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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 21 Sep, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Bankrupt mum backs protections for borrowers Radio National business editor Sheryle Bagwell A single mother whose payday loans sent her bankrupt is backing the Federal Government's push to rein in lenders who provide small loans to cash-strapped borrowers. Consumer groups say borrowers can often be hit with interest rates adding up to 600 per cent a year, and Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten today introduced legislation to cap charges on loans under $2,000 - outraging the payday lending sector. More » Floods cause surge in drowning numbers Swan honoured by European finance magazine Beets murder trial jury discharged IMF issues global recession warning PM won't be watching Julia sex scene Victorian MP's staffer involved in bomb hoax Drink-driving former judge sentenced World leaders condemn Rabbani assassination Company fined over industrial blender death More Analysis » A veto for Palestine So far 140 of 193 United Nations members are said to be supporting Palestine's request for full UN membership. Others are adopting a wait-and-see attitude while some, led by the all-powerful United States, continue to oppose a Palestinian state. Despite high levels of domestic support for a two-state solution, Australia's UN representatives are reluctant to antagonise the US and vote with the majority. More » A toast to the best treasurer in the world Coalition lead: big but soft Legalise gay marriage, what's the harm? When all is lost, thump the table Against Palestinian declaration of statehood Keeping the argument alive Ordure, Mr Speaker, ordure. Let's call the whole thing off World economic outlook: a bumpy ride ahead Plain packaging could go up in constitutional smoke Just In More Just In » National workforce agency to open next month The Federal Government says it will open a new national workforce agency ahead of schedule to help combat the skilled worker shortage. More » Drink-driving former judge sentenced Man jailed for stabbing partner and leaving her to die Beets murder trial jury discharged Victorian MP's staffer involved in bomb hoax Red Centre fires break through containment lines Bankrupt mum backs protections for borrowers Killer's version of murder is 'complete nonsense' How did the eurozone get into its debt mess? Palestinians pressured to drop UN bid World More World » World leaders condemn Rabbani assassination World leaders condemn the assassination of Afghanistan's top peace-broker by a turban bomber posing as a Taliban messenger. More » IMF issues global recession warning 1 million flee as typhoon menaces Japan Italian scientists go on trial over 2009 earthquake Palestinians pressured to drop UN bid Business More Business » IMF issues global recession warning Europe correspondent Emma Alberici, staff The IMF has warned that the US and the eurozone are at increased risk of falling back into recession, a move which it says could threaten other economies worldwide. IMG chief economist Oliver Blanchard issued the warning as he released the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook report in Washington. More » Glory days for Swan after best treasurer accolade How did the eurozone get into its debt mess? Shorten unveils no-frills super Politics More Politics » National workforce agency to open next month The Federal Government says it will open a new national workforce agency ahead of schedule to help combat the skilled worker shortage. More » Bankrupt mum backs protections for borrowers PM won't be watching Julia sex scene Man pleads guilty to Foley assault Glory days for Swan after best treasurer accolade Sport More Sport » Lockyer withdraws from Manly clash Injured Broncos captain Darren Lockyer may have played his last NRL match after pulling out of Friday night's preliminary final against Manly on doctor's orders. More » Horne to start against Eagles Nielsen quits as Aussie coach Rosa pushing for prelim berth Demetriou not expecting Brownlow protest Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Study links obesity to lack of brain control Clare Pain for ABC Science Online Whether you can resist French fries, cakes and hamburgers may depend on how well a control system in your brain is working, new research suggests. More » Scientists make hydrogen fuel from bacteria and water Bus-size satellite heading for Earth Space station crew makes safe return to Earth On the Seventh Day, he logged off Environment More Environment » $8m wombat bequest being fought by family An American man's bequest of $8 million for an Australian volunteer wombat rescue program may never reach the program. 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