-rivals Carlton by 75 points at the MCG to spoil Mick Malthouse's record-breaking 715th game as a senior coach. More » Adelaide United leave it late for 2-1 win over Roar in elimination final Test postponement a blessing in disguise: Smith Waratahs hold on for 13-10 win over Brumbies in Canberra Kyrgios reaches Estoril Open semi-finals Highlanders crush Sharks 48-15 in Dunedin Nowhere to hide for Lions, Suns, says Eade Trainers engage in verbal sparring ahead of megabout 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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