ABC NewsMail - Afternoon Edition

 
Top Stories
Crippled US yachts do battle in Sydney to Hobart
US super maxi Comanche and compatriot Rambler 88 are leading a depleted Sydney to Hobart fleet off Tasmania's coast, with a race finish expected early this evening.
 
Easybeats frontman Stevie Wright dies
Rock legend Stevie Wright, who fronted The Easybeats in the 1960s and is widely regarded as Australia's first international pop star, has died at the age of 68.
 
Iraqi forces celebrate Ramadi victory as Islamic State flees
Iraqi forces celebrate after recapturing Ramadi from Islamic State, with the terrorist group's fighters fleeing their final stronghold in the city, which they captured during a nationwide offensive in May.
 
Live: West Indies dismissed for 271 before tea on day three
Australia loses openers Joe Burns and David Warner after starting its second innings with a 280-run lead in the final session on day three of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.
 
Where is everyone? Cruise ship passengers disembark in Darwin
A luxury cruise ship docks in Darwin amid claims the city is increasingly recognised as a "must-visit destination" internationally, but passengers struggle to find any open shops or eateries.
 
Man, 58, killed in Tiger Moth crash on Gold Coast
A man dies when a vintage Tiger Moth biplane crashes on an old air strip at Queensland's Gold Coast, while the 21-year-old pilot is freed from the wreckage and taken to hospital with spinal injuries.
 
Fans ask #WheresRey as female Star Wars hero left out of merchandise sets
Merchandise from the latest Star Wars film was a hit at Christmas, but some fans have been left dismayed after finding action figures of the main female character — Rey — left out of box sets.
 
Adelaide zookeepers plead for help finding Manu the macaw
A blue and gold macaw from the Adelaide Zoo is still missing after deciding to take an "extended flight" on Boxing Day.
 
Come Together tops Beatles streaming list
On Christmas Eve The Beatles gave fans the gift many had been waiting for when their music became available for streaming, and now the figures are in — Come Together has topped the list of most-streamed Beatles songs on Spotify.
 
Owners of Ginninderra Falls hold safety fears for trespassers
Landowners at Ginninderra Falls say their property is being invaded by carloads of people keen for a swim and they are struggling to keep the trespassers out.
 
Police target driver filmed overtaking dangerously
Police are preparing to speak to a driver filmed narrowly avoiding oncoming cars while overtaking on the Kings Highway in New South Wales.
 
Consumers urged to use refund rights, return faulty goods
Consumer group Choice is reminding consumers that they have legal rights to return faulty products, even if store policies purport to say they cannot.
 
Families of black shooting victims accuse Chicago police of excessive force
The families of two black residents killed by Chicago police responding to a domestic dispute accuse officers of using excessive force.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Paula Matthewson The five best political decisions of 2015
By Paula Matthewson
By Chris Berg The Dries have it: The past and future of economic reform
By Chris Berg
By Michael Jensen Avoid the 'Exmas Rush' and find the peace that passes all understanding
By Michael Jensen
By Michael Janda Support a GST increase? Think about the children first
By Michael Janda
 
Just In
Toddler left in hot car at Perth shopping centre
December 28, 2015 - 4:18 pm
Protesters call for Centennial Park trees to be saved
December 28, 2015 - 3:57 pm
Adelaide zookeepers plead for help finding Manu the macaw
December 28, 2015 - 3:57 pm
 
World
Denmark seeks revision to UN refugee convention
Israeli missile defence director dismissed over 'security breach'
Paris attack suicide bomber buried in unmarked grave
 
Business
Consumers urged to use refund rights, return faulty goods
Super funds set to post half-year loss
Tinkler negotiates Hunter mine purchase from Anglo
 
Politics
Denmark seeks revision to UN refugee convention
China passes first domestic violence law
Iraqi forces celebrate Ramadi victory as Islamic State flees
 
Sport
Live: West Indies dismissed for 271 before tea on day three
Kevin Walters named Queensland State of Origin coach
'We are the West Indies': Ex-captain Richie Richardson calls for unity
 
Science and Tech
British astronaut dials wrong number on Christmas call home from space
Risk of comet hitting Earth higher than previously thought: astronomers
SpaceX rocket landing opens 'new door' to space travel
 
Environment
Owners of Ginninderra Falls hold safety fears for trespassers
Beijing issues second red alert for choking smog
Conservationists concerned over lack of tugboat facilities in port expansion
 

Follow ABC News

 

About this email

You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts.

This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com.

Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email.

This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.

Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us

 

Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

© 2015 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters

ABC

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Visitors Counter :