ABC NewsMail - morning edition

Morning Edition. Thu 05 May 2011
You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to ABC NewsMail. If you would like to change your preferences, please enter your email address and click 'Login' here.
Top Stories	More Top Stories >
Obama won't release bin Laden photo United States president Barack Obama says he has decided not to release a photograph showing the body of Osama bin Laden, for fear it will become a propaganda tool. Teen parents targeted in welfare crackdown Teenage parents who refuse to attend school or training will have their parenting payment suspended under a trial by the Federal Government. ICC to issue Libya war crime warrants The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor says he will seek three arrest warrants against Moamar Gaddafi's Libyan regime for crimes against humanity which are still being committed. Synthetic blood saves woman's life A doctor who used synthetic blood to save a Victorian woman's life says he is delighted the procedure was successful. Deficit forecast to blow out extra $10b A leading economic forecaster predicts next week's budget will show the deficit is $10 billion worse than last forecast.
The Drum	More from The Drum >
Why the return to austerity politics? One of the hardy perennials of Australian politics is that the first budget of a parliamentary term is the optimal time for 'harsh measures'. Yet among many reasons the budget is likely to be poorly received is the fact that Wayne Swan has not articulated a compelling argument for the necessity of cuts. The West has much to learn The triumphalism after the American targeted assassination of Osama bin Laden shows the US is incapable of understanding the significance of the painful years since September 11. Julia and the fine art of comedy The true sign of a great comedy writer is that the gags keep on coming thick and fast and after the PM's recent form it's hard to deny her genius. Sub-editors: the final word? Without sub-editors, the quality of journalism in two of Australia's biggest broadsheets is bound to fall. At least we will have content. Poetic justice has been done After almost a decade since 9/11, there could be no gladder tidings than the news that Osama bin Laden finally got his. While we have every cause to be gratified by the decapitation of the al-Qaeda snake, we must also bear in mind that jihadist terrorism is a hydra-headed monster. In fact, the political tides of the Islamic radicalism movement in the Middle East seem currently to be on the rise.
Just in	More Just In Stories >
UK nuclear plant terrorism suspects released British police have released without charge five men who were arrested under anti-terrorism legislation near a nuclear plant earlier this week. NSW Premier defends Hanson vote challenge New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell has defended Pauline Hanson's right to mount a legal challenge against the vote count at the March state election. Claims Australian forces shot dead Afghan civilian Afghanistan's independent Human Rights Commission says a suspected insurgent shot dead during a battle with Australian special forces soldiers was a civilian.
World	More World Stories >
UK nuclear plant terrorism suspects released British police have released without charge five men who were arrested under anti-terrorism legislation near a nuclear plant earlier this week. Claims Australian forces shot dead Afghan civilian Afghanistan's independent Human Rights Commission says a suspected insurgent shot dead during a battle with Australian special forces soldiers was a civilian. Bin Laden computers a 'gold mine' for US Intelligence agencies combing through computers and storage devices found at Osama bin Laden's compound expect to find a "gold mine" of data that could expose terror plots, the location of Al Qaeda members and funding sources.
Business	More Business Stories >
Deficit forecast to blow out extra $10b A leading economic forecaster predicts next week's budget will show the deficit is $10 billion worse than last forecast. Union flags Fairfax strike action The union representing Fairfax journalists says it is highly likely there will be industrial action over planned job cuts that could see hundreds of subediting positions outsourced. Banks drag down market The local share market extended yesterday's losses, with banking shares doing the bulk of the damage today.
Politics	More Politics Stories >
Cuts to cultural institutions 'getting terminal' Staff from Canberra's cultural institutions are stepping up their campaign against the Federal Government's efficiency dividend. Boost for territory rights bill A Greens bill to give the ACT and Northern Territory more power to make their own laws has passed its first hurdle. Teachers back industrial action State school teachers across Tasmania are stepping up an industrial campaign over pay and have not ruled out industrial action.
Sport	More Sport Stories >
Dorsey delays Breakers' title charge Ron Dorsey hit two clutch three-pointers to keep Cairns' hopes of a maiden NBL championship alive with an 85-81 win in double-overtime in game two against New Zealand at the Snakepit on Sunday. Tendulkar gets win as birthday gift Mumbai Indians gifted birthday boy and skipper Sachin Tendulkar a 37-run victory in an Indian Premier League match against Deccan Chargers overnight. Sharks' Smith fined for pub incident Cronulla half-back Tim Smith has been fined by police for remaining in the vicinity of a licensed premises after being refused entry.
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
Bin Laden computers a 'gold mine' for US Intelligence agencies combing through computers and storage devices found at Osama bin Laden's compound expect to find a "gold mine" of data that could expose terror plots, the location of Al Qaeda members and funding sources. 5cm fossilised ant found in US Scientists in the United States have found fossilised remains of one of the biggest ant species ever to have lived. Investigation into whales stranding The Department of Environment and Conservation says it will be investigating what has caused a spike in the numbers of whales coming ashore over the past few years.
Environment	More Environment Stories >
NSW government announces tough new stance on mining developments The State government says a tough new interim assessment regime will now be applied to mining and coal seam gas extraction applications. Sydney artificial reef could be good news for Old Bar It is hoped the construction of an off-shore reef off the Sydney coast will draw attention to efforts to build one at Old Bar, east of Taree. AGL 'model' to help explain Hunter Gas project Energy company, AGL, is stepping up efforts to change community perceptions about the Hunter Gas Project.
To change your preferences, please enter your email address and click 'Login' here or to unsubscribe click here. © 2009 ABC | Privacy Policy This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.