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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 18 Aug, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Sacrifice remembered on Vietnam Veterans Day Australian troops who fought in Vietnam have been remembered as part of Vietnam Veteran's Day in Canberra. More » Assange refused Australia's offer to assist Tax audit criteria to come under scrutiny Emergency declared as West Nile virus strikes US Baby rescued from smoke-filled apartment Five in hospital after car swept down river Duo arrested after police pursuit of milk tanker Brave bombing of Darwin defender dies Emerson confident in Nauru centre Corby eligible to apply for parole next month More Analysis » A rare challenge to Abbott's free pass When Jon Faine interviewed Tony Abbott on ABC's 774, something unusual happened. The Opposition Leader's careless use of words was actually challenged. Abbott did not further dispute the point. Like an errant school kid, he seemed to accept the admonishment. Yet within 24 hours, Abbott was again referring to asylum seekers as illegals. Nobody in the media pulled him up. He knew they wouldn't. More » No one else will protect Assange, so Ecuador will Helen Gurley Brown and the sexual freedom wars Making the best of Nauru Workable solutions Pussy Riot and Russia's summer chill Plain packaging: nanny state meets the anti-brands brigade Too rich to regulate: the banks got away with it Puberty Blues: a timely reminder of female sexuality Robert Hughes and the Australian Institute of Thought Just In More Just In » Sacrifice remembered on Vietnam Veterans Day Australian troops who fought in Vietnam have been remembered as part of Vietnam Veteran's Day in Canberra. More » Tax audit criteria to come under scrutiny Five in hospital after car swept down river Baby rescued from smoke-filled apartment Brave bombing of Darwin defender dies Emergency declared as West Nile virus strikes US Assange refused Australia's offer to assist Beard debate delays US Fort Hood shooting trial Duo arrested after police pursuit of milk tanker UN announces new Syria envoy as conflict rages World More World » Massacre shocks post-apartheid South Africa By Africa correspondent Ginny Stein, wires Citizens and media are questioning South Africa's post-apartheid soul after the police killing of more than 30 striking miners. More » Pussy Riot members jailed for 'punk prayer' Assange refused Australia's offer to assist UN announces new Syria envoy as conflict rages Four killed in Phuket nightclub fire Business More Business » ANZ freezes exec pay to counter credit slowdown By online business reporter Michael Janda and staff ANZ is again freezing senior executive salaries despite posting growth of 5.5 per cent in its preferred profit measure. More » Tax audit criteria to come under scrutiny Banks ordered to pay Bell liquidators $1.5bn No catastrophes: QBE posts profit rise Oroton hit by Ralph Lauren contract loss Shareholders not whining about Treasury's profit Politics More Politics » Tax audit criteria to come under scrutiny By business editor Peter Ryan The man watching the tax man has raised concerns about the way some taxpayers are selected for much-feared audits of their tax affairs. More » Assange refused Australia's offer to assist UN announces new Syria envoy as conflict rages Holding grudges is pointless, Rudd tells forum Court rejects bid for plain packaging advice Sport More Sport » Federer eases past Tomic, Murray shocked Roger Federer eased to victory over Australia's Bernard Tomic at the Cincinnati Masters winning 6-2, 6-4, while Olympic champion Andy Murray crashed out to Jeremy Chardy. More » Cats welcome back premiership heroes Stosur finding form at right time South Africa rally after top order collapse Wallabies wary of All Blacks' midfield Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Researchers stumble upon male pill breakthrough Researchers stumble upon a compound that may finally lead to a birth control pill for men. More » Tropical fish turning up off Tasmania Dinosaur dig uncovers bones bonanza Obama asks NASA for alien update Curiosity captures colour panorama of Mars Environment More Environment » Tropical fish turning up off Tasmania By environment reporter Conor Duffy A CSIRO report warns climate change is having a big impact on Australia's oceans, with tropical fish turning up as far south as Tasmania. More » Drought stories boost SA Murray fight Government calls for nuclear dump designs Thieves target acclaimed wildlife photographer Battle heats up over Tarkine heritage listing 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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