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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 23 Jul, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Obama pays respects to massacre victims By correspondent Jane Cowan in Denver, staff US president Barack Obama has paid tribute to the survivors of last week's shooting attack on a cinema complex in Colorado. More » Muirhead to plead guilty to porn charges Mining boom will soon peak, report warns Police investigate hitman threat SMS scam Grieving mum's anger prompts 7 News backlash 'WA first, daylight second' among state economies Angry scenes outside Jurrah hearing Surfer dies at NSW beach Not enough internships for medical graduates Elite regime forces accused of Damascus massacres More Analysis » Small government means better governance The increasing size and scale of government has created a mass of internal contradictions with a host of often unintended, yet harmful, consequences. The fevered doling out of new benefits, and the political reluctance to withdraw existing benefits, leads the public sector on a path of continuing expansion. But even the state has its own economic limits, because at some point its expansion reduces the private sector growth which governments ironically rely upon to fund spending and support its regulatory and tax administrations. More » Gillard's fate is unjust, unfair and undeniable In an imperfect world, adequate defence is crucial Keeping up with the growing energy sector Reflections on America's gun culture Foreign Correspondent goes viral in China Gillard takes on the Greens Labor is in denial and must return to work Sex isn't just about consequences You've got mail: Melbourne's election double-booking Just In More Just In » Brough cleared of council misconduct Queensland's Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) has cleared former federal MP Mal Brough of any wrongdoing at the recent council elections. More » Opposition wants to bolster Navy fleet Man faces court over Red Hill murder Man jailed for one day over police assault Ombudsmen concerned by debtor blacklists 'March madness' report handed down Researchers unlock key to spread of breast cancer Grieving mum's anger prompts 7 News backlash Teenager arrested over street luge near-miss Police investigate hitman threat SMS scam World More World » Obama pays respects to massacre victims By correspondent Jane Cowan in Denver, staff US president Barack Obama has paid tribute to the survivors of last week's shooting attack on a cinema complex in Colorado. More » Elite regime forces accused of Damascus massacres Dozens dead as record rain pounds Beijing Breivik 'failed' in attempt to change Norway: PM Mukherjee elected new Indian president Business More Business » Woolies sales growth pleases investors by online business reporter Michael Janda Supermarket giant Woolworths has pleased investors with its full-year sales figures, with a strong fourth quarter lifting the result. More » Mining boom will soon peak, report warns 'WA first, daylight second' among state economies Producer prices rise more than expected Ombudsmen concerned by debtor blacklists Dollar hits new high against euro Politics More Politics » 'March madness' report handed down By politics reporter Angelique Johnson A review has recommended Adelaide's Clipsal 500 be held earlier next year and the SA Government says the Fringe festival will be longer. More » Mining boom will soon peak, report warns Zimbabwe's Tsvangarai in Australia for talks Knife-edge battle in Melbourne by-election Greens tipped to win Melbourne by-election Sport More Sport » Sport's biggest chokers: Six of the best Following Adam Scott's unfathomable four-straight bogey finish at the British Open, Grandstand readers came up with six similarly shocking sporting chokes. More » Defeated Evans wants another Tour title I know how the Shark feels: Scott Alonso pulls away to win in Germany Kangas down Tigers in classic at the 'G Rose devastated by Olympics exit Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists set agenda for AIDS cure Scientists say the prospects for finding a cure for AIDS are realistic, after unveiling a roadmap to cure the disease. More » Ancient village holds farming lifestyle clues Shortage of skilled staff threatens key projects Chance lab concoction excites scientists Hackers post pilfered Yahoo! passwords Environment More Environment » Pro-logging protester joins tree-sit activist Police are monitoring a remote southern forest where a farmer has joined a long running tree-sit protest by an anti-logging activist. Michael Hirst represents a pro-logging group of six farmers and foresters called "Give it Back". Tasmania's Greens leader is worried any escalation in the two protests could derail the forest peace talks as they enter their final days. More » Fukushima radiation may kill 1,300 Green groups flag challenge to Woodside approval Activists break through gate at uranium mine Nuclear operator to release secret Fukushima tapes About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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