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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 18 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Federal Cabinet divided over iron ore inquiry proposal By political editor Chris Uhlmann Andrew Forrest's push for an inquiry into the iron ore industry divides federal Cabinet, with two ministers fearing Australia's trading partners will read it as a bid to regulate production. More » Indonesia says less than two weeks' supplies left for migrants Nine dead, several injured in Waco bikie shootout Steve Irwin's crack croc team reunites nearly decade after his death Majority support Indigenous recognition in constitution, poll finds Lowy hurts shoulder in A-League grand final fall Two missing Townsville boys reunited with families Islamic State claims capture of Ramadi but Iraq PM orders troops to hold fast Natural childbirth pioneer Elisabeth Bing dies at age 100 Protesters and police clash at railway line protest in China More Analysis » Will voters see through the post-budget spin? In the post-budget sales campaign the Government needed to persuade voters there was a credible trajectory back to surplus. But this task has proven difficult for many ministers. Too much of it sounds like dodgy salesmanship; much of it reeks of humbug; and the public is probably on to it. Just as Labor refuses to accept any responsibility for the fiscal handicap the country now faces, the Government resolutely refuses to concede that its performance on debt and deficit is no better. More » Divided loyalties: US bomber comments send unfriendly vibes to China Doggone it, Depp! Time to obey some local customs Time to give Johnny Depp's pooches a grilling from Dr Harry Will economics replace edgy in arts funding? Here's an idea: just stop punching women! Budget 2015: The Tradies v the Ladies? Really We've fallen through the ideological looking glass Education is the key to turning Struggle Street around Budget 2015: You call yourself an 'infrastructure prime minister'? Just In More Just In » 'Mountain bike tourism' helps drive economic turnaround By Laura Beavis Derby's new $2.5 million mountain bike trails underwent their first major test over the weekend, with tracks proving a major drawcard from state and interstate tourists. More » Wire-tap scandal brings thousands out against Macedonian leader Man charged over alleged stabbing at boarding house in Sydney Nine dead, several injured in Waco bikie shootout Police clash with Palestinians at 'Jerusalem Day' march Natural childbirth pioneer Elisabeth Bing dies at age 100 Indonesia says less than two weeks' supplies left for migrants Islamic State claims capture of Ramadi but Iraq PM orders troops to hold fast Steve Irwin's crack croc team reunites nearly decade after his death Protesters and police clash at railway line protest in China World More World » Wire-tap scandal brings thousands out against Macedonian leader Tens of thousands of protesters take to the streets of Macedonia's capital in a dramatic display of unity against a government on the ropes after months of damaging wire-tap revelations. More » Nine dead, several injured in Waco bikie shootout Police clash with Palestinians at 'Jerusalem Day' march Natural childbirth pioneer Elisabeth Bing dies at age 100 Indonesia says less than two weeks' supplies left for migrants Islamic State claims capture of Ramadi but Iraq PM orders troops to hold fast Business More Business » Federal Cabinet divided over iron ore inquiry proposal By political editor Chris Uhlmann Andrew Forrest's push for an inquiry into the iron ore industry divides federal Cabinet, with two ministers fearing Australia's trading partners will read it as a bid to regulate production. More » OECD ramps up rhetoric on corporate tax after Australian crackdown Food company at centre of 'slavery' scandal still working with disgraced contractor Share market rallies on strength in mining and retail Moody's warns on housing, Reserve Bank wants investor lending to slow more Shorten pushes science, flags 5pc tax cut for small business Wall St jumps on weaker greenback Queensland Government hires investigator over Linc Energy leaks to ABC Politics More Politics » Indonesia says less than two weeks' supplies left for migrants By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts, wires Local authorities in Indonesia warn they will soon run out of the funds to care for hundreds of rescued migrants, saying they have less than two weeks' worth of food and medical supplies to support them. More » Car bomb attack on EU vehicle in Kabul kills at least three Burundi elections may be delayed after coup bid China-US ties stable despite territorial tensions, Xi says Victoria launches family violence index to track scale of crisis Sport More Sport » Inspirational Milligan stamps his class on A-League grand final By Dan Colasimone Melbourne Victory's Mark Milligan was deservedly awarded the Joe Marston medal for his superb grand final performance. More » Djokovic overruns Federer, Sharapova wins in Rome Dominant Victory claim A-League crown over Sydney FC Man United's Champs League prospects worsen after draw with Arsenal Brisbane beats wayward Power at Gabba Dragons too strong for Raiders in Wollongong Dockers make it seven straight with win over Dogs Contador clings to Giro lead, Tiralongo wins stage Knights get past Tigers in Newcastle Toledo beats Aussie Durbidge, Conlogue wins in Rio Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Syria army pushes IS back from ancient Palmyra Syria's antiquities chief expresses guarded relief as government troops push jihadists of the Islamic State group back from the remains of the ancient city of Palmyra. More » 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 Nano memory brings bionic brain one step closer Environment More Environment » Steve Irwin's crack croc team reunites nearly decade after his death By Kristine Taylor For the first time since Steve Irwin's death nearly a decade ago, some of the original members of his crack croc team break their silence to talk about their boss. More » Dry stone walls should be heritage listed, organisation says Ten suspects held in China over hunting panda Major El Nino declared by Bureau of Meteorology; drier, hotter conditions predicted Government outlines travel costs to lobby for Barrier Reef About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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