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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 12 Sep, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Thousands march to Qld's Parliament House Thousands of protesters have rallied in Brisbane's CBD to protest against the Queensland Government's cuts to public sector jobs and services. Dozens of unions joined forces in the biggest of a series of rallies and protests being held across the state as part of a day of action. The march follows yesterday's state budget that confirmed the cutting of 14,000 jobs across the public sector. More » Witnesses describe McCarthy's fatal fall Death, overdoses blamed on LSD-like drugs Dutch issue 'please explain' over trawler ban At least 80 dead in Pakistan factory blaze Queensland, Commonwealth in mining tax brawl New cigarette pack slogan a 'sick irony' Film fury sparks deadly attacks on US embassies Shock, anger over NSW education cuts Judge doubts mediation will resolve Rinehart feud More Analysis » No harm letting sleepless babies cry A new study has found teaching babies to sleep alone using the 'controlled crying' method poses no long-term health risks. The issue has polarised parents and health experts for decades but surely it is obvious that everyone needs to get a grip. Children are damaged by many things: war, malnutrition, emotional deprivation and saturated fats. Now we know a few nights of controlled crying is not one of them. More » Leave the Future Fund alone Welcome to austerity: Queensland's horror budget Mining gets a taste of life outside the fast lane Patrick White: Portrait of the writer as a young man Is navel-gazing our fastest growing industry? Forward march of the Greens halted Change without pain: Abbott's tough sell gets tougher Dobbing mothers unite for drug reform Misunderstanding 9/11 Just In More Just In » Alleged fund rort could extend beyond $1m, court told By court reporter Candice Marcus A court has been told a former employee of the South Australian Attorney-General's Department who is facing fraud charges is under investigation on further matters totalling more than $1 million. More » Queensland shoots coal mining in the foot: BHP Two dead in cancer patient van crash At least 80 dead in Pakistan factory blaze Sleepy skipper banned over running aground New panel to hear Nikolic allegations Death and overdoses blamed on emerging drugs Judge doubts mediation will resolve Rinehart feud Thousands march to Qld's Parliament House Witnesses describe McCarthy's fatal fall World More World » At least 80 dead in Pakistan factory blaze At least 80 people were killed when a blaze engulfed a packed garment factory in Pakistan, while dozens of others were hurt as they jumped out of windows to save their lives. More » Film fury sparks deadly attacks on US embassies US marks low-key September 11 anniversary Security guards killed in attack on Yemeni minister Nauru pledges support for asylum seeker needs Business More Business » Rebounding iron prices boost shares, dollar By online business reporter Michael Janda Another sharp rise in China's benchmark iron ore spot price has lifted the Australian dollar and mining stocks. More » Queensland shoots coal mining in the foot: BHP Consumers flock to deposits in flight to safety Judge doubts mediation will resolve Rinehart feud Coal Seam Gas green light shocks lobbyists More questions over RBA role in corruption scandal Politics More Politics » Alleged fund rort could extend beyond $1m, court told By court reporter Candice Marcus A court has been told a former employee of the South Australian Attorney-General's Department who is facing fraud charges is under investigation on further matters totalling more than $1 million. More » Queensland, Commonwealth in mining tax brawl Dutch issue 'please explain' over trawler ban Prison guards back to work after strike Nauru pledges support for asylum seeker needs Sport More Sport » Witnesses describe McCarthy's fatal fall Witnesses say AFL player John McCarthy died after jumping onto a palm tree from the roof of a four-storey building in Las Vegas. More » Cowboys a better side this year: Thurston Every game now a 'must win' for Socceroos Injured Genia set to begin rehab Rickard has lost confidence in Nugent No favourite in Davis Cup tie: Rafter Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Neil Armstrong to be buried at sea The first person to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, will be buried at sea, a family spokesman says. More » NASA probe heads for dwarf planet Ceres Vital spineless creatures facing extinction: report Eureka moment for Fox in the henhouse NASA beams 'interplanetary voicemail' from Mars Environment More Environment » Dutch issue 'please explain' over trawler ban By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen and staff The Dutch government becomes involved in Australia's plan to stop a super trawler, with The Hague saying it is "cautiously" following developments. More » Burke poised to announce anti-trawler powers More eco-friendly housing incentives urged Union rallies against Tarkine listing Gales send turbines into overdrive 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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