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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 29 Mar, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Search resumes for missing surf lifesaver by Kylie Simmonds A senior lawyer has called for a Royal Commission into Surf Life Saving Australia after a teenage competitor disappeared in the surf during the national titles on the Gold Coast yesterday. More » Ex-AFL star Cousins arrested on drug offences Budget surplus an economic imperative: Swan Tibetan protester dies in New Delhi US suspends food aid to N Korea Coalition backs US drone base on Cocos Islands China hits back at NBN bid rejection Conroy urges probe into News Corp piracy claim Father implicated in 1968 disappearance of teens Afghan women jailed for 'running away' More Analysis » Life redeemed by a grander scheme beyond things Atheistic self-deception engenders a damaging worldview.  An explicit rejection of a personally involved deity denies humanity a cosmic plan, which in turn obliterates our higher purpose, disconnecting us from our sacred origin ... a place some call heaven. It also deprives us of a reason to get out of bed each day. More » Dumping on Traditional Owners: the ugly face of Australian racism O feminism: Ur doing it wrong Crisis? There is no crisis. Just stop talking about the boats Jewish Anti-Zionism: a critical review of the latest literature Keep Safe controversy: a response to Barns Losing our lead: emissions targets increase ahead Getting behind the wheel in the new nanny state No more silence: mental illness should be talked about Tasers: the non-lethal force that kills Just In More Just In » Gunman opens fire on Sydney brothel Two prostitutes have escaped injured as their brothel was hit by gunshots in Sydney's west overnight. More » Unusual find in empty beer can Afghan women jailed for 'running away' Tibetan protester dies in New Delhi Search resumes for missing surf lifesaver US suspends food aid to N Korea Budget surplus an economic imperative: Swan Urgent call to increase the dole Coalition backs US drone base on Cocos Islands China hits back at NBN bid rejection World More World » Tibetan protester dies in New Delhi By Richard Lindell in New Delhi, staff The death of a Tibetan protester who set himself on fire in the Indian capital New Delhi has given new impetus to protests over China's rule in Tibet. More » US suspends food aid to N Korea Afghan women jailed for 'running away' US sceptical of Syria peace plan Alabama becomes anti-immigration battleground Business More Business » RBA warns banks not to chase profits By business reporter Michael Janda The Reserve Bank has warned the nation's lenders to be cautious in their quest for profits, despite a dramatic improvement in global financial conditions this year. More » Conroy urges probe into News Corp piracy claim Fiji takes aim at Qantas role in Air Pacific Apple offers iPad refunds Share market reaches four-month high ASX appoints Gonski replacement Manufacturers warn of mining boom risks BHP workers strike over roster 'reneging' Solar project in the dark on funding future Financial planners stumble in ASIC advice test Politics More Politics » Coalition backs US drone base on Cocos Islands The Coalition says it "absolutely" supports the idea of using the Australian-owned Cocos Keeling Islands as an air base for US drones. More » China hits back at NBN bid rejection Donor children seek lost pieces of genetic puzzle Minister moves to stamp out Customs corruption Fiji takes aim at Qantas role in Air Pacific Sport More Sport » Magpies' Pendlebury signs four-year deal Collingwood's reigning best and fairest Scott Pendlebury has signed a new deal which will keep him at the AFL club until the end of 2016. More » Search resumes for missing surf lifesaver Clarke to play IPL Former AFL star Cousins arrested on drug offences Tigers upbeat but calm ahead of Blues Cronk set to reveal NRL future Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Hope remains for Australia's telescope bid The scientific director of Australia's bid to host the world's largest radio telescope says he is confident the proposal is still under close consideration More » Student jailed over racist tweets Apple heads to court over iPad 4G claim Dingoes, devils may be angels in disguise Travelling gnome answers weighty question Environment More Environment » Unusual find in empty beer can By Nicola Gage A large mulga snake has met an untimely death after getting its head stuck in an empty beer can. 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