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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 01 Aug, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Shattered Rice considers future Stephanie Rice says she may be competing at her final Olympics after failing to win a medal in the final of the women's 200m individual medley. More » Writer Gore Vidal dead at 86: reports Man guilty of schoolgirl Trinity Bates's murder London 2012 Day Five preview Teacher killer seeks sentencing mercy Cop crept into teen's house for sex, court hears Rate cuts lift capital city home prices HSU president quits via text message Two dead after cabbie stabbed, taxi stolen Asylum seekers swim ashore at Cocos Islands More Analysis » Media diversity fears are absurd and obsolete The twin themes of the media debate - new regulation and creative destruction - coexist awkwardly. Budding moguls would not be able to buy press assets so easily if the newspaper business hadn't been undercut by the very diversity the Government claims is at risk. It is absurd to think that just as the newspaper industry is going through a once-in-a-century upheaval, the Government is devising ways to limit investment in the press. More » The drought in confidence and bubble in safety Putting an end to petrol sniffing Olympians have a job to do and must perform Fair go for all, not just for a fortunate few Free-to-air just can't compete at the Olympics The kids are alright with a generational future fund 'Romneyshambles': the wrath of the sneerocracy Far from paradise: in pursuit of the Australian dream Renewing the arts: diverse or devalued? Just In More Just In » Man guilty of schoolgirl Trinity Bates's murder A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Bundaberg schoolgirl Trinity Bates. The eight-year-old disappeared from her home in February 2010 and her body was later found in a nearby drain. John Slater had been due to stand trial in the Supreme Court in Bundaberg next Monday. More » Bat attacks spark virus warning Indonesia's soy importers under scrutiny Cop crept into teen's house for sex, court hears Writer Gore Vidal dead at 86: reports China manufacturing gives mixed signals Zoot frontman Cotton farewelled at funeral Asylum seekers swim ashore at Cocos Islands Man arrested over radio station hammer attack Police reject suggestions Rayney sole focus World More World » India grinds to a halt in second power failure A massive power failure hits India for the second day running, blacking out more than half the country, or more than 600 million people. More » Rebels say tide turning in battle for Aleppo Teen arrested over 'malicious' Olympic tweet Moon flags still standing Suspect charged over Aurora theatre massacre Business More Business » Gym fined for false carbon tax claims A Melbourne gym has become the first business to be fined by the competition regulator for making misleading claims about the impact of the carbon tax. More » Rate cuts lift capital city home prices Manufacturing slump partly blamed on carbon tax China manufacturing gives mixed signals Rio closing Sydney office, cutting jobs Business leaders 'running commentary' hurting confidence Politics More Politics » Pyne sidesteps Redmond-for-Senate issue Federal Liberal MP Christopher Pyne won't say if he urged SA Opposition Leader Isobel Redmond to fill a Senate vacancy. More » HSU president quits via text message Expanding suburbs lead to infrastructure squeeze Gym fined for false carbon tax claims Swan enlists Springsteen to bash the bosses Sport More Sport » Stuart argues his case for dual coaching role Blues coach Ricky Stuart has impressed the NSWRL with his case to keep the Blues job while also coaching Parramatta next year. More » Force confirm Foley as Super Rugby coach Stewart confident of taking on Cowboys Ratten admits to tanking interviews Cahill may miss Socceroos matches Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Giant fossil claw may be from ancient reptile By Caddie Brain Scientists in Central Australia say the discovery of a prehistoric claw at a fossil deposit is baffling. More » NASA rehearses for '7 minutes of terror' First chief scientist Ralph Slatyer dies Ecuador offers Sweden chance to quiz Assange Calls for nano-materials register Environment More Environment » Founders cut ties with 'lost' Planet Ark By Adam Harvey The founders of environment group Planet Ark, including tennis great Pat Cash, are speaking out about the charity they say has lost its way. More » Ocean power could supply entire cities India bans tourists from tiger reserves Firing at seals urged to protect penguins Pro-logging protester joins tree-sit activist 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters

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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 01 Aug, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » London Live: Day Four Follow Grandstand's live coverage of Day Four of the London Olympics. More » Swan channels Springsteen to reignite mining fight Two dead after cabbie stabbed, taxi stolen India grinds to a halt in second power failure Rebels say tide turning in battle for Aleppo Phelps claims ultimate Olympic record Whale washes into Sydney ocean pool Coutts takes silver in 200 IM Newman government tears up 'job security' clauses Australia to strike rescue deal with Indonesia More Analysis » Fair go for all, not just for a fortunate few I've been asked often whether I now regret having criticised some of Australia's wealthiest and most outspoken mining tycoons. My answer is simple: no, I don't regret a word of it. Not for a second. In fact, my only regret is not going in hard enough, because every criticism I made has been played out almost to the letter on our national stage. More » Free-to-air just can't compete at the Olympics The kids are alright with a generational future fund 'Romneyshambles': the wrath of the sneerocracy Far from paradise: in pursuit of the Australian dream Renewing the arts: diverse or devalued? Drowning in self-delusion Why I skipped bail When it comes to education, we're all class NDIS requires focus, not political point scoring Just In More Just In » Swan channels Springsteen to reignite mining fight Wayne Swan turns to Bruce Springsteen for inspiration as he steps up his attack on Australia's mining magnates. More » Surfer survives shark attack Whale washes into Sydney ocean pool Newman directive threatens thousands of jobs: unions Rebels say tide turning in battle for Aleppo Australia to strike rescue deal with Indonesia Car bombs kill at least 20 in Baghdad Phelps claims ultimate Olympic record Two dead after cabbie stabbed, taxi stolen Coutts takes silver in 200 IM World More World » India grinds to a halt in second power failure A massive power failure hits India for the second day running, blacking out more than half the country, or more than 600 million people. More » Rebels say tide turning in battle for Aleppo Teen arrested over 'malicious' Olympic tweet Moon flags still standing Suspect charged over Aurora theatre massacre Business More Business » Super fees falling as funds grow By online business reporter Michael Janda Industry-commissioned research shows superannuation fees have fallen over the last decade, with a substantial drop in the past year. More » Former mining exec guilty of insider trading Business leaders 'running commentary' hurting confidence Australian shares hit 11-week high Loan growth slows, building stabilises Metcash completes Mitre 10 takeover Politics More Politics » Swan channels Springsteen to reignite mining fight Wayne Swan turns to Bruce Springsteen for inspiration as he steps up his attack on Australia's mining magnates. More » Newman directive threatens thousands of jobs: unions Government takes axe to transport, Q-Build jobs Concerns raised about Australia's ties with Fiji SA Opposition Leader resisted Senate push Sport More Sport » AFL to interview McLean over tanking claims The AFL will interview Carlton's Brock McLean over the former Melbourne player's allegations that the Demons were tanking for draft picks in 2009. More » Black Caviar out of spring carnival Cahill may miss Socceroos matches Watmough to contest 'chicken wing' charge Roos' Thomas cops two-match ban Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Giant fossil claw may be from ancient reptile By Caddie Brain Scientists in Central Australia say the discovery of a prehistoric claw at a fossil deposit is baffling. More » NASA rehearses for '7 minutes of terror' First chief scientist Ralph Slatyer dies Ecuador offers Sweden chance to quiz Assange Calls for nano-materials register Environment More Environment » Founders cut ties with 'lost' Planet Ark By Adam Harvey The founders of environment group Planet Ark, including tennis great Pat Cash, are speaking out about the charity they say has lost its way. More » Ocean power could supply entire cities India bans tourists from tiger reserves Firing at seals urged to protect penguins Pro-logging protester joins tree-sit activist 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters