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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 24 Jul, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Stevens says Australia not just the lucky country by online business reporter Michael Janda Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens says Australia's world-beating economy is not just down to luck and that the country's outlook is reasonably good. More » HSU head outraged by 'obscene' report findings Car park collapse at Sydney shopping centre Micro-motor developed to treat strokes DPP drops proceeds of crime case against Hicks Expert backs graphic anti-obesity ads Accused Colorado killer appears in court Jurrah was trying to defend himself: witness Premiers cry poor ahead of disability scheme talks Firing at seals urged to protect penguins More Analysis » The terrifyingly inscrutable minds behind mass murders Humans want to understand why things happen. We think in terms of cause and effect. But mass murders usually confound explanation. The uncomfortable reality is these tragedies do not pivot on public policy, but rather on an insane choice, made by an individual, to kill strangers. Any explanations will be found not in culture, law, or politics, but in the terrifyingly inscrutable minds of those who choose to murder others indiscriminately. More » Betting the farm: America's insurance dilemma Abbott can't escape the spectre of WorkChoices Diggers given their names back in Fromelles At last Labor takes fight to the Greens Whistle blowing: don't shoot the messengers Fixing the fix: restoring credibility to bank rates Feral animals too great a problem to leave with shooters Obama calls for action on violence Small government means better governance Just In More Just In » Inglis to take on judiciary over shoulder charge Greg Inglis will risk a five-week suspension after South Sydney opted to contest the grading of his dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary. More » Premiers cry poor ahead of disability scheme talks Firing at seals urged to protect penguins HSU head outraged by 'obscene' report findings Micro-motor developed to treat strokes Queensland on verge of bankruptcy: Newman Stevens says Australia not just the lucky country Jurrah was trying to defend himself: witness Three to stand trial in 'contract' murder case Taskforce to police immigration detention centres World More World » First US woman in space dies Sally Ride, the first US woman to go into space, has been remembered as a trailblazing pioneer after her death at the age of 61. More » Scores killed in attacks across Iraq Accused Colorado killer appears in court Syria promises not to gas its own people Penn State fined $60m over Sandusky abuse Business More Business » Stevens says Australia not just the lucky country by online business reporter Michael Janda Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens says Australia's world-beating economy is not just down to luck and that the country's outlook is reasonably good. More » TPG makes fresh bid for Billabong Strike at Lend Lease sites Dick Smith blasts News Ltd over ad 'censorship' Politics More Politics » Queensland on verge of bankruptcy: Newman Premier Campbell Newman says Queensland is on the verge of bankruptcy - and had been in danger of becoming 'the Spain of Australian states'. Mr Newman made the comments in Canberra ahead of tomorrow's COAG meeting. More » Labor support drops in latest Newspoll Greens concede defeat in Melbourne by-election Temby report reveals depth of HSU East quagmire 'March madness' report handed down Sport More Sport » Inglis to take on judiciary over shoulder charge Greg Inglis will risk a five-week suspension after South Sydney opted to contest the grading of his dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary. More » Goddard committed to Saints Storm expect Slater return Cahill set for shock move to New York Beale fronts court on assault charge Hooker drawn into Steffensen row Science and Technology More Science and Technology » First US woman in space dies Sally Ride, the first US woman to go into space, has been remembered as a trailblazing pioneer after her death at the age of 61. More » Scientists set agenda for AIDS cure Ancient village holds farming lifestyle clues Shortage of skilled staff threatens key projects Chance lab concoction excites scientists Environment More Environment » Firing at seals urged to protect penguins By Rebecca Brice Firing lead-filled beanbags at fur seals is the latest idea suggested to help protect vulnerable penguins in a SA tourism region. More » Pro-logging protester joins tree-sit activist Fukushima radiation may kill 1,300 Green groups flag challenge to Woodside approval Activists break through gate at uranium mine 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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