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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 03 May, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » The HSU: anatomy of a Labor nightmare The scandal surrounding the Health Services Union erupted again this week as fraud squad detectives raided the union's Sydney offices and current and former executives traded accusations. More » Rethink of Defence projects to save billions Blind Chinese dissident pleads for refuge in US Giant tree wombat discovery wins science prize James Hardie directors breached duties: court Teen arrested as tourist attack manhunt widens Judge questions Government case against HSU Bus driver tried to save dying mother Hospital cuts cited over man's tragic death Eyes on Westpac as Commonwealth trims rate More Analysis » Our dangerous addiction to low interest rates Low interest rates have become a panacea for economic problems. In part, this reflects the limited flexibility of governments to run budget deficits. But like all addictions, low interest rates are dangerous. They may also be ineffective in addressing the real economic issues. Global economic conditions remain fragile, and in expending its ammunition now, the RBA may be reducing its options for the real battles that may lie ahead. More » Demolition man: the cost of sledgehammer politics Hosting asylum seekers isn't a money spinner Silent epidemic of male eating disorders Rough justice for asylum seekers Conversations: Australia in the Asian century Double standards: why we hate Gillard so much Polluted reality a far cry from our fresh air fantasy Never mind the politics, feel the policy Gonski report's not-so-hidden Fabian agenda Just In More Just In » Abbott backs away from GST changes The Federal Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, has backed away from his support for the GST to be carved up on a per capita basis. In Western Australia earlier this week, Mr Abbott said the Government should seriously consider a per capita distribution model. Mr Abbott, who is in Tasmania, says he would not do anything which would short change the state. More » The HSU: anatomy of a Labor nightmare At least three dead after car bursts into flames Judge questions Government case against HSU Bus driver tried to save dying mother New berth as Sydney Ferries operator announced Blind Chinese dissident pleads for refuge in US Police unlikely to reopen Milne case Lung cancer alarm near coal-fired power stations Olympians go traditional for opening ceremony World More World » Blind Chinese dissident pleads for refuge in US By China correspondent Stephen McDonell The blind dissident at the centre of a diplomatic storm between Beijing and Washington has told the ABC he now fears for his safety and wants to leave China. More » News Corp board has 'full confidence' in Murdoch Bickering, tensions pepper French election debate Spy in bag likely 'unlawfully' killed About 20 dead in latest Egyptian election violence Gingrich drops out of presidential race Business More Business » James Hardie directors breached duties: court The High Court rules that seven James Hardie non-executive directors, including former chairwoman Meredith Hellicar, breached corporate law over the company's asbestos compensation fund. More » Eyes on Westpac as Commonwealth trims rate News Corp board has 'full confidence' in Murdoch Jobs woes weigh on Europe, US markets Spending report busts cost-of-living myths Truckers locked out as 1st Fleet ceases trading Protester ejected from Woodside AGM Politics More Politics » Lung cancer alarm near coal-fired power stations Pollution data for Port Augusta contradicts reassurances from the SA Government smoking can be blamed for high lung cancer rates. More » Man dead after not paying new hospital charge Indonesia slams Bishop over asylum policy 'arrogance' Libya bans glorification of Gaddafi Free unions from Fair Work Australia: Jackson Sport More Sport » Reds galvanised by Genia decision The Reds say Will Genia's decision to stay at Ballymore has "united" the players, as they continue their Super Rugby title defence. More » Pies expecting Cloke to stay Olympians go traditional for opening ceremony Cisse crackers stun Chelsea Schipper on track despite surgery Roar suffer early Asian exit Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Mission hopes to find fish on Jupiter's moons The European Space Agency has approved a mission to Jupiter's moons to discover whether fish live under their icy surfaces. More » Harry Potter inspires blood type breakthrough Wind farms linked to temperature increase Space station crew returns to Earth Humans urged to find new planets to live on Environment More Environment » Lung cancer alarm near coal-fired power stations Pollution data for Port Augusta contradicts reassurances from the SA Government smoking can be blamed for high lung cancer rates. More » Thousands rally against NSW land use policy Radioactive waste to be stored at Lucas Heights Farm-green alliance fights NSW land use policy Wind farms linked to temperature increase 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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