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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 03 Apr, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Reserve Bank leaves interest rates steady The Reserve Bank signals that it may cut interest rates as soon as next month after leaving the official cash rate unchanged at 4.25 per cent today, as widely expected. More » Fair Work refers HSU report to prosecutors O'Farrell staffer quits over Star casino scandal Carr joins calls for rethink of drugs laws Auditor-general criticises AusNet tender process Seven dead in US university shooting Elder takes on mining giant in legal challenge Leaping croc attacks car in Mackay suburb Driver improving after being declared dead Patient died from hot shower burns, court told More Analysis » Progressive party of the past: Labor fails to inspire As the ALP has drifted to the right politically, it has lost much of its credibility as a progressive party. Labor briefly seemed progressive on WorkChoices and climate change but when its credibility on these issues dried up, so did its support. If the ALP adopts a progressive agenda, it may inspire activists to fight for it. More » Offence against free speech Less crime and less punishment Abolish duty free tobacco, no butts about it The Cycles of Party Politics End the shame and legislate a detention time limit Labor's 'reform' agenda will cost it government It's official â€" size does matter Human rights agenda for a new foreign minister Budget surplus: economic or political imperative? Just In More Just In » MyUniversity website receives cautious welcome By Meredith Griffiths The Federal Government has launched the MyUniversity website, which allows students to compare all of the nation's tertiary education institutions. More » Date set for South Brisbane by-election Fair Work refers HSU report to prosecutors Reserve Bank leaves interest rates steady Emerson says China free trade deal overrated Injured yacht crew being treated in San Francisco O'Farrell staffer quits over Star casino scandal Retail struggles amid 'very, very weak' sales Wide draw for Slipper favourite Patient died from hot shower burns, court told World More World » Burma election in words and pictures Aung San Suu Kyi hails a new era for Burma after her party swept to victory in historic by-elections, reflected here in quotes and pictures. More » Seven dead in US university shooting Fire rips through huge Moscow skyscraper Flood-ravaged Fiji escapes cyclone's wrath Mullah Krekar on witness list for Norway gunman Business More Business » Reserve Bank leaves interest rates steady The Reserve Bank signals that it may cut interest rates as soon as next month after leaving the official cash rate unchanged at 4.25 per cent today, as widely expected. More » Directors argue against budget surplus Auditor-general criticises AusNet tender process Elder takes on mining giant in legal challenge Retail struggles amid 'very, very weak' sales Jetstar rejects dodgy pilot contract allegations OneSteel reveals new name as it exits steel Manufacturing growth boosts global markets Politics More Politics » MyUniversity website receives cautious welcome By Meredith Griffiths The Federal Government has launched the MyUniversity website, which allows students to compare all of the nation's tertiary education institutions. More » Date set for South Brisbane by-election Emerson says China free trade deal overrated Man challenges compulsory voting law Auditor-general criticises AusNet tender process Sport More Sport » Scott wants more disciplined Cats Geelong coach Chris Scott insists his side's indiscipline in round one will not be repeated when they take the field against Hawthorn at the MCG on Monday. More » Raiders hit by more injuries Wide draw for Slipper favourite United extend lead to five points Wests hoping for double boost Wiggins misses individual Olympic dive Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australian honoured for epilepsy research By Kylie Simmonds Australian scientist Ingrid Scheffer has been recognised for her research on epilepsy with a UNESCO Laureate for Women in Science. More » Scientists identify gene mutation in breast cancer Fossil find reveals steps back in time NBN rollout plan covering up delays: Turnbull Hope remains for Australia's telescope bid Environment More Environment » Weatherill says review rejects Murray water plan The SA Government says a review done by the Goyder Institute rejects the current Murray-Darling plan. More » Experts give red mark to green home ratings Complaint lodged against 'carbon tax collector' ad Departing Future Fund boss savages carbon tax NZ announces fracking investigation 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. 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